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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Australian Plants
... Australian Plants ...This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Australian Plants 2 Author: W R Guilfoyle Publisher: Whitcombe & Tombs Pty Ltd Date: 1910Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 581.994 GUI warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, australian plants -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Miss B.E. Jacka, Secretary of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Correspondence on Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (Incorporated) Letterhead, 1949, 03/05/1949
... Correspondence on Australian Institute of Mining and ...The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (The AusIMM) was founded in 1893 and provides services to professionals engaged in all facets of the global minerals sector. With a focus on providing leadership and opportunities to minerals industry professionals, the AusIMM delivers an ongoing program of professional development services to ensure our members are supported throughout their careers, enabling them to provide high-quality professional input to industry and the community. (http://www.ausimm.com.au/content/default.aspx?ID=94, Accessed 09 September 2015)Typed letter on the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy letterhead relating to the first Ordinary Meeting of the Institute. The letter is addressed to R.W. (Dick) Richards of the Ballarat School of Mines, and is signed by B.E. Jacka, Secretary of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.ausimm, australasian institute of mining and metallurgy, letterhead, r.w. richards, dick richards, b.e. jacka -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Microfilms, Microfilms – The Australian & The Age Newspapers, 2014, 2015, 2014-5
... Microfilms – The Australian & The Age Newspapers, 2014 ...These microfilms have been produced originally for use by students and staff in the Deakin University Library WarrnamboolThese microfilms are for use by researchers3 cardboard packets of microfilm (cellulose material) VC000688.1.2.3 – The Age,1st Dec. to 31st Dec. 2014; VC000688.4.5 - The Australian, 1st Dec to 31st Dec 2014 VC000688.5.6.7 – The Australian, 1st Jan. 2015 to 31st Jan. 2015 Roll no. 804,805,806,807 Service Copy Vesicular Dates as abovc the australian 2014-2015 microfilms, the age 2014-2015 microfilms -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme, Programme of the Tour and Matches arranged for the First Visit of the Australian Women's Cricket Team 1937 to England, 1937
... Visit of the Australian Women's Cricket Team 1937 to England ...Material on cricketer Peggy ANTONIO: Photocopies of Programme of the Tour and Matches arranged for the First Visit of the Australian Women's Cricket Team to England in 1937. plus photocopies of test results and map of Australian Women's test cricket tour 1937sport - cricket, peggy howard nee antonio -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Pacific Black Duck, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
... Trustees of the Australian Museum ...The Pacific Black Duck is also known as the Grey Duck in New Zealand. Despite these names, the plumage of the bird is brown in colour with the occasional cream and small amount of black. This species of Duck is located in all of Australia with the exception of the most arid zones. They can also be found throughout the Pacific region. The Pacific Black Duck resides in a range of different habitats that have some sort of water. These birds feed on aquatic plants, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic insects. To catch their food, these birds plunge their heads and necks under the water with their rear raising above the top of the water. This technique is termed "dabbing". This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.Despite its name, the Black Duck is largely brown in colouring. It has a mixture of light brown and cream plumage on the neck, face and stomach. The wings and rear of the duck are a darker brown. Each brown feather is bordered with a cream colour which separates the feathers from each other. The top of the head is also dark brown and there is a darker stripe of black colour horizontally on either side of the eye. The specimen has two brown and black glass eyes and a black bill. The legs and webbed feet are a dark brown and black colour. Tied around the left leg is a paper identification tag. The number 134 is inscribed on the left side of the wooden platform on which the bird is standing. This specimen is stocky.3a. / Australian Wild Duck / See Catalogue, Page 38. /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, australian birds, duck, pacific black duck, grey duck, australian duck -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photograph, Australian Army Public Relations, Leopard Tank, 1970's
... Australian Army Public Relations ...Photograph of Australian Leopard Tankleopard tank -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Booklet, Australian Institute of Metals, A career in Metallurgy, 1964
... Australian Institute of Metals ...Issued by Australian Institute of Metalscareers, metallurgy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, Video, In search of the tiger: the Vietnam War 1968
... Australian War Memorial ...Supplied by the Australian War Memorialtet offensive, 1968 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
News Paper, The Argus, Souvenir Supplement, The Argus & Australian Limited, 22 February 1940
... The Argus & Australian Limited ...The 17th Brigade (Australia) was an Infantry Brigade first formed in 1917 during WW1, but did not see action. The Brigade was reformed during WW2 and served in Libya, Greece and New Guinea. The Brigade was disbanded in 1946.This supplement is an original as printed and issued with The Argus News Paper on 22 February 1940.Oblong, buff colour news paper, souvenir supplement of The Argus,16 pages, 22 February 1940. The supplement is dedvoted to the 17th Australian Infantry Brigade 2nd A.I.F.The front cov er of the supplement has a photograph of Brigadier S.G. Savige, DSO, MC, ED, Commander. The following pages are photographs of Companies within the Brigade.ww1, ww2, 17th brigade, aif, -
Australian Queer Archives
Uniform - Textiles, Mann, Roger, Roger Mann's Griffin Motor Club overlay, c1970s-1980s, 1976-1996
... Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia ...Blue denim overlay (sleeveless jacket), with main back patch for the Griffin Motor Club, Canberra. Additional patches on the back include an Australian flag, and on the front include South Pacific Motor Club (SPMC), SPMC 20th Anniversary, Griffin MC 20th Anniversary, Griffin MC Associate Membership, Jackaroo MC Associate Membership, Southern Cross MC Associate Membership, Jackaroos Tasmania Run 1981, BMW, Australian National University (ANU) and unidentified.motorcycle club, gay, canberra -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Olive-Backed Oriole, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
... Trustees of the Australian Museum ...The Olive-Backed Oriole are very common birds for northern and eastern Australia, as well as New Guinea. Similar to the Yellow Oriole, this species is more versatile yet less distinctive in colouring. The streaked underparts and red bill and eyes are easy identification features of this bird. Both sexes look very similar, with female colouring being slightly duller than males. This species frequents open forests and woodlands, and can tolerate dry climates. Most of this species breeds from September to January during the tropical wet season in northern Australia, but some are known to migrate south to breed in the summer. This species eats mainly native fruit, berries, and insects. This specimen is a good example of this species, but the colouring is very dull compared to living birds. This specimen has one red eye, which is a good example of a distinctive feature of this species. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This Olive-Backed Oriole has a faint olive-green head and back, and a faint red-tinged beak. Its body is cream coloured with brown streaks. It has one red eye. This specimen appears to be immature and/or female, as it has a pale pill and a duller-olive green back, with streaks quite high up on it's chin, which is indicative of an immature female of this species. This specimen stands upon a wooden platform and has an identification tag tied around its leg.Swing-tag: 52a / Australian Oriole / See catalogue page 17. taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, oriole, olive-backed oriole, yellow oriole, australian birds -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, C.E.W. BEAN (Author) Formerly Australian Official War Historian et al, Anzac to Amiens, 1953
... C.E.W. BEAN (Author) Formerly Australian Official War ...WW1 HistoryA Shorter History of the Australian Fighting Services in the First World War. Canberra Australian War Memorial 1952. (Third Edition). -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, BATTLE DRESS - ARMY, Australian Defence Industries, 1942
... Australian Defence Industries ...Jacket - Khaki colour wool serge fabric. Battle Dress style with belt at waist. Brown metal buttons with shank and split pin. Buttons have raised emblem - map of Australa and Crown and lettering "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES". Collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets with button down flaps, sleeve cuffs. Unit colour patch insignia - handmade purple over red - 38th Battalion. Collar badges - metal - Rising Sun Badge. Shoulder epaulettes - metal "AUSTRALIA" badge. Manufacturers white cotton fabric label - inside right pocket.Manufacturers information on two labels. Black ink print - "REGIMENTAL NO./NAME" Red ink print - "V162/ MADE IN/ AUSTRALIA/ 1942/ size". Handwritten black ink pen "XXX/ 20X" uniform, army, battle dress, ww2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, The Australian Soldiers Magazine
... The Australian Soldiers Magazine ...2 x Aussie - The Australian Soldiers Magazine - June 1918 & April 1918 onwardsAUSSIEbook, aussie booklet, the australian soldiers magazine, -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Three Minutes of Time - The Torpedoing of the Australian Hospital Ship Centaur 14 May 1943
... Three Minutes of Time - The Torpedoing of the Australian ...Three Minutes of Time - The Torpedoing of the Australian Hospital Ship _Centaur_ 14 May 1943 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Diggers - The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force in Eleven Wars From 1860 to 1994
... Diggers - The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force in Eleven ...Diggers - The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force in Eleven Wars From 1860 to 1994 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - sepia, Australian Army Camp, 20 20/05/1916
... Australian Army Camp ...Suez CanalImage of an Australian army camp site at Suez Canal during World War One..2) General view of our present Camp. Suez Canal. 20-5-'16. Harry [Holmes]chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, suez canal, -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Sepia, Australian Soldiers in a Mess Tent
... Australian Soldiers in a Mess Tent ...A number of uniformed Australian soldiers are photographed sitting and standing around a table while they eat. chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, harry holmes -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Object, Martin Report, The Australian Quarterly, Vol. 37, No. 2, June 1965, pp 79-84, 02/06/1965
... Martin Report, The Australian Quarterly, Vol. 37, No. 2 ...The Martin Report was on tertiary education reformThe overview of the Martin Report reviewing the condition of tertiary education in Australia, and suggesting changes for the future.martin report, tertiary education reform, c. sanders -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, A.G. Austin, Australian Education 1788-1900, 1972
... Australian Education 1788-1900, 1972 ...Withdrawn from the University of Ballarat library.Soft covered book outline the history of church, State, and Public Education in Colonial Australia. education, church education, state education, public education, teachers -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Australian Timber
... Australian Timber ...Australian Timber Author: James Mann Publisher: Walker May & Co Date: 1900Label on spine with typed text RA 674 Man Pastedown end page has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Librarywarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, australian timber, timber, james mann -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article - Photocopy, Rowan Wilken, Horticulture for Women. A Foreword to thehistory of Australian Women Garden Designers, 1998
... Australian Women Garden Designers ...Photocopy of article in Australian Garden History, Vol. 9, No. 2, 1998, by Rowan Wilkenrowan wilken -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Wilfrid Prest, The Wakefield companion to South Australian history, 2001
... The Wakefield companion to South Australian history ...A one volume guide to events, people, places themes and topics in South Australian history.mapssouth australia, history, encyclopedias -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Framed display of Australian Honours and Awards medals (Facsimiles), Australian Honours and Awards
... Australian Honours and Awards ...Framed display of 56 medals and ribbons with "Australian Honours and Awards" printed on ribbon header. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Identifying Australian Houses, n.d
... Identifying Australian Houses ...Identifying Australian Houses.Identifying Australian Houses. [ kit published by Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales?]Identifying Australian Houses. houses, kit -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australian Nurses since Nightingale 1860-1990, 1992
... Australian Nurses since Nightingale 1860-1990 ...A comprehensive history of the part Australian Nurses have played during war and times of peace.A comprehensive history of the part Australian Nurses have played during war and times of peace.A comprehensive history of the part Australian Nurses have played during war and times of peace.nurses, war time -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Slices of time - Australian family life in 1888, 2006
... Slices of time - Australian family life in 1888 ...Life in the 1880s in Australia, featuring three families, costumes, housework, health, environment and the aborigines.Life in the 1880s in Australia, featuring three families, costumes, housework, health, environment and the aborigines.Life in the 1880s in Australia, featuring three families, costumes, housework, health, environment and the aborigines.aborigines, clothing and dress, festivals and celebrations, manners and customs -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Building Under Construction on the Australian Catholic University (Ballarat Campus), 2018, 17/11/2018
... Building Under Construction on the Australian Catholic ...The building houses studies in Paramedicine. Two colour photographs of a building under construction on the Australian Catholic University Ballarat Campus.australian catholic university, ballarat campus, acu, building construction, physiotherapy building -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australian Tesselated Tile Company, 1885 - 1912
... Australian Tesselated Tile Company ...Extracts from early minutes of the Australian Tesselated Tile Company from 1885 - 1912.Extracts from early minutes of the Australian Tesselated Tile Company from 1885 - 1912.Extracts from early minutes of the Australian Tesselated Tile Company from 1885 - 1912.tile factories, australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Reference, Australian Aborigines 2
... Australian Aborigines 2 ...Australian Aborigines 2 Author: James Dawson Publisher: George Robertson Date: 1881Label on spine with typed text RA 572.9945 DAW warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, australian aborigines, james dawson, indigenous people