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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, C. L. Bayliss, Leisure Plus People, 1973
parks, recreation -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book, International Society of Arboriculture, The Landscape Below Ground, 1993
N. Bailey (Nick Bailey - Staff)tree roots, urban soils, arboriculture -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Film, ABC Gardening, V.C.A.H. History, 1940-1980
Video. Video recording of a, "Gardening Australia," programme, ABC Channel, presented by Peter Cundall. Handwritten catalogue has a description of contents. Seems to be around WWII and just after.vcah, wwii, burnley history, peter cundall, abc gardening show, 1991 centenary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Smaller bins rile residents, 2913
Mitcham Residents Association disagrees with Whitehorse Council's idea to distribute smaller (80 litre) bins and charge extra for use of the larger bins (120 litre) used at present.Mitcham Residents Association disagrees with Whitehorse Council's idea to distribute smaller (80 litre) bins and charge extra for use of the larger bins (120 litre) used at present.Mitcham Residents Association disagrees with Whitehorse Council's idea to distribute smaller (80 litre) bins and charge extra for use of the larger bins (120 litre) used at present.mitcham residents association, garbage collection, city of whitehorse -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Cyclopædia of English Literature Vol 1
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the 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 areas 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 from 1942 to 1945 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 NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. 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. Cyclopædia of English Literature Vol 1 Edited by R Chambers Publisher: William and Robert Chambers A history, critical and biographical, of British authors from the earliest to the present times The label on the spine cover with typed text H 820 CHA Front loose end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, cyclopædia of english literature vol 1, r chambers -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Calendar, Nillumbik Community Calendar 1996: Nillumbik The Places and the People, 1995
Community Project. One of a series of calendars which the Shire of Eltham and the Shire of Nillumbik published annually Photography by Graham Hosking Photography. Monthly calendar printed in landscape mode, with feature photograph and template of dates for each of the 12 months presented. Includes advertisements. Back of the calendar includes a list of emergency numbers.calendar,1996,shire of nillumbik,research primary school,eltham north adventure playground,edendale gateway,tony trembath,eltham leisure centre,diamond valley railway,kangaroo ground pony club,eltham community and reception centre,eltham community centre,shire of nillumbik,swimming pool,yarra river,, diamond creek trail,yarrambat golf course,sugar loaf reservoir,map -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Address presented by Cr J P CRICHTON to Lord and Lady SOMERS, 23 Jun 1931
Address presented on behalf of the City of Port Melbourne to Lord and Lady SOMERS by His Worship The Mayor Cr. J.P. CRICHTON on their departure from Australia 23rd June 1931.local government - city of port melbourne, lord somers, lady somers, james peter crichton, george samuel walter, william howe, arthur leaverack page, herbert charles edwards, edward william cremer, james ryan, thomas griffin, henry carr southward, sydney sims anderson, town clerks, mayors -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
MADAS
MADAS (Multiplication, Addition, Division, Subtraction) Electrical calculator with full keyboard and automatic multiplication. Made in Switzerland c1950. Cost $450. Presented to the Univewrsitiy by Peacock Bros., Carlton -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
MADAS
MADAS (Multiplication, Addition, Division, Subtraction) Electrical calculator with full keyboard and automatic multiplication. Made in Switzerland c1950. Cost $450. Presented to the Univewrsitiy by Peacock Bros., Carlton -
Kilmore Historical Society
Under Skirt, Est. 1886
Possibly worn at wedding of Elizabeth Jane ('Lil') Hartnell to Stephen Robinson Turner, 1885. Bodice of wedding dress - TEX-0013Clothing from early Kilmore family, the Hartnells.Ivory silk underskirt. Padded ruffle hem flaring out at back. Tearing along sides, lateral tearing down back coinciding with staining. Mould present (inactive).wedding, hartnell, turner collection -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, Hecworth, Cup - Walter Williams, 1930s
Shooting Trophy presented by Mr Walter Williams to the Malita forces rifle clubs union for the Pozieres match team snap shooting 1930 - 1939Wide cup with silver appearance presented by Mr Walter Williams to the Malita forces rifle clubs union for the Pozieres match team snap shooting 1930 - 1939 inscriptions. trophy, 5/6 rvr, bhq, regimental property, shooting trophy -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Framed Certificate, 1965, 1986
Two black and white certificates with a decorative border and a southern cross shield symbol, presented to the WHS Co-Op society to certify it as a community advancement organisation in 1965 and 1986VICTORIA Co-operation Act 1958/1981 Certificate of Incorporation This is to Certify that WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD is this day incorporated as a COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT Society under the above-named Act. Given my hand and seal at Melbourne this TWENTY-OURTH day of MARCH 1965 NINTH day of DECEMBER 1986 (Acting) Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Phylloxera vitifoliae, 1/07/2001 12:00:00 AM
Response to an e-mail query from Ted Arrowsmith as to the presence of Phylloxera vitifoliae in vineyards in the Yarra Valley in the late 1800's, early 1900's. There is no evidence it was present.Response to an e-mail query from Ted Arrowsmith as to the presence of Phylloxera vitifoliae in vineyards in the Yarra Valley in the late 1800's, early 1900's. There is no evidence it was present.Response to an e-mail query from Ted Arrowsmith as to the presence of Phylloxera vitifoliae in vineyards in the Yarra Valley in the late 1800's, early 1900's. There is no evidence it was present.phylloxera vitifoliae, viticulture -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Dr. Drake's Open Air Hospital
Dr. Drake had TB, but cured himself. He then established an open Air Hospital in what is now the grounds of the Whitefriars Seminary in Park Road Donvale.Black and white photograph of Nurses standing outside Open Air Chalets at Dr. Frances Drakes's TB Hospital at the site of the present Whitefriars Seminary at Donvale. See history.drake, francis john dr, tb hospital, donvale, whitefriars seminary, nethercote, john -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Bear, Toy, Panda, 1990s
Stuffed toy panda. Black and white fur fabric. Brown fur paws. Acrylic eyes and black vinyl nose. Presented to SGSC from the Jinshan Community, China -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of the newly completed bridge at Newbridge, Victoria, c.1894, The newly completed bridge at Newbridge, Victoria, c.1894, 1894
Murray Comrie Collection. This photograph is a well-preserved original. Monochrome photograph depicting the newly completed wooden bridge at Newbridge, Victoria. Position of photographer is on the east bank of the Loddon, looking west toward the present day Newbridge Pub.newbridge, bridge, loddon river, infrastructure, construction, roads, businesses, buildings -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Dettrick, Ann, Dr, The Book of Bottle Collecting, 2010
A report of the early medical practitioners in Gippsland, leading to establishment of hospitals, nurse training, auxiliary medical services and community health of the present day. Personal stories and photographs included. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/09/1930 12:00:00 AM
Also an enlargement 04908.1 25 x 14 cm. Keith Scarce was a rig hand on this site for short timeSepia toned photograph of oil derrick SA Oil Co No 8 Well situated off Myers Street at rear of present Secondary College Lakes Entrance Victoriaoil and gas industry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1990
Black and White photograph showing Ken Waltham SEC District Manager presenting a gold watch to Tom Lancaster on his retirement from SEC Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Vinnie Renehan, 2004
Colour photograph of Red Bluff Board riders Derek O'Neill Trophy for most improved Junior Addison Thomas presented by Pete Svetlik Lake Tyers Beach Victoriapeople, recreation -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, TOWN OF CLUNES, 1886
CLUNES TOWNSHIP IN 1886BLACK WOODEN FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES. HAND TINTED WITH A NARRATIVE WHICH WAS GLUED ONTO THE GLASS. VIEW LOOKING SOUTH NEAR THE PRESENT DAY SCENIC ROAD LOOKOUT.colonial and indian exhibition in london 1886, bute & downes amalgamated, buildings, mining -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2002
number in album 03345.02Colour photograph Susan Thomas and Betty Gray holding basket of goodies, raffle prize for fundraising for Cancer Council, presenting prize to Jan Clarke. Lakes Entrance Victoriacharities, volunteering -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD
'Orpheus in the Underworld'. A Musical by Jacques Offenbach. Presented by Bendigo Teachers' College. August 1, 2, 7, 8, 9. 1969. bolton Bros. Pty Ltd. Print.event, entertainment, theatre, orpheus in the underworld, jacques offenbach, bendigo teachers' college, bolton bros pty ltd., bendigo -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1991
see page 5 Lakes Post Newspaper 25 November 1992Black and white photograph showing Lions Club President, Noel Stroud presenting cheque to Enid Ingpen of Community Health Centre Board of Management. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: GOLD JUBILEE STATUE
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Gold Jubilee Statue commemorates the discovery of gold. Souvenir of Bendigo presented to the visiting American Fleet. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: BERT GRAHAM
Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, Bert Graham presenting a young girl with a trophy and shaking her hand, with others in the background. Bert Graham is mentioned on the back.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: GROUP PHOTO, 56-57
Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, Ross Cowan is presented with a trophy by an unnamed man while Graeme Edwards looks on and applauds.Nameson back with 56-57 Graham.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE P.S. LAUREL ST. 1189 COLLECTION: CERTIFICATE, 1966
Copy of document: Junior Tree Lovers' League, 1966. Presented to Geoffrey Goudge, by State Schools Mothers' Clubs Division of Junior tree lovers' league of Victoria. No. 14203.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL HONOUR ROLL PAST AND PRESENT SCHOLARS, 1900s
LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Golden Square Methodist Church Sunday School Honour Roll Past and Present Scholars Also those who have made the supreme sacrifice.bendigo, history, churches -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - WES HARRY COLLECTION: AIR RAID WARDEN CERTIFICATE, 1st August 1942
Certificate presented to Wesley Creswell Harry by the State Emergency Services Victoria, to certify that he has qualified in a course of study in Air Raid Precautions. The Certificate number is 64219.Victoria State Emergency Servicesorganization, government, air raid wardens, victoria state emergency services, air raid warden