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 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 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. WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860s the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much - loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. 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. Lark Rise To Candleford Author: Flora Thompson Publisher: Oxford University Press Date: 1946 Further Information: A Trilogy by Flora Thompson. Illistrated with wood-engravings by Julie NeildThe label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 823.9 THO Pastedown frontend paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Serviceflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, 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, lark rise to candleford, flora thompson, julie neild

Photocopy of photo: Miss Julie Dempsey, charity princess 1983. Young woman dressed in tiara and cloak; Sash with 'Popular Girl of Bendigo 1983' worn over her shoulder.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, julie dempsey popular girl, charity princess, popular girl.

Julie Webb, Alison Taylor 1972B/W photograph of three guides providing drinks to walkers from plastic bin. Folding chair and tent shade in backgroundM Huttonguides

Coloured photo of the Grade 5 Netball - B2 Team of 1981. Photo taken in the library. The girls are wearing yellow t-shirts with a printed emblem and Golden Square printed on them and dark blue skirts. The Coach, Jeanette Bish, is wearing a grey tracksuit. The names of the girls are: Tracey Tesch, Julie Mannallack, Karen Dignan, Lisa Hocking, Brenda Miles, Julie Thompson, Kerry Lukeis, Joanne Tipple, Haylee Kurzke and Carla Jeffrey.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph grade 5 netball b2, jeanette bish, tracey tesch, julie mannallack, karen dogman, lisa hocking, brenda miles, julie thompson, kerry lukeis, joanne tipple, haylee kurzke, carla jeffrey

Black and white photograph of Phil East, Julie Hardy, BruceSanders, Matthew Stewart, Mary Hamer and Ray East staff of East Sanders Pty Ltd Accountants of Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses

Colour photograph. Bush band on stage. Yamaha Clavinova PF. Back of Photo reads: Stuart Simms Piano, Julie Moneypenny Banjo, Mary Hogan Recorder, Peter Ellis Accordion.photo, group, musicians

Part of a collection of photographs donated by Julie Barnet. Photographs taken by Julie's In-laws on their honeymoon in November 1946. Some of the photographs showing handling of the birds is no longer acceptable by the public. Collection of Mutton Bird eggs ceased many years ago.229-22. Black & White photograph of the Suspension Bridge taken from Newhaven. Boats on foreshore in foreground. 229-23. Black & White photograph of the Suspension Bridge taken from Newhaven with boats on the water. 229-24. Black & White photograph of four people in a boat on the foreshore (May, Dot, Roy & Pat). Suspension Bridge in the background. 229-25. Black & White photograph of a Mutton Bird's (Shearwater) egg. 229-26. Black & White photograph of a Mutton Bird (Shearwater) with outstretched wings held by Ken West. 229-27. Black & White photograph of Ken West holding a Mutton Bird (Shearwater) with outstretched wings at The Nobbies. 229-28. Black & White photograph of Bert West holding a Mutton Bird (Shearwater) with outstretched wings. 229-29. Black & White photograph of Seal Rocks, Phillip Island. 229-30. Black & White photograph of Seal Rocks, Phillip Island. 229-31. Black & White photograph of Seal Rocks, Phillip Island.phillip island suspension bridge, suspension bridge, wildlife - birds, wildlife - mutton birds, wildlife - shearwaters, mutton birds, shearwaters, seal rocks, seal rocks phillip island, ken west, bert west, julie barnett

Wearer, Ellen Kelly, aunt of Julie Jones, donorQuilted bed jacket, pink nylon; raglan sleeves; collar & front trimmed with nylon pleated trim.costume, female nightwear

A compilation of the WW1 service records of 20 local men who enlisted for WW1. Collected by Julie Jones, Heritage Officer, Whitehorse City Council in 2015 for a display of Art Space, Box Hill Town Hall to commemorate 100 years of the ANZAC spirit including card files of the City of Whitehorse used by the consulting historians of 'Way Back When' in collaboration with the local Australia Calls working party to chronicle the experience of our local community.A compilation of the WW1 service records of 20 local men who enlisted for WW1. world war 1914-1918, phillips annette, hore pamela, clifton david, winn patricia, moulden neville, gilbert rod, anderson philip, reen jennie, sayle adrian, flanagan joanne, cox george, whitehead paul, fisher bruce, balderson loris grace, mcgrath stephen, bryant doreen

Framed pastel painting titled "Before the Rain" by Julie Lungren Coulter. Cream card window mount the engraved brass plate affixed to lower edge. Brown and gold painted wood frame.

6975-34 Stawell High School Form 4A, 1974 Form Teacher Mr Moore Back Row, Kaylene Clarke, Carey, Dadswell. Julie Webb, Middle Row, Kristene Slorach, Pam Robson, Lynne Bonney, Kathy Sluga, Heather Rowe, Nancy Allan, Debbie Bell. Maryanne Disher, Front Row, Karen Vendy, Poppy Mangana, Debbie Treloar, Pam Guy, Gayle Redford, Mr Moore, Julie Martin, Jilleen Jenkins. Kathy Herdman, Debbie Iseppi Absent. Valda Martin, Jenny, Shumann, Jenny O'Neill, Ruth West, Margaret Van Leeuwin, Rosemary Springs, Julie Ross. Left Julie Start Students and Teacher Class Photo beside high School wingsStawell High School Form 4A 1974education

Cream ceramic mug with gold rim and lettering. Celebrates the 40 year anniversary of California (Cal) Gully kindergarten (1962-2002) The names of 57 children enrolled in 2002 plus the teacher (Julie Lebkowski) and assistant (Pauline Coburn) are inscribed on the mug.

Gift card given by Julie Jones and siblings to their mother in 1978 & 1980.Two gift vouchers - one for $40 and another for $50 from Fletcher Jones and staff Pty Ltd contained within a cardboard envelope which is contained in a paper envelope with Fletcher Jones printed on left hand top corner.

6975-32 Stawell High School Form 3A, 1973 Form Teacher Mr Kruger Back Row, Julie Start, Robyn Murphy, Kerryn Slater Middle Row, Christine Slorach, Julie Martin, Pam Robson, Pamela Guy, Judy Jeffery, Ruth West, Elizabeth McCracken, Helen McAllister, Front Row, Karen Vendee, Poppy Mangana. Margaret van Leeuwan, Wendy Mason, Mr Kruger, Julie Roe, Zanda Seng-Hpa, Geraldine Rathgeber, Angela Hayes. Students and Teacher Class Photo in front of OvalStawell High School Form 3A 1973education

4 page colour programme and menu for the Eureka Luncheon held at the Old Colonists' Club. Guest speaker was The Hon. Julie Bishop MP, MC was Clare Gervasoni and Dr Dorothy Wickham spoke on the women of Eureka. eureka, eureka sunday luncheon, women of eureka, julie bishop, clare gervasoni, dorothy wickham, ballarat old colonsts' club, judy verlin, val d'angri, frank williams, anniversary

18 page spiral bound soft cover booklet 'George Black, Sandhurst Surveyor'. Photocopies of surveyor sketches Some background information on George Black was prepared by Julie Hempenstall Prepared by Carol Holsworth, December 2011.Carol Holsworth

A collection of 6 postcards and 1 photograph taken around Phillip Island. Donated by Julie Barnett.Photograph 228-01. Black & White photograph of the Cowes Pier with vehicles and pedestrians. Rail tracks on pier. Isle of Wight Hotel in background. Sheds at end. Photograph 228-02. Black & White aerial photograph of "Broadwater" Guesthouse, Cowes. Photograph 228-03. Black & White photograph of Cowes Pier with Steamer coming in. Shed at end of Jetty and Cenotaph in the foreground. Looking north. Photograph 228-04. Black & White photograph of a Koala and her young. Photograph 228-05. Black & White photograph looking over the Cowes shoreline near Lover's Walk. Photograph 228-06. Black & White photograph of a group of penguins coming home at dusk at the "Penguin Parade". Photograph 228-07. Black & White photograph of Bert West holding a Shearwater (Mutton Bird) with it's wings outstretched.Photo 01. "Photo Shop Series". "Cowes from the Jetty". Photo 02. Aerial view of "Broadwater" Cowes, Phillip Island. No. 146 Photo 03. "Photo Shop Series". The Jetty. Cowes. Photo 04. "Photo Shop Series". "Koala Bear". Phillip Island Photo 05. "The Rose Series P3416". "Near the Lovers' Walk, Cowes, Phillip Is., Vic. Photo 06. "Penguins, Phillip Island." No. 82. Valentines Series. Photo 07. On Back: Mr West with Mutton bird at Phillip Island.wildlife - koalas, wildlife - penguins, penguin parade, bert west, wildlife - mutton birds, mutton birds, shearwaters, cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty, lover's walk cowes, broadwater guesthouse cowes phillip island, guesthouses cowes phillip island, julie barnett

Colour photo: image shows member of BHS holding signs, alongside utility with sign reading 'Ghosts of Fortuna' Image shows Jim and Coral Evans, Darren Wright, Julie Hempenstall. Photo taken in Myers Street, Bendigo.cottage, miners, bendigo, easter fair, evans, wright, fortuna

Black and white photograph of Golden Square Primary School girls Swimming Team, dated Nov. 2nd 1970. They are photographed under a tree. Their names are: Robyn Lewis, Janet Symonds, Julie Nankivell, Elizabeth Hangar, Karol Lapsley.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph sports, robyn lewis, janet symonds, julie nankivell, elizabeth hangar, karol lapsley

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School Year Staff 2001. Their names are; Back Row, L to R: Jo Bury, Tony Gundry, Ruth Dean, Merrill Harvey. Middle Row, L to R: Sheryl Argall, Lyndal McClure, Shane Rodda, Graeme Draaisma, Tanya Ruschmeyer. Front Row, L to R: Kristy Taylor, Julie Gibson, Julie Wakker, John Wakker, Ron Payne, Judi Greenslade, Jill Honey, Jenny Lovett. Absent: Jenny Mann, Jenny Miller. Oval sketch of the school on the right of the names.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - golden square primary school year staff 2001, jo bury, tony gundry, ruth dean, merrill harvey, sheryl argall, lyndal mcclure, shane rodda, graeme draaisma, tanya ruschmeyer, kristy taylor, julie gibson, julie wakker, john wakker, ron payne, judi greenslade, jill honey, jenny lovett, jenny mann, jenny miller

Black and white photograph - Blue Wrens, Red Robins, 1971."Attached to photograph" 6737- Blue Wrens- Jeffrey McMaster, Robyn Simpson. 6738- Red Robins- Robert James, Julie Marsh.

Used in schools to teach maths during 1960-70s. Used by Julie Jones at 10 Francis Street, Blackburn.Set of Cuisenaire Rods, multicoloured. Used as an educational tool to teach children maths. Wood was stained in different colours to donate a numeric value.school, equipment

A Bendigo ' Advertiser article titled ' Teachers Share Leads in ' The Music Man. ' The two leads are Miss Julie Hopper a teacher at Kangaroo Flat Technical School and Mr. Russell Barter a teacher at Eaglehawk High School. 1-6-1974.bendigo, entertainment, musical theatre, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, theatre, drama, musical, julie hopper, russel barter, bendigo teachers' college students, bendigo teachers' college, photo, photograph, kangaroo flat technical school, eaglehawk high school