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 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 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. Henry Irving in England and America 1838-84 Author: Frederic Daly Publisher: T Fisher Unwin Date: 1884 Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 IRV Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, 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, great ocean road, henry irving, frederic daly

This photograph depicts a man in dark clothing, standing in front of a cut away section of earth. He is undertaking hydraulic sluicing, which involves the use of high powered hoses, in order to cut away the earth which can then be sifted for gold. There is a single tree in the background and the earth contains numerous signs of damage because of the mining. Beechworth become a mining settlement after the discovery of gold in 1852. Gold fever had already spread across Australia's colonies and the American states. Sluicing the landscape for gold, as shown in this photograph, was done by diverting water and washing away the lighter dirt, allowing the gold particles to sift down in to catchments for collection. In Beechworth, there was considerable discontent caused by attempts to restrict water use for sluicing to those with certain 'water rights'. The extensive use of hydraulic sluicing, and the washing away of top soils has continued to impact the surrounds of Beechworth in to the present day. Sluicing as a method for gold mining which was widespread across Victoria during the 1870s. The erosion of the top soil in search of gold has a continuing environmental impact on the landscape and this photograph depicts but one example of this occurring and can provide much information to a researcher interested in understanding the history of gold mining in Victoria. This image of the miner and hose is historically important because it demonstrates the methods of goldmining employed in the later years of the goldrush at Beechworth. It shows how much land is washed away by the use of this technology. The image has good interpretive capacity because it allows researchers to see a different mining technique to what is usually presented. Black and white square photograph on card.reverse: 84-50-3 / 1997 3141 / smdsluicing, goldmining, beechworth, burke museum, miners, gold miners, gold sluicing, environmental impact

"Temperance Queen: Adelle McKenzie of Cheltenham, Victoria, was crowned 'Temperance Queen' at the recent National Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention in Brisbane. Adelle is the daughter of Industrial Chaplain Mr. Ray McKenzie and his wife Mrs. Betty McKenzie. Contestants studied material dealing with alcohol and other drugs, alcohol as related to the Scriptures, Christian living, and the WCTU."Snapshot of head and shoulders of Adelle wearing a 'crown' and 'robe'."C&N 22/8/84, p. 17"mckenzie, adelle, temperance queen, wctu

Rural City of Wangaratta CollectionA pastoral landscape painting in oil using a tonal colour palette of greens, blues, browns and yellows.J. Colin Angus/ 84/ (bottom left corner)wangaratta art gallery, j colin angus, john colin angus, painting, landscape, pastoral

The Victorian Historical Magazine 84 Vol 21 December 1946 No. 4 Publisher: Royal Historical Society of Victoria Date: 1946warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, the victorian historical magazine

Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of original St John's Anglican Church built in 1890. |See Da Costa Book page 84st john's anglican church, blackburn

Consolidated reprint of the original 1958 Act for the MMTB incorporating amendments up to Act No. 8992, including the Act for the first extension towards Bundoora in 1978. The 1958 Act was a major update of earlier Acts.Demonstrates publishing of Acts of the Victorian Government.Book - 84 pages + cover centre stapled with an additional sheet double sided. Each document have four punch holes.acts, parliament, mmtb, bundoora, tramways, victorian government

ALFRED A. HARRIS WAS THE OWNER OF "SEBASTOPOL GARDENS" IN CLUNES, WHICH WAS A MARKET GARDENCERTIFICATE, IN WOODEN FRAME, FROM CALCUTTA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1883 - 84 FOR BRONZE MEDAL AWARDED ALFRED A. HARRIS OF CLUNES, FOR CHUTNIESlocal history, documents, certificate, harris family

This booklet details the minutae of the visit of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. It details aspects of his visit to Warrnambool on 8th November 1977. It lists procedures and local members of parliament, local councillors and officials. There was a visit to Tower Hill Reserve and a reception at the Warrnambool Racecourse. This booklet has local interest as it provides a snapshot of local people who were holding office in various roles in the 1970's.Small cream coloured booklet with mustard binding and text of the same colour. 84 pages white with a yellow and green section towards the back.On front cover : Visit to Victoria of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales Working Programme. Monday 7thto Wednesday 9th November 1977. Issued by direction of the secretary , Premier's department Melbourne. John Kelly written in pen on the back cover.warrnambool, prince of wales 1977, prince of wales visit to warrnambool

Black and White photograph of steam ship S.S. Yongala. 137 mm x 84 mm SH 315 Ships T-Zflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, photograph, s.s. yongala

As We Knew It, reflections from the Anne Caudle Centre, soft cover 84 pages with black and white photographs, edited by Julie Marshall.person, individual, various, bendigo-anne caudle- residents- reflections

ALFRED A. HARRIS WAS THE OWNER OF "SEBASTOPOL GARDENS" IN CLUNES, WHICH WAS A MARKET GARDENCERTIFICATE IN WOODEN FRAME, FROM CALCUTTA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1883 - 84 FOR SILVER MEDAL, AWARDED TO ALFRED A. HARRIS OF CLUNES, FOR TOMATO SAUCElocal history, documents, certificates, harris family

Two photographs of the aftermath of the 1939 bushfires in Warranwood. They show the remains of a burnt-out building. +Additional Keywords: Purser1939 Mrs Purser 23/10/84 Please Return

Pencil on paperSigned l.r cnr within image "R Forbes '84"paperboys, newspaper, bicycle

Book, paperback, sepia coloured photo of blokes counting sheep, light brown ink print, 84 pages, illustrated with black & white photos.books, military history

The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This is the thirty-seventh edition of the annual magazine of Orbost High School. The magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school. Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This magazine is representative of its history and is a useful research tool.A 40 pp magazine style publication with a yellow cover which has a drawing of an ink blot and the words "CROAJINGALONG '84" in black print in the centre.orbost-high-school education magazine-croajingalong

Digitised WHS newsletters from December 1990 (no. 76) to October 1990 (no. 84). Sent to Secretary of the Ringwood Historical Research Group, Jack Lindsay.Noteable articles:- Earl Stewart bus service Brackenbury Street Yarra Yarra Mining Company Dr Owen's Puddling Machine 1927 bushfires Schult Steven Houghton Taffy Jones Great Southern Hill Caledonia Gold Mine Mary Hill - South Warrandyte Post Office Artists - Nutter Buzacott, Frank Crozier, Penleigh Boyd, William Frater, Christine Gray-Aldor Warrandyte Primary School Potter's Cottage

China tea set consisting of 5 cups, 4 saucers, white and pink with gilding and floral decoration, number 84 impressed on bottom of cups.domestic equipment, table setting, cups

EAGLEHAWK, Sketchbook of a Golden Past 1983) Text by Ray Wallace. Preface by Professor Geoffrey Blainey. 84 pages, with illustrations by Keith Vallence. With IndexRay Wallaceeaglehawk, history, eaglehawk, eaglehawk, bendigo, gold, mining, catherine reef united

Written by Marc Fiddian, published by Galaxy Print & Design in 2002. Looks at the history of trams in Australia and New Zealand, the cities or towns that they were used in and their demise except for Melbourne. Records their revival in Sydney. Includes some notes on preservation and museums. Has a photo of cable cars in Chapel St Prahran with the Prahran Town Hall featuring on the front cover.Yields information about Australian Tramway cities.Book - "Australasia's Tramways" - A5 size, perfect bound 84 pages + card covers with an index, written by Marc Fiddian. Includes many photographs.trams, tramways, australia, new zealand, marc fiddian, chapel st

Yields information about the Gardens area of Ballarat during the early 1980's.Black and white aerial photograph of the Botanic Gardens and Lake Wendouree adjacent to the Gardens area during the early 1980's. Shows the BTPS depot with 4 and 5 roads track built, but not that of 6 and 7 road. No. 1 road still in position. No. 6 road installed during the 1983-84 year. See 1983-84 Annual Report for construction of 6 road.On rear in pencil "3594/159"trams, tramways, botanical gardens, wendouree parade, lake wendouree, btps depot

The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This is the thirty-ninth edition of the annual magazine of Orbost High School. The magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school. Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its history. This 39th edition of the magazine is a useful reference tool.A magazine type publication, titled Croajingalong. It has 84 pp. The cover is pale blue with black print drawings of a river, bridge, farmland,trees and buildings.magazine-croajingalong orbost-high-school

CEMA Art Collection Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition Part of the Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984Laminated screenprint depicting an early street scene of Bentinck Street in Portland. The left side of the work depicts the row of buildings along Bentinck Street with the 'Gordon Hotel' in the foreground. In the centre of the image two figures on horses ride away from the viewer. On the right is a large tree with with two figures walking below it.Front: Karina Fredericks 84' (lower right) (pencil) Back: 9

Laminated screenprint of Portland harbour from the perspective of a boat looking back towards the shore. In the foreground is the front of the boat and four birds about to take flight from the water. The background features a few boats and the buildings along Bentinck Street.

Signed and dated, l.r., brown oil "Franz Hochmann. Munchen 84".