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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Maritime Novel, Joseph Conrad, The Rover, 1923
This book was written by the renowned maritime author Joseph Conrad. Joseph Conrad was Polish-born and became a British subject in 1886. He was a renowned marine fiction writer and also, for a short time, a mariner and Captain. As a boy of 13 years old, Joseph Conrad’s desire was to be a sailor. At 19, he joined the British merchant marine, working in several roles. He eventually qualified as a captain but only served in this role once, from 1888-89, when he commanded the barque Otago sailing from Sydney to Mauritius. In 1889 he also began writing his first novel, Almayer’s Folly. He retired from life as a mariner in 1894, aged 36. Conrad’s visits to Australia from 1878 to 1982, and his affection for Australia, were later commemorated by a plaque in Circular Quay, Sydney. Conrad continued as an author. It is said that many of the characters in his books were inspired by his maritime experiences and the people he had met. By the end of his life, he had completed many stories and essays, and 19 novels, plus one incomplete novel titled ‘Suspense’ that was finished and published posthumously. Shortly before he passed away, in 1924, Conrad was offered a Knighthood by Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald for his work but declined. An 1882 sailing ship, Georg Stage, was a Danish training ship, in which after a tragic accident 22 boys lost their lives. It was later renamed the Joseph Conrad by Alan Villiers in honour of the author. It continued as a training ship with various organisations until 1947 when it ship was transferred to the Mystic Seaport for use as an exhibit in the maritime museum. About the Pattison Collection: - The Pattison Collection is a group of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, (WMI) which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. 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. The book is significant for its connection with the renowned maritime author Joseph Conrad. It is also important for being part of the historic group of books called the Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, which 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 in 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. The Rover Author: Joseph Conrad Publisher: T Fisher Unwin Date: 1923 Further Information: overseas editionThe label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC CON Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, joseph conrad, captain joseph conrad, maritime author, marine author, nautical author, sailor, seafarer, georg stage, 1882 ship, danish ship, training ship, boys killed, alan villiers, ship joseph conrad, mystic seaport, museum ship, warrnambool mechanics institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, the rover -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
visitors' book 3, Visitors Book Sir Colin Mackenzie Sanctuary, badger Creek, Healesville
Black leather hard covered Visitor book. Includes many overseas and VIP visitors, including Princess Alexandra visitors, book, healesville-sanctuary, brolga-room -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Giving Box
Congregational Women's Fellowship grey plastic giving box with paper labels on front and back, a slot on the top and a plug on the base.Ftont: "AT HOME and OVERSEAS Mauri" Back: "CONGREGATIONAL World Mission" "Congregational Women's Fellowship"congregational women's fellowship, congregational world mission, anderson, norman st clair, rev. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Badge - Fundraising Button, For Our Fighting Men, 1916-1918
Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, at one stage managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (1922-2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by Francis' grandson, Adrian Rigg, at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration in 2015. The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Patriotic and other pressed tin buttons and badges were produced in large numbers in the first decades of the twentieth century. By nature, insubstantial and ephemeral, they have not always survived. The collections of badges, buttons and medallions in the Kew Historical Society collection is homogenous and yet diverse, ranging from buttons sold to raise funds for the war efforts in 1914-18 and 1939-45, to those used at festivals and sporting events. Because of the manufacturing process, many surviving buttons and badges have been affected by inadequate storage, suffering from oxidisation and physical damage. These survivors are now historically and socially significant artefacts, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Their widespread distribution means that they are frequently significant at a local, state, national and international level.A round pressed metal button in red, white and blue. The pale border is designed to look like a belt. The button was initially sold on the 24 March 1916, the day set aside as ‘Button Day For Our Fighting Men’ to raise funds for the servicemen fighting overseas."For Our Fighting Men"patriotic buttons, first world war (1914-18), badges -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Article - Women, Ballarat School of Mines: Women of Note; Betty Collier, Artist
Betty Collier was a student of the Ballarat Technical Art School in 1959 and later became a long term teacher at the SMB Arts Academy until 2005. Her work covers many areas of art - painting, drawing, sculpture using various materials and techniques. Examples of her large sculptures are exhibited in the Library at SMB Campus. Betty has also exhibited her work overseas.women of note, betty collier, artist, ballarat technical art school, student, teacher, arts academy, painting, drawing, sculpture, overseas -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Bank of New South Wales receipt dated 12/8/1936 for Overseas Currency Bought. Signed by R.H.S. Abbott.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, bank of new south wales, r h s abbott, w h mccorkindale -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Naval vessels, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Ron Laing, 1986 - 1999
Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.A set of 51 colour photographs of various Australian and overseas Naval vessels visiting Melbourne and laying at Station Pier. 1990spiers and wharves - station pier, ron laing, hmas darwin, hmas melbourne, hmas torrens, mhas sydney, hmas warramunga, hmas arunda, hmnzs te kaha, uscg polar sea, uss ford, uss benfold, uss david r ray, uss rainier, uss curts, uss fife, uss antietam, uss reid, uss russel, hmcg ottawa, luigi durand de la penne, bersagliere, la moqueme, shiki shima - japanese coast guard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Blackburn High - Talent bands together, 2003
Blackburn High School Band will perform a one hour concert overseas.Blackburn High School Band will perform a one hour concert overseas. The school is well-known for its musical activities.Blackburn High School Band will perform a one hour concert overseas.blackburn high school, bands -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photos - WW1, Australian soldiers
Thought to have been donated with Dog Tag, Discharge Paper and other items to H. R. Macoboy, AASC.3 black and white postcard size photos of Australian soldiers taken overseas in WW1. H. R. Macoboy AASC. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: METHODIST CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA ORDER OF WORSHIP DAY OF PRAYER FOR OVERSEAS MISSIONS, 1962
LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: METHODIST CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA ORDER OF WORSHIP DAY OF PRAYER FOR OVERSEAS MISSIONS 25th November 1962bendigo, history, churches -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - PUGAREE, C 1939-1943
Item/s in collection re B.J. Ruler VX40780 refer Cat No 5790 for his service details.Pugaree for slouch hat, on the folds are handwritten places where the owner has visited in Australia and overseas. Light-coloured khaki cottonHandwritten on the folds lines are numerous places.slouch hat, army, pugaree -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Australian Ski Year Book, Various
"The Australian Ski Year Book" was first published in 1928 by the Kosciusko Alpine Club and the Ski Club of Australia, which with the Kiandra Ski Club, were the oldest organisations for skiing in Australia. In later years organisations from Victoria, Tasmania and New Zealand were included. And it was published on behalf of N.S.W. Ski Council, Ski Club of Victoria, Ski Council of Tasmania, Ski Council of the Federated N.Z. Mountain Clubs. It aimed to provide an annual record of the sport of ski running in Australia, and of events elsewhere which would be of interest to Australian ski enthusiasts. The first edition included an account of the first journey across the mountain range on skis from Kiandra to Kosciusko in 1927 by the party led by Dr Herbert Schlink, a former resident of Wodonga. Other editions included contributions from Tom Mitchell, a pioneer of Falls Creek.A collection of six issues of the Australian Ski Year Book. The publications contain articles and images related to the Ski Industry in Australia and overseas."The Australian Ski Year Book" was first published in 1928 by the Kosciusko Alpine Club and the Ski Club of Australia, which with the Kiandra Ski Club, were the oldest organisations for skiing in Australia. In later years organisations from Victoria, Tasmania and New Zealand were included. And it was published on behalf of N.S.W. Ski Council, Ski Club of Victoria, Ski Council of Tasmania, Ski Council of the Federated N.Z. Mountain Clubs. It aimed to provide an annual record of the sport of ski running in Australia, and of events elsewhere which would be of interest to Australian ski enthusiasts. The first edition included an account of the first journey across the mountain range on skis from Kiandra to Kosciusko in 1927 by the party led by Dr Herbert Schlink, a former resident of Wodonga. Other editions included contributions from Tom Mitchell, a pioneer of Falls Creek.australian skiing, australian ski publications, tom mitchell, herbert schlink -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Seacat Hovercraft, Inner West Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Alison Kelly, 5 November 1990, 2 Nov 1990
Colour photograph of Seacat Hovercraft 'Hoverspeed France' laying at inner west Station Pier on a promotional visit, on her way overseas to Francetransport - ferries, transport - shipping, seacat tasmania, alison kelly -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Letter, 7/04/1967 12:00:00 AM
A two page letter written to his parents by James Kelly Kerr on paper with The Patriotic Fund Of Queensland. "In Gratitude To Our Forces Overseas".letter, james kelly kerr -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, University of Ballarat Registration by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority, 2010
Two framed certificated from the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority to the University of Ballarat as a Registered Training Organisation and as an Approved Provider of Courses to Overseas Students.university of ballarat, victoria registration and qualifications authority, lynn glover -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, History of Nunawading Synchronized Swimming Club, 1978 - 1993, c1994
After a brief introduction the book comprises a detailed list of the various competitions members have entered with comments on overseas travellers.After a brief introduction the book comprises a detailed list of the various competitions members have entered with comments on overseas travellers. Many photos are included.After a brief introduction the book comprises a detailed list of the various competitions members have entered with comments on overseas travellers.nunawading synchronized swimming club, swimming, nunawading swimming club, keeble, roz -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Framed certificate, 1945
Certificates such as these were given to the families of service-men killed while serving overseas. They were often given out at the welcome home ceremonies for returned men. The returned men received a certificate of appreciation while those for the deceased were given to their families.Jack Birrell was a local lad.... unfinished.Black framed certificate "Black timber framed print with glass – Picture of ship, cannon and plane at top between two Australian Flags with the Kyneton Shire Logo.( Established 1865) Signed by the President under seal with the Australian Commonwealth Military forces emblem at the bottom.enscribed as follows: Presented to Jack Birrell He made the supreme sacrifice By the President, Councillors and Citizens of the Shire of Kyneton In appreciation of His response to the call of the empire by Voluntarily enlisting for active Service overseas. Given under the common seal of the Shire of Kyneton by the President, Councillors and Citizens of this sixth day of September 1945. Signed President W L Hooppell Secretary Swanson "jack birrell -
Orbost & District Historical Society
folder of documents, Aboriginal Soldiers, April 2015
These documents were compiled for the WW1 exhibition held in Orbost April 2015.These documents are a useful reference tool.A reed plastic folders containing research articles on five indigenous men from the Orbost district known to have served overseas in World War 1ww1 soldiers-indigenous -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, T Shirt, 25 Years Of Service In the R.A.A.F
White T shirt commemorating 25 Years of RAAF Caribou Service 1964 - 1989. Front has image and emblem, back has overseas operationsraaf, caribou, t-shirt -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Embroidered emblem, Slovenian Bocce Association Emblem, not known
Emblem of the Slovenian Bocce Association of Slovenian Association Melbourne, being a part of Slovenian Bocce Association of Victoria, worn by the competitors for the Victorian, interstate and overseas competitions.SDM - Slovenian Association Melbourne S:B:Z: - VIC. - Slovenska balinarska zveza Viktorije - Slovenian Bocce Association Victoriaemblem, slovenian association melbourne, bocce -
Archive of Vietnamese Boat People
Praying at the VBP mass grave in Cherang Ruku
In Aug-2006 a group of 48 overseas Vietnamese came back to visit and pray at the VBP mass grave in Cherang Ruku and at many other cemeteries along the eastern coast of Malaysia. The trip was organized by the Archive of Vietnamese Boat People. It was the first group of the overseas Vietnamese coming to visit since the end of the wave of VBP in Malaysia in 1996. The grave was found by the Archive of Vietnamese Boat People.Praying at the VBP mass grave in Cherang Ruku -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
book, W.M. Matheson, A Mallee kid with the Flying Sword, 2004 (exact)
W.M. Matheson 409169 F/LT who lives at Wycheproof, relates his wartime experiences as a Flying Officer - William "Murdoch" Matheson made 194 operational flights and his accounts of missions and descriptions of different locations are interesting.An autobiographical account of service with the Royal Auxiliary Air Force in World War II. A hard covered blue book with gold inscription. Contents describe the author's overseas service in World War II. Two final chapters are the End of the War and Reflections. The Wycheproof Historical Society/With Best Wishes/Murdoch/409169 F/LT MATHESON WILLIAM MURDOCHno 601 county of london squadron, royal auxiliary air force, 1939 war, murdoch matheson, pilots foggia italy photo, italian war map, end of, the war 1945 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Programme, Programme South Australian Concert Party for Vietnam
Framed programme of the South Australain Concert Party for Vietnam. Party was sponsored by the Australian Forces Overseas Fund and performed in Adelaide to raise funds to send artists to the VietnamDonated by R Lloydsouth australian concert party, australian forces overseas fund, framed poster -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Document, Australian Brick and Tesselated Tile Co, 1886
Copies of the original Memorandum of Association dated 15 May 1886Copies of the original Memorandum of Association dated 15 May 1886 The first Memorandum of Association of the Company, which became the largest industry in Mitcham, with a reputation extending overseas.Copies of the original Memorandum of Association dated 15 May 1886australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd, tile factories, brickworks -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Jacket - Scout, 1976
Camp shirt for Paul Reeves and his brother|1st Heatherdale Scout Group in the 1970'sOne red sleeveless scout camp shirt with gold fringe around neckline and armholes. Many badges sown on both front and back from Australia and overseas.Pelco Scout Shop, State Headquarters run by scouts for scoutscostume, male ceremonial, numismatics, badges -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Badge - Fundraising Button, Australian Natives Association, Wattle Day, 1914-1919
Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, at one stage managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (1922-2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by Francis' grandson, Adrian Rigg, at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration in 2015. The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Patriotic and other pressed tin buttons and badges were produced in large numbers in the first decades of the twentieth century. By nature, insubstantial and ephemeral, they have not always survived. The collections of badges, buttons and medallions in the Kew Historical Society collection is homogenous and yet diverse, ranging from buttons sold to raise funds for the war efforts in 1914-18 and 1939-45, to those used at festivals and sporting events. Because of the manufacturing process, many surviving buttons and badges have been affected by inadequate storage, suffering from oxidisation and physical damage. These survivors are now historically and socially significant artefacts, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Their widespread distribution means that they are frequently significant at a local, state, national and international level.A yellow and blue ‘Wattle Day’ badge featuring a seated girl holding a bouquet of wattle. The first ‘national’ Wattle Day was celebrated in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide on 1 September 1910. Public support for Wattle Day peaked during World War I, when it was a potent symbol of home for military personnel serving overseas, and a means of raising money for organisations such as the Red Cross."Wattle Day"patriotic buttons, wattle day, first world war (1914-18), badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS, WW2, Jan 43 - Nov 43
Item/sin collection re B. J. Ruler VX40780 refer cat No 5790 for his service details Handwritten letters Jan 43 - Nov 43 to home (Australia) from overseas. Letters passed by the censo tell of the camp, places they have visited together and people, family.Handwritten envelopes addressed “Mrs. B. J. Ruler” Various addresses in Victoria letter, ww2 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Elizabeth Hore, Cemeteries, John Kirby, 24 Sep 2018
Elizabeth Hore talks about the evolvement of cemeteries, both overseas and local PMHPS monthly meeting 24:09,2018 Duration including meeting preliminaries 1:23:01deaths and funerals, elizabeth hore, cemeteries -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Photocopy, R Selwyn Harvey, front page of The Record (bottom half), re trip overseas, May 1997
From packet of A3 photocopies of items 1927-1940 concerning R. Selwyn Harvey: Front page of The Record 12.1.1929 re trip overseas (bottom half of page)transport - railways, engineering, r selwyn harvey -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Correspondence, Wartime refugee in Mitcham, 21/10/1998
Letter from Arthur Rose giving details of his life in Mitcham after being brought to Australia by the children's overseas reception board during the 2nd world war.churchward, (mrs), rose, arthur, woodger, jean, batory (ship), wellington, keith, till, alwyn, miller, children's overseas reception board, mitcham state school, no. 2904, world war, 1939 - 1945