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. A History of Inventions Discoveries and Origins Vol 2 Author: John Beckmann Publisheer: Henry G Bohn Date: 1846Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 621.4 ROB Pastedown front end page has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has 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, 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, a history of inventions discoveries and origins vol 2, john beckmann

These books were used by Charles Bacon while studying Metallurgy. Donald Liddell was a metallurgical engineer and former Secretary of the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America.Two red hard covered books with black and white illustrations and index .1) Recovery of Metals .2) Principles and ProcessesInside front cover 'Charles Bacon'

Soft cover with black and white prints and maps. 125 pages. A history of the 2/5 Australian Field Ambulance in WW2.

In woodworking, a moulding plane is a specialised plane used for making the complex shapes found in wooden mouldings. Traditionally, moulding planes were blocks of wear resistant hardwood, often beech or maple, which were worked to the shape of the intended moulding. The blade, or iron was likewise formed to the intended moulding profile and secured in the body of the plane with a wooden wedge. A traditional cabinetmakers shop might have many, perhaps hundreds, of moulding planes for the full range of work to be performed.Bertie Robert Edgar Greenwood was born c. 1880/81 and died aged 82 in Hawthorn in 1963. His father and possibly his grandfather were also carpenters. Bertie’s work as a cabinetmaker required precise planing to give lovely edges and other elaborate decorations. The major item in the tool collection is Bertie’s wooden box, which houses 45 different moulding planes. Later in his life, he used these skills extensively when he worked as a patternmaker for a plastering company. Bertie worked through his seventies, retiring when he lost a finger. The tool collection was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Bertie’s granddaughter, Pamela Webster Bloom, a former resident of Kew.Plane - Wooden Moulding, Beechwood & Metal, 1/2" Cove, Moseley & Son London. Altered to fit specific job.Also stamped with owner name ‘G. Greenwood’, with ‘G’ subsequently over-stamped with ‘B’. Later engraved number ‘34’ added on entering the collection in 2010. woodworking tools, moulding planes, bertie greenwood, carpentry, burwood road — hawthorn (vic.)

Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 events - Special My War Part 46 Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 events - Special My War Part 46 Arnhem Skytroopers Fight On = Burma The Forgotten War - Special - My War Part 46 Arnhem Skytroopers Fight On = Burma The Forgotten Wararnhem skytroopers fight on = burma the forgotten war

Report covering the activities of 2 Fd Svy Sqn between May 81 and Sep 81Plastic bound; cardboard covered, paper report, diagramsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, fortuna

Report covering the activities of 2 Fd Svy Sqn between Jan 82 and Apr 82Plastic bound, cardboard covered, paper report, diagramsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

2/21 Ellen Court Greenhills, 3 bedroom home, sold April 2012 for $450,000Real estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour both sidesellen court greensborough

The photograph shows a Watsonia High School class from 1972 Form 2 Group 5Watsonia High School was a local educational facility that was closed in 1989. Greensborough Secondary College opened in 1990 which merged Watsonia High and Watsonia Technical School students together. A black and white copy of a school photograph.watsonia high school

Handbook for the .303-IN Vickers Machine Gun and Tripod Mounting, Mark IV 1930 Supplement 2.Handbook used by Military Personnel in relation to the .303-IN Vickers Machine Gun and Tripod Mounting, Mark IV.A small oblong book buff in colour cardboard outer cover.On the front cover in pencil Capt W.A. Cronk 59 Bn. On the front cover in ink B.W. Pulver.machine gun, tripod mounting, mounting

Australasia No. 2 Mine, Creswick, was one of the worst mine disasters. It occurred on 12 December 1882.Blue covered booklet of 16 pagesInscription on cover from donor. Signature of author on back pagecentenary, disaster, mine, creswick, ballad, story, harry pearce

Army officers of Camp 2 internment camp, Tatura in 1941. Lieutenant Hardy is one of the officers.Black and white photograph of 6 men standing and four men seated. All Army officers in full uniform. Hut in backgroundcamp 2, garrison officers, hardy, lieutenant hardy, army internment camp officers

H.M.A.S. Stawell Former Members (2 Photos) Attending Telecom Phone Book Launch 1986stawell

Original handwritten results of HGC competing in Ladies Pennant Sections 1 and 2, 2005-2009.Volume 5 of a set of women's pennant resultsYellow spiral bound notebook. 200p., A5. Handwritten comments and results.women's golf, associates, ladies' golf, pennant

Advertising for 2/53 Kelvin Avenue Montmorency, 2 bedroom house, sold September 2018 for $679,000; previous sale: May 2011 $500,000; and, 3/72 Airlie Road Montmorency, 3 bedroom house, sold 10/01/2019 for $1,140,000; previous sales: February 2014 $775,000 and February 2012 $210,000.Colour page from real estate magazine, printed both sides.kelvin avenue montmorency, airlie road montmorency

A view of the redevelopment of the pig farm in Weidlich Road Greensborough, owned by Werner Hanusch. The land was used as a pig farm and quarry from 1954 and this photo shows early stages of the land being subdivided into the Evelyn Way estate. This project of fifty, one double storey, dwellings was commenced on 2/8/2009 and completed on 6/2/2011.An example of the changing land use in Greensborough, from farming to residential.Digital copy of colour photographwerner otto fritz hanusch, pig farm st helena, weidlich road greensborough, one evelyn way greensborough

CEMA Art collection Winner of 1966 Portland Artists Society Art Prize for the category of Any other mediumThis print depicts a large fish completed in black and brown on a pink background. The fish is portrayed from a side view and has a large body, small tail and blue eye. Predominately pink, the background features smaller areas of black, purple and brown. The work has a natural wood frame with grey mount and glass.Front: TROPICAL FISH (2) 4/10 LT (orange paint, lower left) LESBIA THORPE__________________.(along bottom, pencil) Back: TROPICAL FISH No 2 ) LESBIA THORPE ) FLAT 5 10 FORDHAM AVE )Handwritten, black ink CAMBERWELL VIC ) $23 unframed ) Typed: LESBIA THORPE "TROPICAL FISH No.2" (1966) Yellow sticker: 1966 Red sticker: 10cema, portland artists society, femal artists, female artist, fish

Gouache on paper illustration of a woman from Pátzcuaro region, Michoacán, Mexico, by Mexican fashion illustrator Alfredo González Bouret (1926-2018). Likely created in 1953, prior to being exhibited in Mexico and Paris in 1954. From the Patzcuaro region of Michoacán state, Mexico, this woman wears a wide-brimmed 'sombrero' on top of her 'rebozo' - a long rectangular shawl made of wool or cotton with an intricate hand-knotted pattern, popular throughout Mexico. Her hair is held away from her face, likely in long plaits down her back in the traditional style of the region. Her ears and neck are decorated with long earrings and strings of beads, while her plain white blouse is tucked in to a bright red 'refajo' skirt, gathered at the waist by a textile belt with geometric designs. In her hands she holds long-stemmed lilies. While resembling other illustrations of fashion from the Patzcuaro region, this costume stands out for the bright colour of the skirt, and the lack of embroidered decoration on the blouse. Rebecca Lloyd, 2019.Mounted painting of a woman in traditional regional dress from the Patzcuaro region of Michoacán, Mexico. Gouache on paper, c.1953.Signed in green paint, bottom right, 'AG Bouret'.mexico, 1953, fashion design, painting, illustration, mexican, fashion illustration, dress

Historical Details: The AARG aircraft as NC13782, the 32nd DC-2 to be constructed, was one of the first ten DC-2's purchased by famed American WW1 ace Eddie Rickenbacker in October 1934 to create his famous "Great Silver Fleet" at Eastern Airlines in the USA. Replaced by D. Description: The Douglas DC-2 holds an important place in world and Australian aviation history with its success in the 1934 England to Australia Air Race. Operating as a scheduled KLM airline service, with passengers and airmail, a DC2 PH-AJU "Uiver" placed outright. Level of Importance: Nationaldc2 uiver

Medal issued to Margaret LAMBIE F 3492 W.R.A.A.C. Margaret married Peter Dodd, refer Cat No 2436.2P for his service details..1) White cardboard outer sleeve protector for .2) .2) Box set consisting of black outer colour case, white silk and black felt lined. Set in place in the black felt lining are”Australian defence Medal”, miniature “Australian Defence Medal”, “Australian Defence medal” ribbon. .3) Plastic bag with spare ribbon for large and small medal..1) On sleeve, “F 3492 M LAMBIE ArmyADM/(x)6147/06”. .2) On Box in silver colour, “THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE MEDAL” .2) On large ADF Medal, “F3492 M LAMBIE”awards, medals, w.r.a.a.c

Two Receipts issued by Coles & Garrard Pty Ltd. One dated 05/06/1962 the other 06/06/1962.business, retail, coles & garrard

Class photograph from Greensborough Primary School No.2062. 1979 Grade 2. Student names are not identified.Digital copy of colour group photograph.Class name marked on photograph.greensborough primary school, greensborough state school

Class photograph from Greensborough Primary School No.2062.1979 Grade 2 and 3. Student names are not identified.Digital copy of colour group photograph.Class name marked on photograph.greensborough primary school, greensborough state school

Class photograph from Greensborough State School, 1964 Grades 1 & 2. Names on attached page.Black and white photograph of school classcaption on second imagegreensborough state school, greensborough primary school

Flock Book for British Breeds of Sheep in Australia, Volume 73 Section 2, Shortwool Breeds, 1980Book, 352pp. Black softcover with gold titles.sheep - british sheep breeding southdown sheep shropshire sheep suffolk sheep dorset horn sheep ryeland sheep hampshire down sheep dorset down sheep wiltshire horn sheep south suffolk sheep south suffolk down sheep, australian society of breeders of british sheep, galloway, mr ken, sheep - british, sheep breeding, southdown sheep, shropshire sheep, suffolk sheep, dorset horn sheep, ryeland sheep, hampshire down sheep, dorset down sheep, wiltshire horn sheep, south suffolk sheep, south suffolk down sheep