The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Front and back cover of a small thankyou cardboard card with the words. Thank You on the front and a sketch of a teddy bear sitting at a desk writing. The back cover has the symbol Teddy Bear Lane. Inside the card was a blank page and on the other page is the handwritten note: "Dear Maree and Committee, Thank you for all of your hard work in making the NDSN 50th reunion a huge success. I enjoyed myself greatly. Yours Sandra Waugh, School 61. Four sides, front sketch and thank you, second page blank, third page the note and the back page is the details of the publishing company of the card. memoir, nursing, ndsn, mr norm phillips, nancy winifred long mbe

Photograph of soldiers taken circa 11 October 1914 All enlisted on the 17th of August, 1914 at Wangaratta unless stated otherwise, assigned to the 7th Battalion C Company and identified as follows:- Colour Sergeant William Baker 290 - Prior to enlistment at Essendon was serving with the 58th Battalion. He embarked Australia on the 21/10/14. Brothers Charles POWLEY 347 and John Hall POWLEY 348 from Boweya - Embarked 19/10/14 on HMAT Hororata. Charles aged 21 years KIA 25/4/15 at Gallipoli and John returned to Australia on 31/10/15. Charles attended Wangaratta High School. John Crocker 346 was born at Clunes and enlisted at Broadmeadows. He was 36 years old, a butcher by trade and served with the 2nd Scottish Horse in the Boer War. His mother was listed as next of kin residing in Bracknell Tasmania He was wounded at Gallipoli and discharged on 19/1/1917 Nelson Albert Hardy 363 Born in England and a butcher by trade .KIA 23/8/1915 at Gallipoli aged 22 Edward Fahey 364 Ovens Street Wangaratta, Aged 29 years, a Painter by trade. He returned to Australia in December 1915 and appointed a Recruiting Sergeant. He resigned from this position on 8/5/1916, went AWOL and on 21/7/1920 discharged due to desertion. Joseph Cowham 360 enlisted at Broadmeadows on 19/8/1914. Thomas Peter Williams 404 - Aged 24 and a Blacksmith. He received a gunshot wound to the wrist on 26/5/1915 and returned to Australia. Joseph Nathaniel O'Brien 376 or John William O'Brien 365 both of Rowan Street Wangaratta Handwritten on rear “Wangaratta Boys C Company 7th Battalion October 11th 1914 From Private John Crocker 346”Sepia photograph of 11 men six standing and five kneeling dressed in military uniform wearing forage cap with row of pine trees in background. Photograph is mounted on brown cardboard with handwriting across top border.Rear - Wangaratta Boys C Company 7th Battalion October 11th 1914 From Private John Crocker 346 Front - list of names handwritten in ink J Powly, Col Serg Baker? Corp Naldress?, Private Couham?, C Powly, L Williams N Hardy J Crocker, E Lahy?, J?? K Jarrot? wangaratta, c company, joseph cowham 360, nelson hardy 363, john crocker 346, charles powley 347, john powley 348, hororata, gallipoli, edward fahey 364, thomas peter williams 404, william baker 290, joseph nathaniel o'brien 376, john william o'brien 365, ww1, 7th battalion

Set of A4 photocopies of 15 years of annual reports of The Electric Supply Company of Victoria Limited from 1920 to 1934. Most of the reports comprise three sheets - Directors Report, left hand side of the Balance Sheet, Trading Account and Profit and Loss Account on the right hand side. Some reports have a statutory declaration by the Manager and Secretary that the reports submitted are a true copy of the report. Items .1 to .12 detail the number of lamps connected, passengers carried and trading account for the last three years. This practice stopped when ESCo sold the company to the SEC but continued to manage it for a further four years. The Directors report from 9/1900 note the forthcoming sale of the company to the British Insulated Wire Company Limited and the problems of finalising the sale. Photocopies from the Public Records Office of Victoria, Company Reports, obtained by Alan Bradley c1995. All three sheets, unless noted otherwise. .1 - 1919 - 1920 .2 - 1920 - 1921 .3 - 1921 - 1922 .4 - 1922 - 1923 .5 - 1923 - 1924 .6 - 1924 - 1925 .7 - 1925 - 1926 - four sheets .8 - 1926 - 1927 .9 - 1927 - 1928 - four sheets .10 - 1928 - 1929 .11 - 1929 - 1930 .12 - 1930 - 1931 - four sheets .13 - 1931 - 1932 - four sheets .14 - 1932 - 1933 .15 - 1933 - 1934 Items separated by yellow coloured A4 sheets.trams, tramways, esco, british insulated wire company, annual reports, directors reports

Set of A4 photocopies of 6 years of half yearly reports of The Ballaarat Tramway Company Limited (Horse Trams) from 3/1897 to 9/1902. All reports except the last one comprise a two sheet printed or typeset report giving notice of meeting, directors report, statement of assets and liabilities, share structure and profit and loss account. The last report 9/1902 is typed, and lists assets and credits only on the profit and loss account. Meetings were held at Craig's Hotel, Lydiard St. The Directors report from 9/1900 note the forthcoming sale of the company to the British Insulated Wire Company Limited and the problems of finalising the sale. Photocopies from the Public Records Office of Victoria, Company Reports, obtained by Alan Bradley c1995. .1 - 3/1897 .2 - 9/1897 .3 - 3/1898 .4 - 9/1898 .5 - 3/1899 .6 - 9/1899 .7 - 3/1900 .8 - 9/1900 .9 - 4/1901 .10 - 10/1901 .11 - 3/1902 .12 - 9/1902 All reports signed by the Company Secretary Edgar A. Akins, except the last one, Geo A Grace. The report notes that Mr. Akins had passed away. Geo. Grace was appointed as Secretary Pro-tem. Items separated by yellow coloured A4 sheets.trams, tramways, ballaarat tramway company, horse tram, esco, british insulated wire company, annual reports, directors reports

William Ridgway and Sons company of Sheffield, manufacturers of augers, bits, wood-boring, and motorising tools, was founded in 1878 and became a Private company in 1909, their factory was founded in the 1930s. William Ridgway Tools merged first with Record Tools in 1974 to form Record Ridgway Tools Ltd. Record was another Sheffield company that was renowned for the quality of their vices and industrial clamps. Following the merger Record, Ridgway Tools Ltd was made up of fourteen UK Companies and five overseas companies. A later merger with a woodwork tools company called Marple (which was part-owned by Record and Ridgway respectively before their original merger) led to the company becoming known as Record Marples Tools. Record Marples was taken over by the Swedish hardware manufacturer AB Bahco in 1982. Despite a management buyout leading to the company reverting to British ownership in 1985 the company struggled financially and the following administration was acquired by U.S.-based Irwin Tools in 1998 who has since moved production to China in recent years. A vintage tool made in the 1930s when Ridgway began mass producing augers and other tools for export and sale. This item would have probably been used in Australia on a farm for drilling fence posts for wire to pass through or other tasks where a hole was required to be bored in timber. Scotch eye beam auger, with double twist and Lead screw. Ridgway Sheffield flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

William Ridgway and Sons company of Sheffield, manufacturers of augers, bits, wood-boring, and motorising tools, was founded in 1878 and became a Private company in 1909, their factory was founded in the 1930s. William Ridgway Tools merged first with Record Tools in 1974 to form Record Ridgway Tools Ltd. Record was another Sheffield company that was renowned for the quality of their vices and industrial clamps. Following the merger Record, Ridgway Tools Ltd was made up of fourteen UK Companies and five overseas companies. A later merger with a woodwork tools company called Marple (which was part-owned by Record and Ridgway respectively before their original merger) led to the company becoming known as Record Marples Tools. Record Marples was taken over by the Swedish hardware manufacturer AB Bahco in 1982. Despite a management buyout leading to the company reverting to British ownership in 1985 the company struggled financially and the following administration was acquired by U.S.-based Irwin Tools in 1998 who has since moved production to China in recent years. A vintage tool made in the 1930s when Ridgway began mass producing augers and other tools for export and sale. This item would have probably been used in Australia on a farm for drilling fence posts for wire to pass through or other tasks where a hole was required to be bored in timber. Scotch eye beam auger, with double twist and Lead screw. Ridgway Sheffield flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, ridgway & sons, wood boring tool, carpenters tools, coopers tools, marine tools

William Ridgway and Sons company of Sheffield, manufacturers of augers, bits, wood-boring, and motorising tools, was founded in 1878 and became a Private company in 1909, their factory was founded in the 1930s. William Ridgway Tools merged first with Record Tools in 1974 to form Record Ridgway Tools Ltd. Record was another Sheffield company that was renowned for the quality of their vices and industrial clamps. Following the merger Record, Ridgway Tools Ltd was made up of fourteen UK Companies and five overseas companies. A later merger with a woodwork tools company called Marple (which was part-owned by Record and Ridgway respectively before their original merger) led to the company becoming known as Record Marples Tools. Record Marples was taken over by the Swedish hardware manufacturer AB Bahco in 1982. Despite a management buyout leading to the company reverting to British ownership in 1985 the company struggled financially and the following administration was acquired by U.S.-based Irwin Tools in 1998 who has since moved production to China in recent years. A vintage tool made in the 1930s when Ridgway began mass producing augers and other tools for export and sale. This item would have probably been used in Australia on a farm for drilling fence posts for wire to pass through or other tasks where a hole was required to be bored in timber. Scotch eye beam auger, with double twist and Lead screw. Ridgway Sheffield warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wood boring tool, scotch auger, carpenters tools, shipwrights tools, coopers tools, ridgway & sons, auger bits

William Ridgway and Sons company of Sheffield, manufacturers of augers, bits, wood-boring, and motorising tools, was founded in 1878 and became a Private company in 1909, their factory was founded in the 1930s. William Ridgway Tools merged first with Record Tools in 1974 to form Record Ridgway Tools Ltd. Record was another Sheffield company that was renowned for the quality of their vices and industrial clamps. Following the merger Record, Ridgway Tools Ltd was made up of fourteen UK Companies and five overseas companies. A later merger with a woodwork tools company called Marple (which was part-owned by Record and Ridgway respectively before their original merger) led to the company becoming known as Record Marples Tools. Record Marples was taken over by the Swedish hardware manufacturer AB Bahco in 1982. Despite a management buyout leading to the company reverting to British ownership in 1985 the company struggled financially and the following administration was acquired by U.S.-based Irwin Tools in 1998 who has since moved production to China in recent years. A vintage tool made in the 1930s when Ridgway began mass producing augers and other tools for export and sale. This item would have probably been used in Australia on a farm for drilling fence posts for wire to pass through or other tasks where a hole was required to be bored in timber. Ring Auger, Double Twist with Lead Screw, square shaft (which has had a welded repair), socket set at right angle. Broad arrow mark Ridgway Sheffield and DO stamped. warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wood boring tool, scotch auger, carpenters tools, shipwrights tools, coopers tools, ridgway & sons, auger bits

Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Ltd commenced operation in 1888. It operated as an independent company until taken over by Canadian company Saputo in 2014, which acquired 87.92% of the company's shares. Warrnambool Milk Products, a subsidiary of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter, entered products in industry awards as a means of both measuring product beside competitors' products and promotion of their own products.White gloss card certificate with black and gold printAustralian Dairy Products Award/Gold Award/Category -Cheddar Cheese Semi matured/1996

This particular food mincer was manufactured by Enterprise Manufacturing Company. Located in Philadelphia, this company specialized in making hardware products. The company was especially known for its cherry pitters, apple peelers, and coffee mills. The company was founded in 1864 and was located on the corner of Dauphin, 3rd, and American Streets. Enterprise Manufacturing Co. remained in business until 1956 when it was bought by Silex Co.A mass produced early domestic item made for home food preparation this item's first patent design was approved in 1897. Manufactured by a well known company in the USA the "Enterprise Manufacturing Company” up until 1956. They specialised in making kitchen appliances of various types for domestic use and for export. Food mincers of the subject items design are still being produced today under the brand name of "Universal" made by Universal Trading Inc USA.Food mincer, metal, clamp on bench style, with rotating wooden handle. Inscriptions stamped on metal.Marked "Enterprise tinned Meat Chopper" "No. 10" "Enterprise MF'G Co. PHILA. USA" "PAT. JAN.30.83" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, mincer, food mincer, meat mincer, food preparation, kitchen utensil, domestic object, enterprise manufacturing company, kitchen appliance

Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance. The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years.A buff coloured folder with green cloth spine binding. It contains a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation (18.8.1983) of the Orbost Aero Club. It contains legal documents pertaining to Section 24 of the Companies act 1961. These are carbon copies.On cover - Orbost Aero Club Memorandum of Articles of Association Bottom right corner - Mosley & Palmer Solicitors Orbostorbost-aero-club

Presented to Warrnambool Children’s Library by Fletcher Jones Esq. in 1950 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 be 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. The Children's Encyclopedia Vol 2, pages 765 - 1504. Originated and edited by Arthur Mee. Hard cover, red colour with gold lettering. Published by The Educational Book Company, Limited. Part of the Pattison Collection of booksLabel on spine with typed text PAT 032 CHIwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, the children's encyclopedia vol 2, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library

POWER JOHN HENRY : Service Number - VX41660 : Date of birth - 30 Jun 1902 : Place of birth - BALLARAT VIC : Place of enlistment - CAULFIELD VIC : Next of Kin - POWER MABELLetter card postmarked AIRFIELD 17 13 th Dec. 1944 with words "On active service" across top. Letter from Pte. J.H. Power. VX 41660 2/29 Btn. A Company A.I.F.Adressed to Mr.Ian Clark see Image d/00100a and d/0100bmaylaya, letter, card

Colour photograph showing remains of the Carlton and United Breweries Ballarat site (formerly Ballarat Brewing Company) after demolition. Red brick buildings of the Ballarat School of MInes along Lydiard Street South are featured. ballarat brewery, brew tower, ballarat brewing company, brew, carlton and united breweries, brewery complex, demolition, chimney, paving

These items were removed from the Mt Helen Campus S-Building before the refurbishment in September 2015.Polypropylene clear cylindrical containers with a pointed end and a polyethylene teal screw-top lid. On one side it has measurements from 5 to 45mL. The Edwards Instrument Company product number is 3181-345-008centrifuge tubes, science, scientific equipment, laboratory.

Framed sign relating to a 40 head crushing battery and winding plate of the model of the Band and Albion Consuls Gold Mining Company Ballarat, which was originally loaned by the Exhibition Commissioners to the Ballarat School of Mines Museum. band and albion consuls gold mining company, ballarat exhibition, ballarat school of mines museum

Ceramic Snuff Jar (Previously # 90 from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk ) Ceramic jar decorated with 'Taddy and Company , Wholesale Manufacturers of Tobacco and Snuff. For Exportation, 45 minories, London' Label attached H.J.G.Biggs , Eaglehawk

'Seven page program for ''Godspell'' (Bendigo Theatre Company) March 19th -22nd 1986; J B Osborne Theatre, Kangaroo Flat. Details of cast, orchestra and production team; synopsis; B.T.C Committee (with photos)entertainment, theatre, bendigo theatre company, j. b. osborne theatre kangaroo flat, bendigo theatre company, dominie pty ltd, julie howard, pat lyon, greg harris, mary ferguson, elfi willman, jack paynting, grace cox, eileen pascoe, shirley dawson, peter greenwood, neil roxburgh, ken morrissey.

Newspaper clipping, Bendigo Advertiser 24 April 1953.First Conductor on Bendigo battery trams, Mr F. J. Hanson of Albert Street and driver Jack Taylor. Operators were Sandhurst - Eaglehawk Company.person, individual, basil miller

Book; Hardcover accounts ledger book - front section of book is tab alphabet indexed. Ledger East Clarence Gold Mining Company No Liability, (small sticker, Frank Every's Book and Stationary Centre Bendigo).MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETgold mining, miners' safety cage, accounts book., mccoll rankin & stanistreet

Printed letterhead of Clarke & Company Stock and Share Brokers 309 Collins Street Melbourne addressed to Secretary Cohn's Brewery re: delivery of share scrip from Clarke & Co dated 20th February 1895.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Phonograph record, black shellac, no cover. Green "Zonophone" label. The Twin record company. Side A: Down Texas Way, Side B: You Remember a Place Called Home. Sung by Mr Herbert Payne.Reference No. X - 3 - 42865. Serial No. 1827

Postcard, B&W image of a large group of soldiers, standing and seated on gun carriages, some seated on ground in foreground. Probably part of an Artillery Company. A horse drawn gun carraige on the left. Two copies.postcard, postcard, ww1, france, artillery soldiers

Small booklet of 8 pages, The Electrical Factor in Metabolism (Section 5P) The Modern Approach to Chronic Afflictions of the Upper and Lower Respiratory Tracts, by W.N.Abbott and E.F.Fowler, printed by the Commercial printing Company Boulcott Avenue Wellington.medical

Photograph of the Bendigo Gasworks company in Bridge street Sandhurst. It shows a large brick factory with a very tall smokestack and a gasometer on the right hand side. It is situated in open country with only a few dwellings visible in the background.Batchelderbuildings, commercial, gasworks, bendigo gasworks, bridge street

Document. Various legal papers. 1 - 1891 - 1892 - The Irrigable Estates Company Ltd. (fragile documents) - (not explored further for fear of damage). 2 - 1889 - McIntosh Donald. Transfer plan. (not investigated further - fragile).cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, the irrigable estates company ltd, mcintosh donald.

Document: Crown Grant dated 12/10/1959 to John X. Walton with conveyance 21/3/1912 from F.O. Lacey to Deborah Reef Gold Mining Company no Liability No. 521 Book 460.Miss G. Alice Jones, Barrister and Solicitororganization, mining, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: deborah gold mines nl., mr. j. j. stanistreet, bendigo, deborah reef gold mining co. nl

Document; McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet, South Deborah Gold Mines NL; Application to occupy residence area within company lease number 11141 Bendigo; land application number 92/5; 3 pagesorganization, mining, south deborah gold mines nl

Document: Prospectus of Napoleon Reef Gold Mining Company, 8 pages plus plan of portion of Napoleon Line of Reefs and plan of transverse section of lease No. 10970, Capital: £30,000 in 60,000 shares of 10/- each.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, napoleon reef