WWII Historical significance. 1# Army Record of Service Book for VX48739 Lieut. Thomas McConachy Simmons. 2# 2 x postcards sent from Palestine in 1941. 1# Contains Details of enlistment date, Q Store records and record of immunisation for VX48739 Lieut Simmons T. M. 2# 2 x Postcards sent from Palestine in June 1942. Hand written message says with lots of love from Tom.

Black and white photograph of Marion Kelly and Brett Thomas on their engagement 15 April 1995 with Brian Blakemans coach in backgroud Lakes Entrance Victoriaarts

Catalogue. Exhibition of watercolors by Thomas H. Bone. ''Advertiser'' lounge, View Point, Bendigo. Sept. 10th to 13th, 1941, 10am to 5 pm.

Wes WALTERS (06 August 1928 - 19 August 2014) Born Mildura, Victoria From 1940 t0 1945 Wes Walters attended the Ballarat High School. He then studied architecture at the Gordon Institute in Geelong, followed by art at the Ballarat School of Mines (a division of the Ballarat School of Mines). During his time at the Ballarat Technical Art School (later Federation University Australia) Walters studied under Neville Bunning and Taylor Kelloch, and was awarded the Ballarat Ladies Art Association Scholarship in 1948. He next moved to Melbourne to work as a commercial artist with the George Patterson advertising agency. Each evening Walters studied life drawing at the Victoria Artists’ Society and taught himself anatomy. Wes Walters excelled in both abstract and realist art. He won the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s Minnie Crouch Prize for watercolour art in 1953 and 1956. He won the prestigious Archibald Prize in 1879 for his portrait of Phillip Adams. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed drawing of fashion sketches in pen, Ink, and charcoal on paper. This work was donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by David Thomas.artwork, walters, wes walters, fashion, available, ballarat technical art school, sketch, commercial art

Mortgage document and associated letters- mortgage dated 11th. January, 1889, number 3103. Mr. A.T. Miller to Mr. Thomas Luxton. Draft Mortgage to secure 500 pounds and interest. Mortgage crown grant allotment 16 Sec 97C Sandhurst delivered to Luxton 25/1/89. Albion Thomas Miller, McCrae Street, Sandhurst, was a produce dealer.cottage, miners, albion thomas miller, thomas luxton, mortgage, produce dealer, sandhurst.

Mortgage document, statutory declaration ( Mrs. Drum ) and associated letters from Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop, Thomas Luxton Stock and Share Broker, Collins St., Melbourne, regarding mortgage between Mrs. Bridget Drum and Cornelius Drum to Mr. Thomas Luxton, dated 13 Dec. 1892. Land located in Mooroopna, allotment 89A, Parish of Mooroopna, County of Rodney.organisation, union, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, thomas luxton, bridget drum, cornelius drum, mooroopna, mortgage

Photograph (proof 87), Marong Shire Councillors C. 1896. Back row - James Clarkson, Henry Palmer (maybe Nathaniel Hart), W. Bassett, Thomas J. Dellar and James Bailey. Front row - George Minto (engineer) Thomas S. Stewart (Secretary), David C. Sterry, Christian Vogele, Luke W, Twigg and Herman G. Wirthperson, group, shire councillors, marong shire councillors

Donald Clark Collection. A monochrome photograph of men posed in front of a building c.1890-1895. Caption stuck on front lists the following names of subjects: L to R Standing: __________ , Thomas Robert Davies, Mr. Whitaker, __________ , Jack Cousins, _________ , ___________ , William Clark, ____________ Seated: William Schofield, Daniel J. Duggan, H.C. Bristol, Thomas Ramsay, ___________ , Andrew Mitten. Good quality copy photograph. tarnagulla, people

The Worland family has played a significant role in the life of the parish for many generations. James (church warden) and Elizabeth Worland had 10 children and at least 3 sons went on to become very involved in the church, holding some form of office. Henri became Town Clerk of Warrnambool, others involved in their own business in Warrnambool. Ernest Thomas Worland the 4th child, born at Portland on Sept 30th 1877, but lived most of his life in Warrnambool. He became a church warden in 1926 and remained so for approx. 40 years and vicar's warden for approx 15 years. Ernest married Margaret White in May 1902 and they had 6 children. Ernest worked in his father's tannery and took over the business on his father's death in 1918. His trade was listed as a 'currier'. He later turned to dairying when the business was destroyed by fire. Ernest and his wife lived on the corner of Henna and Lave Sts for over 40 years. His main interest was in Christ Church. Ernest died on 27th December 1963 aged 86 years and is buried in the Warrnambool Cemetery. His wife Margaret died on 2nd December 1967 aged 92 years. On his death the Vicar of Christ Church, Rev Gordon Brown, said "Mr. Worland had an outstanding record of service with Christ Church, Warrnambool. He was utterly devoted to his church and served with distinction as vestryman, church warden, vicar's warden and synod representative." This stained glass window was presented by the family some time after their mother passed away (in 1967) in memory of both parents.Stained glass lancet window, east wall, bell tower, depicting the visitation of the three magi/wise men with their gifts of gold, frankincense and myhrr for the Christ child.To the Glory of God/in memory of/Ernest Thomas Worland/ Church warden - 1926 - 1963. Died 1963./and his wife Margaret. Died 1967/Given by their family.christmas, magi, three wise men, worland

Letters written by Thomas Magee No 1444 enlisted in F.A.Brigade 2 Ammunition Colunm AIF on 20.8.1914 age 26 years. Embark for Egypt 20.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 4.5.1915, hospital with Mumps 19.2.1916, transfer to 4th Div Artillery 27.2.1916, embark for France 1.4.1916, promoted Bombadier 2.2.1917, promoted Cpl 30.9.1917, awarded the Military Medal (MM) at Westhoek 4.10.1917, promoted T/Sgt 23.10.1917, WIA Gassed 3.11.1917, rejoins unit 13.3.1918, promoted Sgt 7.5.1918, to No 2 Army Field rest Camp 16.7.1918 to 2.8.1918, to England 13.10.1918 special leave 1914 men, hospital with Influenza then Pnuemonia and dies in England on 25.10.1918.Series of letters, 32 in total written by Thomas Magee MM to his sister & mother. All letters are either pencil, red & black ink. Some are parts of letters with no dates or who to. The letters begin Tues 25th 1914 possibly August and continue through to Sept 1918. Letters are various sizes, some on blue paper, some on note pad size & graph paper.documents, letters, mm,

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. The Age of Fable or Beauties of Mythology Author: Thomas Bulfinch, revised by Rev. Edward Everett Hale Publisher: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co Date: 1894 Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 290 HAL Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, 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, the age of fable, thomas bulfinch, rev. edward everett hale

The Courier - 40 pages - includes Countryman's Supplement Advertisements - Thomas Jewellers; Messer & Opie; Dickins Supermarket; Patersons; Robert Rictchies SSW; Tunbridges; Lindsay'sballarat school of mines, brewing, countryman's supplement, lexton reservoir

Group of employees. From left to right: Bill Dingfelder, Reg Thomas, Paul Bell, Marlo Tanaskovic, Graham Sheckelton, Harold Ennor, Les Whitford.business, retail, gas and fuel

Receipt written on a piece of paper and dated April 30/66 for Bro Thomas contribution of 10/- and another of 11/- contribution and dated June 11/66.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bro thomas, court pride of the forest, rob palmer?

Handwritten letter to Cohn Secretary dated 20June 1893 from Thomas H Fitzgerald, Cherry Mount, Glen Thompson, re mistake in dividend payment.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Handwritten message dated 5th august 1921 from Thomas H Fuzzard of Isles View Tooradin, to Cohns Bros Brewery re share scrip.bendigo, industry, cohns brewery, thomas h fuzzard of isles view tooradin. cohn bros brewery.

This pessary was manufactured by Allen and Hanburys in three sizes - large, medium, and small. The pessary was originally regarded as an instrument and made from cork, ivory, hard rubber or gum-elastic. In later times, they were made from black vulcanite, flexible tin, soft copper wire covered with Indian rubber, and celluloid. The form of the pessary was and still is variable -either round, oval, or moulded in some cases combining three or four curves depending on the size of the pessary. In ancient times, medicated pessaries were made from emollient. astringent and aperient. Several of these are still used, but in more modem times are called vaginal suppositories. Anal suppositories are still used to suppress the pain of haemorrhoids.Thomas style supportive antiflexion pessary. Pessary is made of black vulcanite and is inscribed with number "60". Pessary is thickened at distal end and tapered at proximal end.intrauterine device, pessary

This pessary was manufactured by Allen and Hanburys in three sizes - large, medium, and small. The pessary was originally regarded as an instrument and made from cork, ivory, hard rubber or gum-elastic. In later times, they were made from black vulcanite, flexible tin, soft copper wire covered with Indian rubber, and celluloid. The form of the pessary was and still is variable -either round, oval, or moulded in some cases combining three or four curves depending on the size of the pessary. In ancient times, medicated pessaries were made from emollient. astringent and aperient. Several of these are still used, but in more modem times are called vaginal suppositories. Anal suppositories are still used to suppress the pain of haemorrhoids.Thomas style supportive antiflexion pessary. Pessary is made of black vulcanite and is inscribed with number "65". Pessary is thickened at distal end and tapered at proximal end.intrauterine device, pessary

Coloured image taken from Ektochrome slide by 139225 Lt. Col. Lawrence Parker. Thomas J. Byrne 1202827 seated with wounded Vietname childthere was no easing into the job at 1AFH, you had to slot into the system and take the pklace of the soldier you had replaced.ektachrome slide, 1st australian field hospital, photograph

Coloured image taken from Ektochrome slide by 139225 Lt. Col. Lawrence Parker. Thomas J. Byrne 1202827 seated with wounded Vietname childthere was no easing into the job at 1AFH, you had to slot into the system and take the pklace of the soldier you had replaced.ektachrome slide, 1st australian field hospital, photograph

Mary Jane Tiller centre, Thomas Metcalfe right and possibly Metcalfe's on left in front of Great Western Gatekeepers house Rennie Street Great Western railways, great western

Image of 3 Ladies working in the Maldon Shoe Factory 1958-1959. L-R: Val Lang (White), Heather Thomas (Bolitho), Wilma Evans maldon shoe factory

Used in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history' by Robin Da CostaBlack & white photo of Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton 1854 -1923.C See page 10 of DeCosta book. Biography see page 52morton thomas richards burrowes