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Federation University Historical Collection
Book, William Ripper, Steam, 1897
This book was owned by Alf Gresham Johnston who was a former SMB mining student from the Ballarat School of Mines. He died at the age of 29 during military service in South Africa. The following is from the Federation Uni Honour Roll at http://federation.edu.au/about-us/our-university/history/geoffrey-blainey-research-centre/honour-roll/j/alfred-gresham-johnston-1872-1901 The October 1901 Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) Students Magazine reported 'Alf. Johnston's gone. The news came as a shock to all of us at the school. He who was with us a few short months ago, in all strength of sturdy manhood, has met a soldier's death in South Africa, and we sincerely mourn his loss…. His heart was in the school, and he did his best to further its interests … His last act on leaving Australian shores was to send a telegram from Albany to Prof. Mica Smith, to whom he was warmly attached, wishing the School and all connected with it "Good-bye". In his short, all to short, life of 29 years, he had more adventure than falls the lot of most men, and possibly the spirit of adventure, and also, of duty, prompted him to throw in his lot with the "colors," and leave for the front. The news of his death comes to us with added weight of sadness when we remember that he was one of the organisers of the School entertainment last year to help swell the fund for the erection of a statue to fallen Victorian soldiers.'A small red book with a double black line bordering the front cover, with the text Longmans Elementary Science Manuals on the bottom of the cover. On the back cover is an L&Co logoOn the title page is the inscription of the original owner of the book Alf G Johnston School of Mines Ballarat 1899. Inside the front cover and on page 19 is the stamp of the School of Mines Ballaratalfred johnston, steam engine, compound engines, condensers, heat, horse-power, transfer of heat, combustion of fuel, saturated steam, cranks and crank shafts, watt governor, boilers, alf johnston, william ripper, boer war -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Butter
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. Butter Formerly "Principles and Practice of Butter-Making" Author: Claire C Totman, G. L. McKay and Christian Larsen Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Date: 1939Label on spine cover with typed text PAT F 637.2 TOT Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp 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, 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, butter, principles and practice of butter-making, claire c totman, g. l. mckay, christian larsen -
Tennis Australia
Black and white transparency, Circa 1960s
Metal plate photographic negative image of a T.E. Robinson. Metal plate fixed to wood block. Also states 'L. Tennis Annual Report'. Materials: Wood, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet & cover, Circa 1984
A Scepter 'X-L 2' racquet with vinyl cover. Handle of racquet sealed in clear plastic. Materials: Composite Materials, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Leather, Nylon, Vinyltennis -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Tax Stamp Sheets and Wages Records
Book of tax stamps sheets and wages paid by Aleck Hogg employee of L. A Frost & Sons of Railway St, Euroa. Book number 18882. For the year ending 1948.book, tax, stamps, wages, hogg, frost, beechworth honey -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Hogan Family
L-R: George and Lucy Dick, Lucy Ranson (nee Hogan), Jean and John Hogan.|Family posing in front of loaded up trailor and car before a departure.tatura, john hogan family, costume, children, female, male, transport, motor, vehicles -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, C. L. Bayliss, Leisure Plus People, 1973
parks, recreation -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Marking Gauge
Marking Gauge, wooden with movable "Block" secured by a wedge to lock it on the "Staff", has initials "M.K" stamped on it. L 26.6cm x W 7.5cm x D 6cm.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
B/W Photograph, 3 young children and lamb, 1953
Young Farmers Club Open Day 1953 Left to right Pat Grachan, Marie McGuigan, Jenny Jones Other photos from this donation are Monday Flag Ceremony,1954, At the Beach 1952, The Puppeteers 1953Black and white photograph of three girls with a lamb at the Young Farmers Club Open Day 1953. Girls are: L-R Pat Grachan, Marie McGuigan, Jenny Jones.young farmers club, young farmers club open day 1953, ian hannan -
Orbost & District Historical Society
metal letters, Before 1969
These letters are from the Shire Office prior to its amalgamation to East Gippsland. They were located directly above the front doors at the front entrance to the building. The Shire coat of arms was on the wall on the right of the front entrance to the building directly above the front doors. The current building was opened on Friday 28th February 1969 by the Premier of Victoria, The Hon. Sir Henry E. Bolte, K.C.M.G., M.P. Originally, Orbost was part of the Bairnsdale Road District which was created on 30 April 1867. Splitting away as part of the Shire of Tambo in 1882, Orbost was first incorporated as a shire in its own right as the Shire of Croajingolong on 30 May 1892. It received its present name on 17 February 1893. On 3 January 1913 part of its western riding was annexed to Tambo as its Cunninghame Riding. On 2 December 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with City and Shire of Bairnsdale, Shire of Tambo, most of Shire of Omeo and the Boole Boole Peninsula from Shire of Rosedale into the Shire of East Gippsland. Sixteen metal letters - M U N I C I P A L O F F I C E S They are probably painted aluminium.municipal orbost-shire-council government -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Map - Chart, Port Phillip, 1930
Photocopy in two large sections, of soundings chart for Port Phillip Bay, surveyed by Commander Henry L Cox RN, 1864, with corrections and additions to 1921. Lower section.(Original had stamp of John Donne & Son Stationers)transport - shipping, port phillip bay -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Flong, J E Earl 'Bought of' receipt, Riall Bros, Printers, c. 1950s
Temporary negative mould made to cast a metal stereotype used for printing.A Flong created by Riall Bros Printers for a 'Bought of' receipt for J E Earl Port Melbourne. Includes an ad for L W Shaw & Co Estate and Insurance Agents1 of this made to Sampleriall brothers pty ltd, business and traders - printers, j e earl pty ltd -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
DESCENDANTS OF FRANCIS CLARK & JANE RANKIN.(CLUNES)WALTER FRANCIS CLARK C1930, WALTER FRANCIS CLARK C1935, L TO R: DORIS, KEN, ELIZABETH, FRANK & FRANK CLARK (SEN), LIZZIE WALDRON (NEE CLARK)local history, photography, photographs, clark family -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, First Communion at Dominics, 1930-1932
Back L-R Fred Coles, Brian Nolan, Bernard Shelly, Wal Williams and Emil Jongebloed [Pat]. Front Teddy Cochrane and Bill Fogarty at there First Communion.local identities, churches -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - Alan Mathews and family, 14 Nov 1963
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Details of insurances and purchases Receipt Andrew Gaddes P/L Optometrist. Mr A Mathewsdomestic life, alan mathews -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Nunawading Pipe Band, C.1984
Black and white photo of Nunawading Pipe Band in City of Nunawading Council Chambers. Councillors seated - L - R - Bruce Atkinson, Valda Arrowsmith - Mayor, William Coyne.atkinson, bruce, arrowsmith, valda, coyne, bill, city of nunawading, nunawading pipe band -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Kodak Sign, 1925
Installed on building at 528 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham between 1938 and 1944. Building was a Newsagency and Post Office.Patrick and Bertha Markham operated the newsagency and post office on this site from 1925 to 1944. In the late 30s a range of photographic and developing services and supplies were added to the business. The sign was installed under the veranda on the Whitehorse Road frontage to advertise Kodak services. Also, their daughter Mary was a keen photographer and started a business as a child photographer. In 1944, both her parents died and Mary inherited the premises and continued the Kodak agency as part of her business. Mary and her husband, Harold, sold the former Mitcham post office to the PMG in mid 1957 and removed the Kodak sign as they departed.Metal sign L 1220cm x H 295cm . Yellow background with red lettering 'Kodak Film'. Sign has black edging. Sign is identical both sides.Kodak Filmcommerce, signs -
Lions Club of Maldon Inc.
Photographs, Maldon Fire Brigade Running Team 1959-1960, 1959-1960
Black and White Photograph with four men. Maldon Fire Brigade Running Team Members. L-R: John Hughes, Jack Shearer, Paull Lahn, Roy Baxtermaldon fire brigade running team -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Harbour group of men on ship, 1982
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: 'Stan Groves - - - Mick Krisik, Ron Waters, Ian Baird Maiden voyage ? ick Wing '82 - blue biroport of portland archives, stan groves, mick krisik, ron waters, ian baird -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Lee Breakwater, Portland, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, lee breakwater, s l patterson, border pete, tanker -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Barbara HEGARTY's Bridesmaids outside Holy Trinity Church, 1 Nov 1958
Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara HEGARTY bridesmaids on her wedding day outside Holy Trinity Church L-R Margaret Conn, Joan Gardiner and Marlene HEGARTY. weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, marlene mcpherson nee hegarty, joan gardiner, margaret conn -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, At Wild Nature Show, c. 1934
Caption to photograph "2. From left: Misses K. Pullar, L. Harris and G. Crouch, from Burnley Horticultural School arriving with a display of flowers." (All 1934).k. pullar, l. harris, g. crouch, burnley horticultural college, flowers, exhibition, wild nature show -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Swallow & Ariell, Dodge truck, 1947
Black and white photograph of Dodge truck with "Swallows...cream" visible on body of van. Two men in front L Dan Manson (driver) and R Roy Munro (manager)industry - manufacturing, transport - motor vehicles, dan manson, roy munro, swallows ice-cream -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Builders of Skyline
MEYER COLLECTION - FALLS CREEK PHOTOS In 1947 a determined group of like-minded State Electricity Commission (SEC) staff including Ray Meyer, the chief surveyor of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme, had a common interest that revolved around the skiing potential of the snow-covered high plains which included what is now the resort of Falls Creek. The six SEC employees, Toni St Elmo, Ray Meyer, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson (together with their families) banded together to secretly build a 'hut' that was the first ski lodge at Falls Creek. Using a road built in 1930s to gain access to Falls Creek, their hut project was carried out in secret as efforts by other skiers were blocked by H.H.C. Williams – the engineer in charge of the Hydro Scheme. In 1946 Ray Meyer made a trip to the Lands Office in Melbourne. He came away with a 99-year lease on three acres that was ideally suited for a hut designed by Lloyd Dunn. Adrian Ruffenacht (Design Engineer for the KHS) had suggested where the group should build because of easy access to a spring for water. Much of the building material required was scavenged from derelict huts on the high plains. Due to the need for secrecy, the determined group worked on the hut in the evenings and weekends to avoid detection. During the building period the group had met at Echidna Rock (now known as Eagle Rock) where Skippy St Elmo announced, "This is my favourite ‘Skyline’.” And so the first lodge in the area at Falls Creek Ski Resort came into existence. With the development of the International Poma in the 1970s, the Skyline Lodge, which was sited between the ski-lift’s pole one and pole two, was demolished. However, the legacy of Ray Meyer, Toni St Elmo, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson and Skyline lives on in the vibrant atmosphere of Falls Creek Resort. The MEYER COLLECTION documents developments on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme and their life at Falls Creek from the mid 1930s to 1960s.These images are significant because they depict aspects of the life of a pioneering family of Falls Creek and the founders of "Skyline", the first lodge at Falls Creek.A black and white image "Building Skyline" L-R:- R.L. Dunn, A. Adrian Ruffenacht, R. Meyer, J. Minogue, D. Gibson, Toni St. Elmo (Below)falls creek, building skyline, skyline founders, toni st elmo, adrian ruffenacht, jack minogue, ray meyer, lloyd dunn, david gibson -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Information Branch, Victorian Department of Agriculture, Entomology Class, 1950
Note by T.H. Kneen February 1991, "One of many photos taken for display/publicity purposes to illustrate student learning activities."Black and white photograph. Students L-R: Margot George (1951), Peter Smith (1951), Rosemary Hamley (1950), ? Wooden boxes made by the students to preserve their collections.margot george, peter smith, rosemary hamley, students in class, publicity, entomology -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, Margaret Picken, 17 Everglade Ave., Forest Hill, 2000
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by the real estate agency Woodards Blackburn for the purpose of advertising 17 Everglade Ave., Forest Hill Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 17 Everglade Ave., Forest Hill. depicting a rendered L shape house with a path and driveway on the left.17 Everglade Ave., Forest Hill Margaret Picken © 2000 Fletchers Real Estatewhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, forest hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, Blackburn Lake Blackburn, 1908
Black & white postcard of group at Blackburn Lake 1908. L to R:|Ethel Gray, Eslie Gray, Annie Bradford, Monty Gray, Jean Gray, Lilian Graygray, ethel, eslie, bradford, annie, monty, jean, lilian -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Application To Conduct Snow Transport Service Granted, 27.04.1961
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A letter granting approval for Bob Hymans to conduct transport to Grand Coeur Chalet. The use of was not approved without express permission for the Chairman of the Committee, Mr L. R. Schwarzman.bob hymans, falls creek tourist area management committee, snow transport -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE P.S. LAUREL ST. 1189 COLLECTION: REPORTS
4 copies of school report for Leonie Saville, Graded 1F., in 1967. Signed by L. Liddle, teacher, F. Robinson, principal. Images mounted on purple card, laminated.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square primary school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Account for 9/- for 3 insertions for tenders for Medical Attand'ce in the Evening News. Dated 20 March 1866.Signature illegible. Signed across Correct I. L. Holl.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, evening news office, evening news, king of the forest. i l holl