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Kilmore Historical Society
The Dictionary of Australian Biography, Philip Mennell, F.R.G.S, 1892
... The Dictionary of Australian Biography....The Dictionary of Australian Biography.... Biography. The Dictionary of Australian Biography. Dark green ...Comprising notices of eminent Colonists from the inauguration of responsible Government down to the present time (1855-1892.Dark green hardcover book with cloth covers and leather spin. Cover faded with loss of colour. Leather on spine torn , repaired with sticky tape. Internal hinges sound, binding tight. Pages clean and intact. 542 pp. Cover poor condition, body good cond.Inside front cover & front flyleaf, 'Nesta McKellar'.biography, eminent australian colonists. -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Australian Dictionary of Biography, Thompson, Matilda Louise (1871-1959), 1990. Accessed 26/9/2013
... Australian Dictionary of Biography... Australian Dictionary of Biography Work on paper Thompson, Matilda ...Matilda Thompson was a noted Ballarat businesswoman and philanthropist.Tilly Thompson came to be known especially for her philanthropy after World War 1.1 page. Headings are in blue. Author and title in brown with a select bibliography and citation details at the end of the article.None.john garner, doctor john garner, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, tilly thompson garden, ballarat botanical gardens, avenue of honour, arch of victory, methodist church, e.lucas &co pty.ltd, john garner collection, garner, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Richard Armstrong Crouch. 1868-1949. Australian Dictionary of Biography. 19/11/2019, Richard Armstrong Crouch, Benefactor and the Avenue of Sculptures of Australian Prime Ministers
... Richard Armstrong Crouch. 1868-1949. Australian Dictionary...Richard Armstrong Crouch. 1868-1949. Australian Dictionary ...john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, crouch, prime ministers, avenue -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Miller, Hon. Henry M.L.C
... . Possible sources are 1. The Dictionary of Australasia Biography.... Possible sources are 1. The Dictionary of Australasia Biography ...1.Handwritten notes on Henry Miller, his business ventures and property holdings. Served as a member of the Legislative Council from 1851 to 1866, and was on various other boards. Mayor of Richmond, banker. He earned the nickname ‘Money Miller’ as he was Melbourne’s richest man, author unknown. 2.Reprinted notes, 01/12/2009 7 pages on Henry ‘Money’ Miller, includes family tree, author unknown. 3.Handwritten list of references regarding Septimus Miller taken from three newspapers, author unknown. 4.Photocopies letter from Rev. A. De Q Robin to Mrs Landells, giving details of Septimus Miller’s marriage to Clara Johnstone Bell dated 12/02/1974. Handwritten page with inscriptions in the Miller family mausoleum, author unknown. Two photocopied articles , taken from who’s who in the world of women, date unknown, of Lady Mary Elizabeth Darlot Miller and Mary Miller. 2 pages of jottings regarding family tree by unknown author and undated. Possible sources are 1. The Dictionary of Australasia Biography, London 1892 by P. Mennell. 2. War services of old Melburnians 1914 to 1918 Melb 1923 by J.B. Kiddle. 3. A Biographical Register of the Victorian Parliament 1859 to 1900 Canberra 1972 by K. Thomson and A.G. Serle. 4. Who’s Who in Australia, various.miller henry, miller eliza, miller mars morphett, miller charles morton, miller albert, miller septimus, miller herbert -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Biography, Samuel Maunder, The Biographical Treasury, 1851
... The Biographical Treasury: A Dictionary of Universal..." The Biographical Treasury: A Dictionary of Universal Biography Author ...Samuel Maunder (1785–1849) was an English writer and composer of many works. this new edition was printed after his death. The work consists of notices of the Lives of Eminent Persons of all ages and nations from the earliest period to the present times. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill's ‘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. The publisher firm, Longmans, Green & Co, was originally founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development 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 Biographical Treasury: A Dictionary of Universal Biography Author: Samuel Maunder Publisher: Longman, Brown, Green & Longmans Date: 1851(a new edition) Blue fabric hardcover book with inscriptions on cover, stickers and a stamp.Painted on Spine "920 MAU" Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Stamp: "WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS' INSTITUTE"warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, 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, the biographical treasury, samuel maunder, longman brown green and longmans