Letter dated 15 May 1970 from Lt.-Col. W.H.A. Becke, Private Secretary & Comptroller to Victorian Governor Sir Rohan Delacombe, thanking Ivan Layton, the Executive Officer of Melbourne Legacy, for his invitation to speak at the Legacy Luncheon meeting on Monday 31 August 1970 to open Legacy Week. The invitation was extended to and accepted by both Lt.-Col. Becke and The Governor. See also 00123, 00464, 00786, 00461.Governor Delacombe was the patron of Melbourne Legacy from 1964-1974, and Junior Legatees were invited to annual Christmas parties at Government House.Copy of a letter on Victorian Government letterhead - fading black on white/cream.'COPY ONLY' stamped in purplegovernor of victoria, speakers

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. War Letters of General Monash Edited by F M Cutlack Publisher: Angus & Robertson Date: 1934Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 923.5 MON Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service On a type written page inside book is written General Monash: 1865 - 1931 …. Australian soldier of Jewish birth, was born in Melbourne, graduating at Melbourne University..Began practising as a civil engineer in 1884, and became President of the Victorian Engineering Institute .. In 1887 entered the Australian Army, in which he rapidly rose to the rank of Col. At outbreak of World War 1 , he became Chief Censor, and then was sent in command of 4th Brigade to Gallopoli... Later commonded 3rd Australian Division in France, and in June 1918 took command of the Australian Corps. After armistice, Director general of Demob. for Australia.. Knighted in 1918 and published Australian Victories in France two years later.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, f m cutlack, war letters of general monash, general monash, victorian engineering institute, 4th brigade, gallopoli, 3rd australian division, australian corps

Details the history of Diamond Creek Medical Centre and the Cordner family's work in the area, including Greensborough and Diamond Creek.The Cordner family were well known in the Greensborough area.2 x A4 pages printed from RACGP website - general practice histories.cordner family, diamond creek medical centre, doctors, greensborough

Typed below photograph, "Official opening Greenwood Park Kindergarten, 10th December 1955. 1. Arrival Lady Violet Brooks, wife of the Governor of Victoria Sir Dallas Brooks, being greeted by Mrs. Helen Austin".

Drawing showing the General Arrangement of a new tram for Melbourne, MMTB, first dated 12-3-1974. Gives a list of drawings, shows the plan and elevations of the tram that became the Z class tram, the first one entering service in 1975. Has a list of amendments along the bottom edge.Yields information about the design process of a new tram by Commonwealth Engineering. At the time, the design and drawing office was based in Granville NSW.Print of Commonwealth Engineering, Granville NSW drawing number L01-10119 Revision F, titled "Commonwealth Engineering - General Arrg't MMTB Tram". Drawing Number and revision number written on the rear of the sheet.trams, tramways, commonwealth engineering, z class, comeng, new trams, drawings, mmtb

These meetings were held at the Kooyong office and the minutes include Present, Chair, Apologies, Minutes, Matter arising from minutes, Correspondence, Life governors, Election of members, Nominations, Reports from Regional Blind Members groups. Some highlights are: 30/6/1990 under the capable leadership of Mrs Elsie Germon the schools programme has been re-convened. Regular visits are being made to primary schools. Speakers are accompanied by sighted guides. 9/8/1991 Executive Director, Mr John Cook reported merger of the Braille & Talking Book Library with AFB. First radio appeal for 3RPH raising over $30,000, opening of the new Baringa Day Centre at Shepparton. 30/6/1996 the annual report highlighted the Centenary of AFB it was noted that self-help has always been the major emphasis underpinning the work of the Blind Member's Council. The Tilly Aston Fund raised over $1/2 million for the new National Information Centre. The peer support work and monitoring of services, ensures that we give back something to AFB, for the support we receive. BMC representatives made 70 visits across the State. The Council registered the Tilly Aston Rhododendron as a lasting way of acknowledging the work of our founder. 19/9/1997 The Chairman welcomed those present to the second combined meeting of the AFB and the Tilly Aston Customer Council. The Council welcomed the change in Articles and Memorandum of the Association and the formation of the Tilly Aston Customer Council which allowed all customer of the Association automatic membership and input to the monitoring of services. Minute book of Blind Members Council annual reports and general meetingsassociation for the blind, blind members council

To recognise outstanding contributions to the Institution, Life Governor certificates were awarded. Signed by the President and Manager/Secretary of the day, they were worded as follows: "Royal Victorian Institution for the Blind Life Governor. This is to certify that (blank) was this day appointed a Life Governor by the Board of Management." 28th August 1969 - signed by Charles Bennett and F.G. Turley Stanley Marsden Esq. 17th April 1975 - signed by E.J. Hanlon and E. Netson (?) Mrs Phyllis Marsden 20th November 1975 - signed by E.J. Hanlon and E. Netson (?) Mrs Lurleen C. Slaney John H. Weymouth, Esq Alan J. Murphy, Esq Mrs Phyllis Crook Christopher Williams Esq Dr. Alan Crook Adrienne N. Mursell November 19, 1981 - signed by E.J. Hanlon and E. Netson (?) Mrs Phyllis Wilson June 12, 1992 - signed by L. M. McCredie and Peter (?) Donald Gordon Boyle11 certificates with RVIB crest At the head of the page, a round circle with 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' in Gothic typescript, a red crown atop the circle and a red cross with four white stars divides the inside of the circle into four areas. A picture in with and black, against a blue background, rests in each of these quadrants and a banner with the words 'I will lead the blind by a way they know not' is centred in between them. The pictures are: a harp, a bee hive, an open book and a flag with the words 'A.D. 1867'.royal victorian institute for the blind, awards, stanley marsden, phyllis marsden, phyllis crook, alan crook, john weymouth, christopher williams, adrienne mursell, alan murphy, lurleen slaney, phyllis wilson, gordon boyle

Dedication of Eltham War Memorial by His Exc. the Governor of Vic., General Sir Dallas Brooks, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., K.StJ., on Friday 16th November, 1951Red hard bound binder, 2-ring holder; 18 grey coloured page inserts (3 blank) with 7 photos. Two pages of text in white paint. Also includes inserted leaves of manila card with photocopies of relevant news clippings pasted to card. An additional photo mounted on card dated 1952 has also been inserted into album.eltham, dedication, opening day, sir dallas brooks, kangaroo ground, war memorial, kangaroo ground tower

Quite possibly this event was held at the North Melbourne Ragged Boys' Home, so there is every possibility the members of the home produced the serviette. Monash joined the Melbourne University company of the militia in 1884 and became lieutenant in the North Melbourne Battery in 1887. "WELCOME HOME TO GENERAL MONASH. Ex-members of the North Melbourne Battery Australian Garrison Artillery, have arranged a welcome home dinner to their former commanding officer, Lieut.-General Sir John Monash. All ex-members interested are requested to meet on Saturday evening at the Ragged Boys' Home, Latrobe street." (The Argus, 15 December 1919) Note the use of British Flags.Square crepe-paper serviette featuring a number of British flags. North Melbourne Battery A.G.A. Welcome Home to General Sir John Monash G.C.M.G., K.C.B., V.D. 7th February, 1920john monash, monash, general monash, north melbourne battery, ragged school, ragged boys' home, world war one, armed forces

Group on steps of Pleasant Creek Special School. Includes Lady Brooks wife of the Governor of Victoria. Former Pleasant Creek Hospital site. Sometimes referred to as Pleasant Creek Special School and sometimes Pleasant Creet Training Centre.stawell education

These mirrors were carried by fighter pilots to signal to rescue crews if they were downed, particularly behind enemy lines.This mirror was carried by Max Carland part of his kit while flying missions from MorataiRectangular mirror with instructions on reverse side. Front is mirror, back is black with 50mm round mirror with sighting cross in centreEmergency signaling mirror (ESM/1) Sec.No. 4063 General Electric Company

Newspaper articles about the Christmas Party held at Government House in 1960. One is from The Age on 12 December 1960 and two from The Herald on the same day. Melbourne Legacy would hold Christmas parties for junior Legatees at Government House for many years due to the Governor of Victoria being patron of Legacy. Two photos show the Governor Sir Dallas Brooks the reins of a miniature mail coach drawn by two small ponies. Sitting with the Governor is 10 year old Sandra Fitzpatrick of Moe. Children would come from all over Victoria. Two other photos show archery with the Kew City Bowman providing instruction of archery to the children. Judith Berry was instructing Ken Barberis 8 years old. Also a photo is of Mickey Hodder, 11, of Lower Templestowe and Ivy Murray, 5, of Box Hill. The articles were cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrap book of press clippings. For many years Legacy kept scrap books of press clippings that related to their work and publicity.A record of relationship of Legacy with the Governor of Victoria and the parties that Legacy provided for the children in their care.Newspaper article of the Government House Christmas Party in 1960 pasted to brown page of a scrap book.junior legatees, junior legatee outing, christmas, government house party

The black tin helmet case is an object owned by Major-General Gellibrand who motivated Legatee Stan Savige to found Legacy. Major-General Sir John Gellibrand KCB, DSO and Bar, D. de G(Fr), DSM (US), was born in Tasmania in 1874. After schooling in England and Germany he entered then Royal Military College, Sandhurst, taking the Sword of Honour in 1893. Commissioned into the South Lancashire Regiment, he saw service in the Boer War, 1900. This case which would carry a service cap, a dress cap and a pith helmet dates from that period. Moving to the Manchester Regiment in 1902, Captain Gellibrand then attended Staff College, Camberley 1906-7 and was posted DAA and QMG Ceylon. In 1912 he retired and returned to Tasmania. He joined the AIF as a Captain in 1914, served in 24th Battalion and commanded 6th Brigade and then 3rd Division. He motivated his erstwhile Staff Captain Stan Savige to get together the Melbourne men who founded Legacy in 1923. This Hat Box was generously donated by Mr W C Steele of Wangaratta. Former Captain AIF. Melbourne Legacy keeps the case on display in the main reception foyer.The helmet case being on prominent display at Melbourne Legacy shows the respect Legacy holds for Major-General Gellibrand.Black tin case that contained Major-General Gellibrand's Cap and Helmet. Has two compartments separated by a flap that can lift.Typed label in plastic sleeve attached by green twine.helmet, case, john gellibrand

This invitation to attend the City Reception to the The Honorable Alex Chernov AC. QC , the Governor of Victoria and Mrs. Elizabeth Chernov, was given to Glenys Phillpot , the former Warrnambool City Councillor and four times Mayor of Warrnambool. The reception in 2013 was held at the Warrnambool Art Gallery.This item is retained as an example of an invitation from the Warrnambool City Council to attend a Civic Reception to a visiting notable person. A sheet of white paper with black and green printing, the Warrnambool City Council logo and four colour photographs.warrnambool city council, the honorable alex chernov, governor of victoria

Official opening of the Karralyka Centre - L-R A.C. Robertson (City Engineer), Harry Seidler (Architect), (name unknown), Sir Henry Winneke, Cr Pat Gotlib (Mayor), Arthur W Hall (Town Clerk). +Additional Keywords: Robertson, Alan C. (City Engineer) / Seidler, Harry / Winneke, Sir Henry (Governor of the State of Victoria) / Gotlib, Pat (Cr) / Hall, Arthur W. (Town Clerk)

The third Earl of Stradbroke was Governor of Victoria from 24 February 1921 to 7 April 1926. The ticket was to an event at St Kilda Pier to welcome him and his wife upon their arrival in Victoria. They and their three children had entered Australia at Fremantle on 17 February 1921.Aqua coloured card with scalloped edges, printed on one side in blueStamped '31'governor earl of stradbroke

James and Caroline McBride built the store when their small "tack on" room at the side of "Fernholme Guest house" became too small. The Knight's, who had a general store in Gembrook, later bought it and put his sister and brother in law, Tom and Mary Fairbridge, in as managers and was run as a sub branch of the Gembrook store. This store was later known as Fairbridges when Tom and Mary bought it from the Knight's.Photograph taken circa 1910 of Knight's General Store McBride St Cockatoo. The Knight's who had a general store in Gembrook, later bought it and put his sister and brother-in-law, Tom and Mary Fairbridge, in as managers. This store ran as a sub branch of the Gembrook store until Tom and Mary brought it. It then became known as 'Fairbridges". Local residents and a horse and cart are in the foreground of the photograph.cockatoo victoria, mcbride, fairbridge, gembrook, horse, cart, mcbride st shops, knight bros, cockatoo residents,

Records names of local people and purchases bought from a local general store. When names in the register are indexed it may be possible to determine where the store was located. Historically significant. This shows who the families of the Kiewa Valley were and what type of things they purchased. This would be the only register for this store in 1906.It gives a good historical record of what families purchased during this period and how much they could spend. It also displays the importance of general stores to the community Leather spined cash book for general store, for period from 5th March 1906 to circa December 1906. Green cover with brown spine. Hand writtern entries record date, purchaser, account number and items purchased. 382 pages. "Commenced March 5th 06" on front page book, general store, customers, shop, store, cash book, ledger, 1906, groceries, accounts, kiewa valley, pioneers

Street scene of Lower Main Street Stawell depicting J. Parry General Blacksmith Shoeing Forge surrounded by three weather board houses. Outside the Blacksmith Shop are people and 2 horses. This photographs records on of the major industries of the horse drawn era.Sepia photograph of a street scene depicting J. Parry General Blacksmith Shoeing Forge and 3 weather board houses with two horses and several males standing around Lower Main St Stawell. Lower Main St. Opposite G.H.R (G. H. Robson) Mon Yards (Monumental Yards)stawell business streetscape

The State Governor Sir Rohan Delacombe and Lady Delacombe visited the Shire of Eltham where they were entertained to a civic luncheon by the Shire President Cr. L. E. Clarke and councilors at the Panton Hill hotel and made a tour of the shire. Sir Rohan opened Shillinglaw Cottage at Eltham Town Park.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, governor of victoria, sir rohan delacombe

Official opening of the Karralyka Centre - L-R A.C. Robertson (City Engineer), Harry Seidler (Architect), Cr Jack McRae, Sir Henry Winneke, Cr Pat Gotlib (Mayor), Arthur W Hall (Town Clerk). +Additional Keywords: Robertson, Alan C. (City Engineer) / Seidler, Harry / McRae, Jack (Cr) / Winneke, Sir Henry (Governor of the State of Victoria) / Gotlib, Pat (Cr) / Hall, Arthur W. (Town Clerk)

Official opening of the Karralyka Centre - L-R A.C. Robertson (City Engineer), Harry Seidler (Architect), Cr Gerald Smart, Sir Henry Winneke, Cr Pat Gotlib (Mayor), Arthur W Hall (Town Clerk). +Additional Keywords: Robertson, Alan C. (City Engineer) / Seidler, Harry / Smart, Gerald (Cr) / Winneke, Sir Henry (Governor of the State of Victoria) / Gotlib, Pat (Cr) / Hall, Arthur W. (Town Clerk)

Official opening of the Karralyka Centre - L-R A.C. Robertson (City Engineer), Harry Seidler (Architect), Cr Frank Corr, Sir Henry Winneke, Cr Pat Gotlib (Mayor), Arthur W Hall (Town Clerk). +Additional Keywords: Robertson, Alan C. (City Engineer) / Seidler, Harry / Corr, Frank (Cr) / Winneke, Sir Henry (Governor of the State of Victoria) / Gotlib, Pat (Cr) / Hall, Arthur W. (Town Clerk)

Official opening of the Karralyka Centre - L-R A.C. Robertson (City Engineer), Harry Seidler (Architect), Cr W.R. Wilkins, Sir Henry Winneke, Cr Pat Gotlib (Mayor), Arthur W Hall (Town Clerk). +Additional Keywords: Robertson, Alan C. (City Engineer) / Seidler, Harry / Wilkins, W.R. (Cr) / Winneke, Sir Henry (Governor of the State of Victoria) / Gotlib, Pat (Cr) / Hall, Arthur W. (Town Clerk)

Warrnambool Harbour Board General Revenue Account Book. 16th March 1933 to 5th November 1934. This is used to record money paid into the General Revenue Account held at The Commercial Compnay of Sydney Limited, with which is amalgamated The Bank of Victoria Ltd, Warrnambool Manufactured by Arnall & Jackson, 428 Collins St., Melbourne warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool harbour board, the commercial compnay of sydney limited,, the bank of victoria ltd, warrnambool

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Arnall & Jackson has operated from various addresses in Melbourne. The company is famous for its printed Municipal Directories from at least 1879 until 1976.This correspondence book is an example of stationery available in Melbourne in the 1870s for use by business and commerce. The company, Arnall & Jackson, was a well-known source of Municipal Directories over decades, and are used today as sources of historical information.Correspondence book with purple cover. Pages are feint-lined and are numbered from 27 to 245, with copy sheets between each page. Inscriptions are on an oval label on the inside front cover but the book has no further inscriptions or records. The book was printed by Arnall & Jackson of Melbourne.Label: "Arnall & Jackson, / General / PRINTERS, / STATIONERS & Engravers / 42 & 44 Collins St. West."flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, correspondence book, arnall & jackson, melbourne stationers, melbourne printers, late 19th century, stationery, business stationery

Warrnambool Harbour Board General Revenue Account Book. 1st April 1931 to 11th March 1933. This is used to record money paid into the General Revenue Account held at The Commercial Banking Compnay of Sydney Limited, with which is amalgamated The Bank of Victoria Ltd, Warrnambool Manufactured by Arnall & Jackson, 428 Collins St., Melbourne

Warrnambool Harbour Board General Revenue Account Book. 17th November 1934 to 15th May 1936. This is used to record money paid into the General Revenue Account held at The Commercial Banking Compnay of Sydney Limited, with which is amalgamated The Bank of Victoria Ltd, Warrnambool Manufactured by Arnall & Jackson, 428 Collins St., Melbourne warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool harbour board general revenue account book, the commercial banking compnay of sydney limited, the bank of victoria ltd