Glass ware: Swan necked glass retorts Kavaliers Bohemian Glass

Also second identical copyColour photograph of one of the circular buildings at the pottery at Swan Reach, Victoria.buildings, retail trade

Colour photograph of students from Swan Reach Primary School Victoriaschools, activities

Colour photograph of students from Swan Reach Primary School Victoriaschools, students

DVD. Gold Pictures. Mining onfo. Ray Swinnerton. Swan Hill.

Circus day 2 July 1993, photo appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper July 1993.Black and white photograph of teacher Robyn Andrews from Swan Reach Primary School number 1631 on Circus Day 1993, with student Kara Whelan dressed in clown outfit. Swan Reach Victoriastudents, schools

Photograph appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper 17 April 1994, page 16.Black an white photograph of 18 Prep and Grade One students dressed as what they would like to be when they grow up, with teacher Robyn Andrews at Swan Reach Primary School. Swan Reach Victoriaschools, students

Image appeared in Lakes Post newspaper 18 May 1994Black and white photograph of six men standing beside the Tambo River, with the Swan Reach bridge in the background, meeting to stress the poor condition of the bridge and the urgent need for the promised funding. Swan Reach Victoriabridges, waterways, public events

Circus day 2 July 1993,photo appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper July 1993.Black and white photograph of students of Swan Reach Primary School number 1631, on Circus Day, shows twenty eight students in fancy dress, including teacher Robyn Andrews. Swan Reach Victoriaschools, students

SWAN HILL PIONEER SETTLEMENT VICTORIA Paddle Steamer GEM SWAN HILL PIONEER SETTLEMENT VICTORIA COBB & CO COACH D688 LOCOMOTIVEswan hill pioneer settlement, victoria

This refillable ink bottle would have been used extensively in the early 1900's before ballpoint pens were introduced.Ink bottles are rarely used today. This item is an example of early stationery equipment commonly used in schools, households and commercial enterprises.A clear glass ink bottle. It would have had a cork stopper. It is seamed on both sides and the shoulders are tiered.on front - 402 SWAN INK on base - indecipherable markingsink-bottle container glass-bottle

Large group on stage (adults and children) in costumeCatalogue card reads, "Ruth Swan's Entertainment - undated".

This brush possibly belonged to grandfather of Henry James Powell.A wooden clothes brush with black bristles.D & D Powell E.R. VF509674 Swan Brandbrush personal-effects

Hospital Emplyee Fedration of Australia (1959-1991) http://www.atua.org.au/biogs/ALE0569b.htmMetal and enamel brooch with pin fastener.Face: "HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES FEDERATION" Reverse: "SWAN & HUDSON" nurse badges, hospital employee federation, health service trade union

Shield shaped varnished wooden plaque with a large silver PWLH badge mounted in its centre. There is a rectangular brass plaque with a hand inscribed message affixed below the badge.Presented to Swan Club by K. Duffy April 82prince of wales light horse, wark vc club

Pleasant Creek News Office upper Main Street from P.C. News Supplement 1888 Line drawing of news office"Pleasant Creek News" Office. W. B. Swan.stawell businesses

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. Elementary Text-Book of Entomology Author: W F Kirby Publisher: Swan Sonnenschein and Co. Date: 1892Label on spine with typed text PAT 595.7 KIR Inside front cover has a sticker that reads Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Inside has a sticker that reads 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, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, w f kirby, elementary text-book of entomology

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Capt. J. A. Jansson's Ketch "Swan" off Williamstown c. 1900local history, photography, photographs, the ketch "swan", black & white photograph, shipping, ketches, capt j a jansson, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour photograph, four black swan cygnets in nest. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, black swans, cygnets, bryant west

Painting depicting three reclining aborigines and four bother figures with emu and swan. Signed (L.r) 'Eric Stewart 1964'.eric stewart, painting, aborigine, bother figure, emu, swan

Other number 03644.2Black and white photograph of action at in game between Paynesville and Swan Reach Victoriaclubs, football

Tall slim Glass Bottle Air Bubbles above where the logo isBendigo Swan Hill Sparkling Lemonade Preservative added C.B BROS.COHN The Property of the cohn bros vic bay Co LTD Bendigo & Swan Hill

Photo appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper 8 May 1996, page 1.Black and white photograph of ten Swan Reach Primary School students planting trees on the banks of the Tambo River, in conjunction with Johnsonville Angling Club, SGAP and Tambo / Nicholson River management Board. Swan Reach Victoriaschools, students, community organisation

Personal letter from Australian woman to a member of the 67th Battalion in Sept 1915. Presumably to a soldier posted overseas.Cream colour A4 lined paper with black writing and crease marks where folded and some tears.Handwritten letter to Cousin Jacko from a woman in Swan Hill.passchendaele barracks trust, letter from home, ww1, 67th battalion

Written on back of photograph, "Ruth Swan's dancing class, c1936".