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Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Ripponlea, Hotham Street, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.From Victorian Heritage Database citation for Rippon Lea H0614 https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/427(as at 23/10/2020) Rippon Lea was commenced in 1868 by Frederick Sargood, a most successful politician and merchant. He was born in England in 1834 and arrived in Melbourne in 1850. He soon joined his father's wholesale soft goods firm, spending some time as its manager on the goldfields. Sargood entered the Legislative Council in 1874. He was Victoria?s first Minister for Defence in 1883. Sir Frederick Sargood was created CMG. In 1885 and KCMG in 1890 as a reward for his contribution to public life. He died suddenly in 1903. Rippon Lea was designed by the leading firm of architects, Reed and Barnes. Joseph Reed had travelled in Europe in 1863, including northern Italy. When he returned he introduced the use of polychromy. While not the first examples, Rippon Lea and the Independent Church in Collins Street were the best and set a fashion which became a distinctly Melbourne style, particularly used for houses and churches. Its popularity was possible because of the new availability of different coloured bricks. Reed's fine Lombardic Romanesque details soon became debased by others. As Sargood's family grew and his fortunes prospered, Rippon Lea was extended to include 33 rooms - a complete mansion. The cast iron porte cochere and the northern conservatory were added in 1897. The architects were Taylor and Fitts. The ballroom was added in 1882 and remodelled in 1889. Many alterations have changed the interior and exterior during the ownerships of Benjamin Nathan and later his daughter Mrs Louisa Jones in the 1930s and are in their own right of significance. Sir Thomas Bent owned the property from 1903 until 1911 but never lived there. He subdivided much of the land. The original garden dates from about 1868, and it seems that William Guilfoyle of the Botanic Gardens was involved. It was redesigned in a more natural style in the 1880s by Sargood and his head gardener, Adam Anderson. The lake, waterfalls, fernery, hill and grotto are balanced by mighty deciduous trees and conifers. These are interspersed with, but never dominated by Australian species such as eucalyptus and other exotics. The sinuous drive with its carefully prepared approach to the house is notable. The original vegetable gardens, orchard and outer paddocks no longer survive. The shade house is important as the largest known in Australia and possibly the world. Its curved plan and form of construction are particularly notable. It was built about 1884.Page 93 of Photograph Album with four photographs (two landscape and two portrait) of Ripponlea - lake and gardens.Handwritten: Neg 239 Dec 1973 LAKE [under top left photo] / Neg 242 Dec 1973 FERN HOUSE [under top right photo] / Neg 243 Dec 1972 FERN HOUSE [under bottom left photo] / Neg 241 Dec 1972 LAKE [under bottom right photo] / 93 [bottom left]trevor hart, elsternwick, mansion, hotham street, frederick sargood, sargood, reed and barnes, 1860's, 1890's, 1880's, benjamin nathan, nathan, louisa jones, thomas bent, sir thomas bent, william guilfoyle, adam anderson, lake, grotto, shade house, portico, ripponlea, victorian, sir frederick sargood, architects, taylor and fitts, rippon lea, gardens, ferns, bridges, walking trails -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Brick School - possibly in Ballarat district, Possibly 1870s
Black and white photography of a brick school set in a simple garden. The school is possibly in the Ballarat district 6.2x10.4 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - land reclamation, 1959
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesFront: Canal and Reclamation. Aerial view west November 1959 - typed.port of portland archives, land reclamation, canal, botanic gardens -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Creek Diversion, Portland, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, creek diversion, botanical gardens, portland -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Elizabeth and Her German Garden
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the 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 areas 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 from 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 NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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 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. Elizabeth and Her German Garden Author: Countess Von Arnim Publisher: MacMillian & Co Date: 1929 The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC ELI flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, 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, elizabeth and her german garden, countess von arnim, elizabeth von arnim, mary annette beauchamp, countess von arnim-schlagenthin, elizabeth russell, countess russell. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - FLEMING COLLECTION: 1950S BENDIGO SLIDE, 6 March 1957
Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Conservatory Gardens 6/3/1957. Conservatory building in photo and 2 statues.bendigo, parks and gardens, bendigo conservatory, . bendigo conservatory gardens 6/3/1957. conservatory building in photo 2 statues. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - OLD CARLISLE, c.1900
Negative of Nth Garden Passby (?). Two poppet heads. Old Carlisle etc. One negative only.topic, mining, old carlisle -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Poster - Melbourne from the Fitzroy Gardens
BHS CollectionLarge print showing Melbourne from the Fitzroy gardens. The print was a supplement to the "Leader" of 4th August, 1888.Troedel & Co. Printmelbourne, fitzroy gardens, 1888 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - LYNNE BENWELL COLLECTION: CONSERVATORY GARDEN
Black and white postcard of the gardens and the conservatory with the visitor centre, the photo is in an oval with white background and flowery edges.bendigo, parks and gardens, conservatory gardens -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN DRAGON MUSEUM COLLECTION: BROCHURE
Two small brochures for the Golden Fragon Museum, Bendigo, classical Chinese gardens and Kuan Yin Temple.bendigo, chinese, dragon museum -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO & EASTER FAIR, 1963
Bendigo Conservatory Gardens, Bridge Street, Bendigo. Conservatory and Law Courts. Police Station also in background.slide, bendigo, conservatory gardens -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Drawing - Property sketches, Frank Gordon Real Estate, 1990s
Property sketches done for Frank Gordon Real Estate in the 1990s. Garden City Shops, Centre Avenuebuilt environment - domestic, built environment - commercial, frank gordon real estate, garden city -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Growing up in Garden City, Marj Turnbull (nee Smallpage), 10 Jul 2008
Marj TURNBULL nee SMALLPAGE re growing up in Garden City. Interviewed by Margaret and Graham BrideDuration 00:10:39built environment, families, garden city, marj turnbull nee smallpage, marj smallpage turnbull -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of women in garden
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century.Colour photograph of a group of women walking through the inner circle of a garden with a tall line of pines in the background.catalogue number on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two children standing in the herb garden
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows more contemporary photographs taken from around Churchill Island.Photograph of two children standing in the herb garden behind Amess House at Churchill Island Heritage Farmcatalogue number written on reverse in pencil photograph, churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of woman feeding a calf
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century.Colour photograph of a woman feeding a small Scottish Highland calf from a bottle in front of a vegetable gardencatalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - 'MARYDALE' AXEDALE COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH INTERIOR AND SOFA
Interior photo of sofa in bay window area, of ''Marydale'', Axedale,looking out to garden and open fields.axedale, history, marydale property -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SEARCH FOR GOLD
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Search for gold: the Garden Gully amalgamated claims.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO VIEWS, Jan 1964
Slide. Bendigo Views. Garden fence along Pall Mall. Looking towards the former Post Office.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO VIEWS, Jun 1970
Slide. Bendigo Views. View of the side of the Cathedral with part under construction at the back. Some garden in the foreground.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO VIEWS, Aug 1969
Slide. Bendigo Views. Ferns growing in the gardens. Two tree ferns behind some smaller ones.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - GARDEN (FLOWERS) 12 HOPE STREET,BENDIGO, Dec 1968
Slide, Garden (Flowers) 12 Hope Street,Bendigo.Gum tree in corner of backyard, surrounded by 2 sheds.slide, bendigo, garden (flowers) 12 hope street, garden (flowers) 12 hope street -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - CASTLEMAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTION, CONSERVATORY GARDEN, BENDIGO, 1957
Slide. Conservatory Garden, Bridge Street Bendigo. Looking at Law Courts and Bull Street. Dated 25.3.57slide, bendigo, conservatory gardens, castlemaine historical society collection conservatory gardens bendigo law courts bull street view -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Letter #1, Letter from the Queen
White envelope with red stamp of Queen (top right). Addressed to "Mr. George Ling, Chinese Gardener".mr. george ling, letter, market gardener, donald. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Patrizia Grille, 2003
Patrizia Grilli was a Palestine Italian in Camp 3.Black and white photograph of a young girl cuddling a cat, standing in front of a hut with a garden in front of the hut.patrizia grilli, palestine internees, italian internees, internee children -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1969
Robin Boyd travelled to the USA and Britain for several weeks. He attended the opening of the new Australian Chancery in Washington DC, where he had designed an innovative exhibition with cylindrical display cases and sound recordings.Colour slide in a mount. Sculpture garden Museum of Modern Art, New York, New York, USAMade in Australia / 20 / JUL 69M2slide, robin boyd -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document - Survey, Georgina Martyn, 1998
Survey form, business cards, photographs of garden designs, winner of gold medals at MIFGS 1997, 1998georgina martyn -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
A coloured image of Miss E. Cullinan with four calves in her garden at Bayview Farm, Diggers Rest.on back in ink: EILEEN CULLINANcullinan, uraina, eileen, chris, bayview farm, diggers rest, farm, clothing and dress, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c.1973-74
The Melbourne Airport was built at Tullamarine in the late 1960's and officially opened in 1970. The Travel Lodge Hotel was built opposite the main terminal building to accommodate air travellers.A black and white photograph of the Travel Lodge Hotel in the Melbourne Airport complex and the landscaped gardens in front of the building.hotels, melbourne airport, tullamarine, travelodge hotel, george evans collection -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, England, 1900 c
This area flooded and a child drowned hereColour postcard showing Main St., Bruthen before centre gardens and trees planted. Bruthen VictoriaBruthenpeople, local government