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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW1, Post WW1
.1) WWI replica set not engraved. 1. War Medal 1914 - 1919. 2. Victory Medal. .2) Newfoundland Medal 1939 - 1945, not engraved.award, medal set ww1, replica -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Claude Montgomery Gardiner enlisted on 30.7.17 in the 8th reinforcements 39th Batt AIF age 18 years. He embarked for England on 2.2.18. Transferred to the 46th Batt on 5.6.18. Embarked for France 15.7.18. WIA 23.8.18, GSW to Thigh. Discharged from the AIF on 14.3.19. He had a brother KIA in the 38th Batt. Refer 1507.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re C.M Gardiner. 1. War Medal 1914-19. Replica not engraved. 2. Victory Medal." 3303 Pte C.M Gardiner 46 Bn A.I.F"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
W.C Harris No 5105 enlisted on 22.1.16 in 16th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF. He then transferred to the 57 th Batt. On 28.10. 16 he was attached to 15th LTM Battery. He was KIA on 26.9.17. See also item no 1855. Harris and Yarrow were brothers in law killed one day apart.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re William Charles Harris. 1. British War Medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal."5105 Pte WC Harris 57 Bn AIF"numismatics-medals-military, metalcraft, military history-army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Mathew Edward Riley enlisted in the 9th reinforcements 60th Batt AIF on 25.1.17. Transferred to the 38th Batt on 7.2.18. WIA 29.7.18 GSW to the wrist. Discharged from the AIF 22.3.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re M.E Riley. 1. War Medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory Medal, replica not engraved."3474 Pte M.E Riley 38 Bn AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
George Stoker enlisted in the 5th reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 21.9.16. Hospitalised 13.6.17 abcess on the knee. WIA 13.10.17 GSW to Buttocks severe. Hospitalised 26.4.18 Gastritis. Transferred to 2nd MG.Batt 25.9.18. Discharged from the AIF Oct 1919.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re G. Stoker. .1 War Medal 1914-1919. .2 Victory Medal, replica not engraved."2649 Pte G Stoker 38 Bn AIF"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
William James Hogan No 1645 enlisted on 1.3.16 in the 1st reinforcements 38th Batt AIF age 27 years 5 months, embarked 20.6.1916, made L/Cpl 11.11.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, made Cpl 14.12.1916, promoted to SGT Cook 31.8.1918, discharged from the AIF on 20.9.19. Refer 1519P.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re W.J Hogan. 1. War Medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory Medal, replica not engraved."1645 SGT W.J Hogan 38 BN AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Charles Benjamin Booth enlisted age 18 years in the 7th reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 26.1.17. Embarked 19.2.17. Hospital 20.6.17 with Influenza, again 1.1.18 Bronchitis, finally 5.2.18 with Trench Fever. Discharged from the AIF on 28.10. 18. Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re C.B Booth. 1. War Medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory Medal, replica not engraved."3034 Pte G B Booth, 38 Bn AIF"numismatics - medals, metalcraft-gold/silver gilt -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Leslie Thomas Palmby enlisted on 9.7.15 in the 7th reinforcements 24th Batt AIF. Embarked for Eygpt 26.11.15. Transferred to the 8th Batt 24.2.16. Embark for France 26.3.16, WIA 27.4.17 GSW to face, promoted L/Cpl 20.9.17, hospital 28.10.17 with Trench feet, promoted Cpl 27.8.18, promoted T/Sgt 23.9.18, promoted Sgt 31.10.18, hospital 18.3.19 with Scabies and Carbuncle. Discharged from the AIF on 4.8.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re. L.T Palmby 1 War Medal 1914-1919. 2 Victory Medal. (replica, not engraved)1. "3228 Sgt LT Palmby 24 Bn AIF"medals, military, history -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Napoleon In Exile: Elba
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. Napoleon In Exile: Elba from 31st March 1814 to 1st March 1815 Author: Norwood Young Publisher: Stanley Paul & Co Date: 1914Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 NAP Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free 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, napoleon in exile: elba, napoleon in exile, norwood young -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Home of the Blizzard Vol 1
Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853 a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fund raising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former court house in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historic books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historic Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed art works and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. The Home of the Blizzard Vol 1 Being the Story of the Australian Antartic Expedition 1911 - 1914 Author: Douglas Mawson Publisher: William Heinemann Date: 1915Label on spine cover with white ink 919.9 Name on spine is written in black ink Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library, the home of the blizzard vol 1, douglas mawson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: OCCASION
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Occasion: the silver jubilees officers of the Eaglehawk Lodge (number 55) in 1914-15. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Making Their Mark, 1984
Written to celebrate the establishment of 150 years of Auropean settlement in Victoria before 1835, 1835-1880, 1880-1930, after 1930Yellow cover, black writing. Front cover illustration of Flinders St., Wattle Day 1914 - George Hyde(Powhall) reproduced permission of D Levine.books, history, local -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1967
Colour slide in a mount. Drawing by Antonio Sant’Elia. Housing with external lifts and connection systems to different street levels from La Città Nuova, 1914Made in Australia / 22 / JUN 67M1 / Encircled 1A (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Vermont State School No.1022 Honour Board
The Vermont State School Honour Board is situated in the original school building, now at Nurlendi Road, VermontColoured photograph of 1914 - 1919 honour board showing the names of Vermont State School No.1022 past pupils who went to the First World Warvermont state school no. 1022, honour boards, world war 1914-1918 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Lyell Family Home - A Elmore Built House, c1914
Set of six black & white photos of the Lyell family home (Andrew & Emma Lyell) built by Algernon Elmore at 18 Laurel Grove, Blackburn in 1914.lyell andrew, lyell emma, elmore algernon john, laurel grove blackburn no. 18, russell janet -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Headwear - Helmet - AIF, WWI, circa 1916
Regimental 543 Trooper Geoff Gilbert of Northcote Victoria enlisted in the 13th Light Horse Regiment AIF aged 21. He served at Gallipoli and Egypt before the regiment moved to the Western Front in March 1916 as Corps cavalry. Steel helmets and gas masks became regular equipment as the regiment engaged in all the major actions involving the Australians. Gilbert brought his helmet home after the war as a souvenir.Rare souvenir of headwear worn by an Australian light horseman of World War 1 (1914-18). Steel helmet worn on the Western Front by Lance Corporal Geoff Gilbert 13th Australian Light Horse during World War 1 (1914-1918).helmet, 13th light horse, wwi, world war one, the great war, first world war, gallipoli, australian imperial forces, aif -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph of the members of 6th Battalion in 1914
Photograph of the Tent Mates from C Company, 6th Battalion, at the First Broadmeadows Army Camp on August 1914. The Photograph contains 12 members with a drum -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Students, 1910s
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: PRIZE CARDS, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926
Document. Cohn Bros. Collection. 6 Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society Spring Show 1923 Second Prize cards for Red & White wines made by Cohn Bros. 6 Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society Spring Show 1924 Second Prize cards for Red & White wines made by Cohn Bros. 3 cards - Second Prize for White wine 1925. 1 card First Prize for White wine 1925. 5 cards First Prize for White & Red wines 1926. 2 cards - Second Prize for White & Red wines 1926. First Prize cards are blue and Second Prize cards are red. Both have the heads of a horse & a bull in the top left corner and a ram on the top right. In the centre is an emblem with a horse, a bull, a crown & a flag. At the bottom is the word 'progress'. In the bottom left corner is various fruit & vegetables and the right bottom corner has a turkey, a her & a duck. Cards were printed by Bolton Bros. Print Bendigo (1926). Cambridge Press 1924. Different design.Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Societyorganization, business, cohn bros, cohn bros. collection, brewers, cordial & aerated water and wine makers -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Commemorative Stamps - Collectors Choice Australia, Australia Post, Australian Legends Design Set - The Last Anzacs, 21 January, 2000
Australian Design Set, The Last Anzacs - featuring Walter Parker, Roy Longmore, Alec Campbell and the 1914-15 Star awarded to all men who fought in campaigns in 1914 and 1915. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, c.1914-15
The two images were part of a book called, The All Australian Memorial as part of a fold out section. the two pages were lose in the book.Large timber frame, mid brown colour, dark green mount with glass. 2 black &white panoramic photos of the 1st Australian Division, Egypt. Camp scenes with tents, pyramids & sand.Below photos in black ink: "The 1st Australian Division, Australian Imperial Force - Egypt, 1914-15" Handwritten in black felt tip pen: "Property Bendigo RSL Museum, Peter Ball"photography-photographs, military history - army, eygpt pyramids, 1st australian division -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, The College of Domestic Economy Prospectus, 1944, 1914
The College of Domestic Economy was located at 450 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. In 1914 the superintendent was Miss M. Sandes. The Training College and University of Melbourne proveded instructors for some courses.Brown soft covered book of 32 pages. Includes four photographs of work on display.college of domestic economy, m. sandes, donald clark, a,c. mountain, jean greig, constance ellis, marjory robertson, mabel sandes, e eddie, mrs storer, miss vieusseux, miss williams, mr graham, mr varey, prof berry, prof spencer, dr bull, prof osborne, university of melbourne, training college, elementary drawing, designs, form and colour, first aid, care of children, applied hygiend, dr jean greig, dr eileen fitzgerald -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: ''THE BENDIGO CHORAL SOCIETY,'' 31ST GRAND CONCERT
A cream programme with blue print. On the front cover is a photo of Mr. W.C. Frazier A.R.C.O. The Conductor. Also are the words, ' The Bendigo Choral Society.' Season 1925. Third Season. 31st Grand Concert, Town Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, December 2nd. 1925 and a list of the artists. Z.S. Martin Hon. Sec. C/- Commercial Bank. W. Mansell, Assist. Hon. Sec. C/- P.O. Bendigo. Programme Price 3d. On the inside is the programme. 4 pages.program, music, bendigo choral society, lydia chancellor, collection, ' the bendigo choral society, ' entertainment, music, singing, choir, amusements, bendigo town hall, programme, buildings, concert -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Financial record - Kelly and Allsop collection: Hercules Gold Mining Company
This Sandhurst gold mine was registered in 1864 although its head office was in Melbourne. The first manager was Edwin Chaplin. It had an initial nominal capital of 11,200 pounds raised through 224 shares of 50 pounds each. It was liquidated and delisted on the stock exchange in 1951.Two typewritten letters, one dated 8th May 1925 and the other 22nd June 1925. Both letters are addressed to Mr. M. Kelly, Beehive chambers, Bendigo. The first one advising that enclosed is a statutory declaration in connection with the scrip certificates for 200 shares that have been lost. The second one advising of two cheques for 25 pounds enclosed as payment of dividends. Both letters are signed by the manager of the Hercules Gold Mining Company Mr. Stanfield.hercules gold mining company, shares -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photographs, The Sphinx War Memorial, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase, NSW, 1925-1926
Pte W Shirley served with 13 Battalion during WW1. Whilst an inpatient at Lady Davidson Home ex Pte Shirley commuted to Ku-Ring-Gai Chase to cut the Sphinx out of rock as a Memorial to his comrades. The time taken for the project was approximately 1 year 6 months.This is a project of 5756 Pte W Shirley 13 Battalion AIF. The Memorial is dedicated 'To my Glorious Comrades of the AIF'2 x black and white photographs of the Sphinx War Memorial, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase, NSW. A buff coloured cover for the photographs with a detailed description of the Memorial and who was responsible for the erection and placement of the memorial.On the front of the 'Sphinx' 1st plaque - To my Glorious Comrades of the AIF, by the Late W. Shirley, no 5756, 13th Battalion. Died 27 August, 1929. 2nd plaque 'Lest We Forget'. 3rd plaque - 1914-1918.w shirley, aif, 13 battalion, sphinx memorial, ku-ring-gai chase, nsw -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RESIDENCE AREAS REGISTER SANDHURST : VOLUME 18, 1901 - 1914
Register: Residence Areas Register Sandhurst: Volume 18, brown hard cover register, maroon and buff coloured spine, containing pages nos. 1 - 802. Entries of residence licenses, Bendigo district, Sandhurst Division, 24 August 1905 to 4 February 1914, plus entries of rent paid subsequently. Not indexed. Nos. 13279 to 17302. On spine ' Register of residence areas'place, residence areas, bendigo, sandhurst, land sales, rents -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Story of Australia Vol 6
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 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 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. The Story of Australia Vol 6 Author: James Colwell Publisher: S J Clarke Publishing Company Date: 1925 Further Information: Volume 6: The Pioneers This book has a plastic coverThe label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 994 COLflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, 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, the story of australia vol 6, james colwell -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Snowy River Mail as "Mail" Print, ORBOST HIGH SCHOOL 1912 -1987, 1987
This magazine was produced for the 75th anniversary of Orbost High School. 2238.1 belonged to Mary Gilbert. 2238.2 belonged to Ruth Legge.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its history. It is a useful reference tool.Two copies of a 48 pp magazine titled, "Orbost High School 1912-1987". It has a pink cover with two photos of Orbost High School - 1925 and 1987. In the centre is the school badge.magazine-orbost-high-school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: ST ANDREWS CHURCH BENDIGO BAPTISMAL & MARRIAGE INDEX
St Andrew's Church Bendigo Baptismal & Marriage Index of all available records up to 1925 published by Bendigo Area, Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies, 90 pages in a green soft cover.church, history, st andrews, bendigo-history-church-st andrews-baptismn-marriage -
Tennis Australia
Ball container, Circa 1935
An empty Wright & Ditson (USA) 'Championship' lawn tennis balls box. Patents listed on box: pat No 1146523 (1915); Pat No 1566974 (1925) and Pat No 1593211 (1926). Materials: Cardboard, Inktennis