Journal of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Ltd. Volume 9, No.5, 35 cents, October 1972. 16 pages. Front cover picture (right) shows car no. 1 of Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust fleet in High Street Malvern. The P&M T T commenced in 1910 with some four and a half route miles along High Street, Glenferrie Road and Wattletree Road. When absorbed by the M&M T B in 1920 its routes totalled over 35 miles.person, individual, basil miller

Framed presentation to the Mayoress of Bendigo Mrs.M.G.Giudice from the Debutantes of the Mayoral Ball in 1923 with a collage of 10 oval shaped hand coloured photographs, 9 of which are the Debutantes and 1 of the Mayoress, under glass with a gold mount and with a gold coloured timber frame. Debutantes have names printed underneath, Miss M Jeffrey, Miss D Moore, Miss V Mayne, Miss E Helwig, Miss M Houston, Miss C Helwig, Miss F Trevillian, Miss A Bolton, Miss M Herbel. Deframed 2022Vincent Kelly Pall Mall Bendigophotograph, portrait, female group, bendigo-history-mayoral ball- debutantes

First Public Quartz Mining Coy on Field. Ref: Production Statistics B. M. L. N. L. Page 201 Windmill Hill Coy. 'Bendigo Q. M. Co,1857 - 1863. Claim at foot of Windmill Hill. Probably same ground as Royal Oak Co. No yield given.' Query. - Is this first Public Q. M. Co.? See J. N. Macartney. Bdgo G'Field Registry 1870. Initialled AR. Document from Albert Richardson Collection of mining history.document, gold, windmill hill, windmill hill, first public quartz mining coy on field, production statistics b m l n l page 201, windmill hill coy, bendigo q m c 1857 - 1863, royal oak co, j n macartney bdgo g'field registry 1870

Receipt written on both sides of a piece of paper, dated 5/7/1920 and signed by M A Lowe. Received from Mr De Ravin the sum of forth seven pounds sterling for Piano. Pale brown 2d.duty stamp attached with Received Payment £47-0-0 M A Lowe written across it.Mr A. Loweephemera, mementoes, receipt, john jones collection - receipt for piano, mr de ravin, m a lowe, mandurang state school committee, lubitz piano

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Pupils: which school is this? M. Packham, M. Stone, N. Michael, I Freemantle, T. Michael, J. Douglas, W. Packham, J. Curnow, G. Freemantle, A. Packham, K. Bayliss and Miss S. V. Tinetti, 1933. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

A white document titled "Bendigo Teachers' College Graduation Ceremony". Bendigo City Hall, Friday 8th Dec. 1972 at 10.30 A.M. Principal: Mr. K.G. Scarrott. Vice-Principal: Miss A. Downward. Warden for Men: Mr. F. M. Courtis. Below this is a list of the staff teaching in that year - Mr. T. J. McCabe, Mr. D. O'Brien, Mr. B. I. Rollins, Mr. F. R. Colbourne, Mr. B. A. Clemson, Mr. B. T. Geary, Mr. K. C. Coles, Mr. B. R. Red, Mr. G. L. Colson, Mr. F. A. Jones, Mr. L. A. Hall, Mr. R. Colliss, Mr. J. A. White, Mr. D. R. Phelan, Mr. J. J. Layther, Mrs. S. A. Anderson, Mrs. E. L. Angus, Mr. R. Attrill, Mr. C. J. Barnes, Mr. E. F. Bell, Mr. J. Brasier, Mrs. R. M. Briggs, Mr. R. N. Bruce, Mrs. M. M. Clemson, Mr. E. R. Coleman, Mr. R. M. Counahan, Mr. C. T. Dillon, Mr. G. N. Dunn, Mr. K. Endersby, Mrs. N. F. Fawdry, Miss M. C. Gates, Mr. B. D. Gill, Mr. J. R. Goodrich, Mr. R. J. Harris, Mr. . G. Harrison, Mrs. M. P. Hibberd, Miss M. F. Howard, Mrs. B. P. Hyett, Mr. L. Jackman, Mr. A. T. Jones, Mr. P. L. Kileen, Mrs. H. A. Knox, Mrs. B. A. Layther, Mr. T. W. Lee, Mr. W. P. Lomas, Mr. A. D. Maltby, Mr. B. F. McCarthy, Mr. A. R. McIntosh, Mt. S. F. McLean, Mrs. E. I. Perry, Mrs. D. E. Plim, Mrs. S. D. Robinson, Mr. K. A. Ryrie, Mr. R. B. Silverback, Mrs. M. J. Smith, Mrs. L. F. Ward, Mr. D. J. Watson, Mr. N. J. West, Mrs, S. M. Wheeler. Associate Medical Staff: Dr. L. M. Cleeve. Administrative Staff: Mr. W. D. Kolle, Mrs. E. J. Morshead, Mrs. C. T. Sharkey, Miss D. J. Stott, Mrs. L. J. Brown Mrs. L. Ross. On the inside page is the "Significance of the Ceremony" and words to "The College Anthem". The following page contains the "Order of the Ceremony". The back page lists the students who have received their teaching degrees. Diploma of Teaching (Primary) 1970 -1972 - Jeffrey R. Amos, Ann M. Babington, Heather C. Barlow, Glenda L. Blake, Marilyn J. Brinkley, Denise M. Broom, Linda D. Bryant, Margaret M. Cale, Pauline F. Casey, Glenys Chessells, Mrs. Clare M. Clancy, Elizabeth A, Clancy, Carol A. Coleman, Shirley J. Cooper, Elizabeth A. Dellar, Judith M. Ennor, Sandra J. Ferguson, Janice L. Finn, Angela M. Finnigan, Rae Fisher, Elaine T. Flight, Jacqueline P. A. Frost, Judith Gearon, Cheryl J. Godwill, Glenys D. Grose, Jennifer M. Haire, Mrs. Helen A. Harrington, Mrs. Rosalie J. Harvey, Marie T. Hayes, Wendy E. J. Hearps, Geraldine P. Henery, Darryl F. Higgins, Deidre C. Higgs, Cheryl D. Hobbs, Geoffrey K. Holland, Colin G. James, Margaret J. Kendall, Elinor V. Kennedy, Noeline A. Kerrins, Susan M. Kiss, Shane B. Landy, Margo E. Laughlin, Ian J. Leslie, Christine L. Letcher, Graeme R. Lloyd, Jenny Louey, Kathleen M. McCormack, Denise E. McGrath, Wayne McGrath, Paul D. McKenna, Maureen K. McKnight, Wendy C. Mackowski, Shirley P. Mangan, Philipa M. Marchbank, Margery J. Metelmann, Jane Miller, Glenda M. Minns, Geoffrey R. Neville, Catherine T. O'Brien, Heather D. O'Connell, Maureen T. O'Connor, Denis J. O'Connor, Wendy A. Parry, Mrs. Patricia M. Perry, Lynden L. Pinder, Margaret M. Plowman, Robert R. Quigg, Darrell J. Robinson, Carol A. Robson, Anne M. Rogan, Judith A. Satori, Geoffrey C. Slade, Judith E. Tedcastle, Alison J. Teitz, Robyn N. Thompson, Kaye F. Thurlow, Leonie K. Turner, June L. Weaver, Leonie Whalen, Deborah L. Williamson, Karen L. Wilson, John E. Windridge, Andre Wisniowski, Julie A. Witham, Glenda J. Wood, Gail D. Woolcock, Margaret Wright, Heather O. Wright and Elizabeth J. Yardy. Trained Primary Teacher's Certificate 1971 - 1972 - Margaret P. Anstey, Heather J. Avard, John H. Bakker, Wilermina Boers, Robyn J. Boundy, Gayle L. Catton, Judith Clancy, Anthony Dalton, Judith Downey, Patricia A. Geraughty, Mary E. Herrick, Ruth E. Hopkins, Deborah J. Hunter, Kristina M. Hussey, Graeme F. Keith, Mrs. Elizabeth King, Elizabeth J. King, Merilyn L. McGuinness, Robyn G. Moyle, Lynn D. Olsen, Rosemary Petschack, Margaret Pump Joan B. Ryan, Arina W. Serno, Judith A. Sheard, Mrs.c Christine M. Turner, Maree Valli, Lynette M. Wadeson, Wendy H. White and Trevor J. Wilcox. External Studies Trained Primary Teacher's Certificate - Susan Cody, Julie R. Crawford, Jennifer M. Crowe, Margaret A. Fullarton, Garry R. Hay Brendan J. Tinkler and Judith A. Twiss. External Studies Diploma of Teaching Diploma of Teaching (Primary) - Mrs. Laurel Astle, Brian R. Fitzgerald, Brendan C. L'Huillier, Elizabeth A. Petshack, Margaret A. Petzke, Elizabeth A. Wadelton, Ronald W. M. White and Mary A. Wright. Pianist: Barbara Hyett and Organist Michael Bottomleybendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college graduatio, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo, education, teaching, teachers, students, graduation, bendigo teachers' college graduation, graduands, graduates, tertiary education, book, bendigo teachers' college students, bendigo teachers' college staff

A card folder containing a copy of a menu. The folder cover is signed by a number of persons, including G M Ingram VC MM.

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. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and it's Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century, there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 per cent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 per cent reference and 40 per cent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr R. Pattison. 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. Poetical Works of Henry Lawson Author: Henry Lawson Edited by David M Wright Publisher: Angus & Robertson Date: 1944 The label on spine cover with typed text PAT 899.1 WRI Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Serviceflagstaff 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, poetical works of henry lawson, henry lawson, david m wright

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. Memoirs of William Lamb, second Viscount Melbourne. Author: W M Torrens Publisher: Ward Lock and Co Date: 1890Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 MEL Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker and a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, 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, memoirs of william lamb, viscount melbourne, w m torrens

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. The Life of Thomas Love Peacock Author: Carl Van Doren Publisher: J M Dent & Sons Ltd Date: 1911Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 PEA Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Librarycovered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Museum 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, the life of thomas love peacock, carl van doren

Soft leather binding (black).m Gold text on front cover and spine. Black fly leaves. Gilt-edged paper.

Black And White Photograph of the sailing ship Macquarie. 125 mm X 88 mm Sh 186.1 Ships M - R.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, macquarie., photograph

Black And White Photograph of the sailing ship Macquarie. 138 mm X 89 mm Sh 186.2 Ships M - R.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, macquarie, photograph

Black And White Photograph of the sailing ship Moshulu. 109 mm X 70 mm Sh 193.1 Ships M - Rflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, moshulu, photograph

Black And White Photograph of the SS.Montoro, in Warrnambool 1925. 166 mm X 116 mm Sh 199.2 Ships M - R.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, ss.montoro, photograph

Not the NeotsfieldBlack And White Photograph of the sailing ship Neotsfield, 165 mm X 119 mm, Sh 203.1 Ships M - Rflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, neotsfield,, photograph

Black And White photograph of the sailing ship Neotsfield. 165 mm X 119 mm Sh 203.2 Ships M - R.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, neotsfield, photograph

Black And White postcard of the steam ship Ningchow. Card has been cut down. (Sh 206 Ships M - R).flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, ningchow, post card, postcard, steam ship

Black And White postcard of the sailing ship Pamir. This Card Has Been Cut Down. Sh 211 Ships M - R).flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, pamir, post card, postcard, sailing ship

Black And White postcard of the steam ship Naldera. This Cardd Has Been Cut Down, (Sh 217 Ships M - R)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, naldera, post card, steam ship, postcard

Black And White postcard of a sailing ship. Hand writing on front of card "S.V. Parma." (Sh 224 Ships M - R)Hand writing on front of card "S.V. Parma." flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, s.v. parma., post card, sailing ship, postcard

Black And White Photograph of Priwall, bow ahead. 75 mm X 113 mm Sh 229.2 Sh M - Rflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, priwall, photograph

Black And White postcard, hand written text on front "Phyllis Coymn" (written twice). (Sh 236 Ships M - R)hand written text on front "Phyllis Coymn"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, post card, phyllis coymn, sailing ship, postcard

Black And White Photograph of the sailing ship Reno. 149 mm X 100 mm Sh 239 Ships M - Rflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, photograph, reno

Black And White photograph of the sailing ship Pericles. 253 mm X 202 mm Sh 242 Ships M - Rflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, photograph, pericles

John Heath tool boxMortice Chisel duck bill with round wood handle. Blade 115mmL x 8mmW. M A W & Staley marked on the blade.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

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. The Little White Bird Author: J M Barrie Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Date: 1926 1st Published in November 1902The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC BAR Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service.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, the little white bird, j m barrie