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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Grade 5 and 6D, 1963
Black and white photograph - Grade 5 and 6D, 1963."Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: ?, ?, ?, Sandra Taylor, ?, ?, ?, ?. 2nd Row- L to R: No names 3rd Row- L to R: ?, ?, David Pumpa, ?, ?, ?, Ian Carrington, ?, David Grant. Front Row- L to R: Kay Langford, Jan Quin, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?. Teacher: -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "Hawthorn Tramways Trust - Report to Councils", Nov. 1915
Photocopy of Report - 6 foolscap pages - titled "Hawthorn Tramways Trust - Report to Councils" - for the year ended 30th September 1915. Gives listings of Trust Members and Officers, Construction, Riversdale Road Extension, Wattle Park, Finance, Operation and General matters. Has a schedule of contracts let to 30/9/1915, finance statements, balance sheet and Auditors Report. Audited by R. Oehr and L. CallawayHas the stamp of the Tramway Museum Society on the rear of the first page.trams, tramways, htt, reports, construction, finances, operations, wattle park -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Tatura Museum - Bush Market Stall
R. MacTier, R. Donaldson, B. Doller, M. Normington, N. Laws, L. Jacka, J. Trevaskis, L. Harrison. L. Knee, I. Glover and J. Lowry.Black and white photograph of Tatura Historical Society members at Bush Market street stall.on back: members names (see below)tatura historical society -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1900
The foundation stone of the present church was laid by the Hon James Balfour on 15 June 1875. Mr Charles Webb was the architect, the builder Mr James Bonham . The opening services were held of 2 December 1875.B&W matt photograph mounted on card of the interior of the Brighton Congregational Church hall c.1900. The image shows tables, chairs and flags arranged inside the hall.harvest festival, brighton congregational church hall -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Puppeteers, 1953
One of a collection of 4 photographs donated by Ian Hannan.Large Black & White photograph of local schoolchildren with puppets. Back Row, L-R: Julie Duggan, Lorraine Spaven, Kaye Jeffrey, Howard Dixon. Front Row, L-R: Jenny Jones, Pat Grachan, Shirley Booth, Ian Ferguson, Donald Cameron.puppeteers, ian hannan, cowes state school, donald cameron., howard dixon., lorraine spaven, kaye jeffrey, pat grachan, julie duggan, jenny jones, shirley booth -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Iron on stand
Flat iron has Made in England stamped on handle. Brand Salter. Iron on heart shaped stand with three legs Stand L 5¾" x W 5" x H 1¼" Iron L 6½" x W 4½" x H 5"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, flat iron, iron -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Manning a 30 Cal
A coloured photograph of L/Cpl Normie Rowe, one of Australia's top rock stars serving with the Cavalry in Vietnam. Normie is manning a 30 claibre machine gun. His suggestion to upgrade the firepower of Australian APC's in the warzone. For this he was promoted from trooper to L/Cpl.photograph, normie rowe, l/cpl normie rowe, apc, trooper normie rowe, gibbons collection catalogue -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1999
Other number 03652.1Colour photograph of A Grade cricket team Premiers K Watson, C Hatfield, W Cunningham, M Post, P Latham, D McKean, J Matthews, B Allen, L Moss, L Davidson, J Allen, J Armstrong Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, sports -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Hopetoun, Hopetoun Street, 2, Elsternwick
3 items related to this property: 1/One page of typed notes, undated and unattributed, from the Caulfield Rate Books 1891 suggesting that Charles Webb is likely to be the architect of Hopetoun. 2/One page of handwritten notes, undated and unattributed, detailing the architectural features of the Hopetoun Private Hospital. 3/One page of handwritten notes, undated, signed by R E Ballantyne providing a reference to a thesis 'Charles Webb Early Melbourne Architect' for the University of Melbourne's School of Architecture 1967, by John Denton and Barrie Marshall. Reference is for Photo 65 contained there which includes a may be a photograph of Hopetoun.hopetoun, webb charles, architects, hopetoun street, caulfield, architectural features, towers, verandahs, denton john, marshall barrie, private hospitals, elsternwick, hopetoun private hospital, hopetoun avenue, ballantyne r e, 'charles webb early melbourne architect', denton john, marshall barrie, school of architecture university of melbourne -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Grade 4, 1947
Black and white photograph - Grade 4, 1947."Attached to photograph" Back Row - L to R: David Young, ?, ?, ?, ?, Bruce Caughey, Laurie Tindall. 2nd Row - L to R: No names. 3rd Row - L to R: No names. 4th Row - L to R: ?, Rosamund Pellow, ?, ?, ?, ?, Margery Anderson, ?, ?, ?, ?, Margaret Burnside, Shirley Jenkins. Front Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Neville Burns, Raymond Crane, ?, ?, ?. Teacher: -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Grade 6, 1946
Black and white photograph - Grade 6, 1946"Attached to photograph" Back Row - L to R: Ian Lynton, Glen Hubbard, ?, ?, ?, ?. 2nd Row - L to R: Neil Dark, Robert Mathieson, Jeanette Burnside, Merinda Turner, ?, ?, Judith Pellow. 3rd Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Jill McLean, ?, ?. 4th Row- L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Barry Young. Front Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Ralph Vincent. Teacher: -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, "Greetings form Melbourne", c1990
Postcard - serrated edge, featuring Z3 179 in Spring St in front of Parliament House, route 88 destination City. Has on the rear a message to David Webb about a forthcoming tour with tram 661, 41c stamp and cancellation date of 14 May 1990. Biscay Greetings postcard No. BG 148trams, tramways, postcards, z class, spring st, tours, tram 179 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School -Class photograph - Grade 4B, 1956
Black and white photograph - Grade 4B, 1956"Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: No names 2nd Row - L to R: ?, ?, Ronnie Butler, ?, Pat Gadsen, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?. 3rd Row - L to R: No names Front Row - L to R: ?, ?, Ray Carrington, ?, ?, Peter Washusen, ?, Graeme Sinclair, ?, ?, ?, ?. Teacher: Miss Roper -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School -Class photograph - Grade 2A, 1956
Black and white photograph - Grade 2A, 1956"Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: No names 2nd Row - L to R: ?, Annette Wright, Lindy Richards, ?, ?, Jean Ritch, Elaine Evans, ?, Marg Nelson, ?, ?. 3rd Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Barbara Gordon, ?. Front Row - L to R: No names Teacher: -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Class photograph- Grade 1/Prep, 1935
Black and white photograph - Grade 1/Prep, 1935"Attached to photograph" Back Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Ernie Goodall, ?. 2nd Row -- L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Linda Washusen, ?, Dawn Sanders, Dorothy Hansen, ?. 3rd Row - L to R: Margaret Hone, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?. Front Row- L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Len Leviston, ?, Leon Brown, ?, ?, ?. Teacher: -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Grade 4, 1978
Colour photograph - Grade 4, 1978."Attached to photograph" Back Row-L to R: ?, ?, Daren Brusrahan, ?, David Rigg, ?, ?, Kevin Crane, ?. 2nd Row- L to R: ?, ?, ?, Grant Sanders, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?. 3rd Row- L to R: Dean Morton, ?, ?, ?, Wendy Graham, ?, ?, ?, ?. Front Row- L to R: Rodney Kempton, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?. Teacher: -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Enez Domec-Carre, 1988
Three photos of a function held at Legacy House to celebrate the 80th birthday of Miss Enez Domec Carre. Enez was the instructor for the girls' classes for many years, she organised many annual demonstrations and was held in high regard by Legacy. The library at Legacy House is named in her honour. See also a newspaper article at 00978 which outlines her achievements, a summary of her career at 00458 and 00129. She was a former Miss Victoria and was known for her physical education skills and for introducing grace and culture to Melbourne. In 1932 she joined Melbourne Legacy as assistant to Mrs Gilles (wife of a Legatee) later became the chief instructor of girls' physical education until she retired aged 65. In the post World War II baby boom the Legacy evening classes were attended by about 400 girls. She helped organise Legacy Widows and Legatee wives to sew the costumes for performances. Among her proudest moments was a display by 1000 Junior Legatees at the MCG during the 1954 visit of Queen Elizabeth II. As well her work for Legacy she ran physical education, ballroom dancing and debutante preparation classes in Windsor, Elsternwick, Gardenvale and Geelong. She also held a position on the Board of Studies and as director of physical education in Catholic Schools. Recognition of her work included being awarded an MBE in 1971. And in 1997 she received Legacy's highest award, the title of Guest of Honour, for her years of service. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991. Photos were taken by Terry Walsh.A record of a Legacy function to celebrate the 80th birthday of a lady who worked for Legacy for many years and had a significant impact on the lives of many junior legatees.Black and white photo x 3 of a luncheon for Miss Domec Carre's 80th birthday.Handwritten in blue pen on reverse 'Legacy House Luncheon / Thur 31st March 1988 / 80th Birthday - Miss Enez Domec Carre. / L-R L/ Hugh Caffrey, L/ Peter Danby, Enez, L/Pres Alf Argent / Terry Walsh xo'birthday, enez domec carre -
MYLI My Community Library
Photograph - Pakenham Consolidated School Class Photo Grade 6B, 1956
Back Row L to R: - - - - - Robert Smith 2nd Back Row L to R: - - - - Susan Cook, Mrs Joyce Hosking, Wendy Jackson, -, Betty Kenworthy, 2nd row from front L to R: -, Hone - - - - - Carol Nye, Hogben, Front Row l to R: -, Wallis, - - - - Ron Saunders -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Photograph, Ambulance Officers Training Centre Off Campus G S/O, 1987, 1987
Front Row L to R: d. Tippett, L. Sartori, S. Ford, B. Clark, R. Langston, G. Arstall, P. Hadden. Back Row L to R: F. Bonser, S. Williams, G. Quennell, A. Henselis, G. Williams, N. Adams, L. Murray, G. Hodson.Colour photograph of ambulance officer traineesambulance officers training centre, off campus -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Dr. Louis Lawrence Smith, 2014
Page 399 from The Audacious Adventures of Dr. Louis Lawrence Smith by John Poynternon-fictionPage 399 from The Audacious Adventures of Dr. Louis Lawrence Smith by John Poyntersmith l l dr, farms, vermont, l l vale -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Flag Day – Various Sports, Army Survey Regiment Verses School of Military Survey, Bendigo, c1977
These 15 photographs of golf, sailing, rifle shooting and squash team and sports action were taken on Flag Day, an annual sports competition between the Army Survey Regiment (ASR) and the School of Military Survey (SMS), at Bendigo circa 1977. Sailing was most likely held at Lake Eppalock and rifle shooting at Wellsford Rifle Range. The venues for golf and squash are unknown. The two RA Svy units took turns each year to host the event. The day competition usually comprised basketball, cross country, golf, sailing, squash softball, tennis, rifle shooting, touch football, tug-of-war and volleyball. The evening competition often included darts, carpet bowls, hookey, quoits and snooker. See item 6025.15P for photos of softball team and sports action taken on the day.This is a set of 15 photographs of golf, sailing, rifle shooting and squash team and sports action was taken on Flag Day, Army Survey Regiment (ASR) versus the School of Military Survey (SMS), at Bendigo in circa 1977. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The 35mm positive photographic proofs were scanned at 600 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Golf - L to R: Kevin ‘Chuck’ Berry, George Austen, unidentified, Roy Morgan. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Golf - L to R: Stan Vote, Gordon Lowery, Peter Warwick, John ‘JB’ Barrie. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Golf - L to R: Peter Warwick, John ‘JB’ Barrie. .4) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Golf - unidentified. .5) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Sailing – Back row L to R: Chris Osborne, Josh De Groot, unidentified (x2), Greg Francis-Wright, Peter Breukel. 3rd row L to R: Marrianne (Van De Zee) De Groot, unidentified, Kim Reynolds, Alex Cairney, unidentified. 2nd row L to R: Les Dixon, Jim Macdonald, unidentified, George Graham, Ted ‘FOT’ Burgess. Front row L to R: Doug Carswell, Allan Adsett, Peter Mustart, Tony Waldon. .6) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Sailing – Back row L to R: Chris Osborne, Josh De Groot, unidentified (x2), Greg Francis-Wright, Peter Breukel. 3rd row L to R: Marrianne (Van De Zee) De Groot, unidentified, Kim Reynolds, Alex Cairney, unidentified, Sam Chambers. 2nd row L to R: Les Dixon, Jim Macdonald, unidentified, George Graham, Ted ‘FOT’ Burgess. Front row L to R: Doug Carswell, Alan Adsett, Peter Mustart, Tony Waldon, Dave Miles. .7) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Sailing on Lake Eppalock, Victoria. .8) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Shooting – unidentified, 2nd back right: Tony Lawler. .9) & .10) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Shooting - Back row L to R: Paul Davis, unidentified (x2), Max Neil, Rhys De Laine. Front row L to R: Tony Lawler, Rene van den Tol, unidentified, Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley. .11) & .12) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Shooting - Back row L to R: John Ashby, unidentified (x3). Front row L to R: Dave Murphy, Wolfgang Thun, John ‘Stormy’ Tempest, unidentified. .13) - Photo, black & white, c1977, ASR Squash Team– Back row L to R: Andy Wilson, Terry Danger, Errol Fletcher, Dennis Puniard. Front row L to R: Lynn Johnson, Kerry Browne. .14) - Photo, black & white, c1977, SMS Squash Team – Back row L to R: Graham Squire, Peter Constantine AM, Peter Colwell, Bill Boyd OAM, Front row L to R: unidentified, Dick Barwald, Colin Darch, unidentified. .15) - Photo, black & white, c1977, ASR Squash Team –Terry Danger..1P to .15P –No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, school of military survey, flag day -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - J L FAUL, BILL LANSELL & RISING SUN HOTEL, 1905
Photograph. J L Faul, Bill Lansell & Rising Sun Hotel - photograph. Cardboard mounted photograph of 3 men in a 4 seater motor car with the Rising Sun Hotel in the Background. Two men in photo - J L Faul and Bill Lansell. Photo dated 18/10/1905. Is not the original photo. Written on the back: 18/10/1905 Taken near Bendigo 18-10-05. J L Faul driving, & Bill Lansell.photograph, j l faul, bill lansell, rising sun hotel, motor car -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1937
When this photo was taken "Holly Green" as it was called then was owned by the Webb family. It was originally called "Emu Bottom" when the Evans family owned the property and re-named "Emu Bottom" when Hedly Elliot acquired it in the 1960s.A mounted black and white photograph of "Holly Green". There is a picket fence with a stone wall entrance on either side of a cyclone gate in the foreground. The fountain is on the LHS and a flowerbed on the RHS. The homestead is beyond the lawn. The mount is buff coloured with an inscription underneath the photo in gothic script.HOLLY GREEN / VICTORIA'S OLDEST HOMESTEAD AT THE AGE OF 101 YEARS / SUNBURY, 1937holly green, emu bottom, fences, fountains, sunbury, evans, george, webb, harry, stringer, esme, elliot, hedley, oldest house, house names, 1930s, george evans collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Note from H L Atkinson naming five members who have been on the funds of the Court and received medical attendance during the past fortnight. The readable names Jno Sloan and John Bro??y. Signed by H L Atkinson and dated Octr 11/71.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, john sloan, john bro??y -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Holy Trinity Cricket Club, 2nd Eleven, Runners -up - Season 1911-12, c. 1912
R Hammond, T Duncan, H Broadstock, E Grigg, B Pierce, L Parker, L Strachan, L Gray, C Jager, Rev T H Rust, A Grigg, G Campbell.black and white photograph mountedHoly Trinity Cricket Club, 2nd Eleven, Runners -up - Season 1911-12 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Auger
Ring Auger, Double Twist with Lead Screw. Square shaft with chamfered edges, Bit 2" 630mm L .flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, 1949
L-R: Shirley Down, Merle Williams, Rita Rowland, Jean Nicholson, Marg Smith, Helen Veitch.shirley down, merle williams, rita rowland, jean nicholson, marg smith, helen veitch -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Aussie, 1920
Original copies - yarns & experiences of soldiers on active service. Printed in the field by the AIF Printing Section.Copies of Aussie Magazines 1918 - 1919 - 1920 produced by Phillip L Harris of The Australian War Museum 1920Percy E Cox 12th Battalion Tasmania (inside front cover)books - magazines, military history -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Cross Currents
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. Cross Currents The Story of Margaret Author: Eleanor H Porter Publisher: A L Burt Comp. Date: 1913Label on spine cover with typed text PAT FIC POR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Children’s Library covered by 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, cross currents, eleanor h porter -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Red Dust
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. Red Dust An Australian Trooper in Palestine Author: J L Gray Publisher: Jonathan Cape Date: 1931Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 940.416 GRA Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute 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, red dust, j l gray, an australian trooper in palestine