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Darebin Art CollectionPainting, Leon Hanson, 'Afternoon Light, Capertown Valley NSW'
... 'Afternoon Light, Capertown Valley NSW'...'Afternoon Light, Capertown Valley NSW' Painting Leon Hanson ...Born in 1918 of Norwegian and Spanish parents, Leon William Hanson (1918-2011) studied privately. He has pained full time since World War II, holding exhibitions in all state capitals. One of his drawings is in the Art Gallery of New South Wales. -
South Gippsland Shire CouncilPhotograph, colour, Last Light at Mount Best, 2006
... Last Light at Mount Best...Two gold screws with nylon hanging cord on back . Last Light at Mount Best Photograph, colour ...Framed colour photograph titled " Last Night at Mount Best" The landscape features a red building in the centre of green rolling hills. Black card window mount. Glossy black timber frame. Two gold screws with nylon hanging cord on back . -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDrawing, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), Tramway and Light Rail System - P16245, 1990
... Tramway and Light Rail System - P16245...P16245 Tramway and Light Rail System - P16245 Drawing Public Transport Corporation (PTC) ...Drawing shows the layout of the Melbourne tram system in 1990. Has a detail for the City area, prior to the expansion into Docklands and relocation of Batman Ave. Legend shows safety zones, loading zones, tram stops and substations, along with details of intersections, curves and crossovers.Yields detailed information about the Melbourne tram system layout in 1990.Dyeline print of drawing PTC drawing No. P16245tramways, tram stops, map, light rail, substations -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - List, Graham Jones, "Melbourne Tram & Light Rail Vehicle History", 27/05/1998 12:00:00 AM
... "Melbourne Tram & Light Rail Vehicle History"..."Melbourne Tram & Light Rail Vehicle History" Document List Graham Jones ...List - 4 A4 pages, stapled in top left hand corner listing dates for delivery and into service for Z1, Z2, Z3, A and B class trams. Compiled by Graham Jones Gives total numbers of trams.trams, tramways, z class, a class, b class, delivery of tramcars -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, JM Barrie, Auld light idylls, 1929
... Auld light idylls....Book...Auld light idylls. Book JM Barrie Hodder and Stoughton ...Auld Licht Idylls" is Barrie's second book and first serious work of fiction, a series of stories centering around a religious sect called Auld Licht in the Scottish community of Thrums.p.287.fictionAuld Licht Idylls" is Barrie's second book and first serious work of fiction, a series of stories centering around a religious sect called Auld Licht in the Scottish community of Thrums.scotland - fiction, scotland - religion -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Nisbet, The floating light of the Goodwin Sands, 1870?
... The floating light of the Goodwin Sands....Book...Ill, p.403. The floating light of the Goodwin Sands. Book Nisbet RM Ballantyne ...The novel follows the story of a group of men who are stranded on a lighthouse located on the Goodwin Sands, a treacherous group of sandbars located in the English Channel. The men must find a way to survive as they are constantly beset by storms and high seas. The novel is an example of naturalist fiction, which focuses on the natural world and its effects on humans.Ill, p.403.fictionThe novel follows the story of a group of men who are stranded on a lighthouse located on the Goodwin Sands, a treacherous group of sandbars located in the English Channel. The men must find a way to survive as they are constantly beset by storms and high seas. The novel is an example of naturalist fiction, which focuses on the natural world and its effects on humans.england - fiction, adventure fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Cassell, Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope : a new light on her life and love affairs, 1913
... Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope : a new light on her life and love affairs....Book...Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope : a new light on her life and love affairs. Book Cassell Frank Hamel ...A biography of Lady Hester Lucy StanhopeIndex, ill, p.313.A biography of Lady Hester Lucy Stanhopelady hester lucy stanhope 1776-1839, archeologists - great britan -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Kegan Paul, The light of Asia, 1909
... The light of Asia...Book...Religion - Buddhism Edwin Arnold 1832-1904 The Scripture of the Saviour of the World Lord Buddha- Prince Siddartha styled on earth p.155. The light of Asia Book Kegan Paul Edwin Arnold. ...The Scripture of the Saviour of the World Lord Buddha- Prince Siddartha styled on earthp.155.non-fictionThe Scripture of the Saviour of the World Lord Buddha- Prince Siddartha styled on earthreligion - buddhism, edwin arnold 1832-1904 -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Hassell Press, With the Ninth Light Horse in the Great War, 1924
... With the Ninth Light Horse in the Great War...Book...With the Ninth Light Horse in the Great War Book Hassell Press Thomas Henry Darley ...A regimental history of the 9th light horse 1st AIFIll, appendices, p.206.non-fictionA regimental history of the 9th light horse 1st AIFworld war 1914-1918 - australian light horse, world war 1914-1918 -campaigns - gallipoli, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - middle east -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, H.H. Champion, Australasian Authors' Agency, Australian light horse ballads and rhymes, 1919
... Australian light horse ballads and rhymes...Book...World War 1914-1918 - Poetry World War 1914-1918 - Songs and music A collection of World war one ballads and rhymes p.95. Australian light horse ballads and rhymes Book H.H. Champion, Australasian Authors' Agency Trooper Gerardy. ...A collection of World war one ballads and rhymesp.95.non-fictionA collection of World war one ballads and rhymesworld war 1914-1918 - poetry, world war 1914-1918 - songs and music -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Department of Repatriation, The desert trail : with the Light Horse through Sinai to Palestine, 1919
... The desert trail : with the Light Horse through Sinai to Palestine...Book...The desert trail : with the Light Horse through Sinai to Palestine Book Department of Repatriation Charles Duiguid ...A persona account of the light horse in PalestineIll, p.129.A persona account of the light horse in Palestineworld war 1914-1918 - australian light horse, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - middle east -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Allen & Unwin, Nile to Aleppo: With the Light-horse in the Middle-East, 1920
... Nile to Aleppo: With the Light-horse in the Middle-East...Book...Nile to Aleppo: With the Light-horse in the Middle-East Book Allen & Unwin Hector Dinning ...The Australian Light Horse in the Middle East during the First WarIll, p.287.The Australian Light Horse in the Middle East during the First Warworld war 1914-1918 - australian light horse, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - middle east -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDrawing, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Existing tram & Light rail overhead route map", 1996
... "Existing tram & Light rail overhead route map"...Dated 5/6/1996 Demonstrates a PTC document for detailing overhead availability and cross overs. tramways PTC Pantographs Trolley Poles overhead cross overs route numbers tram routes Drawing - Document - folded A3 sheet "Existing tram & Light rail overhead route map" Drawing Public Transport Corporation (PTC) ...Drawings shows on a street plan of Melbourne, tram routes, route numbers location of cross overs, and track availability of pantograph only, pole only and dual running. Dated 5/6/1996Demonstrates a PTC document for detailing overhead availability and cross overs.Drawing - Document - folded A3 sheettramways, ptc, pantographs, trolley poles, overhead, cross overs, route numbers, tram routes -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBooklet, Siemens, Siemens "Light Rail Reference List", c2005
... Siemens "Light Rail Reference List"...Yields information about Siemens trams trams D class Combino trams Siemens M>Tram Booklet - full colour - 28 A4 pages centre stapled. Siemens "Light Rail Reference List" Booklet Siemens ...Booklet prepared by Siemens AG to promote its Combino trams. Includes an introduction of the Combino model, its use around the world, and photos of their trams in various cities, including Melbourne (D1 class in M>Tram livery), including type of vehicle, dimensions, features, and specifications. The type of tram was not without its issues some years after its introduction.Yields information about Siemens tramsBooklet - full colour - 28 A4 pages centre stapled.trams, d class, combino trams, siemens, m>tram -
Federation University Art CollectionWork on paper - Photocollage, 'Being Ultra Light' by Rochelle Summerfield
... 'Being Ultra Light' by Rochelle Summerfield...(https://rochellesummerfield.com/about/, accessed 10 June 2020) 'Being Ultra Light' by Rochelle Summerfield Work on paper Photocollage Summerfeild, Rochelle ...Rochelle SUMMERFEILD Born Sydney, Australia This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Artists Statement: I am based in Northern NSW. My art practice is deeply influenced by my connections and experiences with the rivers and habitat where I live. Through drawing, paint, collage and digital media my work explores human relationships with riparian environments. Every day I see the undeniable beauty of our rivers as well as the ecological suffering of these riparian landscapes. Historical practices of land clearing, water politics and weed infestation put tremendous pressure on the Australian ecology. Disrupting traditional art forms, I combine them with new technologies to reveal some of the complexities behind human relationships with nature. With bold collagist experimentation, I combine numerous mediums to expose the small revelations between media. These juxtapositions open up the possibilities of reinventing different ways of being with the natural environment. Like the layers in my work, the issues surrounding our riverine environments are multifaceted and complex and begin with individual choices. I want to direct people’s attention to our rivers, to love, appreciate and reconnect with the natural environment. Human experience with nature is a fundamental part of our sense of self, health and well-being as well as community connection. (https://rochellesummerfield.com/about/, accessed 10 June 2020)art, artwork, rochell summerfield, printmaking, print council of australia -
Federation University Art CollectionPainting - Artwork - Painting, Robert Jacks, 'Voluble Light' by Robert Jacks, 1980
... 'Voluble Light' by Robert Jacks...Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Programme by Katherine Littlewood. 'Voluble Light' by Robert Jacks Painting Artwork - Painting Robert Jacks ...AbstractGeometric inspired painting in predominantly brown. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Programme by Katherine Littlewood.robert jacks, painting, available, abstract -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Cowper, John F, Tracks - South East Sydney's CBD and South East Light Rail Project, 2022
... Tracks - South East Sydney's CBD and South East Light Rail Project...Book...Tracks - South East Sydney's CBD and South East Light Rail Project Book Cowper, John F. Tracks Publishing Pty Ltd ...'The first and only comprehensive publication to cover the planning and construction of the Sydney South East Light Rail project. The author, John Cowper, spent many days out in the field talking to the workers, management and others to gather as much information as possible. In this publication you'll find the history leading up to the commencement, the planning, construction and commissioning of the project. As well, there is a list of the participating companies and consortia that made the completion of the project possible. The book also includes hundreds of photographs, maps and diagrams covering all aspects of the project.' --back blurb. The first and only comprehensive publication to cover the planning and construction of the Sydney South East Light Rail project. The author, John Cowper, spent many days out in the field talking to the workers, management and others to gather as much information as possible. In this publication you'll find the history leading up to the commencement, the planning, construction and commissioning of the project. As well, there is a list of the participating companies and consortia that made the completion of the project possible. The book also includes hundreds of photographs, maps and diagrams covering all aspects of the project. -- Back cover.index, ill, maps, p.263.non-fiction'The first and only comprehensive publication to cover the planning and construction of the Sydney South East Light Rail project. The author, John Cowper, spent many days out in the field talking to the workers, management and others to gather as much information as possible. In this publication you'll find the history leading up to the commencement, the planning, construction and commissioning of the project. As well, there is a list of the participating companies and consortia that made the completion of the project possible. The book also includes hundreds of photographs, maps and diagrams covering all aspects of the project.' --back blurb. The first and only comprehensive publication to cover the planning and construction of the Sydney South East Light Rail project. The author, John Cowper, spent many days out in the field talking to the workers, management and others to gather as much information as possible. In this publication you'll find the history leading up to the commencement, the planning, construction and commissioning of the project. As well, there is a list of the participating companies and consortia that made the completion of the project possible. The book also includes hundreds of photographs, maps and diagrams covering all aspects of the project. -- Back cover. street-railroads -- design and construction, electric trams - sydney -
Working Heritage Crown Land CollectionDecorative object - Light fitting, Mint Light Fitting
... Mint Light Fitting...Historic Building former Royal Mint Architecture A decorative architectural element made of iron that is badly corroded Mint Light Fitting Decorative object Light fitting ...A decorative architectural element made of iron that is badly corroded historic building, former royal mint, architecture -
Federation University Art CollectionArtwork, Evening Light by Gaye Bonham
... Evening Light by Gaye Bonham...Artist Gaye Bonham. Evening Light by Gaye Bonham Artwork ...This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. Framed watercolour of Australian landscape, with gumtrees in the foreground. Artist Gaye Bonham.art, artwork, school of business collection -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeBook, The poetical works of Sir Walter Scott
... Book...Light brown calf-bound book with gold lettering on spice and gold illustration on front cover...Book plate on flyleaf: Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College / Ballarat / Crest / Presented by / Miss C H Stewart / Old Collegian / 26/4/54 Inscribed on flyleaf above book plate: A present from / Christina to Katie / 16th December 1885...Example of ongoing commmunity support of the school. Book plate on flyleaf: Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College / Ballarat / Crest / Presented by / Miss C H Stewart / Old Collegian / 26/4/54 Inscribed on flyleaf above book plate: A present from / Christina to Katie / 16th December 1885 Light brown calf-bound book with gold lettering on spice and gold illustration on front cover The poetical works of Sir Walter Scott Book ...Presented to the school library by old collegian Miss C H Stewart in 1954. Example of ongoing commmunity support of the school. Light brown calf-bound book with gold lettering on spice and gold illustration on front coverBook plate on flyleaf: Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College / Ballarat / Crest / Presented by / Miss C H Stewart / Old Collegian / 26/4/54 Inscribed on flyleaf above book plate: A present from / Christina to Katie / 16th December 1885 -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, 88th annual report 1894-1982 Braille and Talking Book Library, 1982
... 88th annual report 1894-1982 Braille and Talking Book Library...Items also included are: a rocking chair gifted to Alice McClelland on her 60th year of involvement, retirement of Merle Griffin, 'Please Touch' exhibition at National Gallery of Victoria, creation of the Benalla Studio - funded by the Benalla Auxiliary and able to accommodate 3-4 people in a session, Margaret Ingham appointed Children's Book Specialist, renaming of existing studios to R Graeme Orr Studios (to honour former President), Library Talk commended at Public Relations Awards given by Australian Library Promotions Council, visit by children's television character 'Norm the Kangaroo' who filmed a segment of 'Shirl's Neighbourhood' around the building, thanks for Joyce Nicholson, Barrett Reid and Dr Stephen Murray-Smith as Award Selection Panel for Braille Book of the Year, need for newer building as Commercial Road premises are expensive to heat and light and all available space is occupied, book bounty scheme available for braille and audio books, Louis Braille Productions Ltd set up as a subsidary company, book reading broadcasts by ABC shows will be donated free of charge, inaugural children's catalogue of Braille books produced, resignations of Dr Simon Haskell and David Hume, appointment of Elaine Leahy and Norm Fidge, and death of Maxene Hewitt and establishment of children's book collection known as 'The Maxene Hewett Collection for Children' in her honour. ...Items also included are: a rocking chair gifted to Alice McClelland on her 60th year of involvement, retirement of Merle Griffin, 'Please Touch' exhibition at National Gallery of Victoria, creation of the Benalla Studio - funded by the Benalla Auxiliary and able to accommodate 3-4 people in a session, Margaret Ingham appointed Children's Book Specialist, renaming of existing studios to R Graeme Orr Studios (to honour former President), Library Talk commended at Public Relations Awards given by Australian Library Promotions Council, visit by children's television character 'Norm the Kangaroo' who filmed a segment of 'Shirl's Neighbourhood' around the building, thanks for Joyce Nicholson, Barrett Reid and Dr Stephen Murray-Smith as Award Selection Panel for Braille Book of the Year, need for newer building as Commercial Road premises are expensive to heat and light and all available space is occupied, book bounty scheme available for braille and audio books, Louis Braille Productions Ltd set up as a subsidary company, book reading broadcasts by ABC shows will be donated free of charge, inaugural children's catalogue of Braille books produced, resignations of Dr Simon Haskell and David Hume, appointment of Elaine Leahy and Norm Fidge, and death of Maxene Hewitt and establishment of children's book collection known as 'The Maxene Hewett Collection for Children' in her honour. ...Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: a rocking chair gifted to Alice McClelland on her 60th year of involvement, retirement of Merle Griffin, 'Please Touch' exhibition at National Gallery of Victoria, creation of the Benalla Studio - funded by the Benalla Auxiliary and able to accommodate 3-4 people in a session, Margaret Ingham appointed Children's Book Specialist, renaming of existing studios to R Graeme Orr Studios (to honour former President), Library Talk commended at Public Relations Awards given by Australian Library Promotions Council, visit by children's television character 'Norm the Kangaroo' who filmed a segment of 'Shirl's Neighbourhood' around the building, thanks for Joyce Nicholson, Barrett Reid and Dr Stephen Murray-Smith as Award Selection Panel for Braille Book of the Year, need for newer building as Commercial Road premises are expensive to heat and light and all available space is occupied, book bounty scheme available for braille and audio books, Louis Braille Productions Ltd set up as a subsidary company, book reading broadcasts by ABC shows will be donated free of charge, inaugural children's catalogue of Braille books produced, resignations of Dr Simon Haskell and David Hume, appointment of Elaine Leahy and Norm Fidge, and death of Maxene Hewitt and establishment of children's book collection known as 'The Maxene Hewett Collection for Children' in her honour. There is also a photograph and staff listing as part of the annual report.1 volume of text and illustrationsbraille & talking book library, hector bathurst, maxene hewitt, alice mcclelland, alison forbes, jan smark, norm the kangaroo, nick gleeson, john poliness, andrew turk, merle griffen, gladys fanning, e.e. haynes, janene morrison, beverley jackson, dianna martin, margaret komen, penny crawford, merrie handbury, shirley robinson, sue hanson, faye donnelly, jane grimwade, jennifer spry, iris whittaker, john cockayne, martin nicol, jan odle, peter sellars, paul korsten, blanche d'alpuget, luu ngac hua, sir brian murray, warren horton, robert miller, sydney alderson -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeBook, The Education Department's record of war service 1914 - 1919
... Book...Light brown cloth covered book bound in plastic with gold lettering on front cover and spine...Book plate inside front cover: Crest / Ballarat College / Library / Presented by / Newton Wanliss 1938......Light brown cloth covered book bound in plastic with gold lettering on front cover and spine The Education Department's record of war service 1914 - 1919 Book ...Presented to the ballarat College Weatherly LIbrary by former student and school historian Newton Wanliss. Newton enrolled at Ballarat College in 1871 and attended the school along with his brothers David, Cecil, Ewan, Sydney and Neville. He left in 1877. Newton's father was Hon. T. D. Wanliss The Wanliss family grew up in Wanliss House Sturt St, which was bought by the school in 1910. The house remained on the property until 1996Example of ongoing community support of the school. The Weatherly Library was opened in 1936 and its collection significantly established by donation or bequest of old collegians and members of the college community and associates.Light brown cloth covered book bound in plastic with gold lettering on front cover and spineBook plate inside front cover: Crest / Ballarat College / Library / Presented by / Newton Wanliss 1938...newton-wanliss, ballarat-college, weatherly-library -
Federation University Historical CollectionBooklet, Charles Barrett, The Sun Tree Book - Sun Nature Book No. 8, 1936
... The Sun Tree Book - Sun Nature Book No. 8...Paperback booklet with trees printed on front cover and advertisement for Rimington's Nurseries on the backcover. 44 pages. The book included a foreword from A.V. Galbraith, Chairman of the Forests Commission of Victoria....The Sun Tree Book - Sun Nature Book No. 8 Booklet Booklet Charles Barrett ...Paperback booklet with trees printed on front cover and advertisement for Rimington's Nurseries on the backcover. 44 pages. The book included a foreword from A.V. Galbraith, Chairman of the Forests Commission of Victoria.trees, botany, plants, grey box, gum nuts, elms, conifers, currajong, atlantic cedar, western yello pince, stone pine, deodar, bunya bunya pine, sequoia, wattle, black wattle, blackwood, cumberlad valley, banyan, jungle fig, lombardy polar, honysuckles -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionFlag - Photograph 20th LH
... Purple over yellow colour patch with battle honours of the Twentieth Light Horse....Guidon of the Twentieth Light Horse ( VMR ) Regiment...military light horse guidon battle honours WWII Guidon of the Twentieth Light Horse ( VMR ) Regiment Framed colour photograph of Twentieth Light Horse ( VMR ) Regiment guidon. ...Framed colour photograph of Twentieth Light Horse ( VMR ) Regiment guidon. Red with gold fringe badge in centre. Purple over yellow colour patch with battle honours of the Twentieth Light Horse.Guidon of the Twentieth Light Horse ( VMR ) Regimentmilitary, light horse, guidon, battle honours, wwii -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook - Laboratory Reference Book, An Introduction to Organic Chemistry, by J.W. Baker
... Book...Laboratory Reference Book - Norwellan & AUNDE North Western Woollen Mills became Norwellan Textiles then AUNDE...Light Brown hard cover book with Burgandy writing on cover...Redman Light Brown hard cover book with Burgandy writing on cover An Introduction to Organic Chemistry, by J.W. ...Laboratory Reference Book - Norwellan & AUNDE North Western Woollen Mills became Norwellan Textiles then AUNDELight Brown hard cover book with Burgandy writing on coverJ.E. Redmanmanufacturing -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyAccount Book, Used by the Ringwood Auxiliary of the Royal Childrens Hospital 1959-1967 for receipts and subscriptions, Ringwood Auxiliary of the Royal Childrens Hospital - Account Book. 1959-1967, 1959-1967
... Ringwood Auxiliary of the Royal Childrens Hospital - Account Book. 1959-1967...Red covered book with thumb index down the right side....Red covered book with thumb index down the right side. ...Account Book of Ringwood Auxiliary of the Royal Childrens Hospital 1959-1967. Red covered book with thumb index down the right side. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Textbook, New Text-Book of Geology
... New Text-Book of Geology......Book...Book...New Text-Book of Geology Designed for Schools and Academies Author: James D Dana Publisher: American Book Co Date: 1883 ...Warrnambool Shipwrecked-coast Flagstaff-Hill Flagstaff-Hill-Maritime-Museum Maritime-Museum Shipwreck-coast Flagstaff-Hill-Maritime-Village Shipwrecked-artefact Book Pattison Collection Warrnambool Library Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Ralph Eric Pattison Warrnambool City Librarian Mechanics’ Institute Library Victorian Library Board Warrnambool books and records Warrnambool Children’s Library James D Dana New Text-Book of Geology Label on spine with typed text PAT 550 DAN Inside front endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service New Text-Book of Geology Designed for Schools and Academies Author: James D Dana Publisher: American Book Co Date: 1883 New Text-Book of Geology Book Textbook ...This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. New Text-Book of Geology Designed for Schools and Academies Author: James D Dana Publisher: American Book Co Date: 1883 Label on spine with typed text PAT 550 DAN Inside front endpaper has a sticker 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, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, james d dana, new text-book of geology -
Williamstown High SchoolEnglish textbook 1960s, The new graded word-book for Australian schools, by W. Foster and H. Bryant. Sydney; Land Printing House, [1960]
... The new graded word-book for Australian schools, by W. Foster and H. ...Paperback book with green card cover, comprising 160 pages. ...williamstown high school 1960s English text books The new graded word-book Paperback book with green card cover, comprising 160 pages. ...Paperback book with green card cover, comprising 160 pages. This book was used by Williamstown High School students in the 1960s, in their study of English. williamstown high school, 1960s, english text books, the new graded word-book -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionFunctional object - Torch, Ever Ready, mid 1900s
... Light...In the 1890s, American Ever-Ready Company founder Conrad Hubert invented the electric flash light which worked with his dry cell batteries . ...In the centre at the top there is the light bulb. The base of the body can also be removed. ...Lid light: FY (within a diamond shape) / PATENT 40092 Base: EVER READY...In the 1890s, American Ever-Ready Company founder Conrad Hubert invented the electric flash light which worked with his dry cell batteries . ...In the 1890s, American Ever-Ready Company founder Conrad Hubert invented the electric flash light which worked with his dry cell batteries . The first Ever Ready flash light was patented in 1898. The first portable flashlights were hand-made from crude paper and fibre tubes, with a bulb and a rough brass reflector. Because batteries were weak and bulbs primitive, flashlights of the era produced only a brief flash of light- thus the name. This torch is named a Bullseye because of the glass lens at the top.This torch helps to interpret the development of lighting. The collection of whale oil lamps as well as gas and electric lighting. Silver coloured metal torch. It has a body and a lid/top. The body is hip flask shaped. On the side of the body is a silver coloured metal button which can be slid up and down. On both the front and back of the body and the top centre are tow small raised circles. The top, which can be removed has a glass dome on it. The inside of the body has a small piece of contact metal where the slide button on the outside turn the torch on and off. In the centre at the top there is the light bulb. The base of the body can also be removed. The base has the makers mark EVER READY stamped on it.Lid light: FY (within a diamond shape) / PATENT 40092 Base: EVER READYlight, torch, lighting, portland, glenelg shire -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Reference guide, William Marshall Smart (W M Smart), Professor of Astronomy, A Handbook of Sea Navigation, 1943
... Book...The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. The book was sold by Collins Book Depot which was founded by Frederick Henry (Harry) Slamen in 1922. ...(William Marshall Smart) Publisher: Longmans, Green and Co Printer: Collins Book Depot Date: 1943 Textured green hardcover book. .... / Australia 2001" Stamp: "COLLINS BOOK DEPOT PTY. LTD. / Technical Book Department / 361 Swanston St., Melb. ...Collins Book Depot, Technical Department...Collins Book Depot, Technical Department ...Author W M Smart, M.A., D.SC., F.R.A.S. (William Marshall Smart), (1889-1975) Regius Professor of Astronomy in the University of Glasgow, Instructor-Lieut. in the Royal Navy during World War I. and John Couch Adams Astronomer in the University of Cambridge. In 1943 he was elected as a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburg. From 1949-1951 he was President of the Royal Astronomical Society and a member of the Royal Institute of Navigation. In 1958 he was awarded the Lorimer Medal of the Astronomical Society of Edinburgh. The publisher firm, Longmans, Green & Co, was originally founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. The book was sold by Collins Book Depot which was founded by Frederick Henry (Harry) Slamen in 1922. In 1929 the form became a Proprietary Limited Company with an additional two stores, at 95 Elizabeth and 361 Swanston Streets, Melbourne. Collins Booksellers is still owned by the Stamen family. It is the largest Australian-owned bookselling chain.The book is significant due to its connection with navigation at sea. Its author W M Smart was a learned astronomer and an Instructor-Lieutenant for the Royal Navy during World War I. His achievements were recognised in 1958 when he was awarded the Lorimer Medal of the Astronomical Society of Edinburgh.A Handbook of Sea Navigation: The Theory & Practice of Astronomical Navigation at Sea, with diagrams and charts Author: W M Smart, M.A., D.SC., F.R.A.S. (William Marshall Smart) Publisher: Longmans, Green and Co Printer: Collins Book Depot Date: 1943 Textured green hardcover book. Inscriptions on the Fly page.Pencil: "12/6" [12 shillings 6 pence] Sticker: "G.F. Byrne / Faunce Crescent / O'Connor, A.C.T. / Australia 2001" Stamp: "COLLINS BOOK DEPOT PTY. LTD. / Technical Book Department / 361 Swanston St., Melb. G - - -"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, longmans green and co., thomas longman, paternoster row london, w m smart, william marshall smart, astronomer, navigator, professor of astronomy, 1943, g.f. byrne, collins book depot, technical book department, 361 swanston st., melbourne, frederick henry (harry) slamen, 361 swanston street melbourne, a handbook of sea navigation, maritime handbook, navigation instructiono, sea navigation
