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From the home of the late Mr and Mrs Frank Henderson18 piece white table china set decorated with fine purple flowers and with pink on two eggcups. Trim on edge is gold. Pieces include - two eggcups, one teacup and saucer, five small saucers, three butter plates, one lidded butter dish, one bowl, one jug and a lidded bowl with two handles.tableware

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 History Of Australian Exploration 1788-1888 2 Compiled from State Documents, Private Papers, and the most authentic sources of information. Issued under the auspices of the Governments of the Australian Colonies Author: Ernest Favenc Publisher: Turner & Henderson Date: 1888Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 919.4 FAV Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the history of australian exploration 1788-1888, ernest favenc

Eight Gamins Branch plain clothes police in front of a police vehicle. Six are standing and two are sitting. Circa 1940. Vehicles are a 1937 Ford and a 1940 Chevrolet. Members include A Gutys, A Mason, F Henderson, T Meekle, H Dawson,police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; wireless patrol

black and white photograph of steam trams and trailers at the Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross C 1900. Beehive store in background. 'Henderson and Goodison, Beehive - furniture and drapery' J.T. Hill Tailor ' 'Confidence - Curls Tobacco' sign visible on top of trams.place, streetscape, alexandra fountain

Images collected by donor for Williamstown High School archives and scanned by Lindy Wallace for Botanic Gardens archiveThe images demonstrate the social value of the Gardens to the local community and how they used as a place for meeting, playing and celebrating with friends and family.Black and white image of Williamstown High School students at the Gardens. 12 boys sitting and kneeling on the grass. Flag pole, trees and another group of students are in the background. The group includes James Morton, Ian Porter, Tom Radford, Douglas Henderson. williamstown botanic gardens, hobsons bay city council, williamstown high school, 1952

These pieces of fleece of a Lincoln sheep come from the property, Carrakoorte, in Grasmere, 13 kilometres from Warrnambool. Lincoln sheep are a large British breed producing strong, heavy wool. Carrakoorte was established in the 1850s and the Manifold family members were the owners in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1886 William Henderson, a dairy farmer and cheese maker, became the manager of Carrakoorte. He purchased the property in 1911 and the Henderson family retained the property until 2012 when the owner, Jim Henderson died. Carrakoorte was renowned for the breeding of Ayrshire Stud Dairy Cattle. The Lincoln fleece pieces are included in our collection of Henderson/Carrakoorte historical items.This fleece is of interest as a memento of the Henderson property, CarrakoorteThese are nine pieces of fleece of a Lincoln sheep. They are light brown in colour and have a curly texture. carrakoorte property grasmere, lincoln sheep, henderson family grasmere

Harry Henderson. President and Secretary Stawell Athletic Club 1932stawell portrait

Worn by Mary Ann Sebire, later Mrs. W. HendersonWhite hand embroidered babies bonnet, with broiderie anglaise and ribbon bow.baby bonnets, baby clothing

From the Chapman family photograph albumPhotograph on Card backing. Lizzie Henderson nee Sherwell Aged 18 seated on a rustic bench, hair braded, dark skirt and jacket. Collar fastened with pearl buttons. Closed parasol with wooden handled handbag on other side near back of bench.

Official opening of the Karralyka Centre19-4-1980: L to R: ? Sir Henry Winneke Lady Winneke Cr Jack McRae Cr Alan Henderson Cr Pat Gotlib

Presentation of portrait of Robert Henderson Croll by son to Stawell Historical Societystawell

Double Glass Doors of unusual Design home of R L Hendersonstawell

Coloured photo of Plaque in tribute to Harry Henderson of Stawell Athletic Clubstawell sport

Wedding gift to Mr Riseborough's grandmother Mrs W Henderson 1884.Silver and glass butter dish - base is a silver round plate with ferns engraved around the top edge. The round cut glass bowl has two silver handles There is a silver fern pattern engraved on the lid with a silver horse shaped knob.Diamond shaped engraving on base of glass dish with various markings. Underside of lid is TD engraved.butter dishes

Collection includes copies of invitations to Government House, newspaper clippings and Queen's Scout certificates. George Henderson was the first Greensborough Scout to be awarded the Queen's Scout badge (1960), followed the next year by his brother Bryan. The Henderson family were all associated with the scouting movement.A Greensborough family with a strong association with Scouting.Photocopies of certificates, invitations and newspaper clippings.queens scout, bryan henderson, george henderson, scouts - greensborough

Derek Grimer was substituting his time for Tambo Shire President Judith HendersonBlack and white photograph Rotary Club changeover dinner District Governer Bryon Puddy with incoming President Sandy Kee. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

Original map: Sandhurst 1867, shows central Bendigo and surrounds, including police camp, stockade, 'old cemetery', reserve for. On bottom of map: 'Lithographed at the Department of Lands and Survey by D. Henderson, 20 February, 1867'. On top RH corner 'Sheet No 1 Sandhurst'.map, bendigo, 1867 sandhurst map

Contract of sale of land dated 19th December, 1955 between Mr J. S. Henderson as executor of estate of W. J. Henderson (vendor) and Mrs E. & Mr. F. J. Taylor (purchaser). Property: all that piece of land being part of Crown allotment 10 and 11 section 9A Parish of Sandhurst city of Bendigo being land described in certificate of title volume 5221 folio 175 and situate No. 641 High Street corner fir Street, Golden Square, together with 5 roomed weatherboard dwelling , all sundry outbuildings and all blinds. Price: 2,200 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Black and white photograph of WHS football team of 1949, mounted on white card using photo corners. List of team members on back of paper.On back of paper: George Bird, Don Rogers, Rex Mulligan, Eric Liley, Peter Hearnden, Ron Henderson, Don Jack, Morrie Martin, Bob Kessner, Ray Smith, Ted Murby, Max Smith, Geoff Chandler, Raymon Brooke, Bruce Porter, Wilf Henderson (Staff), Harold Somers, Bill Godwin, Geoff Chandler (?), John McAsey (?), Russell Braddonwilliamstown high school, 1949, football team

Sealing time capsule at the Rutherglen Showgrounds - Ewart Henderson, John Williams, Don NashColour photograph of several men, with the assistance of some children, fixing stone cap into place on a stone cairn.On back of photo: "Sealing the time capsule in cairn 23-11-80. Ewart, John & Don Rutherglen Showgrounds"time capsule, rutherglen showgrounds, cairn, monuments, ewart henderson, john williams, don nash

Robert Henderson Croll Melbourne Walking Club Plaque unveiling a Town Hall. 1977stawell

Framed portrait of Elsie Henderson who was a tireless worker for the Association for the Blind. From 1934 until the 1960s Elsie Henderson worked at the Association for the Blind as a home visitor for women who were blind or vision impaired. Blind herself, Ms Henderson had 300 women on her visitation list and would visit three to four women daily. She wears a mid-blue jacket with a floral shirt, pearl necklace and her MBE attached to her jacket. This painting hung in the former Kooyong Day Centre until it was demolished in 1999.1 art original in frameelsie henderson, association for the blind

R.O. Henderson (Beehive) Pty Ltd. Bendigo's quality drapers, pall Mall through to Hargreaves Street. Typewritten circular advertising a winter sale, not dated. Invitation to visit The Beehive on Wednesday, march 7h, on the occasion of our Autumn opening, newest goods, latest fashions.bendigo, business, r.o. henderson

A black and white photograph of Private Dave Henderson, a wounded forward scout of 8 RAR, enjoys a game of snooker in the Red Cross hut at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam.for recuperating wounded and sick Diggers.Red Cross offered many services.photograph, pte dave henderson, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, red cross, 8 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

Digital image of a list - 20 sheets, titled "Allocation of tramcars as at 1 Jan 1995", published by the Public Transport Corporation. Lists trams for each depot, includes stored cars at Hawthorn Depot, Preston Workshops, Newport, North Melbourne (Henderson Springs) and numerical listing.trams, tramways, tramcars, ptc, lists, depots, depot allocation

Class photograph from Watsonia Primary School, 1974 Grade 5A. Teacher: Alan HendersonBlack and white photograph of school classwatsonia state school, watsonia primary school