Protest by the Friends of Port Phillip Libraries (FOPPL) outside the State Library of Victoria about the contracting out of Port Phillip Library Services in 1996. According to the FOPPL, this was the only documented case of privatisation of a public library service in Australia. Archives of the campaign: St Kilda Historical Society.Colour photographL to R Colin S Watson, Hans Lofgren, Kai Lofgren. Demonstration at State Library of Victoria by Friends of Port Phillip Libraries, 1996, opposing contracting out of the library service, City of Port Phillip. Only documented case of privatisation of a public library service in Australia. Archives of the campaign: St Kilda Historical Society.st kilda, port phillip, port phillip library, port phillip library service, 1996

This replica set is related to Paul Reidy No 3793403, KIA Vietnam. Refer Cat No 2526.2Set of 5 medals court mounted, all medals are replicas, not engraved. 1. Australian Active Service medal 1945 - 75 with clasp Vietnam. 2. Vietnam Campaign medal. 3. Defence medal. 4. Anniversary of National Service medal. 5. South Vietnamese campaign medal.award, medal set, vietnam

Dark timber frame with gold edging depicting sketch of Aussie Diggers with campaign ribbons 1901-2001. Image of Rising Sun Badge centered at top , Australian Flag left top corner, three rows of campaign ribbons either side of circular map of the world across the bottom.The Australian Army 1901-2001 "The Spirit - Ordinary people - Extraordinary Service"campaign ribbons, australian army, 1901-2000

Part of the Cooper Collection. See Catalogue No. 7868 for details of "Keith Cooper", 3798359 service details.Silver coloured metal pin with '1960' embossed on front. Pin and clip attached for fixing to South Vietnam Campaign Medal.Embossed on front "1960".vietnam war, awards, badge, south vietnam campaign metal, cooper collection, keith cooper

Round copper and blue and white enamel campaign badge of the Women's Temperance Union. The badge is attached to a long pin by a loop."1930 NO LICENCE"women's christian temperance union

Neighbours campaign to have proposed childcare centre for 92 children in a Mitcham residential street, knocked back by Whitehorse Council.Neighbours campaign to have proposed childcare centre for 92 children in a Mitcham residential street, knocked back by Whitehorse Council.city of whitehorse, orient avenue, mitcham, no. 1, childcare centres

A framed celebratory image detailing the campaigns and battle honours of the Australian Infantry Corps, with the most recent being South Vietnam Information sheet in the fame states 'Presented to MAJ GEN JC HUGHES, AO, DSO, MC, on the occasion of Maryang San Dinner. battle campaigns, maryang dinner

Whittlesea Council has received a variety of awards, commedations and plaques. There are currently over 100 awards in the collection.Example: CH11/0097 - Best Internal Communications Award 2011 for Find Your Balance Campaign.

R.Johnson served in WW2 in the RAAFGroup of 5 medals. 1939 / 45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, Australian Service Medal plus Royal Life Saving Society Medal in Bronze 1937.C 1950Impressed naming on campaign medals to 132199 R.Johnson . Life saving medal engraved to R Johnson.

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 War in the Peninsula and Wellington's Campaigns in France and Belgium Author: H R Clinton Publisher: Frederick Warne & Co Date: 1878Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 946.06 CLI Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the war in the peninsula, h r clinton

Herald Sun Page 44 showing 11th Batt 3rd Brigade on Cheops Pyramid in Egypt Prior to gallip[oli campaign.newspapers, ww1, army

Khaki Walking out Uniform with WO1 Insignia and with Gen. service, Vietnam, National and Vietnm Campaign. Medal ribbons and Blue Lanyarduniform, army

After an 8 year campaign, Whitehorse residents are celebrating the approval of the entire Healesvile Freeway Reserve being secured as community space.After an 8 year campaign, Whitehorse residents are celebrating the approval of the entire Healesvile Freeway Reserve being secured as community space.healesvile freeway reservation, city of whitehorse, makhijani, ann, berry, david

Brett Orpwood of Mitcham has raised almost $40,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to provide parkrun groups across Australia with defibrillators.Brett Orpwood of Mitcham has raised almost to provide parkrun groups across Australia with defibrillators.orpwood, brett, parkrun groups

Group of 3 Campaign medals. Pacific Star, War Medal, Australian Service Medal plus RAAF Interim Certificate of DischargeImpressed to 117668 J. H. Corrigan.

Historic swim certificate issued 1934. Bendigo Ladies Baths were proclaimed in the Bendigo Advertiser which stated that ladies could begin to bathe at the City Baths each Wednesday and Saturday from 12 noon to 5 pm as from the 30th Jan 1901. Of course no men were allowed at these times.Herald Learn to Swim Campaign certificate, 1934; on glossed paper. Awarded to Melva Mason at classes held at the Bendigo Ladies Baths.herald learn to swim campaign certificate, coloured swim certificate, bendigo ladies baths

Reginald Charles ALLARDICE enlisted first in the CMF on 10.8.1940 age 21 years Regt No V40236. During this time he applied to join the RAAF so was discharged from the Army on 21.5.1942 as a Pte in the 24/39th Bn. Two days later he is in the RAAF as a Trainee Aircrew WEF No 418577. On 31.12.1942 he is listed as a LAC (Leading Aircraftsman. Ongoing training sees him at Benalla, Mallala in SA, Mt Gambier, Pt Cook, Camp Miles Standish USA. Finally he is stationed in England at Pembroke with 461 Sqd RAAF with the rank of Sgt on 10.10.1943. This was a Sunderland Sqd which was a large long range patrol Flying Boat. The unit was mainly Australians from many nations. He rises through the ranks to T/F/Sgt, Officer, Pilot Officer, Flying Officer and last Flight Lieutenant on 10.3.1945. He is discharged from the RAAF on 7.12.1945 at RAF Station Beecles Suffolk England. 461 Sqd was a Coastal Command unit mostly involved in submarine detection and hunting in the Atlantic and Bay of Biscay. They were involved in the D Day landings. The Sqd lost 20 aircraft to enemy action and accidents. A total of 86 Sqd members were lost of which 64 were Australian.Medals, individual with ribbons re R.C.Allardice. (1) 1939 - 45 Star, original not engraved. (2) Atlantic Star, original not engraved. (3) Defence Medal. (4) British War Medal 1939 - 45. (5) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. (.3, .4, .5) “418577 R.C.ALLARDICE”medals, campaign, service, world war2

Items in the collection re Ian McLeod RWAFF, refer Cat No 2262.2.1) Aerial Sepia photograph countryside Burma. .2) Black and White photo Burma river, mountains and "kumi" natives. .3) Black and White photograph Burmese Jungle..1) “4191. 26 Nov. 44” .2) “Burmese Campaign 1944” .3) “Burmese Jungle 1944”burma, aerial, photographs

Framed image of ANZAC soldiers with descriptors below and Australian badge in centreDescriptors: 'Australia at War' 'The Gallipoli Campaign', 'The Light Horse of Gallipoli', 'The ANZAC Legend', and badges (see 0357.2)

See Cat 5192Ribbon Bar - Campaign Ribbons - Pacific Stare and 1939-45 Star. They are mounted on a brass bar, which has a long brass pin.campaign ribbons, pacific star, 1939-1945 star

B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of Mr Arthur Pynor, Campaign Committee Chairman of St. John's Presbyterian Church Essendon.mr arthur pynor, presbyterian, st john's presbyterian church essendon

B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of Mr Arthur Pynor, Campaign Committee Chairman, St. John's Presbyterian Church Essendon.

A gift from the Turkish Consulate for the 100th Anniversary of Gallipoli.A framed gravure print by Erol Yildirim, edition is numbered as 48/100, and dated as 2015. The subject matter is concerned with Turkish military campaigns. On the revers of the print is a label with the following information. 'Biography of the Artist / Colonel Erol YILDIRIM (Ret'd) Born in 1959 in Bolu / Turkey, he completed his secondary education in Izmir, and began his military education at the Army War College in 1977. His career in arts started by attending the art club of the military college. He has organised 9 private exhibitions and taken part in 52 group exhibitions. He has won the following 8 awards. - 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Artmajeur Silver Awards - 2014 The XV Ex lib's Biennial as 'Selected exlibris' Miata Museum Ostrow Wielkopolski - POLAND - 2014 The 3rd Guangzhou International Exlibirs and Mini Print Biennial as 'selected exlibris guangzhou china' erol yildirim, turkey, print, artworks, war, turkish soldiers

Two copies of documents presented to Geoffrey Goudge. Top Herald Learn to Swim Campaign, and bottom Education Department Junior Swimming Certificate.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s.

The 8th Light Horse Regiment was raised at Broadmeadows Camp in 1914 and served at Gallipoli, Sinai, Palestine, Transjordan and Syria. At Gallipoli the regiment took part in the ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 and suffered horrendous casualties including the Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White. Following the evacuation the regiment was brought up to full strength under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC and went on the participate in all the major actions of the desert campaign culminating in the capitulation of Turkey in October 1918. The regiment was in reserve at Beersheba and came under air attack resulting in the death of Lieutenant Colonel Maygar. The post-war regimental association met regularly until the late 1970s when dwindling numbers brought about its closure.A rare document relating to a Victorian mounted regiment of World War 1 (1914-1918) with the thank-you cards providing a unique method of recording the passing of this proud regiment into history.Blue hardback scrap book containing a roll of members of the 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF Association, some newspaper clippings about Light Horse in the Middle East campaign, collection of return-thanks cards for deceased members of the regiment pasted in, and hand written letter to Matthew (Matt) Maynes thanking him for his sterling service as secretary of the association.8th light horse, association, wwi, world war one