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. Manual of Mythology Greek and Roman, Norse, and old German, Hindoo and Egyptian Mythology Author: Alexander S Murray Publisher: Asher and Co Date: 1874Label on spine cover with typed text 290.3 MUR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by 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, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, manual of mythology, alexander s murray, greek mythology, roman mythology, norse mythology, german mythology, hindoo mythology, egyptian mythology

Black and White photograph of the Star of Russia, 1981 tons Built Belfast 1874. 147 mm x 98 mm SH 275.2 Ships S.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, photograph, star of russia, belfast

Printed Family Group Record for Carl Ferdinand WIELAND and Caroline CHRISTENSEN - married 1874 - and their two children Martha and Ernest Ferdinand. Prepared by Glen Turnbull

Carl Benno was the youngest son of August and Pauline Schwerkolt and Wilhelmina was the youngest daughter of Wilhelmina and Francis BothSepia photograph of a woman with curly fringe, a high-necked dress and a decorative vest. Written: 'Wilhelmina Both Schwerkolt 1874 - 1916. Married to Carl Benno'schwerkolt, wilhelmina, both, wilhelmina

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Site of Cass's school, 1874. (1 acre left out of 5 acres).

Photographs of the Shelford Iron Bridge which was designed by C.A. WIlson, and built in 1874 by John Price of Ballarat. It is an unusual early example of box girder construction in Victoria. shelford iron bridge, bridge, shelford

Previous owners: T. H. Smith, T. W. SmithNo. of volumes: 15 Volume range: Vol. 1 (1865-66) - Vol. 10 (1874-75) & Vol. 1 (1875-76) - Vol. 5 (1879-80) law reports; digests; etc. -- great britain, law reports; digests; etc. -- great britain -- periodicals

While the first successful land sales in Boroondara occurred in Hawthorn in 1843, and Kew in 1845, these areas were to be without local pounds until April 1858, when the Governor of Victoria, in accordance with Act 18 Victoria No 30, was pleased to direct the establishment of a Pound at Glass’s Creek on that part of land bounded by the Kilby Road, Burke Road and High Street. While the Governor was required to proclaim the establishment of a pound, the appointment of a poundkeeper was the responsibility of the Justices of the Peace in the local Court of Petty Sessions. The Pound took its name from the most distinctive natural feature of the area, Glass’s Creek, named after the early pastoralist Thomas Glass.The register is of historic significance as an indicator of suburban life in the second half of the 19th Century. It shows how farming and city life on the urban fringe were intimately connected. It is also significant to the early history of Hawthorn and Kew, who both claimed the Pound following their separation from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1861."Kew Pound Book"glass creek pound (kew), animal pound, dog pound, kew pound, j. smith, john oakes, samuel b. cash, edward s. delaney, emma oswin, samuel cash

Sixth reading Book, formerly fifth book. For the use of schools. New edition revised. Printed and published under the direction of the Commissioners of National Education Ireland.Fad Fair conditioned purple cloth-bound hardcover book, embossed decoration to front & back covers. Title embossed on front, 'National Education Commissioners Ireland embossed within oval shape on back. Cover worn & stained, loss of colour, tear to upper spine. Previous repair/reinforcement to hinges. Page edges stained & discoloured. Pages 45-50 torn upper spine. 494 pp.Front flyleaf, 'Elizabeth Poulter/5th Class, Nov. 2th, 1874', handwritten cursive, /'Elizabeth', handwritten in pencil.reading text.

Correspondence and research documentation re Janet Stewart and Charles Birch (husband of Janet) Includes photograph (headstone) and newspaper reproduction (Argus, 1874) re death of Charles Birch.The Argus.person, individual, stewart family, sandhurst cemetery

Panoramic view of Bendigo Looking South west from St. Paul's Church Tower, circa 1874. A chimney is visible in the middle of the photo. Photographer: Caire Plate 46Cairephotograph, streetscape, bendigo

Map: Parish of Springplains, County of Dalhousie. Parish plan June 1874 A.D. Scott Examined E.D. 4.7.74 Additions made March 1877 Written in blue " See new plan."map, dalhousie, parish plan, spring plains, a. d. scott

Six small round metal pie tins.

dora walker, kath drury, officers, lhlg, cadets, south yarra, melbourne, palermo, dora simpson

Grave of William Poulter (died 13/03/1888) and Mary Chapman Poulter (died 18/09/1899) in Plot#B8 Greensborough Cemetery. Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone [damaged]william poulter, mary poulter, mary chapman poulter, greensborough cemetery

Written on back of photograph, "E653. N18A. 15/1/82. Builders preparing for new columns in new market building".

Ship Scraper with wood handle, triangular head.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, ship scraper, scraper

Phone in pannier with volume control ( part of EQ291 )equipment, army

The Vietnamese of Annamese language was spoken in 1969-1937 by about sixteen million people in Indo-china.vietnamese language -- grammar, education

Domestic Glassware Plates (5)stawell

Possibly from Camden Park stocksheep breeding, wool history, elizabeth macarthur agricultural institute, camden park estate, nsw, wool - history

Black and white photograph of Geelong Tramways, Scrubber or track cleaning tram in Ryrie St, at Moorabool St.. Taken by Keith Kings 14/1/1952. Note the 'Safety Zone' signs and arrangements. Stamp on rear, purple ink 'K.S. Kings No. F(k)(14) Copyright Reserved', with number hand written in using blue ink. Also written on back of photograph "Geelong / Track cleaning car. / Ryrie St. at Moorabool St., City / 14/1/52."trams, tramways, scrubber tram, track cleaner, geelong, safety zone, tram scrubber

Men's brown leather accessory box with tooled gold around the edges. Used for studs, garters, tie clips, etc.boxes, accessories

Newspaper cutting - The Age - 21/4/1995, titled “City’s love affair is aflame 70 years on”, written by Bruce Tobin, Transport Reporter, with a photo of 862 and other trams in the Swanston St tram parade on 20/4/1995. Quotes Alan Brown, Transport Minister about the parade and Melbourne’s attachment to the network. another photos includes Monica Villa and Joe Pace Ubaldini - crews - alongside the trams. Along side the story is another titled ”Brown to press for National Strategy”, about the meeting of the Australian Transport Council in Perth. Will be raising the possibility of establishing an Australian Rail Academy in Melbourne.trams, tramways, melbourne, tourism, w class, parades, training