This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the 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 areas 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 from 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 NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. 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. Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 8 Author: F. M. Cutlack Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1942 Further Information: The Australian Flying Corps in the Western and Eastern Theatres of the War 1914 - 1918The label on the spine cover with typed text H 940.40994 OFF Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service.flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, 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, official history of australia in the war of 1914-1918 vol 8, f. m. cutlack

This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A half length portrait of Charles Richardson, the brother of the historian Dorothy Rogers, who enlisted in 1914. Pte. Charles Field Richardson fought and was wounded at Gallipoli. He died of his wounds in Alexandria after being wounded at Gallipoli.pte. charles field richardson, charles richardson, world war one

Commemorative Coin mounted on card THE ANZACS- APRIL25, 1915 and picture of bugler on Obverse and THE ANZACS - LEST WE FORGET and Rising sun on reverse.

Instruction - 12 off white or light brown pages + white cloth card cover centre stapled titled "Supplement to the Book of Instructions re the working of the St Kilda and Brighton Electric Street Railway, dated 1/1/1915". Gives changes to a previous issued rule book, bell signals, air brake orders, operating orders, operation while running and instructions cancelled. Issued under the name of W. Stone Chief Electrical Engineer and T. B. Molomby General Superintendent of Transportation.trams, tramways, victorian railways, vr, st kilda brighton, rules, employees, safeworking

Records the work of the Australian Lighthorse in the British campaigns in Sinai, Palestine and Syria during the years of 1916-17-18. An account of the strategies and tactics employed for the whole force. Historical narrative of Palestine, Sinai and Syria and Australian Lighthorse.Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume VII - Sinai and Palestine. Maps and Illustrations.light horse, sinai, palestine, syria, horses, turkish advance, gaza, magdhaba, allanby, beersheba, jerusalem, jordan valley, abu tellul, damascus

Written on backing sheet of one, "RWD Meth. Church and Sunday school, Main St. 1915. Cnr. Melbourne St." Other photograph in same sleeve states on back, "Methodist Church Ringwood. Cnr. Main St. and Melbourne St. Up to 1915"

In the early 1980s the firm of Watson, James & Rogers merged with the partnership of Every & Every and became the iconic “Rogers & Every” as known today. The firm is still located on Bull Street. https://rogersevery.com.au/about/Receipts from Donald McDonald, 1914, Kerang Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley and Balmer, 1914, Bendigo Geo. A Bence & Co., 1914, Kerang Charles L King, 1915, Cohuna Robt. E Wilson, 1914, KerangSignatureswatson james & rogers, bendigo, legal documents, rogers & every

commemoration of significant event in Australia history.Commemorative coin $1 issued for 80th Anniversary of Gallipoli campaign, 2005 in descriptive cardboard folder.Elizabeth II Australia 2005 (face) Gallipoli - lest we forget (reverse) 1 dollar 1915 - 2005coin, commemorative coin

Showing main building at Ringwood Railway Station in 1914, including railway staff and newspaper shop on the platform.

Historically depicts the operations of the Royal Australian Navy duty occasioning navy vessels in addition to the drudgery of patrol work and the search for enemy vessels. Working in isolation because of being a vessel that is under their own control.This volume of the War Histories is concerned with the doings of an infant navy.Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume IX - The Royal Australian Navy Maps and Illustrationsgerman colonies, samoa, nauru, western pacific, africa, dardenelles, north atlantic, european waters, raiders and minefields, ran brigade, hospital ships, transports and dockyards, radio-telegraphy, suvla bay, sinking of the cumberland, german cruiser squadron, cocos, sydney-emden action, north sea

This book deals almost entirely with occurrences within Australia. It describes the background - political, social, industrial, economic-against which the war effort of Australia was projected.This book deals almost entirely with occurrences within Australia. It describes the background - political, social, industrial, economic-against which the war effort of Australia was projected.Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume XI - Australia During the War. Illustrations, Photographs,australia, declaration of war, commonwealth cabinet, war pledges of political leadeers, censorship of newspapers, censorship of mail, blind codes, internment camps, hughes, stress of war, military organisations of australia, formation of armies, equipment of armies, matters of policy, gallipoli, conscription, conscription movement, military service referendum act, the last months of the war, economy aspects of the war, commonwealth taxation, patriotic funds, peace conference

Similar books were given to all Victorian Schools. This one from Norong Central School, near Rutherglen. Donated by Alec Prentice. Case was probably made by pupils of Norong Central School. Book "The Education Departments Record of War Service. Victoria 1914-1919" encased in a wood and glass frame.On inscription page in book: "Norong Central"norong central school, war service, world war i, world war 1, ww1, wwi, teachers

Similar books were given to all Victorian Schools. This one from Prentice North School, near Rutherglen. Donated by Alec Prentice. Case was probably made by pupils of Prentice North School.Book "The Education Department's Record of War Service. Victoria 1914-1919" encased in a wood and glass frame.On inscription page in book: "Prentice North"prentice north school, war service, world war i, world war 1, ww1, wwi, teachers

This campaign medal (the Victory Medal) was issued to all those who received the 1914 or 1915 Star and to most of those who received the British war medal. Recipientss had to be mobilised in any service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. This one belonged to James Pullar Cameron 8 Light Horse Regiment AIF. He was killed in action at Lone pine.James Pullar Cameron was the son of Robert Cameron one of the earliest settlers on the Orbost flats. He was a trooper in the 8 Light Horse Regiment and died at Gallipoli on 7 August 1915.A circular bronze medal. One side shows the winged figure of Victory with her left arm extended and holding a palm branch in her right hand. On the other side are the words "THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919" surrounded by a laurel wreath. There is a circular attachment. There is no ribbon.THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919medal military cameron military victory-medal

Typed below photograph, "Original Ringwood Post Office in use as refreshment rooms 1915 (opposite Guyatts new store)".

See NP4151Sepia-toned photograph of the Mitcham Football team and supporters taken outside in 1914, The captain was Michael George (not identified)mitcham football club, sporting clubs, football clubs

BuildingsB&W copy of original photograph, Corduroy Bridge Hotel, Clarendon around 1914. Burnt down in 1916.

White Paper cover with inset black border containing Title and B/W photograph of an open, air railway platform with a large crowd.Rails to the Kingdom The opening of Navarre railway 27 May 1914 A brief history of the Ben Nevis - Navarre Railway 1914 - 1954 by Michael Menziesstawell transport railways, local history

A woman, an elderly woman and two children pose on the verandah of a Federation style home. On the back of the postcard is written: "21-12-15 To wish you and all. A Happy Christmas, and all good wishes for the new year from Mrs Green and M. Mills". This family is possibly related to the Rev Wm Green who was associated with St Margaret's Church Eltham at around this time. Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Friday 6 March 1914, page 2 A very pleasant social gathering was held by the Glee Club in the Church of England schoolroom on the evening of last Thursday. An interesting programme of music, varied by a very amusing dialogue by Glee Club members; made an enjoyable evening. After the programme was finished, and before refreshments were served, Mr, Gilsenan, on behalf of the Glee Club and the visitors, expressed their good wishes to Rev. Wim. Green, Mrs. Green, and Miss Mills, who were leaving on the 3rd inst. for a visit to the old country. Mr. Green responded, reciprocating the good wishes expressed. The gathering broke up to the strains of "Auld Lang Syne." Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record, Friday 11 December 1914, page 2 The Rev. Wm Green, Mrs. Green, and Miss Mills; who have been on a nine months' trip to Europe, returned to Melbourne by the "'Morea" on Monday and out to Eltham the same day. As the rev. gentleman only left England a few weeks since and the continent just before war broke out, he ought to have some reminiscences worth listening to; His return is welcome both to his church, and the community generally, the more so he being the only resident clergyman in the neighbourhood. Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record , Friday 11 June 1915, page 3 The Rev. Wm. Green, who has been in charge of St. Margaret's Anglican church here for some eleven years, resigned to take charge of the Church of England " Messenger". and work in connection with the ? about Melbourne. He is to be succeeded in Eltham by the Rev, ? Sapsford, of North Brighton. Printed postcard with faded photograph on frontInscribed back: "21-12-15 To wish you and all. A Happy Christmas, and all good wishes for the new year from Mrs Green and M. Mills" Also inscribed in pencil - "V. Lay" (Vera Lay Greensborough)eltham, 1915, m. mills, mrs green, postcard, v. lay, houses

Victorian municipal directory and Commonwealth and state guide and water supply record for 1914xxiv, 743 pages ; 19 cm.government commonwealth and victoria, water supply victoria

Associated with - New Year 1914 Buildings - Kyneton Station People - "Carter, Nell; Stevens, Roslyn"

The Ballarat Technical Art School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. The new building opened in 1915Hand coloured plan for the proposed fitting for the Ballarat Technical Art School.Stamped 'Department of Public Works, Melbourne, Victoria' W.J.G 7.12.14ballarat technical art school, ballarat school of mines, plans, buildings, architectural drawing

Arguably the only nineteenth century working man's exhibition garden in its original form and with original elements extant in Australia and still maintained by the descendants of the 19th century owners. Horticultural awards from three centuries remain in situ in the cottage.Ballarat was renowned as a garden city and this title was used as a popular tourism drawcard from very early in the city's development. Public and private gardens were often open to the public and in the case of Hymettus the garden is recorded as being open to the public as early as 1917.A late Victorian silver and gilt plated trophy dedicated as a horticultural or prize garden award.Presented by Cr The Honorable F. Brawn M.L.C. Won by Mr M. Taffe. Years 1915 - 1918. 31/10/18.ballarat, horticulture, garden competition, exhibition, horticultural awards, flower shows

Historical record of the Australian Flying Corps from diaries of airmen and the Australian War Museum. No. 1 Squadron - private diaries of Lt. Colonel R. Williams. No, 2,3,and 4 Squadrons.Record of Australian Air Corps using personal diaries.Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume VIII - Australian Flying Corps. Maps and Illustrations Sixth editionmesopotamia, world war one, squadrons 1,2,3 and 4, private diaries, german offensive, air warfare, turkish retreat, gaza, mezzines ridge, somme, types of fighting aircraft

Local Government Act 1915 (N0. 2) and Rating on Unimproved Values Act 1915, together with Table of Sections Consolidated. Table of Cases and Index.Faded red-brown cloth cover with mid-brown leather spine and corners, worn at extremities, some staining to leather spine. Front hinge broken but not detached.449 pp. Fair condition.Various calculations pencilled inside back cover.local government law, kilmore court house library

This volume discovers four of the five Australian Infantry Divisions expecting relief after their most depressing experience, the winter of 1916-17on the Somme.Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume IV - The AIF in France 1917 Hardcover cardboard, Chronology, Maps, Illustrationsaustralian infantry divisions, british armies, hindenburg line, bullecourt, battle of messines, battle of passchendaele, polygon wood, france, ypres, broodseinde ridge, hill 60

Yields information about the electrical power supply and overhead switching for Ballarat in 1914.Rolled drawing showing Tramway Power supply arrangements 1914, track map, power station, feeder cable, switches, section insulators, box locations, lightning arrestors and feeder cables for the various routes in Ballarat. Dated 2/1/1914, with initials GL. The various cables and trolley wire has been drawing in differing colours.ballarat, power station, overhead, section insulators