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Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Warrant award, Warrant award of Centenary Medal to Hans Van Der Horst granted by Queen Elizabeth the Second
Awarded to Hans Van Der Horst Centenary of Federation Medal granted Queen Elizabeth the Second. Signed by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Prime Minister "John Howard" Warrant is crowned by the Emblem of Australia.Under the Official Emblem of Australia Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Second, Queen of Australia has warrant Award to Johannes Van Der Horst The Australian Medal to commemorate the Centenary of Federation of Australia. Signed by Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Prime Minister,centenary medal, johannes van der horst -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph x 2 of pioneer gravesites, 11th January, 1985
Pictorial record of the graves of early pioneers Mrs Elizabeth Eyre who died in 1879 located at Tawonga Homestead and Mary Hollands , located at Mullagong in TawongaRecord of early history of Kiewa Valley pioneers Gwen Hobbs and Rob Hollands are descendants of pioneer farmers. Hobbs and Hollands families have lived and worked in the Kiewa Valley for many years.1. Colour photograph of 2 Kiewa Valley residents visiting gravesites of pioneer Elizabeth Eyre who died in 1879. Grave located at Tawonga Homestead. 2. Colour photograph of Kiewa Valley residents visiting the gravesite of Mrs Mary Hollands, pioneer of the area. Gravesite located at Mullagong property in Tawonga.1. Handwritten in ink on back of photograph: Gwen Hobbs and Rob Hollands - Tawonga Homestead grave 2. Handwritten in ink on back of photograph: Gwen Hobbs and Barbara, Rob and Margaret Hollands at Mullagong graveselisabeth eyre, mary hollonds, tawonga, graves -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Mac'G Troup, Thornton Richards & Co Ballarat, William Mac'Gregor Troup.W. (J.P.) Councilor 1954, 1954 (exact)
Councilor William Mac'Gregor Troup was elected as a member of council in1953 until 1970.He served one term as Shire President in1960-61.This photo which forms part of a collection of photos was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,and was presented by the Shire President G.A.Fraser to mark the occaision.Section of the Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the financial year 1954,to commemorate the visit of Queen Eliabeth 11.Sepia/brown photo of Councilor William Mac'Gregor Troup,(J.P.),situated second from right, bottom row, of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1954.PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11,1954.shire of ballarat 1954, visit of her majesty queen elizabeth 11, william macgregor troup jp -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
DESCENDANTS OF FRANCIS CLARK & JANE RANKIN.(CLUNES)FRANK, DONALD(SEN) MARY, ELIZABETH, DON (JNR) & THOMAS CLARK c1925 , BACK: ESMA, GLEN JONES, MARY CLARK, FRONT: LIZZIE CLARK, TOM CLARK, LIZZIE WALDRON. PTE.LEN WALDRON, THOMAS CLARK c1925.FRANK, DONALD(SEN) MARY, ELIZABETH, DON (JNR) & THOMAS CLARK c1925 , BACK: ESMA, GLEN JONES, MARY CLARK, FRONT: LIZZIE CLARK, TOM CLARK, LIZZIE WALDRON. PTE.LEN WALDRON, THOMAS CLARK c1925.local history, photography, photographs, clark family, waldron -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book - The Scots Church - The Leaflet Spring 2022, Michael North - Scots Church, "Tram Stop", Sept 2022
Tram Stop article written by Michael North looks at the structure at the Elizabeth St tram terminus, named after Sir Robert Risson and his convictions to support the Melbourne tramway system including the campaigns to replace Melbourne's iconic trams with buses and motor cars. Has a photo of the terminal building by Mal Rowe - Sir Robert Risson Tram Terminus. The rear cover image of La Trobe St.Yields information about the Elizabeth St tram terminus and its memorial to Sir Robert Risson, MMTB Chairman 1949 to 1970,Book - magazine - 48 pages, perfect bound, full colour titled The Scots Church - The Leaflet Spring 2022 containing an article on the Robert Risson Tram Stop at the Elizabeth St tram terminus.trams, tramways, robert risson, elizabeth street, memorials -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Powell, Thornton Richards & Co Ballarat, Powell. W. (J.P.) Conncilor 1954, 1954 (exact)
William Powell (J.P.), was elected as a member of council in 1935 until 1963.He served three terms as Shire President in 1939-40,1948-49 and1958-59.This photo which is part of a collection of photos was taken commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11, and was presented by the Shire President G.A.Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of the Original Historical Photo Of Councilors for the year 1954.Sepia/brown Photo of Conncilor W.Powell,( J.P.),situated Second from left, top row of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1954.PRESENTED TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY THE SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11,1954shire of ballarat 1954, w powell jp, queen elizabeth 11 royal visit 1954 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Slattery, Thornton Richards & Co Ballarat, Slattery. J.P. (J.P.) Councilor 1954, 1954 (exact)
Councilor J.P.Slattery (J.P.), was elected to council in 1943 until 1955.He served one term as Shire President, 1949 - 50.This photo,which is part of a collection of photos, was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11, and was presented by the Shire President, G.A.Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of the Original Historical Photo of Councilors for the financial year 1954.Sepia/brown photo of Councilor J.P.Slattery,(J.P.).Situated second from right, middle row, of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1954.PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11 1954ballarat shire council, visit of her majesty queen elizabeth 11 1954, j p slattery jp -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - History, The Coronation Book of Queen Elizabeth II, Circa 1952
This book was produced in a period of time when Australians, especially those in rural areas referred to Britain as "the mother" country. It was a time when the transition from a colonial dominion of Britain to the status of an individual State through the Australian Constitution was quite apparent, except for the affection and respect of the majority of the population towards "their" Queen. It was a time when the Governor General (Queen's representative) were British born and picked. Australia had grown from a colonial status to an individual state. The feeling towards the monarchy is aptly demonstrated by the words from the High Commissioner for Australia, Sir Thomas White K.B.E., proposal for Australia to adopt the royal title "Elizabeth the Second by the grace of God of the United Kingdom, Australia and her realms and territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, defender of the Faith" Here faith implies the christian (Church of England) religion. In rural Australia the respect and admiration for the Queen was very high and all public offices, clubs and halls displayed a well positioned, large photograph of the Queen. The respect for British royalty was quite pronounced by the royal toast, offered before "official" proceedings commenced, and in the military flying the royal "blessed" colours.This book was donated by one of the founding families residing in the Kiewa Valley and is typical of the general feeling of respect and admiration felt by the rural communities towards the British Royal Family, especially towards Queen Elizabeth II. The rural slant towards any form of patriotism was along the lines of "Queen and Country", in that order. After World War II the social texture through multi-culturalism (especially in the Cities)moved away from this "motherland" bondage but it had taken a longer period to penetrate those rural sectors within the Kiewa valley and high plains areas. The great post World War II immigration of European refugees started a shift of numbers of Australian families whose parents were not born in Australia or had British family ties. The book represents a period in time where ties to Britain where a lot strong and entrenched in the social fabric of the Australian rural sector. The growing push for a republic is becoming stronger and stronger as the level of rural royalists deminishes.This item is a hard covered book of 200 pages including 8 pages in full colour and over 250 photographs covering the British royal family and in particular Queen Elizabeth II and her coronation. The external protective paper dust-jacket is in colour. Specific references to Australia appear on pages 9,36 to 41 and 97. The hard cover has a "off" white cloth textured (glued reinforced) cover over thick cardboard . The front and back pages depict the Royal investiture carriage with guards and footmen. Little cherubs are portrayed around the sheath holding the Royal Crown. Crowned lion and stallion sit at attention on either side of the carriage, with the Royal shield supporting their front legs.,The dust jacket is in full colour with the wording "The CORONATION BOOK of QUEEN ELIZABETH II" With a Pictorial Record of the Ceremony" The spin of the jacket (in gold print on a regal red background) "THE CORONATION BOOK OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II" on the bottom "ODHAMS" The cover has a pressed oval shaped double lined border enclosing a crown and the words Elizabeth R, below which is pressed 1953. The spine has the following words in gold coloured print "THE CORONATION BOOK OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II. The front, inside flap, of the dust jacket details the significance of what is contained within the book and the back inside flap has the contents and those personages who contributed. The back of the dust jacket has a brief review of three other books covering other aspects of British royalty and they are titled "THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH" ( a pictorial biography), "QUEEN MARY" (her life and times) and "ROYAL HOMES ILLUSTRATED" (with an essay on the royal palaces by A.L. Rowse.modern australian history, british royalty, queen elizabeth ii, coronation of queen elizabeth ii, australia's "mother country" -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Clock, pre 1954
Presented to Arthur Knee by Tatura Royal Tour Committee in appreciation of services rendered as secretary on the occasion of the visit to Tatura of H.M. Queen Elizabeth 11 5 March 1954.Mantle clock c 1950's Polished wood casing, silver face and hands. Wind up. Not working. Chiming and striking type.Presented to Arthur Knee by Tatura Royal Tour Committee in appreciation of services rendered as secretary on the occasion of the visit to Tatura of H.M. Queen Elizabeth 11 5 March 1954.arthur knee, mantel clocks, tatura royal tour committee -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, 1950's
Black and white photograph of MMTB PCC Tramcar No. 980 at Preston Workshops - an official photograph. Tram has the destination of Special. Taken early 1950's. The tram was completed in 1950. Photograph by Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, Illustrative Photographers of 94 Elizabeth St Melbourne.Stamped on rear in red, with the photo number in black "Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, / Illustrative Photographers / No. 88 54/ 94 Elizabeth St Melbourne / CENT 1500 - 2601" (Their Melbourne central exchange phone number)trams, tramways, mmtb, new trams, preston workshops, tram 980, pcc class -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Print, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen's relationship with the Armed Forces began when, as Princess Elizabeth, she joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in 1945, becoming the first female member of the Royal Family to join the Armed Services as a full-time active member. During her time in the ATS, the Princess learnt to drive and to maintain vehicles The Queen has a long and close relationship with the Armed Forces, both in the United Kingdom and in the Commonwealth. As Sovereign, The Queen is Head of the Armed Forces, and is also the wife, mother and grandmother of individuals having served in the Forces.Light brown timber and gold gilt inner edge frame containing print of lady wearing evening dress with diamond and ruby tiaraHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Plaque - Present to Wangaratta RSL by Ken S Jasper MLA 31-8-79queen elizabeth ii, auxiliary territorial service, ww2 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Edwards, Thornton Richards & Co Ballarat, Edwards. E. Councilor, 1954, 1954 (exact)
Councilor E.Edwards was elected to council in1951 until 1970.He served two terms as Shire President 1957-58 and 1965-66.This photo, which is part of a composite collection of photos, was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,and was presented by the Shire President,G.A.Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of The Original Historical Photo of Councilors for the year 1954.Sepia/brown photo of Councilor E.Edwards. Situated second from left,middle row of composite photos of Councilors for the year 1954.PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11. 1954..ballarat shire council, e edwards, visit of her majesty queen elizabeth 11 1954 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - The Ruschmeyers - Publicans of the Town and Country Hotel, Diamond Hill Bendigo
John Christopher Ruschmeyer arrived in Melbourne aged 26 aboard the 'Essex' from Hanover, Germany via London in 1864. Shortly after his arrival in Australia he travelled to the Bendigo diggings. He became one of many thousands of German diggers on the Central Victorian Goldfields. He married Elizabeth Little Shepherd (Morrison) in 1874, a widow who had travelled down from Brisbane after the death of her first husband (John Shepherd). He became a naturalized citizen in 1893. Shortly after his marriage and having mined Golden Gully for some years he turned to hotel keeping and was the licensee of the Town and Country Hotel in Woodward Road, Golden Gully up until his death in 1911. The family of 4 daughters and 3 sons survived him. The family of Ernest, Maude, Christopher, Ethel and Edith (twins), Charles and Dolly Ruschmeyer all lived in the Bendigo area. His sons continued working in the mining tradition. He is buried with his wife in the Bendigo Cemetery. After his death Elizabeth moved to Thistle St until her death in 1922. Christopher Ruschmeyer and his family lived in a small house (now part of a poultry farm) in Woodwood road opposite the TOWN AND COUNTRY HOTEL. A brother Ernest Walter Ruschmeyer lived in a house next to the hotel. Ernest built the house. After Ernest's death in 1927 another brother Charles Hex Ruschmeyer married Ernest's wife Gertrude. The hotel was first licensed in 1898 and closed in 1916. John Ruschmeyer was the licensee until his death in 1911. Elizabeth took over the license until 1912 when it was sold to a Catherine E Hoffaer. This information is provided by Neil Graham of Strathfieldsaye whose Grandfather on his Mother's side was John Ruschmeyer and John Christopher Ruschmeyer was his Great Grandfather.Digital image: image shows Town and Country Hotel, Diamond Hill. Ruschmeyer's were the publicans. Standing outside hotel, were from left, Ethel, Dolly, Maude, Edith, Elizabeth.person, family, ruschmeyer, john christopher ruschmeyer, town and country hotel, ruschmeyer, diamond hill bendigo -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - HRM Queen Elizabeth II (with TC Jarrett), 1970
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: Queen +/ Jarrett (blue pen, center)port of portland archives -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medal
Queen Elizabeth Coronation for school childrenephemera, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Buttons
Buttons, Queen Elizabeth II - 6badge/buttons, 1953 +, ran -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photograph (size3)
Picture of Her Majesty Queen Elizabethpicture, current, general -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mary Elizabeth Markham. Birth, 30/04/1915 12:00:00 AM
Birth Certificate of Mary Elizabeth Markham.Birth Certificate of Mary Elizabeth Markham.Birth Certificate of Mary Elizabeth Markham.markham, mary, birth certificates -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, Elizabeth Street Melbourne Looking North, 1865
A colour image Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. princes bridge, queen's bridge, yarra river, rowboats -
Pyrenees Shire Council
print, Queen Elizabeth II, c 1960
print of a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II"Affixed: PRESENTED TO THE RIPON SHIRE CUONCIL BY CR. THE HON. R.C. GUTHRIE C.M.G. DATE 8-6-60" -
Pyrenees Shire Council
Photograph, Queen Elizabeth II
significant to the Pyrenees Shire and Lexton communityFramed photograph of Queen Elizabeth II -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, B&W, William Ward JP Councilor, 1820 - 1908, c1880
William Ward 1820- 1908 was born in Norfolk and emigrated with his wife Ann Ostler aboard the SS Kent in 1853. The voyage took 77days. William Ward JP was a prominent figure in East Brighton . William was elected to the Moorabbin Road Board in 1863, JP at Cheltenham Court, and Shire President 1875-82. He was appointed Post Master at East Brighton in 1865 and held the position until his death in 1908. William's Municipal career extended over 30 years and the 'Southern Cross Newspaper Brighton paid him tribute in the obituary January 25th 1908. William and Anne Ward had 10 children but only 5 survived. Elizabeth Emma Ward 1963- 1921, their eldest child, married Henry Box 1839-1913 and they had 9 children but 2 died in infancy. Henry Box purchased land in Tucker Road East Brighton (Bentleigh) 1870 to establish a market garden . He continued to purchase property through out his life and when he died owned land in East Boundary Road, Elsternwick, and Murrumbeena.William Ward JP was a prominent figure in East Brighton, William was elected to the Moorabbin District Road Board in 1863, JP at Cheltenham Court, and Shire President 1875-82. He was appointed Post Master at East Brighton in 1865 and held the position until his death in 1908. William's Municipal career extended over 30 years and the 'Southern Cross Newspaper Brighton paid him tribute in the obituary January 25th 1908.A black and white photograph of William Ward JP, Councillor who was the father of Elizabeth Emma Ward the wife of Henry Box.nil -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Clothing - Costume, Elizabeth Gervasoni (Hogan), Altar Boy's Surplice used at St Peter's Catholic Church, Daylesford, c1935
Elizabeth Hogan was born at Inglewood. She married Gus Gervasoni of Daylesford. Their only child, John Hogan Gervasoni, weas born at Daylesford on 29 September 1929. Altar boy surplice worn by John Hogan Gervasoni at St Peter's Catholic Church, Daylesford. It was probably made by his mother Elizabeth Gervasoni (Hogan). The last image shows John Gervasoni wearing the surplice at his First Communion at St Peter's Daylesford. Maree Scheggia (later Sullivan) stands at the front right).elizabeth hogan, elizabeth gervasoni, bess gervasoni, john hogan gervasoni, altar boy, maree scheggia, maree sullivan, st peter's catholic church, daylesford, surplice -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Medallion - Coronation
Circular medallion attached via a ring to a red, white and blue striped ribbon, open frayed edges at ends. Medallion bears text in a circular design with a motif of two figures either side of a coat of arm; the coat of arms carries a Southern Cross and a kangaroo figure sitting atop. On the reverse, an embossed image of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth is present.Around circle: "To commemorate their majesties coronation - May 12, 1937” Circle interior: “VICTORIA”/“PEACE AND PROSPERITY” On reverse: “KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH"collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Poems by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
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 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 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. WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. 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. Poems by Elizabeth Barrett Browning Author: Elizabeth Browning (Mrs E B Browning) Publisher: George Routledge & Sons Date: 1887 The label on spine cover with typed text PAT 821 BRO Pastedown front endpaper has a 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 flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, 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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: ELIZABETH & JOHN MACARTHUR OF ELIZABETH FARM
Historic Parramatta Series, Elizabeth & John Macarthur of Elizabeth Farm Parramatta, compiled and published by Parramatta Tourist Bureau with black and white illustrations.australia, history, parramatta, australia - history - nsw - parramatta - macarthur -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - CORONATION PLATE 1953 PRINCE PHILLIP
Metal plate commemorating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953. Plate is edged in red with gold embellishment. Image of Queen Elizabeth in centre of plate.Portland Ware, made in England. The Metal Box Company Limited. H.R.H The Duke of Edinburgh. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, 1950's
Black and white photograph of the interior of MMTB PCC Tramcar No. 980 at Preston Workshops - an official photograph. Taken early 1950's. The tram was completed in 1950. Shows the edges of internal step wells. Photograph by Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, Illustrative Photographers of 94 Elizabeth St Melbourne.Stamped on rear in red, with the photo number in black "Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, / Illustrative Photographers / No. 88 54/ 94 Elizabeth St Melbourne / CENT 1500 - 2601" (Their Melbourne central exchange phone number)trams, tramways, mmtb, new trams, preston workshops, interiors, tram 980, pcc class -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Baird,D.1954, Thornton Richards & Co. Ballarat, David Baird. (J.P.) Councilor 1954, 1954 (exact); 20th /21st century
David Baird (sr) was elected as a member of council in1928 until 1960. He served four terms as Shire President,1931-32,1940-41,1946-47,and 1956-57.This photo which forms part of a collection of photos was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11. and was presented by the Shire President G. A. Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of Original Historical Photo of Councilors for the Financial year 1954,commemorating the visit of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,to the Shire of Ballarat.Sepia/Brown photo of Councilor David Baird.(J.P.). Situated second from right top row of composite photo of councilors for the year 1954. PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11. 1954david baird jp, ballarat shire council 1928 1960, president 1931 1940 1946 1956, visit of her majesty queen elizabeth 11 1954