One of a collection of 11 photographs/postcards donated by Meg Davis & Nancy McHaffie from the estate of Brenda Higgins, grand-daughter of JD & Georgianna McHaffieBlack & White postcard of the Alvina leaving the Cowes Pier, crowded with people. Two other boats moored. The trolley rails visible.The departure of the "Alvina", Cowes. Valentine Series No. 56.the alvina, cowes pier, cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty, cowes jetty - the alvina, meg davis, nancy mchaffie, brenda higgins

One of two photograps donated by Dr CookBlack & White photograph of people on Cowes beach with four beach umbrellas in the foreground. Trees and grass to the left of photograph."The Beach, Cowes". Valentine, Series No. 2267 Copywrightphillip island, cowes beach, dr cook

An early black and white photograph of the Main Street in Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Main Street in Marysville, Victoria. This street is now known as Murchison Street. In the background can be seen the Australia Hotel which became the Cumberland Hotel. The Cumberland Hotel was destroyed in the February 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and the Peppers Marysville was constructed on the site. Also in the background can be seen a sign with an arrow pointing to the Mary-Lyn Guest House which was also destroyed in the 2009 bushfires. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPH 1940murchison street, marysville, australia hotel, victoria, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, cumberland hotel, mary-lyn guest house, 2009 black saturday bushfires

Although the Railway line had been planned for some time Sir Thomas Bent MP was responsible for making it happen in order to revitalize the fortunes of the Moorabbin Shire that he had represented for so long. The train line opened in 1881with 8 Stations between Caulfield and Mordialloc.The first Steam engine carried dignitaries and local residents. Bent also ensured that the Station houses in his constituency were built in a distinctive decorative cottage style. Bent faced severe criticism for diverting the rail line through his local area and for the expenditure on the Stations. Local residents established and cared for Gardens at the Stations and Cheltenham was awarded Best Garden c1910. The arrival of the Railway Line saw the traders move from Point Nepean Rd to Charman Rd and by 1910 various shops and business were present. 2016 - current has seen large protest rallies against the destruction of Mentone Station and Cheltenham Station as the Victorian State Government proceeds to remove Railway Level Crossings. A compromise to retain the Station buildings whilst placing the Rail Line underground is desired.Cheltenham Railway Station is one of the original cottage style stations ordered by Sir Thomas Bent when the rail line was extended from Caulfield to Mordialloc 1881Photograph Black & White Postcard showing the entrance to Cheltenham Railway Station c1920Valentine &Sons Pub Co Ltd Melb railways, cheltenham station, mentone station, south brighton station, railway level crossing removal 2016 -19, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, smith harry redvers, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman s, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards

Postcard, Lower Reserve, Bendigo, showing Five people near the edge of the lake. Card has a gold coloured braide around the outside. Printed in Great Britain.The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd., Melbourne.postcard, photograph, lower reserve bendigo

Postcard, In the fernery, Bendigo, showing plants and ferns both sides of a path. Printed in Great Britain. Card has a gold coloured braid around it.The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd, Melbournepostcard, photograph, bendigo fernery

Coloured postcard, grey border embellished with sheaf of wheat left hand side, and kookaburra bottom RH corner. Image shows large ferns and gravel path in centre. Written on bottom of card 'In the Fernery, Bendigo' Receipt number 355/16The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd., Melbournebendigo, business, carwardine soap and candle

Image depicts two basalt war memorials located in the Memorial Gardens next to the Holy Trinity Cathedral The first commemorating the four local soldiers killed in the Boer War and a declaration of peace at Pretoria. It was unveiled in 1903 by Colonel John Hoad. (Later Sir John Hoad) a one time Wangaratta resident who became chief of the Australian General Staff. The second memorial bears the names of residents who were killed in the two World Wars as well as the Vietnam War. It was unveiled in 1923 by Colonel Scott, a former borough engineer. The image includes 2 x 32 pound cannons taken from HMS Nelson, a Royal Navy warship built between 1809-1814. The Nelson was transferred to the Victorian Colonial Navy as a cut down two decker in 1867.. The ship arrived in Port Phillip on 4 February 1868 and decommissioned in 1893. The cannons arrived in Wangaratta in 1901.Each year an ANZAC service is held in the gardens to remember those that served our country during times of war.Unframed sepia photograph of two tall monuments in garden setting.Memorial Gardens, Wangaratta Valentine Series No 1028cenotaph, wangaratta, war memorial, boer war, ww1, ww2, vietnam war, hms nelson, cannons

POST CARD PHOTOGRAPH OF FOOTBRIDGE IN CLUNES OVER TULLAROOP CREEK. TAKEN ABOUT 1920.FOOT BRIDGE CLUNES. VALENTINES M 5982local history, photographs, bridges, foot bridge

Leslie John Bagust Collection. Bendigo. Black & White Photograph Souvenir Collection ? Rose Series. 1940. King George V Memorial; Conservatory Gardens, Bendigo. The Monument is constructed from all Australian materials it is cast bronze, 3.7 metres (12 feet high), took 12 months to complete at a cost of £750 AUD in 1938 or the equivalent to 1.26 million dollars AUD in 2013. To the right is the Gold Monument and the tower on the School of Mines building.Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd. Melbournebendigo, tourism, conservatory gardens bendigo, king george v memorial

Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black & White Photograph Queen Victoria Gardens Bendigo 1940. Souvenir Collection. ?Rose Series. Queen Victoria Statue, RSL Soldier's Memorial and Old Post Office with Clock Tower which is now the Bendigo Visitor's Information Centre.Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd. Melbournebendigo, tourism, queen victoria gardens bendigo, http://tourismbendigo.com.au/articles/storiesbox1.cgi?record=3

Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black & White Photograph View Point Bendigo From Mitchell Street Streetscape. Souvenir Postcard Collection ?Rose Series. 1940. Scene looking North up View Street Lucas Café, on the corner, Alexandra Fountain in the centre, Newsagent opposite fountain. To the right of the newsagent heading north the Australian Mutual Provident Society and Davies Store are prominent features. Underneath Davies Store signs advertising Macrow Better Furniture Stores. Observe the tram line runs the length of Mitchell Street all the way up View Street.Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd. Melbournebendigo, tourism, view point from mitchell street

Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black & White Photograph The Swimming Pool, now the Municipal baths next to the Olympic swimming pool in Barnard Street.Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. Melbournebendigo, tourism, lake weeroona

Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black & White Photograph of The Conservatory Gardens Bendigo 1940. In the rose garden surrounding the Conservatory and Law Courts there is an iron statue of a man fighting wild animals, titles "Man Fighting Wild Animals". The inscription reads "Presented to the Citizens of Bendigo by Mayor Harkness 1899."Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. Melbournebendigo, tourism, conservatory gardens bendigo, http://www.bendigo.ws/bendigo-attractions/bendigo-gardens/conservatory-gardens.html

Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black & White Photograph 1940 Alexandra Fountain Bendigo and surrounding streetscape. Matthews Brothers Haberdashery on the corner of Mitchell Street and Pall Mall. Beside The Matthew Bros. store J.B. Edwards tendered his trade as Jeweller and Watchmaker and T. Sayer furnished the local undertaker with hearses, horses and plumage. Just visible over the tops of the trees in Mitchell Street is the Morley Johnson building the former Toyworld. At the bottom of the photo on the front left in white is the notation No.1, and towards the right front bottom corner is the notation Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo.Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd. Melbournebendigo, tourism, alexandra fountain bendigo

Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black & White photograph Town Hall Bendigo 1940. Tourism Postcard Souvenir Set. In 2005 the first clock was installed in the tower at the Bendigo Town Hall. Vahland had made provision for the clock when he originally redesigned the town hall but it wasn't until the Rotary Club of Bendigo and the Bendigo Advertiser.Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. Melbournebendigo, tourism, bendigo town hall

Sisters Rocks StawellB/W Photograph of Sister Rocks Looking West. Sister Rocks Stawell on bottom left cornerValentine's Post Card Sister Rocks Stawelltourism

Also a colour postcard from same viewpoint at a later date taken by Viewpoint Productions purchased from B Roche number 03828.1 size 9 x 13.5 cmBlack and white postcard of tourist launch at jetty Fishermans Landing Lake Tyers VictoriaValentine Series No 1071 At the Landing Lake Tyersboats and boating, forest, waterways

Edithvale Life Saving Club was founded in 1919.Sepia postcard of Edithvale Life-Saving Club, a double story wooden building, built on the foreshore of Edithvale beach. Bathing boxes are on the right hand side, with boats sitting on the sand and three children playing, while a man watches.Kiosk and beach, Edithvale Valentine series no 198life saving club, edithvale, edithvale beach, bathing boxes

Early black and white photographs of Marysville and surrounds.This collection of photographs shows various scenes around Marysville and surrounds such as waterfalls, lookouts and local towns. Valentines snapshots were done of many places world wide, and packaged in a convenient size to be posted.VALENTINE'S/ SNAPSHOTS/ 8 Real Photographs/ MARYSVILLE, Victoria/ No. 1/ Published For/ The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd./ Melbourne and Sydneymarysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, photograph, souvenir, beautiful ferns on michaeldene track (image 1), cathederal range (image 2), camberville township (image 3), tallest known hardwood tree (image 4), main street marysville (image 5), on black spur road (image 6), stevenson falls (image 7), taggerty valley (image 8)

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. Reminiscences and Letters of Sir Robert Ball Edited by his son W. Valentine Ball Publisher: Cassell & Co Date: 1915 Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 BAL Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front pastedown endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Librarywarrnambool, 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, reminiscences and letters of sir robert ball, w. valentine ball

Cast Iron lace was made in foundries in most cities. There were 42 such foundries in Melbourne alone. It was cheaper to make than wrought iron. "Pig iron", iron ore, was melted in a blast furnace, mixed with alloys and then poured into molds usually made of sand. The alloys needed a minimum of 2% carbon.A black and white photograph by Alan Doney of the building at 22 Valentine St in Bendigo. The photo shows detail of the wrought iron on the verandah. alan doney, bendigo, wrought iron

View looking north along present day Hohnes Road in Eltham Lower Park towards the intersection of Old Eltham Road and Main Road. Picnickers have pulled up in their cars and are enjoying a game of cricket being played on the oval. This glass plate negative was used to manufacture postcards (1:1 printing) for commercial sale by the Rose Sterograph Company and its subsidiaries. George Rose founded the Rose Stereograph Company in 1880 and was joined by Herbert (Bert) Cutts in the early 20th Century. The pair formed a lifetime working partnership and strong personal friendship. Assisted by George’s two sons, Herbert George and Walter, and later by Neil Cutts, the Rose Stereograph Company continued its operations for more than 140 years. The company was initially built on stereographs, but as cinema took over and stereographs fell out of fashion, the Rose Stereograph Company developed Australia’s first commercially viable photographic postcard business. Specialising in postcards of iconic historical moments and significant landmarks, The Rose Stereograph Company became a staple of the Australian travel industry.This remarkable collection of glass plate negatives, transparencies, and postcards – arguably Australia’s most significant photography collection outside of public hands – has been passed down through the generations, surviving war, relocation, and the harsh Victorian climate. The historic Rose Stereograph collection is the culmination of George Rose’s dream of capturing and preserving precious moments in time and remains the legacy of the Rose and Cutts families. It is with great sadness that the Cutts family says goodbye to a collection that spans five generations and 140 years. The Cutts family understands that for these historically important pieces to rest with one family is to deny others the pleasure of their custodianship.Glass Plate Negative Size: 9.2 x 13.9 cmPicnic Grounds, Eltham, Valentine Series No. 3195, Copyrighteltham lower park, cricket, cars, buildings, electricity lines, lower plenty, eltham, postcard, travel, picnic ground, rose stereograph company, valentine series postcard, glass plate negative, peter and elizabeth pidgeon collection

Eltham swimming pool was opened in December 1936. It was located adjacent to Central Park. The small children's pool in the foreground was opened in November 1938. This glass plate negative was used to manufacture postcards (1:1 printing) for commercial sale by the Rose Sterograph Company and its subsidiaries. George Rose founded the Rose Stereograph Company in 1880 and was joined by Herbert (Bert) Cutts in the early 20th Century. The pair formed a lifetime working partnership and strong personal friendship. Assisted by George’s two sons, Herbert George and Walter, and later by Neil Cutts, the Rose Stereograph Company continued its operations for more than 140 years. The company was initially built on stereographs, but as cinema took over and stereographs fell out of fashion, the Rose Stereograph Company developed Australia’s first commercially viable photographic postcard business. Specialising in postcards of iconic historical moments and significant landmarks, The Rose Stereograph Company became a staple of the Australian travel industry.This remarkable collection of glass plate negatives, transparencies, and postcards – arguably Australia’s most significant photography collection outside of public hands – has been passed down through the generations, surviving war, relocation, and the harsh Victorian climate. The historic Rose Stereograph collection is the culmination of George Rose’s dream of capturing and preserving precious moments in time and remains the legacy of the Rose and Cutts families. It is with great sadness that the Cutts family says goodbye to a collection that spans five generations and 140 years. The Cutts family understands that for these historically important pieces to rest with one family is to deny others the pleasure of their custodianship.Glass Plate Negative Size: 9 x 13.9 cmSwimming Pool, Eltham, Valentine Series No. 3198, Copyrighteltham, postcard, travel, rose stereograph company, valentine series postcard, glass plate negative, central park, eltham central park, swimming pool, peter and elizabeth pidgeon collection

Donated by Brenda HumphreysSepia postcard of the Isle of Wight Hotel with the Cenotaph in the foreground.Valentine Series No. 3397 Isle of Wight Hotel, Cowes. isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, the cenotaph cowes phillip island, brenda humphreys

One of a collection of 7 postcards donated by Steve Stefan, Archivist, St Frances Church, MelbourneBlack & White postcard of Seals at Seal Rocks, Phillip Island"Valentine Series No. 153" "Seals at Cowes, Phillip Island"seal rocks phillip island, seals on seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - seals, steve stefan

One of a collection of 8 photographs donated by Bob Notley, San RemoSepia Postcard of Seals at Seal Rocks near The Nobbies, Phillip IslandValentine Series No. 153. Seals at Cowes, Phillip Island.wildlife - seals, seals, australian fur seals, seal rocks, phillip island coastline, bob notley

One of a collection of photographs purchased by the Society from Jack Day of Mornington.Sepia postcard of people aboard the "Alvina" moored at Cowes pier near shed."The "Alvina" at Cowes, Phillip I." "Valentine Series No. 50"the alvina, cowes pier, cowes jetty, phillip island, jack day collection