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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowling Club- Opening Day, Men's Section. Season 1996/97
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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Davies Merva, Yeytallic (Indigenous word meaning "Day before Yesterday", 1945
This book was very popular during 1945 and was written by Merva Davies and published by the National Press PTY Ltd in Melbourne. It tells the story of a half-caste indigenous child. 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. Yeytallic Author: Merva Davies Publisher: The National Press P/L Date: 1945 The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC DAV Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library, with the date of April 1946 The front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library. Inside the front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Flyleaf has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library. 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, yeytallic, merva davies -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Poster, 50th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings D-Day 6th June 1944-1994, 1994
50th Anniversary of the Landing of the Battle of Normandy.Laminated poster with British WWII unit emblems displayed around the border. In the centre top is a drawn map of Normandy with a drawing of fighting on the shore of Normandy.In the right hand corner is an advertisement Proceeds to the Poppy Appeal with a drawn badge of the Royal British Legion.'Service not Self. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document, Special order of the day
Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Forces in the Mediterranean Theatre -
Lions Club of Maldon Inc.
Photographs, Maldon Australia Day 2017, 26/01/2017
Collection of photographs taken by Renee Thompsonaustralia day, maldon and district australia day committee, events -
Lions Club of Maldon Inc.
Programme, Mount Alexander Shire 2000 Australia Day
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Lions Club of Maldon Inc.
Programme, Maldon Australia Day 2000
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Lions Club of Maldon Inc.
Programme, Maldon Australia Day 2015
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Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Framed Poster:, "Mafaking Day May 23rd 1900" red ensign with Baden Powell
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Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Photograph:, Long Tan Day 2018
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Department of Health and Human Services
Photograph, Terminus Guest House Dining Room - Point Lonsdale Trip on 1988 - Bundoora Repatriation Hospital - Day Centre - Photographs taken by Patients ( Series 59 ) - Parties & Outings - 1986 To 1992
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Department of Health and Human Services
Photograph, Bundoora Repatriation Hospital - Day Centre - Mine Head (tower that operates lifts down through the mine shaft) at Sovereign Hill Ballarat - Photographs taken by Patients ( Series 59 ) - Parties & Outings - 1986 To 1992
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Department of Health and Human Services
Photograph, Seaside village & harbour view on UK Tour in 1987 - Bundoora Repatriation Hospital - Day Centre - Photographs taken by Patients ( Series 59 ) - Parties & Outings - 1986 To 1992
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Department of Health and Human Services
Photograph, Sweeping the floor for dust and dirt and the ceiling for cobwebs in an open air ward used in the day time at Gresswell Sanitorium - Mont Park
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Department of Health and Human Services
Photograph, “For 30 minutes (sometimes 120 minutes) a day, water runs through a hole in the wall into this modern aqua destilata machine". Equipment donated through Dr John A Forbes Fairfield / Gull Force 2/21 Bn AIF / Ziarah Caltex to Rumah Sakit Ambon Hospital Indonesia - Dr John Forbes photo albums of Ambon Hospital Indonesia Circa 1970 to 1971
Department of Health & Human Services - Dr John A Forbes Fairfield / Gull Force 2/21 Bn AIF / Ziarah Caltex & Rumah Sakit Ambon Hospital Indonesia Collection Circa 1970 to 1971Department of Health & Human Services - Dr John A Forbes Fairfield / Gull Force 2/21 Bn AIF / Ziarah Caltex & Rumah Sakit Ambon Hospital Indonesia Collection Circa 1970 to 1971 -
Department of Health and Human Services
Photograph, Bundoora Repatriation Hospital - Day Centre - Singapore Trip 1988 - 1989
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Kilmore Historical Society
Truths for the Day of Life, Truths for the Day of Life and the Hour of Death, 1866
Religious work by the author of "God is Love", "Our Heavenly Home", "Grace and Glory", etc.Brown cloth-covered hardcover book with embossed decoration on front & back covers. Gilt detail to front cover. Cover worn worn with loss of colour. A blue thread "ribbon" appears to have been added post production. Binding loose, back hinge broken, rear flyleaf missing. foxing, discolouration of page edges. 424 pp. Poor condition.At back of title page, 'M.A. Handford/April 1875', hand inked which has bled through to title page.religion, handford, whitburgh cottage collection -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Sheet Music, Victors Day, The
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Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Sheet Music, That'll Be The Day
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Park Orchards Community House
Photograph, Market day at POCH, Date unknown
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Park Orchards Community House
Photograph, Market day at POCH, Date unknown
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Park Orchards Community House
Photograph, Market day at POCH, Date unknown
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Park Orchards Community House
Photograph, Market day at POCH, Date unknown
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Park Orchards Community House
Photograph, Market day at POCH, Date unknown
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Park Orchards Community House
Photograph, Market day at POCH, Date unknown
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Park Orchards Community House
Newspaper, Dress up day at the Park Orchards Community House
From Doncaster/Templestowe News 22 April 1992 -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Sheet Music, St Patricks Day
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Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Work on paper (Series), Smiths Beach.Opening Day Surf Rescue Facility
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Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Work on paper (Series), Smiths Beach.Opening Day Surf Rescue Facility
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Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Duncan, Sara Jeannette, A daughter of to-day, [1894]
281 p.fictionfiction