Lister shearing handpiece with comb and cutter. (Note on comb/cutter - "Although the handpiece appears to have been presented complete with comb and cutter I think the tools are modern (Tom Crocker 3/11/93)".) Early version of the Lister S Hardened, No. 31. Hand piece contains genuine parts.LISTER / S/ HARDENED/31537shearing, sheep stations management, animal health, sheep stations - management

Dr. Gavin Oakley, Blackburn dentist spearheaded the introduction of fluoridation to Melbourne's water supply in the late 1970's.Dr. Gavin Oakley, a Blackburn dentist.oakley, gavan, blackburn

P. S. Adelaide was a logging steamer operating between Echuca and Barmah forest. It was built in 1866 by G. Linklater, Echuca. Original owner J. G. Grassie, Poon Boon Station & S. H. Officer, Murray Downs Station. In June 1891 she was purchased by Murray River Sawmills and spent most of her working life on the Barmah Forest run. In 1960 she was purchased by Echuca Apex Club and steamed to Echuca. Installed on a bed of cement in Hopwood Gardens, Echuca before being restored to be refloated as a significant addition to the Port of Echuca maritime fleet (Parsons, R. Ships of the Inland Rivers. 2005. p.46)The P.S Adelaide is extremely significant as it it the oldest known wooden hulled paddle steamer in the world. She was built in Echuca in 1866 and still operates on the Murray River today. She has worked in the Wool Industry, the Timber Industry and the Tourist Industry.Colour (hand painted?) postcard and colour negative f P. S. Adelaide towing an outrigger barge. Three men can be seen on the lower deck and one on the top deck.on the front of the postcard:". Log barge & steamer Echuca" On the bow of the steamer: "Adelaide". On reverse of postcard, in blue pen:" PORT 16.3.82 COL NEG 13x18x1." In black pen encased in a square:"396.1" In blue fountain pen. Letter addressed to "Mrs. J. Robertson 37 Roxburgh St. Ascot Vale." " Your letter to hand(?) Sat. I am much better since my trip away. Was sorry to hear Jess(?) was not well. Hope she is better again. Hoping all are well. Love to all H." Postcard stamped: "Echuca Victoria Ap 6 08" Printed in green "Post W.T.P. Card". In has a red one penny postage stamp in top right hand corner.p. s. adelaide, echuca, port of (riverboats), echuca - history, post cards, echuca, paddle steamers, timber barges

This printer's block was used by the Snowy River Mail in the 1920's. This block is an advertisement for Tomlinson and McFarlane Bros, Drapers and General Merchants of Nicholson Street, Orbost.Since 1890 the Snowy River Mail has been the local newspaper of the Orbost district.This local paper has been the means by which readers in Orbost were able to learn about newsworthy events and issues in their local community for over a century.A printer's block from the Snowy River Mail. It is an advertisement for ladies' wear in the 1920's. It is an ad for Tomlinson and McFarlane Bros.of Nicholson Street Orbost and advertises fashionable contour corsets. The plate is nailed onto a block of chipboard.printing newspaper media advertisement tomlinson-and-mcfarlane-bros

Some of the H S K Kormoran crew were house in camp 13. The German cross is a memorial to their fallen comrades.Black and white photograph of 10 men standing and 10 men seated in front of a hut. Between the hut and the men is a large German cross on a stone plymth. A sign is being held by the 5th and 6th men from the left.Sign: Lager Hortebeker 1942 H S A Kormoranh s k kormoran, camp 13, german memorial, erich falk

Manilla Folder Held together with brass pins containing Assay Certificates from S. R. Mitchell & Co. Pty Ltd. The Majority of them are for L. C. Stuckey Esq. 199 Barker Street Castlemaine and a few of them are for Sir Herbert Gepp 422 Collins Street Melbourne. Also contains a list os samples taken from Reefs near the Devonshire Mines Castlemaine. The Dates range from 1935 to 1937.S. R. Mitchell & Co., Pty, Ltd. Metallurgists. 399 Little Colins Street, Melbourne.gold, mining, metallurgists, gold mining, castlemaine, s.r. mitchell, l.c. stuckey, sir herbert gepp

Blue, shield shaped ticket for Linton Horticultural Society Autumn show, 1915. Ticket was issued to Mrs. S. Savage and cost 2/6.Text: " LINTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY / President, DR. DONALDSON / MEMBER'S TICKET / For Autumn Show, 1915. ""Mrs S. Savadge".linton horticultural society, mrs s. savadge, w. todd, dr donaldson

Bike was used by Percy Blackham on a daily basis until he was unable to ride MEN’S BICYCLE – circa: 1920’s The bike was used by Percy Blackham, on a daily basis until he was unable to ride any longer. This bike was made by Malvern Star, an Australian company, established in 1902. 1920's Men's Bicycle with bike clips, light and generatorbike, bicycle, transport, percy blackham

Stewart William ROSS enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX78589 on 27.3.1942 age 38 years. He was discharged on 25.4.1943 with the rank of Sapper in 5th Docks Operating Coy. The Docks unit served in Darwin.Plastic covered, hard backed printed certificate presented by the citizens of Bendigo to S W ROSS.Printed on certificate: “To You Who Served. The Citizens of Bendigo Express Deep Thankfulness To: VX78589 S W ROSS (Sapper) No 5 Aus Docks Op Coy RAE Australia” documents-certificates, civic momentoes, military history-army, shire, bendigo

Photograph taken on a camping trip to Phillip Island by the donor's brother.Photographs of the Kiosk and vehicle at The Nobbies. Late 40's early 50's. Two photos the same - one larger.the nobbies kiosk

Black & white portrait woman, parted drawn back hair style. Lace collar with Vic mourning brooch. Earrings. Vita 77 Swanston Street, Melbourne printed on front. Reverse. Printed in Gold 'From the Vita Portrait Studio. Circular printed stamp contains, S Calvert, 77 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Artist Manager around margin.S Calvert, 77 Swanston Street Melbourne.photograph, person, female

Newspaper cutting from an unknown paper and date titled "Tram gets speed cut" regarding modifications to tram 980 to cut its speed. Quotes Mr. Kirby MMTB chairman and Tramway Union Secretary Mr. S. Edwards. Work being done at Preston Workshops. This dates the cutting to early 1970's.trams, tramways, pcc, preston workshops, tram equipment, specification, tram 980

Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo's ESCo bogie trams during the 1950's.Black and White Photograph of Bendigo bogie tram No. 24 at the Bendigo Tram depot during the 1950's. Has the destination of "Depot" Peter Duckett Collection. See Destination EaglehawkOn rear, stamped in black ink "Photo supplied from P.W. Duckett Collection, All Rights Reserved, 69 Howitt Rd. Nth Caulfield 3161." In the bottom right hand corner, in ink "1950's" and "pic 29" in red ink.trams, tramways, bendigo, depot, secv, tram 24

Tools used by Mrs Duncan's grandfather, when he was a carpenter on the clipper ship of the 1870's between England and Australia.Metal chisel London' pattern with wooden handletrades, carpentry

Tools used by Mrs Duncan's grandfather, when he was a carpenter on the clipper ship of the 1870's between England and Australia.Large wooden plane.WBDtrades, carpentry

Tools used by Mrs Duncan's grandfather, when he was a carpenter on the clipper ship of the 1870's between England and Australia.Latge wooden handle with small metal saw.trades, carpentry

H M S TRUMP was ordered on the 20th December 1941, laid down 31st December 1942 , launched 25th March 1944 and commissioned 8th July 1944. She was built by the Vickers Armstrong Company at Barrow in Furness (England). She saw action in various conflicts with her service in Australia. H M S TRUMP was finally scrapped at Newport - Wales in August 1971.Historical significance.Plaster and wooden plaque. Depicting H M S Trump a T Class Submarine Pennant # P333.Inside circle of trumpet enclosed by Laurel leaves surrounded by gold coloured rope. Name TRUMP on top with Crown above. Crown depicts sailing ships.

Black and white photograph. View overlooking mining area from New Chum Hill in the early 1870's showing four poppet legs and at least 9 chimneys (small chimneys and poppets at L distance). Golden Square Methodist Church C distance. Inscriptions: typed on front 'Looking South from New Chum Hill in early 1970's. The rich :Lazarus New Chum: in foreground. Other rich New Chum Mines in background'N J Caireplace, mining site, see also 2001.003.01

The Thomas James Connelly collection. T. J. Connelly - Brassfounder, Coppersmith, Plumber and Gasfitter. Located in High St. Bendigo. Items of correspondence. Memo headed Bendigo Benevolent Asylum, dated 2 December 1870, to Mr Connelly requesting the installation of a boiler. Signed W. Dorman Superintendent.trades, plumbing, thomas james connelly

The Thomas James Connelly collection. T. J. Connelly - Brassfounder, Coppersmith, Plumber and Gasfitter. Located in High St. Bendigo. Items of correspondence. Official business invoice, on blue paper, for Mr D. Kennedy, dated Nov 1st, 1870. Bendigo Tin Shop printed across the top.trades, plumbing, thomas james connelly, connelly, thomas james. plumbers. bendigo tin shop.

The QUEENSCLIFFE lifeboatLifeboatsblack & white photograph of the Lifeboat QUEENSCLIFFE, probably after the early 1930'sReverse - "Fisherman's Pier (demolished about 1955) - (c1947-49) - lifeboat shed before moved to new pier because of "sanding-up"- P & H [Ports & Harbour] shed on left [on S arm of Fisherman's Pier]"community information, the queenscliffe lifeboat

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. A Jar of Honey from Mount Hybla Author: Leigh Hunt Illustrated by Richard Doyle Publisher: Smith, Elder & Co Date: 1870Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 824 HUN Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp 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, 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, a jar of honey from mount hybla, leigh hunt, richard doyle

Black and white photograph showing the main gates of the gaol - panoramaBoard above the gates: "THE SCHOOL OF MINES - 1870 Centenary Year 1970"

Arthur V Gregory b.1867, d.1957 worked from studio at 326 Albert Road South Melbourne established by his father G F Gregory in 1852Water colour painting in wooden frameThe Lord Warden passing Cape Otway 1870 A.V. Gregory-17-lord warden, a.v. gregory, water colour

John William Henry Austin who emigrated with his brother Lindsay James to Australia in 1852, eventually settled in Durham Lead. He was a well known local photographer and also catered for local sporting functions including the Lal Lal races.John William Henry Austin was a well known local identity and photographer in the latter half of the 19th centuryCopy of photographed portrait of John William Henry AustinJohn William Henry Austin, Photographer, Durham Lead, 1870-1909.john william henry austin, austin family, photographer, local identity

ARTHUR STEDMAN LOAM No 929 enlisted in C Coy 38th Batt AIF on 7.2.1916 age 23 years 7 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, hospitalised with Chill 6.10.1916 then classed Influenza, embarked for France 22.11.1916, WIA 25.5.1917 Abrasions to Head and Neck, hospitalised 28.6.1917 with Scabies, discharged from the AIF 21.9.1919. Arthur was also a “Bandsman” in the 38th Battalion and played the Cornet, as a Bandsman he would also have been a “Stretcher Bearer”.1) Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re A S LOAM 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal .2) Badge, circular, metal, centre has 38 BATT colour patch surrounded by laurel leaf, engraved front & rear..1) 929 PTE A S LOAM 38 BN AIF .2) Front: 38th INF BN SOCIAL CLUB LIFE MEMBER Rear: A S LOAM 30.11.66medals, military, life membership, passchendaele barracks trust

Views of the Mount Helen Campus .2) 1870 Founders Hall .3) Lecture Theatre .4) Computer Laboratorymount helen campus, buildings, founders hall, lecture theatre, computer laboratory