The August, 1940 issue of 'Western Tennis' (Vol.5, No.8). Message and autograph from Jack Kramer, to Bill Hodges, features on front cover. Materials: Ink, Paper, Metaltennis

Two black and white photographs of unnamed Bendigo Teachers' College students in front of the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park. 'Late 1940's or early 1950's. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, tertiary education, teacher training, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, teaching, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, history, students

Campaign material for the re-election of John Talbot as councillor for the Central Ward in the St Kilda City Council elections held on 25 August 1949. The brochure contains his personal details and municipal record, along with polling day details. Talbot was first elected in 1946 and served continuously until 1969, including three terms as mayor, in 1950-51, 1964-65 and 1965-66.Folded white paper (discoloured with age) printed in black on both sidesjohn talbot, st kilda council, st kilda council elections

Article written by H H Bell, MMTB Chairman at the time of his retirement - Herald, 28 Sep 1949. Looks at his work on the HTT and the MMTB, achievements, workshops, manufacture of parts and equipment, work during the Second World War, clothing manufacture, Wattle Park and a clock funded by a lady who enjoyed the park. Includes a photo of SW6 883 and the Kew Horse tram. Yields information about Hector Bell MMTB ChairmanDigital image of a photocopy of a newspaper article titled 'The Story of my trams - H H Bell"h h bell, retirement, mmtb, wattle park, world war 2, tram 883

Postcard produced by the Rose Stereograph Co. No P 3748, showing the scene at the corner of Moorabool and Ryrie Sts Geelong. Has a tram in the far distance along with many motor cars of the late 1940s. In the view are Bright and Hitchcocks, the T&G building, Bank of NSW. The rear of the postcard notes that it is a real photograph. Based on the pencil notation on the rear of item 9059, photo dated 1949.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Ryrie St.Black and white Postcard divided back, unused. tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, ryrie st

Geelong 21 and 22 crossing at the Albert St loop, the second loop in Pakington St. Tram 21 has the destination of Station, and 22 the destination of West. See item 7815 for negative. Date - 23-6-1949. Refer to "Twenty five years ago, the Closure of the Geelong Tramways", by Ken McCarthy, April 1981 issue of Trolley Wire page 10 for routing information.Yields information about tram operations in Pakington St.Black and white photograph, with hand written details on rear.See rear image. tramways, trams, geelong, tram 21, tram 22, pakington st

Geelong 21 and 22 crossing at the Albert St loop, the second loop in Pakington St. Tram 21 has the destination of Station, and 22 the destination of West. See item 9053 for details of the location and date - 23-6-1949. Refer to "Twenty five years ago, the Closure of the Geelong Tramways", by Ken McCarthy, April 1981 issue of Trolley Wire page 10 for routing information. Yields information about tram operations in Pakington St.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file.trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, west, station, tram 21 tram 22

From the estate of Jean Ord, mother of the donor. Cup, saucer and plate bought from Coles for two shillings and sixpence when two shillings and sixpence was the limit paid for an item at Coles during the 1940's.White china cup, saucer and plate set; edge gold trimmed and a fine gold band one inch from edge. Gold clover leaf stamped in centre of cup and saucerNew Chelsea china|Made in Englanddomestic items, crockery

Letter to J.R. Pound wishing him a speedy recovery7th June 1949 Dr J.R. Pound Dana Street Ballarat Dear Dr Pound, On behalf of the President, School of Council and Staff, I desire to tender you sincere sympathy on your serius illness and to wish you a speedy and complete recovery. With kindest personal regards and best wishes, Yours faithfully F.E. Ferguson Registrarballarat school of mines, j.r. pound, f.e. ferguson, illness

Photograph. 12.5 cms x 17.5 cms, in a plain silver frame. In black and white, this photograph shows bride Aileen Beryl Ervin of McKenzie Creek, via Horsham, in her wedding attire, for her marriage to Leslie John Ellison, of McKenzie Creek via Horsham. This ceremony was officiated by Rev. Francis Fielding, on September 24th 1949, in the Horsham Methodist Church. The bride wore a beautiful gown, with a short and a long veil. Her flowers trail beautifully and she appears to be holding some horseshoes over her left arm.photograph, person, photograph of bride.

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Geelong No. 5 from Chilwell climbing up Pakington St Hill, from Mercer St. Chilwell. Has the destination of East. Photo by Wal Jack 23-6-1949. Printed on Ilford paper. See also Reg Item 7824 for another similar photograph. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 17/6/2020. On rear in ink "SEC Geelong No."5 from Chilwell climbing up Pakington St Hill, from Mercer St. Chilwell. 23-6-49" Has the Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner with the number "T281" written in..trams, tramways, geelong, chilwell, pakington st, tram 5

Wilfred Davis Stanley BURNS No 56 enlisted in the AIF in HQ 1st Aust Division Provost Corp on 15.9.1914 age 21 years 9 months. Embark for Egypt 21.10.1914, landed Gallipoli 25.4.1915 and returned to Egypt 27.7.1915, posted to Anzac Police Corp 3.4.1916, promoted Cpl 22.5.1916, embark for England 3.8.1916, hospital 27.9.1916 (unclear), promoted Sgt 1.8.1918, discharged from the AIF 5.11.1919.Australian Comforts Fund Wallet. Bi-fold wallet, black leather, two pockets inside, two sepia photographs. .1) Man standing in garden (in uniform). .2) Two people standing on a dirt road.Photos. .1) "Tom in Garden at Kings Log Cabin, Marysville 1940". .2) "A picture no artist can paint, Marysville DEC 1940". On the wallet. “Australian Comforts Fund 1914 - 1918 Victorian Division No 56 W.D.S.Burns Provost Corps” photography-photographs, military history-army, personal effects-containers

This disc is an original and belonged to VFX58099 Leila May Ganim, who enlisted into the Australian Army in June 1940. Her rank at discharge - 15 March 1946 - was Lieutenant. Lt Ganim had a previous Regimental Number V10739.This is an original disc that belonged to VFX58099 Lt L M Ganim.A round metal disc, silver colour, a silver chain with attachment for two discs, it appears that one disc is missing.On the front of the disc - VFX58099 Ganin L M RC. On the back of the disc - A 2.vfx58099 l m ganim, v10739 l m ganim, ww2 australian army

Beret knitted during WW2 from darning wool. Darning wool was the only wool not rationed during the 1940's in Britain. Wool was sold only cut into lengths so was often used for fair-isle knitting.Knitted Fairisle beret. Knitted during WW2. Made with assorted colours of darning wool.costume, female headwear

On March 2, 1940, Sir Winston Dugan, Governor of Victoria unveiled the busts of the six first prime ministers of Australia at a ceremony on the long avenue of Horse Chestnuts. The donor, Richard Armstrong Couch, was born in Ballarat in 1868.The Prime Ministers Avenue is a feature of national significance, set in the magnificent Horse Chestnut Avenue of the Gardens. The 28 Prime Ministers of Australia are displayed as bronze portraits mounted on polished granite pedestals. The collection includes a portrait of one of the founding fathers of Federation, Alfred Deakin, who was the first Federal Member for Ballarat and the second Prime Minister.Kodachrome slide depicting the gardens during the installation of the pedestals and busts of the first six prime ministers.Kodachromeballarat botanical gardens, trees, lawns, pathways, sculptures, busts, governors, prime ministers avenue, richard armstrong couch, federation, 1940, chestnut trees, horse chestnuts, bronze, granite, pedestals, alfred deakin, sir winston dugan, wallace anderson

On March 2, 1940, Sir Winston Dugan, Governor of Victoria unveiled the busts of the six first prime ministers of Australia at a ceremony on the long avenue of Horse Chestnuts. The donor, Richard Armstrong Couch, was born in Ballarat in 1868.The Prime Ministers Avenue is a feature of national significance, set in the magnificent Horse Chestnut Avenue of the Gardens. The 28 Prime Ministers of Australia are displayed as bronze portraits mounted on polished granite pedestals. The collection includes a portrait of one of the founding fathers of Federation, Alfred Deakin, who was the first Federal Member for Ballarat and the second Prime Minister.Kodachrome slide depicting a pathway and lawns where pedestals and busts of the first six prime ministers are lying on the ground to be installed. A man with hat, long winter coat is standing on the pathway.Kodachromeballarat botanical gardens, trees, men, pathways, lawns, sculptures, busts, prime ministers avenue, chestnut trees, granite, alfred deakin, federation, horse chestnuts, richard armstrong crouch, pedestals, governor, sir winston dugan, wallace anderson

Miniature wooden bat with signatures of PMA teams on signed on the back and front of the bat. The bat’s handle is wound with black thread. The bat is a part of a set and displayed with the PMA trophy.32 signatures on front of bat 23 signatures on verso of bat 1961 team 1927-28 team 1938- captain 1949- captain

Black and White photograph of Lewis Lewis. Bus owner Bendigo 1920-1940, photo taken at 18 years of age, dressed in a stiff white collar shirt & tie, white wooden frame, no glass, with information stickers across top, markings on stickers read 'Lewis Lewis', 'Bus Owner Bendigo 1920-1940', '18 years of age', 'Born 16/11/1890 past (sic) away 1976 86 years of age'person, individual, lewis lewis, lewis lewis, bus owner.

Pink paper dated Mar. 11 & 14 1940 and 2 May 1940. Account is to the South Nell Gwynne G.M. N.L. to Miss G. Alice Jones re G.M. Lease. Re forfeited Shares and convening meeting for same. Also, for typing copy and letter. Amount 10/6. Signed by G. Alice Jones. Pd 3/2/41 written at the end. R687 Delivered 2.5.40 written in the top left corner.the miss g.alice jones collection - account, south nell gwynne g.m. co. n.l.

Several typed copies of the Mine Manager's Reports and Financial Statements for the Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company N. L. Dated from 9th February 1940 to 31st May 1940. Manager's report mentions work carried out in the main shaft and at the various levels and the mill working satisfactorily. The amount of ore crushed and how much gold was obtained. Reports signed by F. Chenhall, Mine Manager. Images 3509.9a to 3509.9pmine, gold, central nell gwynne, central nell gwynne mine, mine reports for the central nell gwynne mine, f chenhall

This book “Bethel Merriday” is a novel written by Sinclair Lewis and published in 1940. It is part of Flagstaff Hill’s group of books belonging to the Pattison Collection. About SINCLAIR LEWIS (1885-1951) The author was born as Harry Sinclair Lewis in 1885 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. He was renowned as an American novelist, playwright and short story writer. His first writings were romantic poems and short stories. Six of his novels were published by the time Lewis was 36. Lewis won the 1926 Pulitzer Prize for his book “Arrowsmith” but declined because he had been helped in the writing of it by science writer Paul de Kruif, who received 25% of royalties on the sales. However, Lewis is listed as the sole author. Lewis received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1930 for his “vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humour, new types of characters." He was the first author from the United States to receive this award. Lewis graduated from university in 1907. He worked as a reporter and editor for several publications. He was a prolific writer, publishing dozens of works and numerous articles, and became popular for his satire. Lewis married and divorced twice and died alone from a heart attack due to advanced alcoholism) near Rome on 10th January 1951, aged 66. 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.Lewis’s book is significant for its association with the writer, who was the first American to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature (1930). This book is significant for its connection with the Pattison Collection which, 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. Title: Bethel Merriday Author: Sinclair Lewis Publisher: Jonathan Cape, London Date: 1940 Hardback board book covered with cream-brown linen. The author’s name is printed in black on the front cover and on the spine. The spine also has the book’s title, a symbol and a white adhesive label with a typed library call number. Inside the front cover pasted down endpaper are two printed labels. On the front loose endpaper is an imprint of a stamp. The book, a novel, is part of the Pattison Collection originally belonging to the Warrnambool Public Library.Adhesive label - “PAT / FIC / LEW” Front pasted down endpaper has a printed label from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front pasted down endpaper has a printed label from the Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a stamp from the Corangamite Regional Library Serviceflagstaff 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 public library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool books and records, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool children’s library, american novel, jonathan cape, sinclair lewis, harry sinclair lewis, 1930 nobel prize for literature, bethel merriday

State Electricity Commission of Victoria Notice to Motorman and Conductors relating information on the new type of weekly tickets which came into operation on 16th May, 1949. Three sample tickets are attached. Original plus a carbon copy.person, individual, basil miller

Receipt. A receipt for 3 shillings and 4 pence being for papers to 27/9/1949, made out to Mrs. Thomas of Rae St.. Receipt written in red ink. Edgars' Newsagency of 293 Hargreaves St. BendigoInitials WBorganization, business, newsagency, edgars' newsagency, mrs thomas, rae st., receipt

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, July 26, 2004. Jewels: these two young women greeted customers with a smile at White's Jewellers in November 1949. The store was on the corner of Bennetts Arcade and Pall Mall.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Temporary Licence to Clerk or Deputy of Licensed Auctioneer in the name of F. C. Dyett on the 6 October at Bendigo. Signed by W. A. Walsh, Justice of the Peace and Cyril James Curnow. Dated 6 October 1949. Licence No. 050.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - temporary licence to clerk or deputy of licensed auctioneer, f c dyett, w a walsh, cyril james curnow, h j green

A page with a colour pin-up picture of popular U.S. tennis player, Gussie Moran, known for wearing controversial frilled panties during her 1949 Wimbledon campaign. Page is autographed by Moran. Materials: Paper, Inktennis