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Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Colour photograph, 22-12-2001
A colour photograph taken at The Crossways in Marysville on 22nd December, 2001. The Crossways was built in the early 1920s and is the oldest building in Marysville. The Crossways historic inn survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires thanks to the efforts of its co-owner Greg Cherry and, in the days after the fires, provided a much-needed refuge to the Marysville community and firefighters. A colour photograph taken at The Crossways in Marysville on 22nd December, 2001.No.6./ OUR CABIN - CROSSWAYS/ 22 - 12 - 2001marysville, victoria, australia, the crossways cabaret, the crossways, crossways, crossways country inn, crossways historic inn, 2009 black saturday bushfires, accommodation, photograph -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Stanhope Bedroom, 1950s
Slide photograph of two girls in bedroom. Believed in Stanhope from the label. Several photos are marked 4, 11, 12, 13, and were taken at the same time (see items 02509 - 02516) Stanhope was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Stanhope generally looked after girls over 14 either studying or working. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of life for the residents of Stanhope.Colour slide of two girls in their bedroom in Stanhope, in a grey Hanimount mount.Handwritten on front 'Stanhope' in black pen and 12 in top right corner.stanhope, residences, bedroom -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 10/12/1952
Allan writes of the severe fog which meant there were no buses of planes for three days. "I only heard or saw two cars over the weekend and each one had a man in front with a torch." When he and Alette attended the Royal Concert they found themselves sitting near Charlie Chaplin, Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivian Leigh. The Queen was there and Sir Malcolm Sargent conducted the orchestra and a choir of 500. Alette is going home to Norway for Christmas. Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0906.a1) headed 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8 and dated 10/12/52. Letter is written in green ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked London. The return address is Allan Quinn, Australia House. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, royal concert, queen elizabeth ii, sir malcolm sargent, sir laurence olivier, vivian leigh, charles chaplin -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
CLUNES TOWN HALL AND COURT HOUSE IN BAILEY STREET BUILT LAST CENTURY.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES TOWN HALL AND COURT HOUSE - FLAG POLE ON TOWN HALL - OLD GAS LIGHT IN FRONT OF HALL."Town Hall about 1952" "Ilford" printed on back "No. 88" handwritten in pencilphotography, town hall -
Nagambie Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Stop watch, Goldie Heath's stop watch
Used in Nagambie by 1933 Stawell Gift winner, Goldie Heath, while training 1946 winner, Tommy Deane. Then by Heath in 1947 while training 1947 contender, Les Pianter.Heath, Deane and Pianta were Nagambie locals. Les Pianta accidentally shot himself in a shooting accident so failed to start. The Pianta family were involved in cycling and it seems the watch may have been presented to the newly formed club by Goldie Heath.Chrome pocket stop-watch with minute and second dials. Crown and side switch. Cord looped through crown ring.On Face: Hueur. Made in Switzerland. On back inscribed: Nagambie cycle club, 1952stawell gift, running, athletics, stop watches, nagambie, goldie heath, tommy deane, les pianta -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, 1943
Letters about the role of housemaster at the Legacy Hostel, later to be known as Holmbush. 00367.1 Letter dated 8th February 1943 from John E. Smith of 27 David St, Horsham, to apply for the position of housemaster of the Legacy Hostel. He requested information about the position 00367.2 Letter dated 12 February 1943 to J.E. Smith to forward details of the role, it states the hostel will house children aged between 9 and 19 years.A record of written correspondence regarding job applications in 1943.00367.1 White quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched. 00367.2 White quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched.Replied with outline of duties 12/2/43 written in blue ink. Signed John E. Smithholmbush administration, residences -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Wisteria Garden Party 2001, 12/10/2001
Coloured photograph of people dancing at the Society's Wisteria Party on 12 October 2001.wisteria garden party 2001, nunawading and district historical society, dancing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PLACING PIT, 12/04/1991
Placing Pit Into Position - Eaglehawk Road/Havilagh Road - 12/04/1991Polaroidorganisation, industry, gas and fuel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NAPOLEON REEF GOLD MINING CO. N.L, 1940 - 1952
Document: Napoleon Reef Gold Mining Company Minute Book, Handwritten minutes of meetings of the mine directors from 9 May 1940 - 26 March 1942, Minutes of ordinary general meetings of shareholders 4 August 1942 - 19 December 1952, Minutes signed by A.Mackay (Chairman), final entry on page 102 is a typed resolution relating to voluntary liquidation.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, napoleon reef -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Notice to Inspectors.", Jun. 1952
One page foolscap typed (carbon copy) instruction sheet titled "Notice to Inspectors.", Dated 24/6/1952. Published by the SEC Ballarat Tramways, Traffic Office and signed by Les Denmead as Branch Tramways Superintendent. Notes the importance of Inspectors as supervisors and observers, recent complaints, working hours, theatre finishing times, accidents, reports and keeping the trams moving.In black ink across top of instruction "BTPS 319." trams, tramways, sec, instructions, traffic staff, inspectors, accidents -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 7/03/1958 12:00:00 AM
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Bendigo tram No. 12 at Golden Square terminus with the Golden Square hotel in the background. Has a "Fosters Lager sign" on the wall. Tram has destination of "Nth Bendigo". Photo taken 7/3/1958. Keith Kings No. A(d)(15) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. A(d)(15) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Bendigo / No.12 / As converted for "One Man" operation / Golden Square terminus 7/3/58"trams, tramways, golden square, bendigo, tram 12 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph, Argus newspaper, John N. Thompson, a teenager from North Shields, England, plays table tennis, February 1952
One of three images featured in an article, published in the Argus in 1952, about the lonely life of a sailor and the entertainment at the Mission to Seamen Melbourne. The legend for the picture mentions : "John N. Thompson, a teenager from North Shields, England, plays table tennis."An identifiable image of a visiting seafarer at the Mission to Seamen, Melbourne in the 1950s. In the background we can see some photographs of crews and ships that are still in the collection.Black and white gloss photographic print depicting a young man in suit playing table tennis in the Mission to Seafarers on verso: indigo blue ink stamp : COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH .../ .../ The Argus MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA / Negative no [in pencil] AG991(B) Reference No [ blank] At lwr right corner in pencil: "PH-8"table tennis, seafarer, shore leave, ping pong, sports, games, mission to seamen, seaman's mission, mission to seafarers, john n. thompson, north shields, england, sailors, costume, flinders street, ship crew, argus -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Invitation, Back to Sunbury, 1952
This invitation was for Mr. Bob Naughton and family for the Back to Sunbury Celebrations held from Saturday 13 September to Fiday 19 September 1952. It has the full list of events, names of Back to Sunbury Committee plus some advertising included in invitation.This is an original invitation for the Back to Sunbury Celebrations held in September 1952.Cream coloured paper invitation with red and blue print. "Back to Sunbury..."back to sunbury, 1950's, naughton, bob, sunbury horse show -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - History, J Kitchen & Sons at Port Melbourne, Ronald McKie, 1952
Ten (10) foolscap typed pages stapled on the left side . The article gives a detailed account of the origins and development of J Kitchen & Sons from the mid 1800s in Port Melbourneindustry, manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, families, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, apollo candle co, velvet soap, lever brothers, lord leverhulme, solvol soap, unilever australia (holdings) ltd, john kitchen, john ambrose kitchen, john hambleton kitchen, frederick william kitchen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, New city makes progress, 1994
Although it may not be apparent to residents much has been happening at the council offices at Box Hill and Nunawading since the appointment of the three commissioners to the City of Whitehorse.Although it may not be apparent to residents much has been happening at the council offices at Box Hill and Nunawading since the appointment of the three commissioners to the City of Whitehorse. Australia Day Family festival is to be held 12 noon - 10 pm Thursday 26 January at the Nunawading Civic Centre grounds.Although it may not be apparent to residents much has been happening at the council offices at Box Hill and Nunawading since the appointment of the three commissioners to the City of Whitehorse. city of whitehorse, australia day, festivals and celebrations -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Minute Book, Lara RSL Minute Book, 1988
Used to record minutes at the Lara RSL Sub BranchUsed to record minutes at the Lara RSL Sub BranchMinute BookOn Cover Norman Brothers Series 3 Inside Cover Minute Book 12/9/1988 to 12/12/94lara rsl sub branch, rsl, minute book, 12th september 1988 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: SPORTS STAR AWARDS PRESENTATIONS, 12/3/93
Black and white photograph, 1 girl, photograph of Gymnastic Noilani Beck on stage, 12/3/93 Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: 12/3/93 Noilani beck Gymnastics November Pic 6recreations, sports, awards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - RAVENSWOOD, COUNTIES OF BENDIGO & TALBOT, 12-12-22
Map, Ravenswood, Counties of Bendigo & Talbot, Shelbourne, Walmer, Harcourt, Sutton Grange, Mandurang, Lockwood.By Authority A.J.Mullett, Govt. Printer, Melbourne. Photo-Lithographed at the Dept. of Lands and Survey, Melbourne by W.J.Butson 12-12-22, Price1/-. (number 87 in map cupboard 1)A.J.Mullett. Govt. Printer, Melbourne.map, bendigo, ravenswood -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "People and Places - Lake Fun", 26/12/2002 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 26/12/2002, titled "People and Places - Lake Fun", featuring a colour photograph of Sam Boon and Roger Salen on tram No. 45, during Sunday 22/12/2002. Roger Salen was dressed as Father Christmas.christmas trams, decorated trams, btm -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 2, Peter Waugh, 12/06/2014 12:00:00 AM
Series of two digital photos of the reconstruction of the sub-station Ballarat Tramway Museum - 12/6/2014 with the concrete being poured on 12-6-14 by Peter Waugh. 6029.1 - Paul Mong and ?? screeding off the concrete slab. 6029.2 - ditto with the isolating transformer in the background.Photo by Peter Waugh, collected for reference purposestrams, tramways, btm, substation, depot, reconstruction -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flag - Flag Pennant - Royal Visit to Victoria and S. E. South Australia, n.d
Triangular pennant, fabric, Royal Visit to Victoria and S. E. South Australia, QEII 1954. Neutral background, red and blue print, Portland coat of arms. Flag originally made for a visit by the, then, Princess Elizabeth, in 1952. That tour cancelled until 1954, when she was queen. Word 'Future' on flag painted over, also '1952' has '1954' superimposed on it. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO: TWO PAGES OF SKETCHES RELATING TO CENTENARY OF THE BEEHIVE
Two pages of sketches (joined) relating to the 1952 centenary of the Beehive, Bendigo. Each page comprised of eight sketches showing local scenes and people relating to ''Our FIRST 100 years - Thanks to You''. Includes portrait sketches of three Directors - Mr T H Henderson (1886); Mr J R Goodisson (1886); Mr E W Conn (1952)event, official, celebration, the beehive bendigo centenary, the fountain pall mall, post office, mr e. w. conn, mr j. r. goodisson, mr. t.h. henderson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: BOOKLET INFANT WELFARE CENTRE
Small dark booklet titled Infant Welfare Centre. No other information on the cover. On the inside cover list of baby weight from 25/08/1952 to 30/03/1953. On first page Birth date 27/03/1952, baby's name Ellison Philip Roger, Address: State School Wail, weight at birth: 8 pounds 9 ounces.personal effects -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Newspaper cutting, St Lukes Anglican Church, between 1935 - 1958. Newspaper cutting 1952
Original drawing was Indian ink on paper by Alfred George Reynolds (1906-1996) who was Vicar of St Lukes Vermont from 1947-1952. Alfred George Reynolds was a noted Australian artist in the mediums of oil painting, etching and pen and ink drawing.Black and white cutting from a newspaper of St. Lukes Anglican Church, VermontA G Reynoldsst. lukes anglican church, vermont -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail", 12-12-95, P 13. Fauna and flora study Environmental assets will be identified and protected under a biological study being conducted by Maroondah Council. A consulting team has started work on: locating sites of biological significence in the city, surveying flora and fauna, identifying management issues relating to the sites surveyed, producing maps of the sites, and so on. ` -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Ian Barkla, Nov. 1947
Black and white photograph of Ballarat 12, crossing Sturt St. ex Lydiard St. Nth with post office in background. Photo dated 11/1947. Tram still has the base of the SEC 1930's colour scheme, but in poor condition. Front windows of the tram have been fully painted with a cream paint. Roof is a dark colour. On Agfa paper.On rear in black biro "Cnr Sturt and Lydiard St. No. 12, Ballarat/ Ex Geelong 27, Ex MMTB 71/ 11/1947".trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st , tram 12 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph, Between 1890 - 19-12-1937
This photographic postcard of the SS Edina was taken after the 1890’s due to the style and configuration of the vessel. There is a black and white photograph of the same image also in our Collection (RN 3192). It is most likely that both of the photographs were donated by the same person because the people mentioned in the inscription on the black and white photograph’s reverse side connect with two of the people mentioned in the letter on the reverse of the coloured photograph. * RN 3192; Black & White photograph - inscription: "Donated by Mrs. Nancy Mason, Bay View. Owned by Mac Fordham, Chief Engineer, 'Edina', then given to Mrs. Mason's father-in-law Arnold Mason (both Engineers W.W. I)" The “Arnie” to whom the letter was addressed is likely to be Arnold Mason, Engineer. The author of the letter, “Mac”, is likely to be Mac Fordham, Chief Engineer of SS Edina. The transcribed letter tells of two men who know each other well and have an interest in the Edina. “Mac” mentions that he may be “too old” to be at sea again; this would also support the idea that the older writer would give his photographs to the perhaps younger “Arnie”. * RN 3193 (this photograph) - Transcription of pen and ink script handwriting = = = = = = = = = = = = 19-12-37 No. 1 Flat, “Goodwood Lodge” 196 Lennox Street, Richmond [Victoria] Dear Arnie , Been meaning to write for long time but you know, it’s just the usual routine of the seamen within Bay trades. Had a good trip back from Sydney. Took our time, spent almost a week coming back, rather monotonous in parts in the hill country, too many darn curves, still was a good trip. How are you all keeping? Suppose you’ve moved back to Drummoyne [erettris?], expect you can let the house in Manly easily enough. Noticed they had a strike at Cockatoo [Cockatoo Island NSW]. don’t suppose they pulled the boys out. How is Jack doing? Has [Willie?] commenced training yet, or no! too young, isn’t she? Been a lot of “paper” talk about the “Edina” finishing but nothing official that I’m aware of, but it’s always on the cards I suppose, then I suppose it will be to sea again if I’m not too old. Easy Winter only 3 trips per week, running every day from today until further notice. Trust [Mary?] Is well & all’s well with you too. Best wishes from us both for Xmas & New Year. Cheerio Mac = = = = = = = = = = = = ABOUT THE S S EDINA The three masted iron screw steamer SS Edina was built in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1854 by Barclay and Curle. She was adorned with the figurehead of ‘fair maid of Judea’. The many years of service made SS Edina famous world-wide as the longest serving screw steamer. (The term screw steamer comes from being driven by a single propeller, sometimes called a screw, driven by a steam engine.) SS Edina’s interesting history includes English Chanel runs, serving in the Crimean Ware carrying ammunition, horses and stores to the Black Sea, and further service in the American Civil War and later, serving in the western district of Victoria as well as in Queensland and carried gold, currency and gold prospectors Australia to New Zealand. SS Edina had the privilege of being an escort vessel to H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh during his visit to Australia in 1867. In March 1863 SS Edina arrived in Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne and was bought by Stephen Henty, of Portland fame, to work the cargo and passenger run from Melbourne – Warrnambool – Port Fairy - Portland. After a short time of working the run from Australia to New Zealand, with passengers and cargo that included gold and currency, she returned to her Melbourne - Warrnambool – Port Fairy run, with cargo including bales of wool produced in the western district of Victoria. The Warrnambool Steam Packet Company purchased SS Edina in 1867; she was now commanded by Captain John Thompson and Chief Engineer John Davies. She survived several mishaps at sea, had a complete service and overhaul and several changes of commanders. In 1870 SS Edina was in Lady Bay, Warrnambool, when a gale sprung up and caused a collision with the iron screw steamer SS Dandenong. SS Edina’s figurehead was broken into pieces and it was not ever replaced. SS Edina was re-fitted in 1870 then was used as a coastal trader in Queensland for a period. She was then brought to Melbourne to carry cargo and passengers between Melbourne and Geelong and performed this service 1880-1938. During this time (1917) she was again refitted with a new mast, funnel, bridge and promenade deck, altering her appearance. In 1938, after more collisions, SS Edina was taken out of service. However she was later renamed Dinah and used as a ‘lighter’ (a vessel without engine or superstructure) to be towed and carry wool and general cargo between Melbourne and Geelong. In 1957, after 104 years, the SS Edina was broken up at Footscray, Melbourne. Remains of SS Edina’s hull can be found in the Maribyrnong River, Port Phillip Bay. [Reference: A Brief Review of Steam Navigation in Victoria; C Dickson Gregory; Centenary Maritime Exhibition catalogue, 1934; published by Shiplovers' Society of Victoria Dandenong, Passengers in History, http://passengersinhistory.sa.gov.au/node/924034 Edina, Victorian Heritage Database VHR S199 http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/shipwrecks/heritage/199 SS Edina, Coastal Trader and Passenger Ship 1853-1938, Museum Victoria Collections, https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/articles/6227 SS ‘Edina’ – the Longest Serving Screw Steamer in the World, POI Australia, https://poi-australia.com.au/ss-edina-the-longest-serving-steamer-in-the-world/ ]This photographic postcard with the letter on the revers tell about the SS Edina and are significant for its association with the screw steamer SS Edina. The SS Edina is heritage listed on the Victorian Heritage Database VHR S199. She had endeared herself to the people of Port Phillip Bay as a passenger ferry, part of their history and culture. She played a significant role in the Crimean War, the American Civil War and the gold rush in New Zealand. She also served western Victoria for many years in her cargo and passenger runs. The SS Edina is famous for being the longest serving screw steamer in the world. After spending her first nine years overseas she arrived in Melbourne and her work included running the essential service of transporting cargo and passengers between Melbourne and the western Victoria ports of Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland. The SS Edina was purchased in the late 1860’s by local Warrnambool business, the Warrnambool Steam Packet Co. and continued trading from there as part of the local business community. The SS Edina’s original ‘fair maid of Judea’ figurehead was broken to pieces in a collision with another vessel (the SS Dandenong) in a gale off Warrnambool, Victoria, in 1870.Coloured (hand coloured) photographic postcard of SS Edina. Letter on reverse, hand written in pen and ink, from Mac to Arnie, dated 19-12-37 [1937]. The photograph shows the SS Edina moving under steam power, many people on both the bow and stern and a few people in the centre of the vessel. There are buildings on the shore in the background. The ship's configuration is dated post 1890.Hand written in pen on base of front “1854-1957” Hand written on back in blue pen and crossed out “REC 409” Hand written on back in pen ‘EDINA,’ “3173,” “086.2” Hand written letter dated 19-12-37, from Mac to Arnie. 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Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RSL, C. CROESZIER & SON, 1922 onwards
Badge, RSL member, metal, period 1922 - 1952. "Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League of Australia". Large version of the Badge. Two central figures.On rear “4073”numismatics-badges, societies-service clubs, rsl -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, J J Miller's Sporting Annual and Athletic Record 77th year
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. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison. 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. 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, and to 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. As with many Mechanics' Institutes in Australia, the one which operated in Warrnambool was established and overseen for many years by key individuals associated with the development of the city itself. The WMI publication collection is historically significant because of its association with local people, places and the key historical themes in the development of Warrnambool of rural development, industry, farming, education, and community. The collection documents and illustrates the changing interests, focus and tastes of Victorians, especially those in regional cities. Generally the individual items in the collection are not particularly rare, as examples of all probably exist in other public collections in Victoria. It is primarily because there are so very few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections in Victoria, which lends this overall collection its significance. Many items in the WMI Collection have the potential to support further research, both as individual objects and through the collection in its entirety. This material is significant for its ability to assist in the interpretation of the history of the area and adds to the general understanding of the development of the township. Many components of the WMI publication collection complement and reinforce the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Collection, the Warrnambool Art Gallery Collection, and that in the Warrnambool Historical Society, and also contribute to a clearer understanding of the original Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute collections. This will greatly enhance the appreciation of the few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections across Victoria, and also in New South Wales. The similarities and differences between the small number of collections that have survived can provide further insights into how the people of Victoria in general, and Warrnambool in particular, constructed a civic culture of adult learning to foster an informed citizenry. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute publication collection is of both local and state significance. (This Statement of Significance is quoted from the Significance Assessment : Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Book Collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, February 2009, by Annette Welkamp, Cultural Connections, for Delise Oldfied, FHMV) References Juvenile Department in Warrnambool Public Library In August 1903 The Age newspaper reported in its Warrnambool news section that “With the object of discouraging boys from reading literature of the “penny dreadful” class, the committee of the local public library has decided to open a juvenile department and to stock it with hundreds of suitable books attractive to the youthful mind.” 100 new novels added to Warrnambool Public Library Shelves In November 1905 The Argue newspaper’s Warrnambool news section announced “The committee of the Public Library is bringing the collection of books more up to date. It has recently added 100 new novels to the shelves, and arrangements have been made for a supply of the latest novels immediately they arrive in the state.” Warrnambool Town Council takes over Mechanics’ Institute, Art Gallery, Public Library, Museum – and will double the building’s size In 1912 The Age reported in its Warrnambool news section “Considerable improvements are being effected by the town council in the most picturesque part of Liebig Street. Between the fire brigade station and the mechanics’ institute and art gallery a vacant block of land is being transformed a garden for carpet bedding and flowering plants. The council, which recently took over the control of the art gallery, public library, museum and mechanics’ institute, is doubling the size of the substantial stone building containing these institutions. The new building will contain a supper room for use in conjunction with functions in the town hall, adjoining, and a new reading room.” Mr Pattison, Public Librarian, says Library has a book per head of population In 1953 The Age reported an interview with the Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison, who said “Warrnambool has an insatiable thirst for reading. And its reading recipe contains a strong dash of fiction – 73 percent of it. Fiction makes up 10,000 of the 13,000 books in the senior section of the public library. That works out at a book per head of population. Warrnambool today is really book minded. This city has an almost insatiable thirst for knowledge as well as fiction. We’re lending 400 books a day. We supply 33 percent of the reading population of Warrnambool.” The reporter goes on to say “Warrnambool Public Library also has an ultra-modern children’s section of 3,400 books, open to every boy and girl attending school in Warrnambool. Mr Pattison hopes to show travel-talk films and install a radiogram in the children’s section “later on”. But it won’t disturb adult reading next door because the junior section is sound proof. “ Mechanics’ Institutes and Museums Mechanics’ Institutes were important sites for collecting in country Victoria … Warrnambool … all had museums attached to Mechanics’ Institutes before the end of the twentieth century” Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Ms Tierney said FHMV holds the collection of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute in three different locations on its site. “The Mechanics’ Institute opened in 1871, was demolished in the 1960s and was one of the oldest in Victoria. “FHMV intends to create a new storage area and bring the collection together in one place which will greatly facilitate access and research. “The collection consists of books and archives dating from the 1850s to 1959s. “Some of the books are rare and valuable but it is unclear as to their relevance to the history of Warrnambool or Victoria,” Ms Tierney said. Warrnambool TAFE History South West TAFE has a long and proud history of providing technical and specialist education, with links back to the formation of the Mechanic’s Institute in 1853. Warrnambool Art Gallery’s History The Warrnambool Art Gallery began in 1886 when retired police officer Joseph Archibald opened its doors in a building behind the mechanics institute in Liebig Street. The Gallery began with an eclectic mix of artworks and museum curios. Before long Archibald mobilised public support and paid for a new gallery annex. Loans and grants allowed the Gallery collection to grow with significant early acquisitions by French, German, and Belgian artists, which were less expensive than British works. J J Miller's Sporting Annual and Athletic Record 77th year Author: A. L. ( Albert) Smith Publisher: Herald and Weekly Times Date: 1952Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 796 MIL Front pastedown endpaper has sticker 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, j j miller's sporting annual and athletic record 77th year, j j miller's sporting annual and athletic record, a. l. ( albert) smith, a. l. smith -
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Photograph - Training School 11
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.black and white photograph of a female in a nurse's uniform standing outside Lister house. Lister house 1952 school 11, Marleen O'Brien written on the back. ndsn, pts 11, lister house