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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A History of Inventions Discoveries and Origins Vol 2
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 1942 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 History of Inventions Discoveries and Origins Vol 2 Author: John Beckmann Publisheer: Henry G Bohn Date: 1846Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 621.4 ROB Pastedown front end page has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, a history of inventions discoveries and origins vol 2, john beckmann -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Frank Wright, Handwritten lecture 3/2/1964, 3/2/1964
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A 6 page handwritten lecture on lined foolscap paper pertaining to the history of band performances in the London County Council parks.All handwritten in blue and red pen with some pencil additions. frank wright, brass bands, greater london county council parks department, conductor -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Fragments of the Early History of Australia
Fragments of the Early History of Australia 1788 to 1812 Compiled by John McMahon Publisher: W and J Barr Date: 1913 Label on spine with typed text R.A. 994 MCM warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, john mcmahon, fragments of the early history of australia -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A Footnote To History
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 1942 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 Footnote To History Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Publisher: Cassell & Co Date: 1892Label on spine with typed text PAT 996 STE Inside front cover has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front endpaper has a sticker 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, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, a footnote to history, robert louis stevenson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: THE SOVEREIGN OF SANDHURST
The Sovereign Of Sandhurst by Marjorie Petterson, 150 pages of history of the Maclachlan clan including Lachlan Maclachlan, with black & white photographs.Marjorie Pettersonbook, bendigo, lachlan maclachlan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FLYER ( EASTER DAY TOUR TO BENDIGO), 1966
Victour Flyer ( Easter Day Tour to Bendigo) Itinerary and booking details. History (short) and descriptions of Bendigo on back page.place, bendigo, easter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - VISION AND REALISATION - VOLUME 1, 1973
Vision and Realisation Volume 1 - a centenary history of State Education in Victoria. 1652 pages with photographs and illustrations, copies of letters.Editor: L.J. Blakehistory, education, centenary of victorian state educat, education, victorian state education, centenary of education, schools -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A SHORT HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION THE PARLIAMENT HOUSE MELBOURNE 1886, 1886
The Parliament House Melbourne. A short history and description. Prepared at the request of The Royal Commission on the Parliament Buildings by Geo. H. JenkinsGeo. H. Jenkinsvictoria, history, parliament house -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE NATURALIST IN BENDIGO - HISTORY OF BENDIGO FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB 1945 - 1985, 1985
The Naturalist in Bendigo. 59 pages with photos and illustrations. Preface by Professor R.W. Home. A history of the Bendigo Field Naturalists Club.Ray Wallacebendigo, clubs, bendigo field naturalist club, bendigo field naturalists club, flora and fauna, natural history. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - GREATER THAN GOLD, 1985
Greater Than Gold. A History of Agriculture in The Bendigo District from 1835 to 1985. Includes photos of people, things and places.Colin Webb and John Quinlanbendigo, industry, agriculture. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER COLLECTION: BENDIGO ADVERTISER - EDITH LUNN
Various articles from the Bendigo advertiser and the Bendigo weekly on the long life of Edith Lunn and her contribution the Bendigo history.newspaper, bendigo, edith lunn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO BUSINESSES COLLECTION: BENDIGO BANK
Four pages article on the history of the Bendigo Bank titled: Banking on a golden past. Several photos and drawing of the buildings and staff.bendigo, business, bendigo bank -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Typed notes titled 'Scalebuoy Process of Water Treatment'. Notes give some history, fundamental principles, use and summary.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, scalebuoy process of water treatment -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Reference, Brian Fitzpatrick et al, The Seamen's Union of Australia 1872 - 1972, 1981
"The Seamen's Union of Australia 1872 - 1972" A history of the Seamen's Union for 100 years. Red hardback book with dust cover.societies clubs unions and other organisations -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, A W Greig, "The Liardets of 'The Beach'", 1916
Article read before the Victorian Historical Society on 24th. November 1913. Published in The Victorian Historical Magazine, Volume 5, Number 1, March 1916"The Liardets of 'The Beach' " Greig's interview with Josephine Antoinette MacDONALD (nee LIARDET) forms the basis for this article on the history of the Liardet family.liardet family, josephine antoinette macdonald nee liardet, a w greig, lewis liardet, caroline salomie kucken -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Photocopy, Death notices relating to history of Swallow & Ariell's fire bell, 2004
Photocopy of two death notices 1906 and 1923; document received with letter regarding history of Swallow & Ariell's fire bell.fire and fire services, swallow & ariell ltd, alexander cameron, john cameron -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Tony Davis et al, The Holden Heritage, Jul 2001
Book produced by Holden as a promotional giveaway, and given away at the 11 October 2001 launch of 'Linking Us Together'The Holden Heritage - small book with the history of Holden cars, 2001. 100 pp illustrated, with details of all models producedtransport - motor vehicles, industry - manufacturing, general motors-holden, gmh -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Photocopy, Memo from Victorian Railways detailing history of The Melbourne and Hobsons Bay Railway, Mar 1945
Photocopy of Victorian Railways memo detailing history of the Melbourne and Hobsons Bay Railway Company: 2 pp, March 1945transport - railways, melbourne & hobsons bay railway company, melbourne & hobsons bay united railway company -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Port Melbourne Football Club Souvenir History 1960, 1960
From the collection of Terry KEENAN.Copy of Port Melbourne Football Club Souvenir History Book 1960, Foolscap 68pp plus transparent plastic cover.sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: EAGLEHAWK TOWN HALL
A three page document relating to the history of the Eaglehawk Town hall. At the top of the document are the words . Bendigo Heritage Advisory Service 'buildings, government, eaglehawk town hall., eaglehawk town hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LANSELL COLLECTION: LETTER: RE FAMILY HISTORY LANSELL FAMILY, 2007
Letter: re family history Lansell family prepared by Beryl Margaret Carson. Describes items enclosed in parcel sent:Beryl Margaret Carsonplace, fortuna, family history, lansell, fortuna, george lansell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MORE PROPHETIC THAN WE KNEW, 1999
More Prophetic Than We Knew, A history of the YCW in the Diocese of Sandhurst. Published by Breda Phillips 127 pages with photographs.Breda Phillipsbook, bendigo, ycw, bendigo - ycw - sandhurst diocese, cardinal joseph cardijn. -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Old Baths Memorial Garden Plaque, 1993
Colour photograph of Plaque on walls of old Buninyong BathsThe plaque outlines the history of the baths constructed in the 1870's as a water source, their redesign by C.C.P. Wilson and reconstruction by WW1 soldiers and their continuing role within the Buninyong Community.Colour photograph of the Plaque on the wall of old Buninyong Swimming Pool giving history of the Old Baths in Buninyong Botanical GardensOld swimming pool, Buninyong gardens built c 1918, restored 1993-94. Photo taken Jan 1995returned soldiers ww1, buninyong gardens, memorial gardens, buninyong baths, c.c.p. wilson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Royal Australian Navy In Vietnam
A soft cover book book detailing the history of Royal Australian Navy In vietnam. the colour of the cover is green, yellow and blue.book, ran, cerberus collection -
Clunes Museum
Book, Laurie Hay, The Hay Family and Colac Aerated Water Co
THIS HISTORY OF COMMERCIAL AERATED WATER COMPANY COLAC AND CLUNES, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIARed hard cover book 140 pages contains images and a written history of aerated water companies in Victoria, AustraliaTHIS HISTORY OF COMMERCIAL AERATED WATER COMPANY COLAC AND CLUNES, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIAaerated water, eberhard & co., cordial factory, colac aerated water co. -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Ian D Clark, A history of the Goulburn River Protectorate Station at Murchison, 1840-1853 : a report to the Heritage Services Branch, Aboriginal Affairs Victoria, 1999
Contains histories of the Aboriginal Protectors in the Goulburn River area and their work with the people in this region using journal entries and historical records.maps, b&w photograph, colour illustrations, tables -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article, George Jones, Growing together; Supplementary Volume, 1988
Geelong's Garden Scene 1838 - 1988, by George Jones (second vol. of history of the Geelong Botanic Gardens}, 64 pp.geelong, gardens, george jones -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Vine Hall, Nick, Tracing your Family History in Australia, 1985
A guide to records held in Australian Government departments and many other repositories large and small, sources of information for family histories.genealogy, archives -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Henderson Jim, Greystone of the Glen, 1991
History of Henderson family from Scotland to South Australia including South Wales and India connections from 1760c to 1985.genealogy -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Preston James, Racing Axeman, 1980
A history of completive wood chopping in Australia from its beginning in 1870 to the introduction of the chainsaw contains names of some championThere are nine signatures inside cover, most undecipherable