Botanical Reserve Stawell West with a gentleman and boat. The first committee of management was gazette in 1863. In April 1870 the reserve was placed under the control of the Borough Council. The Botanical Reserve Stawell West is now called The Grampian Gate Caravan Park.Black and white photograph of a scene of trees lining a lake. A person is fishing on the bank with a small boat nearby.A glimpse of the lake, Stawell. W.J. Chapman photo. The post card is dated Sept. 8th 1915 to Dear Les and from Jane & Frank, Les's brother and sister.stawell

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. Rolf Boldrewood (1826-1915) ‘Rolf Boldrewood’ is the pen-name used by Thomas Alexander Browne as a writer. Browne was the eldest child of Captain Sylvester John Brown and Elizabeth Angell nee Alexander. He was born in London on 6th August 1826 and arrived in Australia with his parents and siblings when he was 5 years old and grew up in Sydney. In the 1860’s Browne added the ‘e’ to his surname. As a 17 year old Browne took up land in the Western District of Victoria between Portland and Port Fairy on a property named “Squattlesea Mere”. He remained there until 1858, enjoying the squatters’ life on his 32,000 acre property, growing potatoes and running cattle and horses. He sold in 1858 and purchased a sheep station on the Murray River near Swan Hill. He later sold this and bought another sheep station near Narrandera until bad seasons and severe droughts eventually caused him to change his career after 25 years as a squatter. Over the next 25 years Browne held the position of Police Magistrate and as a gold commissioner in various locations. His third career as an author lasted approximately 40 years. In 1865 he wrote two articles on pastoral life while he was recovering from a riding accident. In the 1870’s his writing was bringing in the income to support his family, changing his focus to the writing of novels. A series of these was written for the Australian market and published in The Sydney Mail and the Centennial Magazine. His later novels were aimed at the overseas markets. His best known novel “Robbery Under Arms” was written from 1882 to 1883 and has been serialised on radio in Australia and Britain. The novel was filmed in 1907, 1920 and 1957, and in 1985 it was made into a television series. It is now an Australian Classic. He also wrote short stories, several nonfiction graziers’ guides, and an autobiography named “Old Melbourne Memories” in 1884. [This information has been taken from Wikipedia; Australian Authors-Perry Meddlemiss; Australian Dictionary of Biography, Browne, Thomas Alexander (1826-1915)] 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 Crooked Stick Or Pollie's Probation Author: Rolf Bolderwood Publisher: MacMillan & Co Date: 1895 The label on the spine cover with typed text RA 823.91 BOL Flypaper has a person's signature flagstaff 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 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, the crooked stick or pollie's probation, rolf bolderwood

Colour postcard size print of SEC Ballarat tram 41, passing depot junction with Lake Wendouree in background. Tram has been fitted with dash canopy lighting and tiger stripes, but prior to large white painted panel under driver's windows. Still has large triangles on front panel. On roof is advertising sign 'Electric Cooking is Matchless" Has destination of "Mt Pleasant". Photo shows track work into depot. Photo dated 23.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper.On rear top left hand corner "23.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.depot trackwork, lake wendouree, ballarat, tram 41

Colour postcard size print of SEC Ballarat trams 13, 26 and bogie car in the City Loop. Photo dated 23.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. In background is Morseheads building and another single trucker heading onto Bridge St. Tram 13 has "Twin Lakes" sign in multiple colours on front panel, 26 has briquette ad and the bogie car has an SEC Ad as well. Bogie car has front or east trolley pole up, as if to run back to Bridge St. All trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but not the large white strip on the front panel. Tram 13 has the destination of "CITY"On rear top left hand corner "23.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.city loop, sturt st., ballarat, tram 13, tram 26

Colour postcard size print of SEC Ballarat tram 28 on No. 3 road at SEC Wendouree Parade depot. Photo dated 23.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Tram 28 has "Twin Lakes" sign in multiple colours on front panel, and what appears to be a CASTROL and an SEC ad.. Trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but not the large white strip on the front panel and has small triangles on the front panel Tram 13 has the destination of "DEPOT via Drummond St."On rear top left hand corner "23.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.depot, ballarat, tram 28

967.1 - Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo trams 4 and 17 at a crossing Loop on the Eaglehawk line. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Both trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. 17 showing destination of "Eaglehawk", has two SEC ads on the side re Electric Cook and a White Horse whiskey ad on front panel. Tram 4 showing destination of "Quarry Hill", has two ad panels on roof and two ads on front panel including one Cohn's' Drinks. 967.2 - Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo tram 26 in Mitchell St. crossing Hargreaves St. heading for Charing Cross. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. Has two roof ads and one ad on rear drivers panel. In background of photo are the buildings along Mitchell St. looking down along Mitchell St and into View St. Has Plaza theatre sign in photo above tram. On right hand side, is a van marked "Carrier M. Slattery". Tram has destination of "Quarry Hill" in rear box. 967.3 - Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo tram 19 on the North Bendigo line. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. Has destination "Nth Bendigo" and SEC roof ads and drivers panel ad for Briquettes.On rear top left hand corner "21.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.bendigo, eaglehawk, mitchell st., north bendigo, tram 4, tram 17, tram 26, tram 19

Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo trams 2 and 17 at the California or Thorne St. Loop on the Eaglehawk line. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Both trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. 17 showing destination of "Eaglehawk", has two SEC ads on the side re Electric Cooking . Tram 2 showing destination of "Quarry Hill", has various ads. On rear top left hand corner "21.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.bendigo, eaglehawk, tram 2, tram 17

Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo trams 26 and a single trucker at Charing Cross with Mitchell St. in the background. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Both trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. 26 showing destination of "Eaglehawk" with two SEC ads and another ad on the front dash panel. Single trucker has a Castrol ad on the roof. In the background are various buildings along the east side of Pall Mall and along Mitchell St. Pole by the front of 26 has directional signs "Melbourne" and "Heathcote / Echuca". On rear top left hand corner "21.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.bendigo, pall mall, charing cross, tram 26

Railway Signal Box No1 under Demolition situated by boom gates, Seaby Street Stawell. Photos of the demolition show workmen carrying out the work outside and inside of the signal box.Two colour photos of the demolition of wooden building. One photo is the outside of a signal box beside a railway line with a person on the roof. Windows of the building have been removed and stacked near the building. The other photo is taken inside the signal box with a person working on the building. stawell

Digital copy of photograph scanned from newspaper cutting, paper unknown. Photo depicts an Avro Anson Mk1 aircraft standing in front of Bellman Hanger facing toward the hanger. Doors of hanger partly open. Two personnel appear to be servicing starboard engine, a third person standing slightly apart from others. Photo taken at Nhill during WWII. The Avro Anson Mk1 was the only aircraft in constant use during the life of the RAAF base in Nhill during WWII. About thirty of these aircraft were stationed in Nhill during the most intensive part of training at Nhill.Taken at NhillDigital copy of photograph scanned from newspaper cutting, paper unknown. Photo depicts an Avro Anson Mk1 aircraft standing in front of Bellman Hanger facing toward the hanger. Doors of hanger partly open. Two personell appear to be servicing starboard engine, a third person standing slightly apart from others. Photo taken at Nhill during WWIINumber 32 on fuselage above wing in front of roundell. Number 332 at rear of fuselage.raaf, ww2, nhill, avro anson, aerodrome, bellman hanger, aircraft maintenance, n332

Bendigo tramways Talking Tram adult ticket No. 09045.Front: has pictures of Four different types of trams. Along the bottom edge are Four (4) small boxes named for places along the tram route, e.g., Gold Mine, Fountain, Lake, Joss House.al of the above is printed in black. Reverse: Advertisement for the Commonwealth Bank featuring a picture of an elephant and an advertising slogan. Also contains a warning re the dangers and responsibilities of injury or death to persons riding and alighting from these trams. There is a mark from a liquid that has been spilt from side to side, approximately a third down from the top.person, individual, basil miller

CEMA Art collection. Winner of 1966 Portland art Society Art Prize for category oil. Included in the 1999 "Salvage" exhibition at CEMA Arts Centre.AbstractAbstract depiction of a person with a bunch of bananas completed in shades of red, brown and black. The focus of the work is the standing human figure with brown clothing and red skin tones. The person is looking to their right at the bunch of bananas they are holding. The work has a two tiered wooden frame and exposed canvas.Front: Von(lower left, etched into black paint) Back: Taped label:"Banana Grower" Yvonne Cohen Porter St Templestow $ 90.00 Glued label: Yvonne Cohen :Banana Grower"(1966) Yellow sticker: 1966cema, portland artists society, female artists, female, women, bannana, agriculture

Diary written by unknown soldier from Bendigo. Allotted to D Coy of Depot Btn - transferred to 38th Btn A Coy No 1 Platoon No 2 Section. Believed to be the diary of SERN 18, Alexander Norman Cummin.Black cover, white pages blue lines, pages marked as Cash Book. Used as a diary by person unknown.documents - diaries, military history, diaries, 38th

Russell Street garage with motorcycles in the foreground and cars in the background. There is an unidentified person in the foreground working on the motorcycles. Circa 1974police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; motor cycle patrol; police motorcycles; russell street

Christian Science in Victoria Australia - One person's perspective of the introduction of Christian Science in Australia - the first 100 years

The Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. The Recipe Book was produced by the Mothers' Club. Recipes were divided into sections: Soups, Savouries, Meat dishes, Desserts, Tea Cakes and Loaves, Biscuits and Slices, Cakes, Jams, Pickles and Sauces, Miscellaneous. There were Catering Hints and Handy Tips included. Booklet cost 40 cents.Yellow soft covered recipe book. The name of the person who provided each recipe is printed beside the recipe.ballarat junior technical school, recipes, ballarat junior technical school mothers' club, cooking, kitchen, hospitality

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the general daily activities on Churchill IslandPhotograph of a white car with red and blue lights mounted on the top and a person with a white glove waving out of the window Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil.churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade.Black and white photograph showing Billie Wilson and another person walking up from the dam after a swim.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. Written in pen on reverse 'Oct 1940 After a swim in the big dam. Billie Wilson in foreground'churchill island, billie wilson

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series provides an insight into the early days of Churchill Island as a Conservation site.Black and White photograph of person kneeling in front of the tractor and implements shed, cutting a long roll of chicken wire.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil. Handwritten on reverse in pencil '1979 First tractor and implement shed'churchill island

Rectangular cardboard container in two parts for holding razor. Inside sleeve is person's name written in black ink.Inside sleeve written in black ink.'Bickerton'.

Corporal W E Brown was recruited to continue to serve in the AMF for a period of two years from 30 April 1946. He served at Murchson Camp 13 during WW2.Black and white copy of a document from the Australian Army. ID no, name and rank and signature of person being recuited.corporal w e brown, amf, camp 13 murchison, australian army, australian army recruitment

Comprehensive list of names from the Warangesda Mission from 1887-1896. Includes index references to each person.warangesda mission, name lists

C.T.D.A. PRESIDENT, FRANK COLLINS AND UNKNOWN PERSON DURING OPENING OF SUSPENSION BRIDGE OVER CREAWICK CREEK, CLUNES.local history, photography, photographs, bridges

Person dressed as Rabbit in car passing demolished Royal Eschange hotel next to police station, Patrick street

RSL Badge 1921 Large size, first type with only 2 figures. No airman or female service person.