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Clunes Museum
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BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF TWO LADIES AND ONE MANON RESERVE SIDE -TO DUNCAN FROM FATHER FLORA & OLIVE FRAMED BY COLIN 14,1,31local history, photography, photographs, unidentified photograph -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Missal - "My Seaman's Missal"
"Edited by Father Stedman for the Men of the Merchant Marine", "War Relief Services NCWC"literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - sepia, Wright Family of Smeaton, Victoria
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. 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. Alex was an accomplished opera and musical comedy singer. Maurice won the Tenor Championship in New Zealand. 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.Sepia photograph of a group of four men, three of which are seated. They are all dressed in 3-piece suits. The men are Frank Wright, William Wright (the father), Alex Wright (behind) and another brother (possibly Maurice).frank wright, william wright, alex wright, cornet, ballarat, conductor, "wendouree", smeaton -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C1906
This is a photograph of John Draffin and his family. John Draffin was for a time the Orbost Shire Secretary. John Draffin came to Australia as a child with his parents from the north of Ireland . He came to Orbost in 1894 and was Shire Secretary from then until 1910 He had four children: Andrina, Eva, George, Maggie, Sally and Nellie. "Mr Draffin was 67 years of age when he died. He had for many years been engaged in farming pursuits, and at one time held the position of champion plough- man of Victoria. In his younger days he used to make it his boast- that although he was a small man he could do as much work as a big one Some thirty odd years ago be took up land in South Gippsland, but in 1895 gave up farming, and was appointed secretary to the Orbost shire, a position which he held until he was compelled by failing health to resign." - from Snowy River Mail 1 August 1912.John Draffin was a prominent Orbost citizen involved in many community activities.A black / white studio photograph of a family - mother father and six children. The parents are seated with the youngest child, other children are standing.draffin-john orbost-shire-secretary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, C. 1970’s
Frank Kirkham, refer Cat No 3868. James Kirkham, refer Cat No 1281.Cutting in colour showing Frank Kirkham with a framed photo of North Beach ANZAC. Brought home by his father James Kirkham.In pen “25.4.1977”newspaper, anzac, north beach -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Fathers and Children
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. Fathers and Children Author: Ivan Turgenev Translated from the Russian by Constance Garnett Publisher: William Heinemann Limited Date: 1951Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 891.73 TUR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, fathers and children, ivan turgenev, constance garnett -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Sir Joseph Banks
Sir Joseph Banks The father of Australia Author: J H Maiden Publisher: Kegan Paul Trench & Co Date: 1909Label on spine cover with typed text RA 923.2 BAN Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Librarywarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library, sir joseph banks, j h maiden -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Fuji Film, c 1915
The photograph is an enlargement taken from a small oval photo. Photograph of the Shelter Shed/Rest House at The Nobbies, Phillip Island. Archie Findlay (Kevin Findlay's father) standing in front of the building.the nobbies rest house phillip island, archie findlay, kevin findlay -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Herald, 22 August 1930
A similar photograph from the Herald dating from the 22 August 1930 indices it was taken on board the Blue Funnel liner Nestor at Victoria Docks.Representational photograph portraying a typical ship visit by MTSV clergyman. Large rectangular (landscape oriented) black and white photograph of 3 ship's officers casually standing on deck with Father Frank Oliverfrank oliver, padre frank leslie oliver, officers, ship visit, ships, blue funnel, nestor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORRESPONDENCE: LANGDON FAMILY
Correspondence re Langdon family (1974): James Boddy Langdon (''bricklayer in Bendigo'')/ William Langdon (father). Reply - no information on family.Mrs E. Langdonperson, individual, james boddy langdon, william langdon -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Paper bag, Port Melbourne SSW supermarket, Bay Street, SSW Supermarket, 1985
Brown paper bag torn at top from Port Melbourne SSW supermarket, Bay Street, with coloured image of father ChristmasFrom your SSW Foodstores, still the cheapest, day in, day out!business and traders - grocers and supermarkets, ssw supermarket -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Film - DVD, Barbara Boyd-Anderson, "The Wharfie", 1980s
"The Wharfie" is a short film by Barbara BOYD-ANDERSON, of father Tom PEART. Shows Appleton Dock in 1980s and photographs from the past.built environment - industrial, piers and wharves - waterside workers, transport - shipping, tom peart, zachary newbold, kevin anderson, barbara boyd-anderson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Digital images relating to Perce McGuire White, c.1980
20 digital images relating to donor's father, Perce McGuire WHITE, and his time as Councilor & Mayor of the City of Port Melbourne.perce mcguire white, local government - city of port melbourne -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, John Smith, 1874
Registration of birth for John Smith, married to Annie McDonald, father Edward Stephen Smith, in Ballyshannassy in 1874, plus list of childrenRegistration of birth for John Smith, married to Annie McDonald, father Edward Stephen Smith, in Ballyshannassy in 1874, plus list of childrenRegistration of birth for John Smith, married to Annie McDonald, father Edward Stephen Smith, in Ballyshannassy in 1874, plus list of childrenmcdonald, annie, smith, john, smith, edward stephen, smith, annie mcdonald -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mrs Margaret White, 2/02/1992 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo of Mrs Margaret White, Longest Standing Parishioner of St. John's Church. Her father had Reserve Hotel.white, margaret, st. john's catholic church, mitcham -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Training School 2
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 mother, daughter and father. Mounted in fold out cream coloured cardboard folder. Names on flap of folder. ndsn, lister house, iris dunn, sherryn dunn -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1994
Black and white photograph of junior student Abbey Richards speaking about Fathers Day at Lakes Entrance Primary School, Victoriaschools -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Coles Studio, Albert John Watson, aged 21, 1890s
Albert John Watson was a son of John Watson Esq, Steward of the Kew Methodist Church.Studio portrait on a Paris Panel (Cabinet Card) of John Watson playing a cello. Joh Watson was the father of Mrs Ivory, the donor. Annotations on reverse: "Reg. No. KH.134. Albert John Watson, aged 21. Donated by Mrs Ivory, 1979. daughter and member Kew Historical Society."coles studio (melbourne), mrs ivory, albert john watson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FAMILY PORTRAIT
Small portrait of a family consisting of father, mother and child. The father is standing beside the mother who is seated and holding a small girl on her knee. The man is wearing a suit. The jacket only has one button at the neck. The lady's dress is long with a full skirt and the little girl's dress has a full skirt and short sleevesBent late Batchelder, Centre of Pall Mall, Sandhurstphotograph, portrait, family, family portrait, bent late batchelder -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Shetland Heights, 1890's
This Photograph was donated by Jessie Smith to Stanley Joseph McFee.Sepia Photograph of farming scene at Shetland Heights, probably branding. Jessie Smith's father, Mr. Small, shown with his hands on the fence.local history, photographs, scenes of san remo and shetland heights, sepia photograph, san remo, shetland heights -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THOMAS LANGDON COLLECTION: CABINET CARD
Docunent. Cabinet card with photograph of Thomas Langdon. Written on back in pen, ''Thomas Langdon M.L.A.''. ''Pa's Father'' ''Vera Robinson's Grandfather''.document, memo, cabinet card. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: SPORTS
Robert Burns Jnr and Roberts Burns Snr at a luncheon. Written on back of photo Winner, Robert Burns with father Robert Burns snr.bendigo, clubs, robrt burns, robert burns jnr and robert burns snr. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, 1967
A paper label Foremost Condensed Milk Can Label with information in French & Vietnamese. Written on the back is a letter to Dear Mother and Father in VietnameseForemost/ Lait Concentra/ letter, letter written on label, propaganda, psycological warfare, nva/vc -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF OFFICIAL PARTY. CATHOLIC BALL. TAKEN ON STAGE AT CLUNES TOWN HALL. FATHER O'SHANNASY SEATED ON LEFT OF STAGE.local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Robert Evans, C.1947
Black and white photo of Cecil Evans and Baby Robert in back garden of 22 Cassella Street, Mitcham. Playhouse built by his father.evans, robert, doris, cecil -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Edwards Family, C 1930's
From left to right: Stanley, Theodore, Alfred, Ronald seated. This photograph must have been taken after 1931, because that was the year Ronald contracted Polio. Stanley later drowned aged 27.Black and white photograph of the four Edwards brothers of Husband Road, Forest Hill. Father Arthur Edwards, mother Martha (nee Course)edwards family, alfred edwards, theodore edwards, stanley edwards, ronald edwards -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1994
Black and white photograph of junior student Kurt Bolton-Burns speaking about Fathers Day at Lakes Entrance Primaty School, Victoriaschools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1994
Black and white photograph of Melissa Campisi, a student of Lakes Entrance Primary School, speaking about Fathers Day. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Isaac Jeeves the Younger and Family
Isaac Jeeves the younger was a son of Isaac Jeeves, Valley Pioneer. He was lived c1858 - 1932 and married Selina Leach of Bayswater (c1858 - 1931)in 1886. Isaac built the homestead 'Shiloah' that was later extended for use as a guest house. Isaac and Selina had two sons - Arthur (born 1889) & Stanley (born 1895) and a daughter Elsie (born 1887).Black and white photograph of posed family group. Mother and father, two sons and daughter. Handwritten description on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke.Isaac Jeeves the younger of “Shiloah”. Wife Selina. Sons Arthur (standing) Stanley. Daughter Elsie. C1905.isaac jeeves the younger, isaac jeeves, selina jeeves, selina leach, arthur jeeves, stanley jeeves, elsie jeeves, shiloah, kalorama -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Book - History/Autobiography, Black Jack Press, Men In Hats And Other Tales, 2000
pp. xii, 175, paperback, 2 maps. Author's childhood memories of Belgrave where his father, Elef Jorgensen, was a local doctor.jorgensen family, belgrave