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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Pot
Pot cast iron with lid and bent swivel handle, rusted. Manufactured by T and C Clark, Co Ltd. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, cast iron pot -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Whistle
Whistle brass (Tin Whistle) "C" pitch, with six finger holes and a trademark emblem of a nightingale within a triangle.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, whistle, whistle brass, tin whistle -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Naval Architects and Shipbuilders Pocket-Book
The Naval Architects and Shipbuilders Pocket-Book Author: C Mackrow Publisher: Crosby Lockwood and Son Date: 1916 warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, the naval architects and shipbuilders pocket-book -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms
Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms Author: M C Cooke Publisher: The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge Date: 1894 Label on spine with typed text RA 589.222 COO warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, m c cooke, edible and poisonous mushrooms -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Precious Stones and Precious Metals
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. Precious Stones and Precious Metals Author: C W King Publisher: George Bell and Sons Date: 1883 Label on spine with typed text PAT 549 KIN Inside front cover 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, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, c w king, precious stones and precious metals -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, July 1927 - June 1928, 1927-1928
Suttons ChemistFront: n/a -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, B&W William & Elizabeth Avis Box c1880, c1880
William Box was born in 1834 in Withyham , Sussex England and married Elizabeth Avis Box in 185. They sailed to Australia in1855 aboard the SS Omega. At first they rented and then purchased land on Jasper Road East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841. An early settlers’ Cottage on the site became their home and they farmed the land while raising 13 children. The Cottage was extended as required. In 1984 that early settler cottage was found in a dilapidated state by Laurie Lewis, in his Timber Yard in Jasper Rd Ormond.. The Moorabbin City Council, Federal Government, Mr Lewis and CMHS members reconstructed the Cottage in 1985 . Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who with his wife Elizabeth Avis and 13 children lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841 Inscribed in Album “ The early photos in this album were found by Mr (Laurie) Lewis when he was demolishing the Old Box Cottage. He gave them to Mrs Avis Box Eldridge who in turn gave them to me. They were not identified. I believe they rightly belong in the Cottage. I have attempted to identify them and present them in a way they can be preserved as a historical record of the era.” A B Leigh A black and white photograph of William and Elizabeth Avis Box standing outside their Cottage in East Brighton c 1880nilbox george, box mary, box william, box elizabeth honor, box alonzo, box mary louisa, dendy henry, were j b, dendy's special survey 1841, brighton, moorabbin, bentleigh, mckinnon, ormond, market gardeners, dairy farms, early settlers, pioneers, jasper road, gurr jabez, gurr eliza, pay henry, pay anna, ward willam, box henry, ward elizabeth emma, box john, sheldrake martha, rushall eleanor, box caroline, box elizabeth avis, -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Group of 1941 enlistee's Seymour Capt George Chandler centre 2nd row C coy 24 Batt.photo, ww2, army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL PAINTING TOBRUK POSTCARD
Postcard: coloured postcard painting of 'C' Company raid on Carrier Hill, 22nd. April 1941 by Ivor Hele.postcard, carrier hill tobruk, 'c' company, postcard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - SWEENEY COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPHS
Head and shoulders photograph of Garrett John Sweeney, father of F. C. Sweeney. Photo mounted on heavy cardboard.Bendigo Advertiser CD 272photograph, person -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Painting - Courthouse, Port Melbourne, watercolour by SM, 1985
One of ten framed watercolour paintings of Port Melbourne buildings by 'S.M.' c 1985: Courthouse, Port Melbournebuilt environment - civic, built environment - commercial, piers and wharves - town pier, arts and entertainment - visual arts, tony hill, mcclusky and associates - solicitors, painting -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of Norman John Russell
An 'original' document/minute paper written by Norman to the 'C - servicing crew' thanking his crew for their good workroyal australian air force -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - John Kitchen series, candle room, David Thompson et al, Nov 1916
PMHPS - John Kitchen series of six coloured postcards .01 - Sepia image of the candle room c.1918industry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, j kitchen & sons pty ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Pedestrian overpass, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, 1950s
Black and White photo of pedestrian overpass at Station Pier, with Swallow and Ariell factory shown in background (c 1950s)piers and wharves - station pier, transport - shipping -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - This is Albert Park. This is not Port Melbourne. Do not disturb.' sign, Danks Street, Albert Park, c. 2003
Related to confusion between A.P. and P.M. sides of Danks Street.Colour snapshot of sign on a gate in Danks Street c 2003 "This is Albert Park. This is not Port Melbourne. Do not disturb" .built environment - domestic, danks street -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Doorstep and mudscraper, National Bank building, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, c. 1998
One of four colour photographs of National Bank in Bay Street c 1998: close up of doorstep and mudscraperbuilt environment - commercial -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Notice, Charges and rules for playing charity 'Solo', Port Melbourne Town Hall, 1922
Typed leaflet laying out scale of charges and rules for playing charity 'Solo' at the Town Hall c 1922local government - city of port melbourne, charities and appeals, port melbourne town hall -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Chitral (inner west) and Orion (outer west), Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Glen Stuart, c. 1950
Black and white photograph of the ship Chitral at Station Pier, inner west, and Orion, outer west, c 1950transport - shipping, piers and wharves - station pier, chitral, orion -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Chitral (inner west) and Orontes (outer west), Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Glen Stuart, c. 1950
Black and white photograph of the ship Chitral at Station Pier, inner west and Orontes, outer west c 1950 transport - shipping, piers and wharves - station pier, chitral, orontes -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, John Morrison, Stories from the Waterfront, 1985
Paperback book, Stories from the Waterfront - purple cover with yellow. 197 pages c 1984. Reprint 1985.piers and wharves, domestic life, john morrison -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Watters family photo in St Vincents Gardens c 1927, c 1930. Taken from metal plate for reproduction in newspaper
The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Watters family in St Vincents Gardens c 1927. Norma and Bob standing mother Ellen and Patsy sittingbob watters junior, ellen watters, patsy watters, norma watters -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Globe Hotel Interior 1912
Black & white photograph mounted on card of Syd Hawkins standing behind the bar in the Globe Hotel, c.1912.Back - Joe Cadzow Front - Globe Hotel, Charlton (the late Syd. Hawkins), about 1912. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - E C Crockford, Town Clerk wearing ceremonial robes and holding a bicorn hat
Formal portrait photograph of Edward C Crockford, Town Clerk wearing ceremonial robes and holding a bicorn hat. costume, local government - town of port melbourne, edward c crockford, town clerks -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Outer beacon showing remaining portion of jetty, c. 1977
Black and white photograph of outer beacon, showing remaining portion of jetty and part of Prince's Pier c 1977In ink: 'Lighthouse between Princes Pier and Station Pier' '191' 'Roger Gould Neg No.' 'C.C.'transport - shipping, leading lights -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Photograph, Portrait Photo of two men, c 1900
unframed photograph c. 1900, of two well dressed gentlemen, in poor condition. It is on phoptographic paper laid on board.below the photograph is the photographers details printed. This is Yeoman Photographers , Numurkah, Victoria. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard
Christmas Greetings. Miss Bertha Glen c/- Masonic Hall View Street Bendigo, Love from Amy.Made in Germany -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - PROTECTOGRAPH CHEQUE PROTECTOR
Protectograph Cheque Protector, Model H. Manufactured by C. W. Todd & Company Rochester. N.Y.,U.S.A. No. 322196.commerce, office equipment, protectorgraph cheque protector -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - BENDIGO UNITED CRICKET CLUB COLLECTION: TICKET FOR ADMISSION TO LUNCH
Small rectangular cardbord in black letters B.U.C.C. - Admit to lunch - H. C. Boydell, Hon. Sec. No date.clubs, cricket, bendigo united cricket club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE
A large black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College students with some staff. c. 1950. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, tertiary education, teacher training, miss j. c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, teaching, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, history, staff, students, history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, 9 Squadron RAAF, 22/05/1992 12:00:00 AM
Framed poem about the exploits of 9 SQN bushranger helicopters written by C Bandit on 22/05/1992document, 9 squadron raaf, bushranger, c bandit