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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Pilgrims Progress
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 a 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 a 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. 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 Pilgrims Progress Author: John Bunyan Publisher: Ernest Nister Date: Frist Published in 1678 Further Information: With an Introduction by The Right Re. Handley C. O. Qoule, D.D. Lord Bishop of DurhamFront loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service 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 pilgrims progress, john bunyan -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter and Attachments - Hand Written Tom Elliot to Betty Vivian Portland Battery, 20/10/1975
Handwritten letter from Tom Elliott to Betty Vivian, re Portland Battery - 2 foolscap pages plus plan of battery and description from the 'Portland Guardian, 5 AUG 1889, of building of battery -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Stawell School of Mines, c1904, c1904
The Stawell School of Mines was established in 1890.Photograph of the Stawell School of Mines as depicted in the 1904-5 Stawell School of Mines Prostectus. The image includes the Furnace Room, Lecture Room, Chemical Laboratory, Re Treatment Plant and the Revernertory Furnace Room.stawell school of mines, stawell, schools of mines -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1891 HANDWRITTEN NOTE
Handwritten note dated 11th August 1891 addressed to The Directors Cohns Brewery Sandhurst re: non attendance due to ill health. Signed John Adam. Reverse hand written John Adam.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1895 BENDIGO POST OFFICE TELEGRAM
Bendigo Post Office Telegram date stamped November 18th 1895 addressed to E. P. Hastings re: have you called meeting for Melbourne or Bendigo, reply at once signed Cohn Bros .bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1895 HANDWRITTEN NOTE
Cohn Bros Brewers letterhead handwritten note dated 13th November 1895 addressed to E. P. Hastings re: Balance sheet and calling meeting for the 19th next [Nov] signed Magnus Cohnbendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1895 HANDWRITTEN NOTE
The Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery handwritten note dated 5th October 1895 addressed to E. P. Hastings re: Cohn senior and Mrs Vahland attending directors meeting signed Magnus Cohn.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1895 HANDWRITTEN NOTE
The Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery letterhead handwritten note dated 23rd September 1895 re: affixing office seal on R. Kemp & Co documents signed E. P. Hastings and Magnus Cohn.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORRESPONDENCE: O'KEEFE FAMILY, ADELAIDE VALE, 7th May, 1973
Correspondence (1973) re O'Keefe family, Adelaide Vale. Reply mentions a number of O'Keefe's in Bendigo (eg Edward O'Keefe). Reference to a cheese factory (mentioned in obituary notice page 153 of ''Annals of Bendigo''.person, individual, o'keefe family -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SHAMROCK HOTEL COLLECTION: INVITATION
Shamrock Hotel, Pall Mall, Bendigo / 10x15mm invitation card - The Government of Victoria and the Directors of The Shamrock Hotel cordially invite Mrs June Adams to the Hotel's Re-Opening by Premier R.J. Hamer on 14.4.1981.ephemera, mementoes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: LETTER JOYCE MACKIE
Handwritten letter form Joyce Mackie, 12 Fairhills Parade, Glen Waverly, 16th. September 1998, re family history request. No names given for three brothers she requested information about.bendigo, education, golden square primary school, mackie, golden square primary school laurel street: -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SANDHURST SCHOOL OF MINES COLLECTION: LETTER FROM COHEN , KIRBY & WOODWARD SOLICITORS
SANDHURST (BENDIGO) SCHOOL OF MINES LETTER from Cohen, Kirby & Woodward Solicitors to Registrar School of Mines Bendigo. Re Hayes and School of Miners, dated 17.6.1907, - dispute over a small area of landdocument -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PIEPER COLLECTION: INVOICE COHEN, KIRBY & CO
Invoice issued by Cohen, Kirby & Co., Victoria Chambers, Pall Mall, dated 1.2.1928, to Mr. C.O. Pieper. Receipt 1155 addressed to 're your father to you' being duty as assessed herein.bendigo, business, cohen & kirby -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CURNOW COLLECTION: LETTER THE NATIONAL FEDERATION TO CR. CURNOW, 1919
Letter from 'The National Federation', Head Office, to Cr. J. Curnow, Mayor of Bendigo re thanks for kindness to delegates during conference in Bendigo. Signed A. S.? Whyte, Sec. Sep 18th 1919person, individual, curnow collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - CONSTRUCTION MODIFIED AGREEMENT
Printed copy of Modified Agreement between City Council of Bendigo, Borough of Eaglehawk and Shire of Marong and the Sandhurst and Eaglehawk Electric Tramway Company Ltd. Re: construction of Tramway in Bendigo Eaglehawk, and Marong Shire.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECHABITES COLLECTION: MINUTE BOOK, 1891 - 1905
Minute Book. Victoria District Independent Order Of Rechabites. Special notice for Tents and tent Secretaries dated 16 December 1897. Re Availability of female brethen and able to attenda a specialistoculist aand Aurist. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TYPEWRITTEN SHEET RE: COL. C H DAVIS
Typewritten sheet re Col. C H Davis - son of William Davis, Bendigo - with two extracts; a. ''Annals of Bendigo, 1921-35, page 34; b: ''Cyclopaedia of Victoria, P:ub.1904 Vol2.person, individual, c.h.davies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1894 HANDWRITTEN NOTE
The Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery printed letterhead dated 10th November 1894 with handwritten note to E. P. Hastings re: no advice yet come to hand regarding meeting signed magnus Cohn.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - W.D.MASON COLLECTION: LETTER, 29 July 1975
Document, W.D.Mason Collection, a letter from Sandhurst and Northern District Trustees Executors Agency Company Limited, 18 View Street, Bendigo, Re; Real Estate property--Myers and Williamson Streets, Bendigo.G,D,McLeodbusiness, retail, w d mason -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: TYPED LETTER DATED 1921
Typed correspondence from Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery Company Limited dated 17th June 1921 to the Shareholders re increasing number of shares from 55,000 of £ 1 each to 100,000 at £1 each.bendigo, industry, cohns brewery, cohn bros brewery increase of share capital -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: TYPED LETTER DATED 1921
Typed correspondence on printed letterhead of Blake & Riggal 120 William St Melbourne dated 29th August 1921 to Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery re shares in name of Thomas Francis Hyland deceased.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, blake & riggall. thomas francis hyland. cohn bros brewery shares. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: LETTER TO R. HUDDLE, RE SENIORITY OF DRIVERS TO SPECIAL CLASS
Document: carbon copy of letter from C. Collins, General Secretary, to R. Huddle, Branch Secretary, Bendigo, dated 2nd. October, 1939, re special class engine drivers and seniority, and pay.organisation, union, a.f.u.l.e., huddle, collins, drivers, engine drivers, victorian railways, union -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of Robin Holroyd Parker
Contains details of his army service, copy of his Certificate of Service and other paper documents including an article from the Army journal in 1969 re the changeover of US military payment certificates for SVN.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, australia. army. pay masters -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Memo, Department of Public Works re Williamstwon Short Road, 12 Sep 1887
Items 598.01-.04 originally pinned togetherFoolscap, printed single page copy of Dept of Public Works memo re Williamstown Short Road, dated 12 Sept 1887; original memo dated 19.8.1887. Includes costs of grading road.engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, edward clark, town clerks, william thwaites -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Department of Lands and Survey re proclaimation for site of Town Hall, Sandridge, Department of Lands and Survey, 30 Dec 1861
Handwritten letter on blue foolscap laid paper, from Dept of Lands and Survey 30.12.1861 directing attention to proclamation in Government Gazette re site for Town Hall at Sandridge. Paper, watermarked with Britannia symbollocal government - borough of sandridge, port melbourne town hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FRIENDS OF WHITE HILLS CEMETERY COLLECTION: LETTER, 3 June 1996
Document. Letter to Carol Holsworth from Robert Bruce, Australian Heritage Commission RE nomination of Chinese Funeral Tower at Bendigo Cemetery for the register of the National Estate. Letter dated 3 June 1996. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: BENDIGO MINES LIMITED NELL GWYNNE SHAFT, 21st January, 1935
Letter from Bendigo Mines Limited to Mccoll, Rankin & Stanistreet re the transfer of area near Nell Gwynne shaft between Nell Gwynne and 'your company'. Signed K.A. Cameron, field superintendent.bendigo, business, bendigo mines limited -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NEANGER EXTENDED AND VIRGINIA UNITED, 1933/1936
Documents: folder contains - Dept. of Mines correspondence re lease10335 Neanger Extended allowed to lapse, Rent arrears postcard for lease No. 10316(22/9/35) - Virginia United, application for Mining lease.MCCOLL RANKIN AND STANSISTREETorganization, business, gold mining - legal, mccoll rankin and stansistreet, neanger extended and virginia united. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - A. N. A. FEDERATION CONFERENCE
Letter and photocopy re the A. N. A. Federation conference. It was resolved 'That the Members of the Board be Ex office Members of the Conference'. Also mentions that when the next Meeting of the Conference will be held. Letter dated 11/10/93.document, memo, a.n.a, a. n. a. federation conference, j h curnow -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: DEBORAH GOLD MINES NL - CORRESPONDENCE FILE, Jam '46 - Deb. 1952
Document: McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet: Deborah Gold Mines NL - file of correspondence containing letters and replies re shares, fees etc. 'Deborah Gold Mines NL Correspondence' handwritten on front cover.organization, mining, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: deborah gold mines nl, gold mining, bendigo