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Bendigo Military Museum
Document - LETTER, 28.3.1945
Items in the collection of R C ALLARDICE No 418577 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3627.5 for his service details & collection.Letter, light blue with printed format re details of 4 people, principally Lady Francis Ryder CBE. The letter is typed in black to Mr ALLARDICE.Signature in blue ink by: Helen Wallishostesses, leave -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, 1945
In collection belonging to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history.B&W photo showing a group of captured Japanese soldiers with local people crowding around looking on. Crinollated edges around photo and writing on the rear. "Japs rounded up at Kuching, capital of Sarawak Borneo 1945"photography, photo, japanese, pow’s -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Victorian Centenary Book 1834-35 to 1934-35
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. 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 Victorian Centenary Book 1834-35 to 1934-35 A series of records of people and firms at the time of the centenary Edited by John Allan Publisher: Government Printer Label on spine cover with typed text RA 994.5 VIC Inscription on front flyleaf, signature in pencil 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, the victorian centenary book 1834-35 to 1934-35, the victorian centenary book, robert urie, george henry anderson, henry anderson -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Early 20th Century
One of a collection of photographs donated by Bruce BennettSepia photograph of San Remo Jetty with small boats moored and two people at one end. Newhaven in the background. 186-10 Identical Photograph copy.On back: "San Remo Wal Steer Collection"san remo jetty, san remo pier, bruce bennett -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Early 20th Century
One of a collection of 7 photographs donated by Steve Stefan, Archivist, St Frances Church, MelbourneBlack & White copy of a postcard showing Bayview Guest House, Cowes. People on the Verandah and man in the garden. Two women walking along the footpath in front."Photo Shop Series" "Bayview Guest House" "Cowes"bayview guesthouse cowes, guesthouses cowes phillip island, steve stefan -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Early 20th Century
One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Photograph of the "Artisan" Sailing Ship run aground and leaning. A man's figure in the water to the left of the ship and figures of eight to ten people on rocks to the right of the ship.On Back: "Artisan""artisan" sailing ship, ship wrecks, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph mounted, Funeral of Roy Rutley aka Rattley (Apprentice) of Barque Metropolis, 08/08/1914
Barque Metropolis was possibly that of the 1887 4 masted barque built by R & J Evans, Liverpool. Officers of the Barque Metropolis are also joined by crew of the Penryhn Castle in port at the time. The ladies on the far right of the funeral party may be relatives but more likely to be representatives from the Mission to Seamen offering sympathy to fellow crew members and honouring the burial of the apprentice, Ray Rattley name also reported in the LHLG newsletter as Rutley. The Apprentice was ill after arriving from S. America in August 1914 and was taken to a local hospital but died the following day. The Mission chaplain attended him.The image of the burial is significant in the depiction of a multi-cultural crew and the presence of local women representing and symbolising the concern and sympathy felt for the apprentice's family and the plight of young seafarers far from home ports. The inscription with identifying names provides a valuable chronological link with seafarers and clergy attending the burial and funeral. Black and white photographic print adhered to mount board with handwritten inscription identifying some of the people depicted photographed while attending an internment and funeral service.Inscriptions in black ink along the lower edge of the mount beneath Photograph: Left to right names of crew and chaplain see image.at Lwr left printed in cursive : 'The Swiss Studios' and at right corner: "Melbourne" on reverse: in Pencil handwritten cursive " To Rev A G Goldsmith / from Capt P Jones / Barque Metropolis " roy rutley, barque metropolis, funeral, burial -
Koroit & District Historical Society
Photograph, Hulm Family
Bert Hulm was born on 20/06/1891 and died 04/12/1967. He was a Corporal (5110) of the 46th Battalion, and was gassed during World War One. His children were Chriss, Pauline and Bill. A family of nine people comprising the Hulm Family of Kirkstall. Man standing second from the right is Bert (Herbert) Hulm who was married Emily Lenehan. hulm, kirkstall, lenehan, 46th battalion, world war 1 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Granite Quarry, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, 1913
Granite Quarry opened at Cape Woolamai in 1891 by Chambers & Clutten of Melbourne, to supply stone for the facing of equitable buildings, Collins Street, Melbourne. Trolleys on rails brought stones to ship's side at low tide where a jib crane lifted them into the ship's hold. With high tide the ship was refloated.Granite Quarries Cape Woolamai on waters edge. A Cape Woolamai ancient crane in action. Very rocky point. Quarry attracted a community of 300 people.Granite Quarries Woolamailocal history, photographs, granite quarries, phillip island industries, sepia photograph, betty kus collection, granite quarry, cape woolamai, phillip island, bruce bennett -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cowes from the Pier
Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View of Cowes from Pier. People walking on pier & buggies on "Car" park - showing the rails for unloading goods from shipping,.Cowes from the pier - 9local history, photography, photographs, postcards, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, cowes pier, cowes, jetties, isle of wight hotel -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Landing at San Remo
Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984B&W postcard. Ferry arriving at San Remo all decked out in flags. Jetty crowded with people. Several other small craft around.Landing at San Remolocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, transport, shipping, black & white postcard copy, ferries, san remo, jetties, phillip island -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, c. 1950
The Mission to Seafarers held many social functions to raise funds for the work of the organisation and to benefit visiting seafarers. Many dances were held on a Saturday with good attendance. On the pillar on the left of the stage there is a photograph of a monarch, possibly King George VI, thereby dating the photograph at pre-1953.The Mission to Seafarers as an organisation is dedicated to not only providing spiritual and practical support to seafarers, but has long found it important to provide social opportunities as well. In the past there have been many dances, concerts and other social events that have been designed to cater for visiting seafarers.Small black and white photograph of people dancing in the Flying Angel Club at Mission to Seafarers Melbourne. There is a band on the stage in the background of the photograph and several couples dancing.photograph, flying angel club, monarch, band, floorboards, stage, dance, king george vi, lhlg, seamen, orchestra, mission to seamen, melbourne, seamen mission, mission to seafarers, entertainment, music, musicians, drums, piano, saxophone -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Main entrance to the Cathedral - Rouen, 5 June 1949
This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan Quinn while travelling through France in mid-1946. There are several letters relating to this journey.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of the Cathedral in Rouen, taken on the 5th of June, 1949. It shows three large arched doors, and a few people walking on the street in front of it.On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is the mark "ItI" in pencil.allan quinn, photograph, rouen, france, normandy, ww2, wwii, world war two, 1939-1945, cathedral, door -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Pioneer Dinner 1912, 1912
Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard. Group of people with row of flags in background. Bluestone building on left, with large lamp. Brick and timber building at rear.Front: Pioner Dinner 1912 hosted by Mayor and Mayoress, Cr. & Mrs. W.J. Williamson. Bottom - Old Pioneers Dinner given by Mayor and Mayoress, Cr. & Mrs. W.J. Williamson, 1912. Back: Date 1914 approx. Back row from left: 7th Willie Tulloh, 8th Jo Porter. Gathering of Old Pioneers Dinner given by Mayor and Mayoress, Cr. & Mrs. W.J. Williamson.pioneer dinner, 1912, portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Malcolm Fraser RAAF plane, 1970
PPPA (Port of Portland Authority)Black & white photo of several people, including Malcolm Fraser, standing at the foot of steps leading down from RAAF plane. Royal Visit 1970 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Donovan's landing Nelson, Victoria, c. 1936
Transparency for black and white photo. Donovan's Landing Nelson, Vic. Group of people standing on small wooden jetty, several dinghies tied up at jetty. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, 10/10/1998
Coloured photo. Portland Library book sale, set up in drill hall, Library staff lady at table for payment for books. People examining booksFront: '98 10 10'portland library, community services, council services, events -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Angela Gee, c. 1984
Angela Gee is a well known poster artist. Gee came to Portland in the 80s to take part in community poster workshops as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations. Gee is represented in the cultural collection.Black and white photograph. Angela Gee, print maker, holding a print of a group of Aboriginal people, similar prints on wall behind her, newspaper on floor.Back: 'Angela Gee Printmaker for 150th Anniv.' - hand written, blue biroangela gee, artist, poster, 1980s, community art -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Henty Beach, Portland, n.d
Black and white photo, lawns at Henty Beach. Numerous people in period costume sitting, lying and walking on the lawns. Railway pier and Ocean Pier in backgroundBack: 'Band Reserve & Beach Portland' - handwritten, black ink '20' - pencilhenty beach, coast, beach, recreation, leisure, ocean pier, portland harbour -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph Photocopies of Portraits, n.d
Envelope containing a number of photocopies of portraits - people unknown. Also part of a letter to 'Sonny' Keiller advising him that the subjects of the portraits are Keiller, Keans or their friends -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph -Group of people in a rural setting, n.d
Black and white photo of a large group of people under a gum tree. Photo glued to white board. Rusty drawing pin holes in corners of mount.Front: 'With best Christmas and New Year Greetings 1901 - 1902 from G.A.S.' -handwritten, black pen -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Department of Repatriation, c. 1920
Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (former Shire of Glenelg) D. JenningsBlack and white photo of large group of people, the Department of Repatriation, War Pension Section, taken outside building. Photo is glued to buff-coloured card.Front: 'Department of Repatriation WAR PENSION SECTION 1920' in white on bottom right of photograph 'C. J. Frazer PHOTO. MELBOURNE' - bottom right of mount -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard, n.d
Black and white photo postcard. View across Hanlon Park Portland. Horse and cart, several children in foreground, another on right, group of people in backgroundFront: '(SECTION ?CKD.3)' GENORA & VIEW OF 'THE WORKING BEE', HANLON PARK, PORTLAND. TOYE PHOTO' - white script bottom edge -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1945
Halls Gap swimming pool on a summer's day.9 people dressed in bathers around a swimming pool. A concrete bank surrounds the pool, a white fence is behind the pool. Large trees are behind the fence.recreation, swimming pool -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, first half 20th century
Access to the cottages at the lighthouse was difficult and the horse-drawn sled was in use until the 1940s. It was used to haul personal goods as wel as those needing medical attention at far-off Orbost. This photograph could be connected with the Gledhills in the 1930s when a medical emergency necessitated a removal to Orbost. Dr Nettleton was the doctor at Orbost at that time. (there could be a link through donor) Point Hicks is claimed to be Captain James Cook’s first sighting of mainland Australia. The lighthouse was built on the point during 1887 and 1888 and commenced operation in 1890, built from concrete and with timber keepers quarters. It was connected to mains electricity in 1965, and then to solar power recently. Originally access to Point Hicks was by sea. In 1920 a return trip, by land to Cann River, 47 kilometres away from the light station, took two days. By 1946 the journey had been reduced to 36 hours by a combination of horse and jeep. During the early 1950s it was still a 12-hour ordeal. The light no longer works, it was turned off 21 years ago and the Point Hicks lighthouse is now powered by a much smaller, more modern light. the lightkeepers' cottages are used for tourist accommodation.This photograph is associated with Point Hicks, a historically important lightstation in East Gippsland.A small black / white photograph of a horse dragging a sled with suitcases on it. There are seven people walking behind, one holding the reins. They are waalking through a sand dune.on label on back - "Bring Out to Light House keeper from Point Hicks"point-hicks-lighthouse -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Sheet Music
Sheet music When Texas Tommy Did The Turkey Trot. One piece of music - cover features coloured graphic of people dancing in cowboy costume.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright, 1922, 1922
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. 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.Black and white photograph of a man dressed in a band uniform holding a cornet. He is standing in a park, with people, a large tent and a horse drawn buggy in the backgroundWritten in pen on the back - Frank Wright, Toowoomba (Queensland), Taken by Vernon Holt, Easter 1922frank wright, cornet, conductor, ballarat, st hilda's band -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph
Black and White photograph of the sailing ship Samuel Plimsoll, in harbour with people on beach 208 mm x 139 mm SH 267.2 Ships Sflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, photograph, samuel plimsoll -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Deakin University Museum Studies Students of 1994-1997 Reunion, 09/10/1998
Deakin University Museum Studies students of 1994-1997 at the Old Castlemaine Gaol to celebrate 20 years of Museum Studies, 1979-1998. Most attendees arrived at Castlemaine on board a Steam train. In the back row is Clare Gervasoni who was the curator of the Federation University Art and Historical Collection.Coloured photograph mounted in a presentation folder showing students of 1994-1997 attendees at the Deakin University Museum Studies. Names of people printed under the photographmuseum studies, deakin university museum studies, margaret birtley, anne kewshaw, chris keeler, clare gervasoni, castlemaine gaol, rachel faggoter -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Opening of Building M at University of Ballarat Horsham Campus, 1999, 19/05/1999
University of Ballarat is a predecessor instition of Federation University Australia. Colour photograph of the opening of the University of Ballarat Horsham Campus. .5 Six people gather outside a building. Michael Aderman (left) talks to Phil Honeywood. horsham campus, michael aderman, phil honeywood