Book, soft cover. Front cover has an image of jungle vegetation & coastline. Print is gold & red ink. 255 pages, illustrations & some maps.Len Burke Donated by Len Burkebooks, military, history

Book, hard cover is maroon buckram without print, dust cover is maroon with white print & image of Medical Corps badge. 199 pages, no illustrations.Written inside cover: R Schillerbooks, military, medical

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. Wood Carving Practical Instructions, Examples and Designs, with 1,146 workings drawings and photograph illustrations Edited by Paul Hasluck Publisher: Cassell & Co Date: 1911Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 736.4 CAS Paste down front end paper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Flu paper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Museumwarrnambool, 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, paul hasluck, wood carving

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. Phiz and Dickens As they appeared to Edgar Browne with original illustrations by Hablot K Browne Author: Edgar Browne Publisher: James Nisbet and Co Date: 1913Label on spine cover with typed text R.H.920 DIC Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute 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, phiz and dickens, edgar browne, hablot k browne

A collection of stories to enlighten children's minds; prepared by the Victorian Education Department as supplementary reading material. Includes supplements 'Made in Australia'Owned and used by the Partington family; Greensborough pioneers whose children attended Greensborough Primary School.12 issues per schoolyear (not in chronological order). Black and white illustrations. Front cover brown cardboard, labelled 'The School Exercise'. Dogeared and damaged edges.On front cover and on some issues 'Jessie Partington'the school paper, reading materials, partington family, education department victoria

Annual record of teaching staff, students and events that took place over the year by using both photos and reports. Headmaster / Principal - Mr. Dick Thomson. Edited by Margaret Willimott.This is the first yearbook after the amalgamation of Watsonia High and Watsonia Tech to form Greensborough Secondary College.Pages not numbered, blue cover, Title "Renaissance 1990" in blue ink. Contains text, graphics and class photos. Cover illustration includes “New VCE”greensborough secondary college

Annual record of teaching staff, students and events that took place over the year 1978 by using both photos and reports This edition appears to have been produced 'in house' by photocopying. A permanent record of who attended Watsonia High School - both student and teacher in 1978 - includes photographsPages not numbered, pale green cover, Title "Kurnaji 78" in black ink. Cover illustration - black ink line drawing. Stapled foolscap pages.watsonia high school, yearbook, kurnaji, school magazines

Annual record of teaching staff, students and events that took place over the year by using both photos and reports. Headmaster / Principal - Mr. Don GrantA permanent record of who attended Watsonia High School - both student and teacher in 1986 - includes photographs. Note change of name from Kurnaji (previous yearbooks).Pages not numbered, white cover, Title "Watsonia High School 1986" in Black ink. Contains text and graphics. Cover illustration – black and white photograph.. watsonia high school, yearbook, kurnaji, school magazines

Possibly Portland City Council Collection.Laminated poster with illustration of a steam ship with sails, bearing name of prow "Admella". Bottom third of image has story of event in hand-written text.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)

This is a local history of the Tambo Shire in East Gippsland. Tambo Shire (1882-1994) was created on 6 January 1882, by severance from Bairnsdale shire with Bruthen as the head . It was named after the Tambo River. Orbost Shire was originally a part of this shire as was Lakes Entrance. In 1994 Tambo shire was united with Bairnsdale city, Orbost and Omeo shires, most of Bairnsdale shire and part of Rosedale shire to form East Gippsland Shire.This book is a useful reference book on the history of the Tambo district.A 448 pp book with a gold coloured dust jacket with black print and an illustration of the Tambo Shire emblem 1882. It is titled " The Tambo Shire Centenary History".tambo-shire-history

Ferdinand Von Mueller was the Government Botanist for the Colony of Victoria. He was an early examiner in Botany at the Ballarat School of Mines. Three volumes of a book by Ferdinand Von Mueller (First, Third, and Fifth Decade). The soft cover is brown, and the book includes text and black and white illustrations.botany, ferdinand von mueller, ballarat school of mines, eucalypts, botanist, bookplate

Illustrations and studies of several mechanical components: .1) Boring tool holder, adjustable, handwritten sheet, drawing and blueprint .2 - .5) drawings of mechanical componentstechnical drawing, geoff biddington, engineering drawings, drawing, engineering

Port Arthur 1830 - 1877 by Ian Brand published by Jason Publications Tasmania, soft cover 77 pages with black & white photographs, illustration and maps.Ian Brandhistory, australian, convicts, tasmania-history-convicts-port arthur

Engraving reproduction ('Attack on Gold Escort between McIvor and Melbourne') by W Hathirell, 1887. Apparently taken from a series of illustrations (book??) with this being #6.topic, mining, mcivor

The Centre of a Community, a brief history of the Eaglehawk and Long gully Community Health Centre. 68 pages. B&W photos and illustrations Ray Wallace EditorRay Wallace ( editor )eaglehawk, health, community health centre, eaglehawk, long gully, health, community health centre.

Bendigo and District The Way it Was, a brief history of Bendigo & district, buildings, businesses, people, 208 pages published by Crown Castleton with black and white photographs and illustrations.Ken Arnoldbendigo, history, bendigo & district, signed by author.

Bendigo Yesterday & Today, 56 pages, published by Crown Castleton, containing black & white photographs of Bendigo, past & present plus maps & illustrations. Softcover.Ken Arnoldbendigo, buildings, heritage buildings, signed by author.

Historical records of Victoria Volume 2B Aborigines and Protectors 1838-1839. Published by Victorian Government Printing Office, 438 pages with black and white illustrations.Public Records Officebook

125 years of Education in Goornong and District. Produced by the Goornong Primary School, 125th Celebration Committee. Editor: Aileen O'Sullivan. Photographs & illustrations. 32 Pages.book, education, goornong, goornong primary school. goornong education school church football, notable people, community groups

Bendigo A History. Signed by the author. A history of gold mining in Bendigo from its earliest time and the development of the city. Black and white illustrations. 262 pages.Frank Cusackbendigo, mining, early history., gold mining in bendigo.

More Scout Stunts And Ideas, green hard cover 152 pages with black and white photographs and illustrations published by C Arthur Pearson Ltd London.Jack Bluntbooks, technical, scouts

Cylindrical tin of Mortein insect powder for killing fleas and lice on animals, orange coloured tin with navy blue & white lettering with illustrations of dogs and insects.Sole manufacturers Samuel Taylor Pty Ltd Sydneymedicine, vetinary science, insect powder

Hardcover book titled S.T.Gill & his audiences, 255 pages with coloured and black & white illustrations of his works, published by The National Library of Australia Canberra.Sasha Grishinbooks, biography, s t gill

Newspaper. Norman Penrose collection: two newspaper cuttings. One is an illustration of two pressure cookers and the other is a drawing of an electric 'Swan Brand' coffee percolator.person, bendigo, norman william penrose, norman penrose collection, pressure cookers, swan brand coffee percolator