.1) Stove, cooking Gasoline, one burner, Model M-1950. .2) Spanner for above stove. .3) Tool for above stove. .4) Cardboard carton for above stove.domestic items-cooking, military equipment - army

Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853 a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fund raising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former court house in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historic books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historic Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed art works and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. A Year on the Great Barrier Reef The Story of Corals & of the Greatest of their Creations Author: C M Yonge leader of the Great Barrier Expedition 1928-29 Publisher: Putman Date: 1930Label on spine cover with typed text RA 919.43 YON 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, 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, a year on the great barrier reef, c m yonge, great barrier expedition 1928-29

Black And White Photograph of the sailing ship Moshulu, Ex Dreadnaught, Ex Kurt, Atlantic 1938. 105 mm X 54 mm Sh 193.3 Ships M - Rflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, moshulu, photograph, dreadnaught, kurt

Shell case brass 40mm for Bofur's gun. Patina on outside with marine concretion inside. Base marked "40m/m III Lot 855 PP/C E 1943".flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Inside front cover has a sticker that reads Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library "Historical Records of New South Wales Vol 5 King 1803,1804, 1805" Author: King Edited by F M Bladen Publisher: Government Printer Sydney Date: 1897warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, historical records of new south wales vol 5, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute

"Historical Records of New South Wales Vol 6 King and Bligh 1806, 1807, 1808" Edited: F M Bladen Published: Government Printer Sydney Date: 1898 Inside front cover has a sticker that reads Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, historical records of new south wales vol 6

"Historical Records of New South Wales Vol 7 Bligh and MacQuarie 1809, 1810, 1811" Edited: F M Bladen Publisher: Government Printer Sydney Daste: 1901 Inside front cover has a sticker that reads Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, historical records of new south wales vol 7

This type of card was issued to British subjects who were civilians. During World War II everyone in Australia was issued with a personal identity card and was required to report changes of address to the government. These cards were particularly important in the identification and monitoring of Aliens (non-citizen residents) , particularly non-Europeans and Asian residents.Emma Marriott was the daughter of a pioneer family of the City of Moorabbin. Her father was a Market Gardener.Brown card identified as an identity card, one side stamped Carnegie 1942 and addressed to Emma Rebecca Marriott; reverse side signed by E Marriott and witnessed by M Smith.world war ii, bentleigh, moorabbin, pioneer, identity card

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 Posthumous Papers of The Pickwick Club Author: Charles Dickens Publisher: J M Dent & Sons Date: 1926 Further Information: First Issue of this Edition 1907. Reprinted 1909,1911,1913,1916,1918,1920,1923,1924,1926.The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 823 DIC Paste down front end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Inside the front loose end paper is written "to Bill from Cyril 6.1.27"flagstaff hil, warrnambool, 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 posthumous papers of the pickwick club, charles dickens

Receipt from H. L. Atkinson, M. D. dated 1/4/86 for £50.0.0, signed Atkinson. Has Green Victoria One Penny duty stamp attached.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - receipt, h l atkinson, court king of the forest

Account from H. L. Atkinson, M. D. to Ct King of the Forest for Medical Services for quarter ending 25 Sept 1872 for 211 Members at 6/3. £65.18.9.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account, h l atkinson, court king of the forest

Handwritten message from M A Hastings per R P Hastings of Elderslie, New Gisborne dated August 6th 1921 to Cohn Bros Brewery re share scrip.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, m a hastings, per r p hastings of elderslie new gisborne. cohns brewery.

Cohn Brothers Victoria Brewery 100 Sarah Helen Cohn shares transferred to L M A Morrison dated 24th March 1896. One penny duty paid stamp.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, sarah helen cohn. l m a morrison

Miniature replica TRMX 1939 Leyland Tiger T58 model single decker. M&MTB Port Melbourne bus, green and yellow No 17. Packaging (black) intact (new)transport - motor vehicles, sydney bus & truck museum, melbourne & metropolitan tramways board, mmtb

Business & Professional Women's Club - Bendigo. Life Member's Certificate presented to Miss Lillian M. Prout in recognition of services rendered to the above club. Dated 11th July, 1962.organization, business, bendigo professional women club

Document. Oriental Bank Corporation. Sale note from oriental bank Corporation for gold purchased from M. Basthiano? & Co., Whipstick. Dated E'hawk 18 Sep 1868.cottage, miners, oriental bank corporation sale note, meprs basthiano? & co

Laminated photo of a M-29 81mm Mortar. Coloured photo with detailed weapon placed on concrete apron.. Black metal pipe on round base supported by tripod in copper metal.photograph, m29 81 mm mortar

Two copies purchased, One black and white enlargement 25 x 18.5 cm, 1 x sepia print 15 x 10 cmBlack and white small format postcard showing launch, M V Blackbird at Comers North Arm Jetty. Thick vegetation on bank, people on jetty. Lakes Entrance Victoriajetties, waterways, boats and boating, tourism

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.Copy of Photo Album titles Photos 1923 - Given to Historical Committee by Miss M Sydes Bendigo -Seven pages of copies of black and white photos mostly with captions of guides .Miss F Barfus Ruby Romanis - Miss M.E. Bush Lansellstowe Bendigo 1923 - 1st Bendigo Brownie pack 1931 Olive Wright B.O Estelle Wright T.O-Miss Alenson Miss Swinburne & Miss Sinclair Miss L Clayton in front Training a "Moronga" Xmas 1927 -Ballarat Rangers - Guiders & P.L's at camp Harcourt 1924 - Miss Hogarth, Miss Barfus- 1st Bendigo Guides (Capt Miss Bush) First Kookaburra Patrol - 1st Bendigo Guides- Elsie Sydes- Evelyn Bond on horse - Camp at Taradale - Joan Harper - Elsie Sydes - Bus trip to Bulli Pass - Interstate ranger camp at Palm Brach N.S.W- Lena Weickhardt (now Mrs Wattleworth) girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, the australian womens register

On 1 April 1991, ‘A’ Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles linked with 4/19 Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment to form a new regiment of two squadrons: VMR Squadron and PWLH Squadron. The 4/19 Prince of Wales’s Light Horse title was retained, but the VMR Squadron continued to wear the VMR hat badge.Two black and white photographs of two soldiers cleaning barrel of 76 mm gun on M 113A1 Fire Support Vehicle (FSV) during camp at Puckapunyal September 1992fsv, puckapunyal, ray, ludeman, vmr

A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles took part in Bicentennial Parade at Wodonga 2 January 1988. Parade included Light Horse Heritage Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current armoured vehicles.Colour photograph of 2 soldiers standing beside M 113 Armoured Personnel Carrier. Soldiers are Sergeant R. Hodge and Trooper Melton of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.

Adhesive sign or label for use in tramcars operated by M>Tram that gave the listing for the number to be entered into the destination sign indicator panel for each tram destination. Printed on "JAC" paper.trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, z3 class, destination indicators, m>tram

Uniform in the collection re “M. ANGUS" 6 RAR Vietnam. Refer Cat. No. 669. Coat - green colour cotton twill fabric with green plastic buttons, front metal zipper and metal press studs. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets with metal stud closure flaps, green cotton lining throughout garment. Collar with concealed hood with zipper closer. Hood and waist draw strings. White cotton manufacturers label inside back below collar.Manufacturers label with black ink print. "LARGE REGULAR/ Chest from 41 to 45 inches/ Height from 67 to 71 inches/ Stock No. 8415-782-2942/ COAT, COLD WEATHER, MAN'S FIELD/ P.O. 51365-C-647005/ JHN OWNBEY COMPANY INC."uniform, army coat, m.angus

This badge was issued to Pt. Roussac M L who served as a nurse in ,A.A.W.M.S. WWIISilver Rising Sun badge with pin clasp for use on Woman's uniform lapelAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sunroussac mena l, a.a.w.m.s., army nurse, rising sun badge, roussac mena l, a.a.w.m.s., army nurse, rising sun badge, mena roussac

The Shell House fence was erected in 1958 by M. Moloney and A Robertson. House was called Cooinda.Two black & white postcards of The Shell House and Fence, Nobbies Road, Phillip Island. (Now longer standing). The Rose Series P 4026 and 4028. The Shell Fence, Nobbies Road, Phillip Island.the shell house phillip island, the shell fence summerland phillip island, olive blamey

Photographs taken or copied by M. Smith in 2011, framed for the school's 90th anniversary in 20179 col. photographs of Briar Hill primary School in glazed frame and display mountbriar hill primary school