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 Emu Vol 5 - 1905-6 A Quarterly Magazine to popularise the Study and Protection of Native Birds Editors A J Campbell and C F Belcher Publisher: Walker May & Co Date: 1906Label on spine with typed text RA 598.2050 EMU Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Libraryshipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the emu vol 5, a j campbell, c f belcher

How to Run A Troop soft cover 158 pages with illustrations, by Ernest Young late scoutmaster 6th Harrow troop joint editor of The Scouter, published by C Arthur Pearson Ltd London.Ernest Youngbooks, technical, scouts

this publication describes the general circumstances of her Polish refugees scattered throughout Europe in the post war period. It does not limit it sell to just those in Europe but also in other countries around the world. It attempts to quantify the numbers and goes into detail about the circuit stands is of their refugesthis is an extremely unique and rare item. It is one of the few remaining copies of this type surviving in the world56 page publication issued by the executive committee of the Polish union in Germany in 1947 editor Jerzy Grot Kwasniewski. The publication describes the situation of the Polish refugees throughout Europe their numbers, circumstances and conditionspaper whites with blue heading and black print

black and white photograph of Advertiser Editor, Mike Greenwood, Trainer Len Ketelaar, and owner Barbara Pryor, with Head Honcho after the record breaking run of 24.23seconds, breaking the old record of 24.25.clubs and associations, sport, greyhound racing

Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat 16/1/1997 P.H. Dixon, Parker St. Ballarat saying that he supports the concept, but that horse drawn vehicles should be considered as well and looking for feedback."Ballarat Courier 16/1/97" in blue ink on bottom of cutting and stamped - "Frank Puls, 164 Humffray St. Nth, Ballarat 3350, Victoria, Australia," in green ink.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, letter to the editor

Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat 30/1/1997 written by P. Shaw of Moola St. Ballarat stating the it is more important that the trams go around the lake rather than going into the City."Courier 30/1/97" in blue ink on bottom edge.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, lake wendouree

Yields information about the style of letters written seeking support within Ballarat.Carbon copy of a letter signed by Hal Cain as President of the BTPS to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat, dated 14/10/1971, seeking support following the decision for Council support, particularly for members and donations. trams, tramways, btps, membership, fund raising

Illustrated book with olive green cover. Title, author's and editor's names printed in white ink on front and spine. Also on front cover is a black and white photograph of a bird's eye view of Prince Alfred Hospital [ca.1905] taken from St Andrews College (taken for the 23rd annual report of Prince Alfred Hospital for the year ending 1905). On the back cover are black and white photographs of the author and editor, along with information about them printed in white inknon-fictionA history of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydneyflorence nightingale, royal prince alfred hospital -sydney-history, nursing-history, women in medicine, medical colleges-nsw-history, nurses

Published between August 2002 and December 2005, Watsonia's Whisper advertised traders in the Watsonia Shopping Centre and reported community news and events. Written and edited by Rosalie Bray. Title varies between editions: Watsonia's Whisper or Watsonia WhisperA snapshot of the Watsonia area between 2002 and 2005.8 paged journal, printed in colour. Copied from the original owned by Rosalie Bray (editor). Articles and advertisements related to Watsonia and the Watsonia shopping centre. Housed in clear plastic 20-page binder.watsonia, watsonia traders, watsonia shopping centre, rosalie bray

Published between August 2002 and December 2005, Watsonia's Whisper advertised traders in the Watsonia Shopping Centre and reported community news and events. Written and edited by Rosalie Bray.A snapshot of the Watsonia area between 2002 and 2005.8 paged journal, printed in colour. Copied from the original owned by Rosalie Bray (editor). Articles and advertisements related to Watsonia and the Watsonia shopping centre. Housed in clear plastic 20-page binder.watsonia, watsonia traders, watsonia shopping centre, rosalie bray

Published between August 2002 and December 2005, the Watsonia Whisper advertised traders in the Watsonia Shopping Centre and reported community news and events. Written and edited by Rosalie Bray. Title varies between editions: Watsonia's Whisper or Watsonia Whisper.A snapshot of the Watsonia area between 2002-2005.8 paged journal, printed in colour. Copied from the original owned by Rosalie Bray (editor). Articles and advertisements related to Watsonia and the Watsonia shopping centre. Housed in clear plastic 20-page binder.watsonia, watsonia traders, watsonia shopping centre, rosalie bray

Published between August 2002 and December 2005, Watsonia's Whisper advertised traders in the Watsonia Shopping Centre and reported community news and events. Written and edited by Rosalie Bray.A snapshot of the Watsonia area between 2002-2005.8 paged journal, printed in colour. Copied from the original owned by Rosalie Bray (editor). Articles and advertisements related to Watsonia and the Watsonia shopping centre. Housed in clear plastic 20-page binder.watsonia, watsonia traders, watsonia shopping centre, rosalie bray

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 Emu Vol 6 - 1906-7 A Quarterly Magazine to popularise the Study and Protection of Native Birds Hon. Editors C F Belcher and A J Campbell Publisher: Walker May & Co Date: 1907 Label on spine with typed text RA 598.2050 EMU Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the emu vol 6, c f belcher, a j campbell

Bendigo Advertiser March 10, 1971 - Letters to the Editor Allan McGregor ''Let's think of our environment'' call… also senior citizens struggling to pay their rates due to excessive rises in property valuations.bendigo, history, loss of heritage features

Hard back with dust cover Editor Bernard Fitzsimons BPC Publishing, URE SMITH Dee Why West NSW 1973 ISBN 0 7254 0179 6

A letter from Claude Blatchford to Legatee Stan Savige about the writing of the book about the history of Melbourne Legacy. It discusses the cost of printing and holds up that might mean the book was not published. He says: "Naturally I should be greatly disappointed if it fails to see the light of day. It cost me a great deal of effort at a time when effort with me was not easy, and, quite frankly, I should never have attempted it if I thought for a moment that my hard work would not result in the book being printed."A record of a past staff member praising Savige and the legatees.White paper letter on Junior Legacy Club letterhead from Blatchford to Stan Saviage about his biography.Handwritten in blue pen 'Blatchford 1932' and signed in black ink 'Yours Blatch', and noted in red pen 'Claude Blatchford (Editor of the History)'.claude blatchford, history

Previous owners: T. H. Smith, T. W. Smith, Samuel LeonNo. of volumes: 5 Volume range: Vol. 1 (1870) - 5 (1874) Editors: Purves, J. L. (Vol. 1-2) McKinley, W. (Vol. 1-2) Stevenson, P. (Vol. 3-5) law reports: digests: etc. -- victoria -- periodicals

Illustrated book of poems and drawings by Alfons Koenig, an internee in Camp 3 made for Christmas 1944. 2 copiesFaded blue soft cardboard cover. Snow scene and 1944-45, on the front cover. Book has been handstitched to cover. Some pictures in the book have been hand coloured.Pictures: BDM Linocuts: Alfons Koenig Title page and Manuscripts: Alfons Koenig Editor: The Management of the German Internment Camp 3, Tatura Australiaanderson h, wied h, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, alfons koenig