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Melton City Libraries
Booklet, Region 14 Rural Fire Brigades Association, 1968
Formation of the Mt Cottrell Fire Brigades Group In its policy of creating smaller compact groups of fire brigades the Country Fire Authority Regional Officer Harry Rothsay in 1967 requested that the following 6 brigades surrounding Mt Cottrell transfer from their respective groups. Melton and Rockbank from Bacchus Marsh Group, Toolern Vale and Sydenham from Mt Macedon Group and Truganina and Werribee from Little River Group forming a new Group to the be named Mt Cottrell Fire Brigades Group. Group Headquarters was established at the Ferris road residence of Melton Captain E W Bon Barrie, who was elected Group and Communications Officer of Mt Cottrell. E W (Eddie) Gillespie and Keith Watt of the Toolern Vale brigade were appointed Deputy Group Officer and Group Secretary respectivelyRegion 14 Rural Fire Brigades Association First Annual Demonstration programmeemergency services -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Film - Compact Diskette with video, GTV 9 - Channel 9, David Kemp, "GTV 9 Ne4ws Item - 14 April 2018 - Melbourne Tram Museum", 14/04/2018 12:00:00 AM
DVD, with clear cover in a black plastic case, titled "GTV 9 News Item - 14 April 2018 - Melbourne Tram Museum", 1 min 44 seconds news item featuring scenes around the Melbourne Tram Museum and an interview with Museum guide, David Kemp.trams, tramways, melbourne tram museum, tv broadcasts -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Event Materials, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "PTC Open Day - 20 Oct. 1991 - Tram Shuttle Services - City Area", Oct. 1991
Event pamphlet - A4 photocopied sheet - advertising shuttle services and street closure for the "PTC Open Day - 20 Oct. 1991 - Tram Shuttle Services - City Area", locations, map, and fares and Activities in the Flinders St and Batman Ave. area.trams, tramways, ptc, events, open days, flinders st, batman ave -
Greensborough Historical Society
Programme - Program, Janefield Special School, Janefield Special School: Debutante Ball 1991, 01/11/1991
Janefield Special School Debutante Ball program 19914 pages, photocopied black text on white paper.janefield, janefield special school, debutante balls -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, CMHS Moorabbin Mirror Issue 14 April 2018, CMHS Moorabbin Mirror Newsletter Issue 14 April 2018, 2018
This is Issue 14 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Geoffrey Paterson, April 2018 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Topics : ANZAC display, Alonzo Box, 1914 HMAT A20 HORORATA, B Company 6th Battalion 2nd Brigade; Box Cottage grounds flooded by leaking tank Bowls Club 26th Dec ; Barn repairs, Barn storage; Filing Cabinets Inventory; GECC International Women's Day Biographies of 3 local women; GECC Alnutt Park March 18th promotion BCM; Welcome new BCM Volunteer Guides; KCC Network HS meeting; KCC Award Dr G Whitehead; KCC farm machinery preservation; FAHS funding; CMHS meeting dates This is Issue 14 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS April 2018A4 x 1 paper folded to A5 x 4pp printed both sides Moorabbin / Mirror / Newsletter City of Moorabbin Historical Society Inc. A0020543 (CMHS) / operating Box Cottage Museum (BCM) / April 2018 Issue 14moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, patterson geoffrey, box alonzo, 1914 hmat a20 hororata; b company 6th battalion; gallipoli landings 1915; glen eira historical society, glen eira city council, kingston city council, whitehead dr g. farm machinery, international women's day; -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Magazine, Renaissance 1991: Greensborough Secondary College. Yearbook, 1991_
Annual record of teaching staff, students and events that took place over the year by using both photos and reports. Headmaster / Principal - Mr. Richard Thomson.Edited by Margaret Willimott.40 pages, blue cover, Title "Renaissance 1991" in blue ink. Contains text, graphics and class photos. greensborough secondary college -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour print, Edna Geyeregger, Sculpture Exhibition 1991, 24 September 1991
Donated by Mrs. Edna Geyeregger, taken 24 September 1991.Sculpture Exhibition part of the1991 Centennial Celebrations. Photographs taken of the Gardens: (1) Outside Herb Garden looking towards Wisteria Walk. (2) Hilda Kirkhope Rockery. (3) Wisteria Walk. (4) Hilda Kirkhope Rockery. (5) Luffmann Ponds. (6) Hilda Kirkhope Rockery and Staff Carpark, in front of Administration Building Reception. (7) Sunken Garden. (8) Sunken Garden. (9) Sunken Garden. (10) Sunken Garden. (11) Luffmann Ponds.sculpture exhibition, 1991, edna geyeregger, herb garden, wisteria walk, hilda kirkhope rockery, luffmann ponds, staff carpark, sunken garden, centennial celebrations -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Three Minutes of Time - The Torpedoing of the Australian Hospital Ship Centaur 14 May 1943
Three Minutes of Time - The Torpedoing of the Australian Hospital Ship _Centaur_ 14 May 1943 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Railway Station construction 2013-14, 2013/14
The original Mitcham Station was opened on 25th December 1882. Until the 1970s a shunting yard and goods shed existed where the southern car park is now. Tracks remained embedded in the car park for many years. In 1979 boom gates were provided at both Mitcham Road and Rooks Road. From December 2009 to January 2010 Mitcham Railway Station was used as a bus interchange when the realignment of tracks and construction of a new station occurred at Nunawading. The new Mitcham Station opened on 25th January 2014.Coloured photographs of the construction of the underground railway station at Mitcham in 2013-14 and the opening in 2014.mitcham railway station construction 2013-14, mitcham railway station opening 2014, mitcham railway station, rialway stations -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham display at the 1991 Eltham Community Festival, 9 Nov. 1991
Eltham Festival 1991: 9 November; Faces and Places For the first time in many years, the Shire of Eltham Historical Society did not eneter a float in the 1991 Festival Parade. As history reveals, and despite the best intyentions, 1990 was the last year the Society did participate in the parade.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak GA 100 5095shire of eltham, eltham festival -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham display at the 1991 Eltham Community Festival, 9 Nov. 1991
Eltham Festival 1991: 9 November; Faces and Places For the first time in many years, the Shire of Eltham Historical Society did not eneter a float in the 1991 Festival Parade. As history reveals, and despite the best intyentions, 1990 was the last year the Society did participate in the parade.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak GA 100 5095shire of eltham, eltham festival -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham display at the 1991 Eltham Community Festival, 9 Nov. 1991
Eltham Festival 1991: 9 November; Faces and Places For the first time in many years, the Shire of Eltham Historical Society did not eneter a float in the 1991 Festival Parade. As history reveals, and despite the best intyentions, 1990 was the last year the Society did participate in the parade.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak GA 100 5095shire of eltham, eltham festival -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham display at the 1991 Eltham Community Festival, 9 Nov. 1991
Eltham Festival 1991: 9 November; Faces and Places For the first time in many years, the Shire of Eltham Historical Society did not eneter a float in the 1991 Festival Parade. As history reveals, and despite the best intyentions, 1990 was the last year the Society did participate in the parade.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak GA 100 5095shire of eltham, eltham festival -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Poster - Kangaroo Hoppet 1991
The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. The first race at Falls Creek was held in 1979 under the name of “Australian Birkebeiner”. It was a 21km race with about 80 participants organised by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club of Mount Beauty. The course started and finished at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and took participants out into the Bogong High Plains. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. In 1991 the Men's Winner was John Aalberg from USA in a time of 1:56:12. The winner of the Women's event was Betsy Youngman of USA in a time of 2:16:55.This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A large coloured poster featuring several images: from top:- Kangaroo symbol: a large group of cross country skiers; sunset over the mountains; mountains in the daytime with a skier on the right and the central image of a skier superimposed over the other images. The logo for Worldloppet is in the centre beneath the main image beside the logo for QANTAS. This was the poster for the first Kangaroo Hoppet held as an international event.Above image: AUSTRALIA' S SKI MARATHON / FALLS CREEK VICTORIA / Kangaroo Hoppet Beneath image: 31 AUGUST 1991 / 42/21/7 km DETAILS FROM RACE SECRETARY BOX 192 MT. BEAUTY 3699 AUSTRALIAkangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Transfer from Camp 14
Lists received from Migration Museum Archive, in Adelaide.Black folder containing photocopied lists of Germans transferred by train from Loveday, South Australia, to Camp 1. All in plastic sleevesTransfer from Camp 14, a Compound, Loveday SAgerman pow's, loveday south australia, camp 14 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Video, Templers in Australia 50th Anniversary. Tatura 1991, 1991
A VHS tape recording the 50th Anniversary of Templers in Australia at Tatura 1991Black video tape inside a white plastic case. Blue text 3 hours 45 mins.ww2, camp 3, communication, video -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Gippsland Campus External Study Guides, 1978-1991
The Churchill campus became a part of Federation University Australia in 2014.Fourteen booklets with information of prospective students and external students at the Churchill Campus. Each book includes photographic images of students. .1) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education External Studies, 1978 .2) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education External Studies, 1979 .3) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Guide to External Studies, 1981 .4) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education External Studies, 1983 .5) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Information Booklet 1983-84 .6) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Information Booklet 1984 .7) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Information Booklet 1985-6 .8) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Information Booklet 1986-1987 .9) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Guide to External Studies 1987 .10) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Information Booklet 1987-1888 .11) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Guide for Prospective Students 1987-1888 .12) Gippsland Institute Guide to External Studies 1989 .13) Monash Gippsland Guide to External Studies 1987-1888 .14) Monash Gippsland Guide for Prospective Students 1991-1991gippsland institute of advanced education, external studies, prospective students, guide book, monash gippsland, gippsland campus, j. milton -smith, m.m. chakera, p.v. morgan, w.j. battersby, m.j. krautschneider, p. farago, i.v. hamilton, h.b. yee, b.r. groves, keith hamilton, r.d. teasdale, m.. reidy, s.h. thomas, i.a. gibson, p.c> kerr, s. ledoux, p. allnutt, d.j. goff, l.j. cartledge, m. bramley-moore, m.a. hooper, g.t. smart, g.j. harison, p.j. loftus, d. peatfield, michael crowley, j. gordon dawber, kathleen frost, jean ely, hua min yee, gupta baikunth nath, paul nash, barbara mildenhall, peter kwong shun tam, peter walker, hendley potts, euan heng, kaye green, clive murray-white, dan wollmering, david thorp, anne greenwood, greg wain, geoffrey smart, victoria howlett, john wolsley, john mcphee, tim holmes, peter cole, vic majzner, john neeson, david wilson, susan howard, simone klose, john davis, geoff la gerche, international students, student residences, colin suggett, karen bensley, christopher coventry, stewart macfarlane, gippsland institute of advanced education library catalogue cards, 1970s, owen rye -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
75th Anniversary 1916 to 1971 RSL Badges over the period and variety of names which made up the Returned Services League, RSL Badges from 1916-1991 - 75th Anniversary, circ 1970 Produced by Jaymac Promotional Advertizing pty. ltd. .ACT, Design, Artwork and Illustrations by Bruce Jones
75th Anniversary of the making of the R.S.L.by the legacy of past Associations and a display of their badges.History of the creating of the R.S.L. in Australia and a display of the badges of the variety of past Associations etc.R.S.L. Badges from 1916-1991 - covering a variety of Names Associations and Leagues. Put together to celebrate the 75th Anniversary.For a Seventy five years the Returned and Services League (R.S.L.) has ensured that adequate care, advocacy and financial assistance is provided to past and present members of the Australian Defence Force, and remains as relevant today as it was in 1916.75 th anniversary, r.s.l., badges -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Work on paper, Joy Stewart, 14 Marshall Avenue, Kew, c. 1978
Sydney Joy (joy) Stewart (1925-2018) was a founding member of the Kew Historical Society, and during the 1970s its secretary. During her residence in Kew, she completed numerous property illustrations on commission. These ranged from preliminary sketches, including architectural details to finished pen & ink and wash illustrations on paper. On moving to Queensland, Joy Stewart donated the remaining property illustrations in her possession to the Kew Historical Society. In 1987-88, she fulfilled a commission by the Society of designs for a series of embroideries completed by residents during the Australian Bicentennial commemorations.Sydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.Pencil, pen & Ink sketch on paper of 14 'Marshall Avenue, Kew' by the artist Joy Stewart. Inscription: "Marshall Avenue - Kew". Signed lower right: "JStewart". joy stewart, marshall avenue (kew) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greensborough Focus. 1991, 12/12/1991
1991 copies of weekly newsletter sent home to parents. Contains information on events and achievements.An collection covering the year 1991 at Greensborough Secondary College.Weekly newsletters printed on yellow paper. Includes school crest.greensborough secondary college, newsletters, greensborough focus -
Greensborough Historical Society
Ticket - Digital Image, Train ticket: Greensborough to Darebin, single, 1991, 03/04/1991
Digital image of train ticket, Greensborough to Darebin, single, issued 03/04/1991.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of train ticket. Mauve with black text.train tickets, greensborough station, darebin station -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Peter Bruce, "No. 14 Sturt", 1970s
Yields information about Sturt St between Lydiard St and Grenville St, part of the Victoria St route..Digital image, black and white, of No 14 descending the Sturt St hill to Grenville St, enroute to Victoria St. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 14 Sturt"trams, tramways, sturt st, victoria st, tram 14 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program - Digital Image, Rosie Bray et al, Macleod High School Musical 1991: The Boyfriend McHIGH, 11/10/1991
A digital copy of a Macleod High School program from 1991. The musical is "The Boyfriend". This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1991 Rosie was a student at Macleod High School (McHIGH)Digital copy of programrosie bray, macleod high school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Audio - Audio Cassette, Diamond Valley Choral Society, Futter Concerts, performed by Diamond Valley Choral Society 1991, 18/05/1991
A recording of songs performed at Futter Concerts 18/05/1991, including Advance Australia Fair, Australia Fair I love you, Riding to the Never Never, Bush night, I love to go a-wandering, Waltzing Matilda. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society at Reservoir Baptist Church on 18/05/1991.2 audio cassettes in clear plastic casesHandwritten on insert: Songs included see context; typed on cassettes "Futter Concertsdiamond valley choral society, futter concerts, reservoir baptist church -
Vision Australia
Text, AFB Bendigo Branch Committee minutes: 10/4/1989 - 9/9/1991, 1989-1991
Held at the 'Mirridong' Home for the Blind, McIvor Rd, Bendigo which was also the Bendigo Regional Centre, these minutes contain information on attendees, meeting chair, apologies, confirmation of minutes, reports including from Auxiliaries and the Building, house and grounds, matters arising from reports, recommendations, Life Governors awards, general business and the date of the next meeting. 14/8/1989 it was noted that seven resident had passed away in the last week. This has been due to not only the bout of influenza but also a number of other unrelated medical conditions. It was also reported that it was another month of high referrals with another 12 by the Welfare Officer. 9/6/1991 it was moved that the Branch Committee recommend that the refurbishment of the Amy Bayne and the Winnie Hobson wings be undertaken. .1 volumemirridong home (bendigo), association for the blind -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Magazine, Renaissance 1991: Greensborough Secondary College. Yearbook, 1991_
Annual record of teaching staff, students and events that took place over the year by using both photos and reports. Headmaster / Principal - Mr. Richard Thomson.Edited by Margaret Willimott.40 pages, blue cover, Title "Renaissance 1991" in blue ink. Contains text, graphics and class photos. 2 copies.Item 826 has label on rear cover indicating owner: Margaret Willimott.greensborough secondary college, yearbook, renaissance, school magazines, margaret willimott -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Record Book, Employee Records 16/12/68 to 14/12/70
Employee Records from Norwellen Now closedCardboard oblong book stapled tape over spineEmployee Records 16/12/68 to 14/12/70 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Record Book, Employee Records 14/12/70 to 22/05/72
Employee Records from Norwellen Now closedCardboard oblong book stapled tape over spineEmployee Records 14/12/70 to 22/05/75 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Opening of Ellis Cottage, 14 March 1994, 14/03/1994
A rubble-stone hipped roof cottage known as Ellis Cottage, was built by small-time farmer William Ellis from local uncut stone 1865-66. It was restored by the Shire of Diamond Valley. Cr. David Hay opened the restored building for the use of the Nillumbik Historical Society on March 14, 1994 Two colour photographsellis cottage, opening ceremony, nillumbik historical society, david hay -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Wilsons Tales of The Borders and of Scotland Vol 14
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 1942 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. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison 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 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, and to 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. As with many Mechanics' Institutes in Australia, the one which operated in Warrnambool was established and overseen for many years by key individuals associated with the development of the city itself. The WMI publication collection is historically significant because of its association with local people, places and the key historical themes in the development of Warrnambool of rural development, industry, farming, education, and community. The collection documents and illustrates the changing interests, focus and tastes of Victorians, especially those in regional cities. Generally the individual items in the collection are not particularly rare, as examples of all probably exist in other public collections in Victoria. It is primarily because there are so very few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections in Victoria, which lends this overall collection its significance. Many items in the WMI Collection have the potential to support further research, both as individual objects and through the collection in its entirety. This material is significant for its ability to assist in the interpretation of the history of the area and adds to the general understanding of the development of the township. Many components of the WMI publication collection complement and reinforce the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Collection, the Warrnambool Art Gallery Collection, and that in the Warrnambool Historical Society, and also contribute to a clearer understanding of the original Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute collections. This will greatly enhance the appreciation of the few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections across Victoria, and also in New South Wales. The similarities and differences between the small number of collections that have survived can provide further insights into how the people of Victoria in general, and Warrnambool in particular, constructed a civic culture of adult learning to foster an informed citizenry. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute publication collection is of both local and state significance. (This Statement of Significance is quoted from the Significance Assessment : Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Book Collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, February 2009, by Annette Welkamp, Cultural Connections, for Delise Oldfied, FHMV) References Juvenile Department in Warrnambool Public Library In August 1903 The Age newspaper reported in its Warrnambool news section that “With the object of discouraging boys from reading literature of the “penny dreadful” class, the committee of the local public library has decided to open a juvenile department and to stock it with hundreds of suitable books attractive to the youthful mind.” 100 new novels added to Warrnambool Public Library Shelves In November 1905 The Argue newspaper’s Warrnambool news section announced “The committee of the Public Library is bringing the collection of books more up to date. It has recently added 100 new novels to the shelves, and arrangements have been made for a supply of the latest novels immediately they arrive in the state.” Warrnambool Town Council takes over Mechanics’ Institute, Art Gallery, Public Library, Museum – and will double the building’s size In 1912 The Age reported in its Warrnambool news section “Considerable improvements are being effected by the town council in the most picturesque part of Liebig Street. Between the fire brigade station and the mechanics’ institute and art gallery a vacant block of land is being transformed a garden for carpet bedding and flowering plants. The council, which recently took over the control of the art gallery, public library, museum and mechanics’ institute, is doubling the size of the substantial stone building containing these institutions. The new building will contain a supper room for use in conjunction with functions in the town hall, adjoining, and a new reading room.” Mr Pattison, Public Librarian, says Library has a book per head of population In 1953 The Age reported an interview with the Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison, who said “Warrnambool has an insatiable thirst for reading. And its reading recipe contains a strong dash of fiction – 73 percent of it. Fiction makes up 10,000 of the 13,000 books in the senior section of the public library. That works out at a book per head of population. Warrnambool today is really book minded. This city has an almost insatiable thirst for knowledge as well as fiction. We’re lending 400 books a day. We supply 33 percent of the reading population of Warrnambool.” The reporter goes on to say “Warrnambool Public Library also has an ultra-modern children’s section of 3,400 books, open to every boy and girl attending school in Warrnambool. Mr Pattison hopes to show travel-talk films and install a radiogram in the children’s section “later on”. But it won’t disturb adult reading next door because the junior section is sound proof. “ Mechanics’ Institutes and Museums Mechanics’ Institutes were important sites for collecting in country Victoria … Warrnambool … all had museums attached to Mechanics’ Institutes before the end of the twentieth century” Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Ms Tierney said FHMV holds the collection of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute in three different locations on its site. “The Mechanics’ Institute opened in 1871, was demolished in the 1960s and was one of the oldest in Victoria. “FHMV intends to create a new storage area and bring the collection together in one place which will greatly facilitate access and research. “The collection consists of books and archives dating from the 1850s to 1959s. “Some of the books are rare and valuable but it is unclear as to their relevance to the history of Warrnambool or Victoria,” Ms Tierney said. Warrnambool TAFE History South West TAFE has a long and proud history of providing technical and specialist education, with links back to the formation of the Mechanic’s Institute in 1853. Warrnambool Art Gallery’s History The Warrnambool Art Gallery began in 1886 when retired police officer Joseph Archibald opened its doors in a building behind the mechanics institute in Liebig Street. The Gallery began with an eclectic mix of artworks and museum curios. Before long Archibald mobilised public support and paid for a new gallery annex. Loans and grants allowed the Gallery collection to grow with significant early acquisitions by French, German, and Belgian artists, which were less expensive than British works. Despite its enthusiastic start the economic downturn of the 1890s brought the Collection to a halt. In 1910 the Council took control of the Mechanics Institute and ran the Gallery there until 1963 when the building was allocated for municipal offices. The Collection was dispersed on loan to galleries in Shepparton and Hamilton and not reunited until 1971. In 1986 the Gallery’s Centenary year, a permanent home was built next to the ‘Civic Green’ and named in memory of one its champions Sir Fletcher Jones O.B.E. 2016 Warrnibald Entries Joseph Archibald established the Warrnambool Museum and Art Gallery in 1886 while his son Jules Francois Archibald founded the Archibald Prize through his bequest of 1919. His aim was to foster portraiture, as well as support artists, and perpetuate the memory of great Australians. 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