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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Herodotus
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. Herodotus Editied by the Rev. W. Lucas Collins Publisher: William Blackwood & Sons Date: 1870Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 888 HER Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, 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, herodotus, rev. w. lucas collins, lucas collins -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Last of the Tasmanians
The Last of the Tasmanians Author: James Bonwick Publisher: Sampson Low Marston & Co Date: 1870Label on spine cover with typed text RA 994.6 BON Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Librarywarrnambool, 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, the last of the tasmanians, james bonwick -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, St Philip's Centenary Order of Service, 1970
One of four items donated by Alice Robinson relating to the Centenary of St Philip's Anglican Church, Phillip Island. Coloured cover with the Order of Service inside for the Morning Prayer to commemorate the Centenary of the opening of the Church in 1870.st philip's church of england phillip island, st philip's church centenary cowes phillip island, alice robinson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LANSELL COLLECTION: EVENTFUL YEARS, THE 1870'S AT FORTUNA VILLA
Document ( part missing ) Fortuna Glimpses #3, Eventful Years, the 1870's at Fortuna Villa.place, fortuna, history, bendigo, fortuna, george lansell, lansell -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Poole Family Tree, 1970
As in brief descriptionHistory of Poole family gathered to celebrate family centenary 1870-1970. Photographic records of reunionbooks, history, local -
Nillumbik Historical Society Incorporated
Photograph - Black & white photograph, Pub with Three Names - Evelyn Arms, Tunnel Camp and Halfway House
Black and white image of one of Diamond Creek's five original hotels from the 1870's.none#historichotel, #wattsriveraqueduct, tunnel camp, navvies, reservoir, preston -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Borough of Sandridge Valuation 1870, 1870
Valuation Book, 1870 Borough of Sandridge. Marbled blue-green cover, red spine binding. Unnumbered spreads listing name and occupation of tenant and owner of each property, description, number of rooms, size of property, rental etc. (also Rates; assessments) local government - borough of sandridge, built environment, charles clay, alexander ebling aitken -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PALL MALL: BENDIGO, C 1870
Black and white photograph. Attachment ( glued to photo ) reads : View from Supreme Court across creek towards Pall Mall about 1870' St. Pauls' Cathedral at back right. Mundy Street on left. View is from the original courthouse ( James Lerk 11.2.2000 )place, streetscape, pall mall -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, To Children Practical Counsels For Holy Communion
To Children Practical Counsels For Holy Communion Author: De Segur Publisher: W Powell Date: 1870 flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Acts of Parliament of Victoria 33 & 34
Acts of Parliament of Victoria 33 & 34 Victoria 1870 Publisher: Government Printer Melbourne Date: 1871warrnambool, 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, acts of parliament of victoria 33 & 34 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Ida Stanton, Tracks, Roads & Bridges, In the Grampians, 2002
A History of the Roads, Tracks and Bridges in the GrampiansCrean paper cover with a line drawing of "Entering the Gap" Circa 1870 by Laurie Evans. Plastic BindingTRacks, Roads and Bridges - In the Grampians. A Celebration and a Tribute to those who worked on them.stawell -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
Early settlers to Clunes from South Australia in the 1870'sPhotocopy of sepia photograph of John and Grace Beer (nee Mitchell) and their son (probably John Jnr)Copy of sepia photograph of John and Grace Beer (nee Mitchell) and their son (probably John Jnr), arr SA 3.4.1849 aboard "Mary Ann" ex Plymouth. Parents of Caroline Parker (G-Grandparents to Dennis), dep to Vic 1870/71. John died 25/4/1893, Grace died 20/1/1905; they are buried Clunes Vic. Meth section row J2, plot 63, no headstone. Note the missing fingers of John. Plaque placed June 2017 by Dennis Parkerbeer, parker, mitchell -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS AND DOCUMENTS
James Goldsworthy Scholl had a private school in Clunes in early 1870's. He was born in Cornwall, U.K. in 1836 and married Emily Bennett in February 1857. James arrived in Melbourne on the "Agincourt" in November 1863 and Emily in July 1863 on the "Golden Land" James died in 1893 and Emily 19321. Enlarged photo of Mrs. James Goldsworthy Sholl (nee Bennett) Approx 1879 with 5 of 11 children (from left to right Albert 1875, Laura 1864, Emily Scholl, Bertha 1877, Arthur 1870, Anne 1868) 2. Original photo of Emily Scholl 3. Original photo of James Goldsworthy Scholl 4. Copy of parish map showing school location 5. Written account of family historyOn item 2. and 3. Printed gold lettering Yeoman, Paris Panel, Royal Arcade Melbournescholl, goldsworthy, private school, education -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, SMB: Gates of the Ballarat Gaol: Centenary Year, 1970, c1970
Black and white photograph showing the main gates of the gaol - panoramaBoard above the gates: "THE SCHOOL OF MINES - 1870 Centenary Year 1970" -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Painting - Water colour painting of The Lord Warden, The Lord Warden, 1917
Arthur V Gregory b.1867, d.1957 worked from studio at 326 Albert Road South Melbourne established by his father G F Gregory in 1852Water colour painting in wooden frameThe Lord Warden passing Cape Otway 1870 A.V. Gregory-17-lord warden, a.v. gregory, water colour -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Copy of original photo, black & white laser copy, Copy of photograph of John William Henry Austin
John William Henry Austin who emigrated with his brother Lindsay James to Australia in 1852, eventually settled in Durham Lead. He was a well known local photographer and also catered for local sporting functions including the Lal Lal races.John William Henry Austin was a well known local identity and photographer in the latter half of the 19th centuryCopy of photographed portrait of John William Henry AustinJohn William Henry Austin, Photographer, Durham Lead, 1870-1909.john william henry austin, austin family, photographer, local identity -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THOMAS JAMES CONNELLY COLLECTION: MEMO 2 DECEMBER 1870, 02/12/1870
The Thomas James Connelly collection. T. J. Connelly - Brassfounder, Coppersmith, Plumber and Gasfitter. Located in High St. Bendigo. Items of correspondence. Memo headed Bendigo Benevolent Asylum, dated 2 December 1870, to Mr Connelly requesting the installation of a boiler. Signed W. Dorman Superintendent.trades, plumbing, thomas james connelly -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THOMAS JAMES CONNELLY COLLECTION: INVOICE 1 NOV 1870, 01/11/1870
The Thomas James Connelly collection. T. J. Connelly - Brassfounder, Coppersmith, Plumber and Gasfitter. Located in High St. Bendigo. Items of correspondence. Official business invoice, on blue paper, for Mr D. Kennedy, dated Nov 1st, 1870. Bendigo Tin Shop printed across the top.trades, plumbing, thomas james connelly, connelly, thomas james. plumbers. bendigo tin shop. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour Photograph, Mount Helen Campus Views, 1985
Views of the Mount Helen Campus .2) 1870 Founders Hall .3) Lecture Theatre .4) Computer Laboratorymount helen campus, buildings, founders hall, lecture theatre, computer laboratory -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Poetical Works of Eliza Cook
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 Poetical Works of Eliza Cook Author: Eliza Cook Publisher: Frederick Warne & Co Date: 1848-1870Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 821 COO Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the poetical works of eliza cook, eliza cook -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Note from Charles Allen, dated Jany 9th 1870 apologising for his absence from that evening meeting.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, charles allen -
Canterbury History Group
Letter - Letter from Mrs F. J. Malone to Colleen Morgan, President of the Canterbury History Group 1990, 13/06/1990 12:00:00 AM
Letter includes details of the marriage certificate of William Joseph Malone and Mary Canny 1870 and family and business information.canterbury, canterbury road, canterbury club hotel, malones hotel, canterbury mansions, maling road, sutherland street, wattle valley road, canterbury theatre, theatre place, camberwell council, williams> allan (dr), malone family -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SANDHURST MAPS, 1870s
Sandhurst Maps Prepared by George Black Surveyor. Enlarged from original survey Field Book. Prepared by Carol Holsworth December 2011george black, sandhurst maps, 1870 -
Mont De Lancey
Shawl with carry bag, 1870's
Worn by Helen Pinniger nee Stewart during the 1870's. Helen was born in 1831.Cream, hand-painted very fine shawl, with purple/blue flowers. Wide border of corded lace. An accompanying blue quilted carry bag with zip, for the shawl.shawls, carry bags -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Marryat, Captain (Frederick Marryat), Percival Keene : a new edition, [n.d.] [c.1870. First published by Henry Colborn 1842]
x ; 303 p.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, frederick marryat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THOMAS JAMES CONNELLY COLLECTION: LETTER 8 NOVEMBER 1870, 08/11/1870
The Thomas James Connelly collection. T. J. Connelly - Brassfounder, Coppersmith, Plumber and Gasfitter. Located in High St. Bendigo. Items of correspondence. Letter to Mr Connelly, headed Swan Hill, November 8, 1870, about goods supplied. Signed John Falconer? Various calculations written on the back of the letter.trades, plumbing, thomas james connelly, connelly, thomas james. plumbers. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, BCAE: The Natural Setting for Conferences, Seminarsm Conventions
Coloured brochure folded in 4. Images show 1870 Founders Hall, Student Residences, Gymnasium and Mount Helen Campus.mount helen campus, conferences, gymnasium, 1870 founders hall, student residences -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Sugar Works, Sandridge, Charles Nettleton, 1860
Charles Nettleton photo of Sugar Works at Sandridge in approx 1860. Slightly different view to the 1870 photo cat. no 4093built environment - industrial, sugar works, sandridge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MAJOR CHANGES
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Major changes: Kangaroo Flat, looking south, circa 1870.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Logan Family, n.d
Notes on Logan Family and Mrs William Logan who arrived in Australia in 1857 and bought land on Whitehorse Road in 1870.Notes on Logan Family and Mrs William Logan who arrived in Australia in 1857 and bought land on Whitehorse Road in 1870.Notes on Logan Family and Mrs William Logan who arrived in Australia in 1857 and bought land on Whitehorse Road in 1870.logan family, pioneers