An 'R-600' metal tennis racquet with double shaft and round head and string whipping around shoulders and shaft. Metal bridge with orange adhesive label printed with 'R-600'. Cream plastic shaft casing and butt cap. Handle wrapped with perforated tan leather grip tape. Label on side of shaft states: TAIWAN. Materials: Metal, Nylon, Adhesive tape, Leather, Plastic, Stringtennis

A Wilson 'T2000' metal tennis racquet, with double shaft; yellow plastic shaft casing and silver whipping. Handle wrapped with grey non-original grip tape. Net anchored to metal wire wrapped around head frame. Yellow plastic butt cap with white label featuring 'W' logo in red. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Nylon, String, Adhesive label, Rubbertennis

A Wilson 'T2000' metal tennis racquet, with double shaft; cream plastic shaft casing and silver whipping. Handle wrapped with black leather (non-original, but Wilson-branded). Net anchored to metal wire wrapped around head frame. Yellow plastic butt cap with white label featuring 'W' logo in red. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Nylon, Leather, String, Adhesive labeltennis

A Slazenger 'Plus' metal tennis racquet, with double shaft, blue metal throat reinforcement; blue metal shaft casing; and a handle wrapped in black perforated Slazenger-branded leather. Manufacturer name & logo appear on white plastic butt cap and on throat reinforcement on reverse. Model name appears on shaft pillar and on throat reinforcement on obverse. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Leather, Adhesive label, Nylon, Stringtennis

Stanley George Allen Hindhaugh (1883-1962), soldier, was born on 12 December 1883 at Camperdown, Victoria. His occupation was Station Manager. 14 April 1904 - Appointed Lieutenant 11th Light Horse Regiment Militia. 3 April 1911 - Promoted to Captain in the Militia. 20 August 1914 - Appointed to the Australian Imperial Forces to A Squadron, 4th Light Horse Regiment at Broadmeadows camp. 19 October 1914 - Embarked for the Middle East from Melbourne with the 4th Light Horse Regiment per Tranport A18 "Wiltshire". 11 December 1914 - Disembarked at Alexandria for camp Mena. 19 May 1915 - Promoted to Major. From 22 May 1915 - On operations at Gallipoli. 6 August 1915 - Noted in the fierce engagement at Leane's Post. 19 August 1915 - Appointed Second in Command 4th Light Horse Regiment. December 1915 - To camp at Tel El Kebir. January 1916 - Acting CO 4th Light Horse Regiment. 21 March 1916 - Embarked Alexandria per "Cestrian" for Marseilles with B Squadron 4th Light Horse Regiment for operations in France and Flanders. 16 February 1917 - Promoted to Lt Colonel. March 1918 - In action at Passchendaele - Awarded Belgian Croix de Guerre. 7 December 1918 - To 2nd Light Horse Regiment. 2nd ANZAC Mounted Regiment. 15 May 1919 - Returned to Australia. 11 October 1919 - Transferred to Reserve of Officers. 1932 - Commanded 20th Light Horse Regiment. 1934 - Commanded 11th Light Horse Regiment. 15 November 1941 - Retired. Full size and miniature sets of medals awarded to Colonel Stanley George Allen Hindhaugh. Comprising: Distinguished Service Order (Flanders 1 June 1918), 1914-1918 Star, British War Medal 1914-1920, Victory Medal (with MID) 1919, War Medal 1939-1945, King George V Coronation 1911, Colonial Officers Auxiliary Forces Decoration, Croix de Guerre (Belgium) 1917. Mounted in glass fronted display case.Plaque in case enscribed: "Decorations of the late Lt Col Stan Hindhaugh 4th Light Horse Regiment. Presented to 4th 19th Motorised Regiment". Adhesive label on case: Alwyn and Barbara Catmore 32 Morrie Crescent Blackburn Vic 3130 (03)8984124 medals, world war, 1, victory medal, 4th light horse, militia, western front, dso, king george v coronation, colonial officers auxiliary decoration, 1914 1918 star, mid, croix de guerrre belgium, passchendaele, 2nd anzac mounted regiment, 20th light horse, 11th light horse

Colour Print of a group of BTPS workers / trammies / volunteers dressed in SEC uniforms during the 1989 Begonia Festival standing along tram 26. Has the details of the people written on the rear on an adhesive label. Photo dated 13/3/1989. Photographer unknown. Left to Right: Bill Kingsley, Andrew Mitchell, Chris Jacobson, Clayton Giles, Richard Gilbert, Ian Hill, Dave O' Neil, Roy Sheedy.trams, tramways, btps, begonia festival, museum, personnel, volunteers, group photo

A Wilson 'T2000' metal tennis racquet, with double shaft; yellow plastic shaft casing featuring 'W' logo and silver whipping. Handle wrapped with tan perforated leather. Net anchored to metal wire wrapped around head frame. Yellow plastic butt cap with white label featuring manufacturer's 'W' logo in red. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Nylon, Adhesive label, Leather, Stringtennis

A Wilson 'T2000' metal tennis racquet, with double shaft; yellow plastic shaft casing featuring 'W' logo and silver whipping. Handle wrapped with yellow perforated leather. Net anchored to metal wire wrapped around head frame. Yellow plastic butt cap with white label featuring manufacturer's 'W' logo in red. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Nylon, Adhesive label, Leather, Stringtennis

A Yonex (probably Alumina model) gold metal tennis racquet, with flattened double shaft, white wooden shaft casing; and a handle wrapped in brown leather. Remains of manufacturer logo also appear on plastic butt cap. Racquet owner's name label (Dymo style yellow label) adhered to inner shaft and states: 'M. NAGEL'. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Leather, Nylon, Adhesive tape, Adhesive labeltennis

An Add In 'T-1201' model metal tennis racquet, with double shaft, metal throat bridges; black wooden shaft casing; and handle wrapped in black perforated leather. Has a convex plastic butt cap. Manufacturer's name and logo feature on right edge of shaft, as do words: 'A JASON-EMPIRE PRODUCT/MADE IN USA. Materials: Metal, Adhesive tape, Plastic, Leather, Adhesive label, Nylon, Woodtennis

A Pro Group 'Tony Trabert C-6' split shaft tennis racquet. This racquet, was one of the earliest Graphite racquets made, hence it's name. The C stands for carbon (the source of graphite), and the 6 for its atomic number. Adhesive labels of past second-hand retailers feature on inner shaft, and on butt cap. Materials: Graphite, Composite Materials, Paint, Plastic, Leather, Adhesive tape, Ink, Nylontennis

Three pages from Punch magazine, each featuring a monochrome lithograph depicting tennis matches. (1) from issue July 7, 1877; image with caption 'LAWN TENNIS'; (2) from issue August 24, 1878; with caption 'WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY'; and (3) from issue November 3, 1881; caption 'A MODERN TOURNAMENT'. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboard, Wood, Glass, Metal, Adhesive labeltennis

A Yonex (probably Alumina model) green metal tennis racquet, with flattened double shaft, white wooden shaft casing; and a handle wrapped in white rubber tape. Black plastic Dunlop-brand butt cap. Remains of silver, barely legible 'Yoneyama' sticker on base of head. Non-original grey tape mostly cover up logos on shaft casing. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Nylon, Adhesive tape, Adhesive label, Rubbertennis

Black and white photograph of Easter Fair Procession in Pall Mall, Bendigo. Chinese dragon 'Loong', crowds of people, hats, Bendigo Law Courts, Conservatory Gardens, streetscape of Pall Mall, tram standards. Inscriptions: 'Hotel Shamrock', 'Dixon's, Yankee, Doodle Tobacco', 'Exchange Hotel', On back - adhesive label typed 'Bendigo Historical Society (Inc). Printed in image 'Easter Fair Procession in Pall Mall, Bendigo Date: Between 1900 - 1908place, streetscape, pall mall, bendigo, pall mall, shamrock hotel, bendigo town hall, town hall, chinese dragon, history, heritage, clubs and associations, buildings, entertainment, event, bendigo easter procession, bendigo easter fair, loong

A wooden racquet, painted white from shoulders to handle, featuring a decal of a heraldic shield with a caduceus, on both sides of throat. Inscription, from crown to stem, on obverse: SLAZENGER/KEN ROSEWALL/SIGNATURE/FIBRE/ARMOURED/SLAZENGER. Faint autograph of Rosewall features along stem of obverse. Blue 'Dymo' adhesive tape on throat on reverse: J.M.C. Materials: Wood, Paint, Adhesive tape, Nylon, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Ink, Ribbon, Adhesive labeltennis

A Tenex 'Pro 700' metal tennis racquet with double shaft and metal bridge; round head with net made of nylon and red stringing. Tenex labels on black plastic shaft casing and labels on sides of shaft with model and maker names. Handle wrapped with tan leather grip tape. Plastic butt cap with adhesive label featuring graphic of net & ball and 'T' logo. Materials: Metal, Nylon, Adhesive tape, Leather, Plastic, Stringtennis

A Wilson 'T2000' metal tennis racquet, with double shaft; yellow plastic shaft casing featuring 'W' logo and silver whipping. Handle wrapped with brown perforated leather. Net anchored to metal wire wrapped around head frame. Yellow plastic butt cap with white label featuring manufacturer's 'W' logo in red. Remains of a white sticker on handlegrip. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Nylon, Adhesive label, Leather, Stringtennis

17 piece tea set featuring tennis motif (racquets balls and nets) painted on outside of every piece. Pieces are not yet physically numbered (.1 to .17), but include: teapot and lid; sugar bowl; jug; six cups; six saucers and large scalloped-edge platter. Adhesives labels on some parts state: SOTHEBY"S...LOT 251/17...18.7.01'. On several pieces is inscribed in ink: 6227N (manufacturer's number). Materials: Ceramic, Painttennis

Private David J.V. Jamieson, No.3875, 5th Battalion AIF, Killed in Action 25 July 1916.Certificate - sepia toned illustrated certificate with small inset sepia toned portrait photograph of a soldier in uniform from the Borough of Eaglehawk. Black print on paper. Frame - timber, brown stain, decorative edge, glass front, backing paper and cardboard.Handwritten on certificate in black ink "No 3875 - Pte David J.V. Jamieson - 5th Batt A.I.F./Killed in Action 25 July 1916 - "Dated 20 August 1920". Adhesive label back of frame - "Courtesy: Aylene Kirkwood OAM/ 40 Napier Street, Eaglehawk/ 8-8-2022.framed items, certificate, ww1

Black and white photograph. Town hall, old Bendigo market bottom right. Taken from Hargeaves St (West side) between Bull St and Mundy St. Inscriptions: on back - TR corner 'MP 258' (blue circular stamp), 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. Typed adhesive label - 'Bendigo Historical Society Inc'. P No. 70 taken Hargreaves St. (Ian Wild, June 2000). History of object: previous Acc. No. 'MP 258'.cottage, miners

A wooden racquet, partially painted white, with red leather-gripped handle. Inscription across the throat on obverse, accompanied by a crest and scroll device: ARISTOCRAT. Manufacturer's details across throat of reverse: EST. 1904/MAGNAN/RACKET CORP./N. ATTLEBORO/MASS. Black "dymo" tape adhered to left side of stem features the name DENNIS WALKER. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Adhesive labeltennis

An Esquire 'Flex' tennis racquet with open throat and handle wrapped with leather. Original plastic shop wrap moulded to handle and has adhesive labels printed with information/prices in Taiwanese. Manufacturer name across base of head. Model name printed along pillar of throat. Word 'GRAPHITE' printed on crown. Plastic butt cap features manufacturers 'E' logo. Logo also featured at base of shaft. Materials: Graphite, Adhesive tape, Plastic, Leather, Ink, Vinyl, Metaltennis

Two-part object. (1) A Donnay 'Agassi 5000' tennis racquet with open throat, plastic butt cap and handle wrapped with synthetic grip tape. Manufacturer's name printed on strings and on side edge of throat. model name printed on crown Endorser's signature as decal on shoulder. (2) 3/4 length silver vinyl racquet cover with zip and printed with endorser signature in purple and adhesive label stating: 'SAINT ROCH COUVIN'. Materials: Adhesive tape, Ink, Vinyl, Plastictennis

A metal token mounted and framed to display both sides, with an information blurb describing the token as an early form of currency used as change by/at a tennis court and inn complex in Oxford, England. Token is personalised to relate specifically to one of the court keepers, a Thomas Wood. Second information sheet enclosed in pocket on backing of frame identifies the token as the "tradesmen's token" of an Oxford Tennis Court keeper. Materials: Ink, Wood, Metal, Cardboard, Glass, Velvet, Paper, Adhesive labeltennis

Two mounted pages: on left is page 580 from Harper's Weekly magazine, no.1551 from Vol.XXX. Features four lithographic images, each depicting a leading player: Sears, Dwight, Beeckman,& Taylor. On right is cover page from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, No. 1827 from Vol LXXL, and dated week ending Sept. 20 1890. Features full length images (lithos) of champion players Campbell & Slocum. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboard, Wood, Metal, Adhesive labeltennis

Two part object (two identical racquets). (1) A black Bancroft 'Enforcer' aluminium tennis racquet,featuring: twin shaft, white plastic bridge; no net strings; black leather handle grip with platinum stripe and brand name; black plastic shaft casing; and black plastic butt cap. Manufacturer name & logo printed on bridge on obverse. Logo also embossed on butt cap. Model name printed on bridge on reverse. (2) A racquet identical to part (1) Materials: Metal, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Adhesive label, Ink, Leathertennis

The fictional novel “Our Mr. Wrenn: The Romantic Adventures of a Gentle man” was written by Sinclair Lewis. It was originally published in America in 1914 by Harper & Brothers. It was the first of Sinclair Lewis’ novels published in his real name. His first published book, “Hike and the Aeroplane was” published in 1912 using the pseudonym of Tom Graham. Flagstaff Hill’s copy of “Our Mr. Wrenn” was published in 1930 by Jonathan Cape of London. About SINCLAIR LEWIS (1885-1951) The author was born Harry Sinclair Lewis in 1885 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. He was renowned as an American novelist, playwright and short story writer. His first writings were romantic poems and short stories. Six of his novels were published by the time Lewis was 36. Lewis won the 1926 Pulitzer Prize for his book “Arrowsmith” but declined because he had been helped in the writing of it by science writer Paul de Kruif, who received 25% of royalties on the sales. However, Lewis is listed as the sole author. Lewis received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1930 for his “vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humour, new types of characters." He was the first author from the United States to receive this award. Lewis graduated from university in 1907. He worked as a reporter and editor for several publications. He was a prolific writer, publishing dozens of works and numerous articles, and became popular for his satire. Lewis married and divorced twice and died alone from a heart attack due to advanced alcoholism) near Rome on 10th January 1951, aged 66. This book is 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 gentle man 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 because 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.Lewis’s book is significant for its association with the writer, who was the first American to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature (1930). This book is also significant for its connection with the Pattison Collection which, 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. Title: Our Mr. Wrenn: the romantic adventures of a gentle man Author: Sinclair Lewis Publisher: Jonathan Cape, London Date: 1930 Hardback board book covered with red linen, spine reinforced with blue. The author’s name is embossed in gold on the front cover. On the spine is a handwritten title and author, and a white adhesive label with a typed library call number. Inside the front cover are pasted labels and stamps. The book is part of the Pattison Collection originally belonging to the Warrnambool Public Library. It was once held by the Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library and the Corangamite Regional Library Service.Label on spine cover with typed text “PAT / FIC / LEW” Black handwriting on the spine “Our M- Wren” and “s. Lewis” Pastedown front endpaper has a label from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library, covered by another from the Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Serviceflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool public library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool books and records, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool children’s library, american novel, jonathan cape, harry sinclair lewis, sinclair lewis, tom graham, 1930 nobel prize for literature, sinclair lewis’ debut novel, fiction, romance, our mr wrenn

This set of kitchen dry food canisters is made of metal; each container has a different height, width and capacity. The rolled thin metal has created a strong, round design with decorative rings on the circumference. The base and close-fitting lid protect the contents from vermin and most insects, and the handle on top aids in the removal of the lid. Metal containers like these are reusable and can be re-purposed, which is advantageous when living in regional or rural areas. The type of manufacture indicates that the set was made in the late 19th to early 20th century. Gradually, colourful and attractive plastic kitchenware began to replace metalware. One of the canisters is labelled 'coffee'; coffee plants and seeds were transported from Brazil into Australia in 1788 when the First Fleet arrived although their growth was unsuccessful. However, by the 1920s, a tenth of the Australian population was drinking readily stored coffee. Large quantities of harvested grains such as maize, wheat and barley were protected from pests by being stored in airy buildings, often raised from the ground. This was an age-old practice used by civilizations such as the ancient Egyptians and early Hebrews. Smaller quantities of food for short-term use in the homes were stored in woven baskets or clay pots.This set of kitchen food containers is an example of colonial food storage used in a domestic setting to store and preserve dry ingredients. These canisters give a snapshot of early domestic life in Australia. Canister set; four cylindrical cream coloured metal canisters with domed lids that have lift-up handles on top. They are made from rolled metal and the bases and lids have a side seam. Each canister is a different size and displays a label for different contents. The adhesive labels are vertical, and a gold colour with black vertical text. The cream paint has brush strokes and small areas have exposed green paint under the cream. The insides of the bases are painted dark grey but the lids have no paint underneath. The empty canisters can fit one inside the other. Labels, in descending order: "FLOUR" "RICE" "SAGO" "COFFEE"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, canister set, kitchen storage, food storage, metal canisters, dry food storage, food packaging, kitchen container, vintage, flour, rice, sago, coffee, kitchenalia, late 19th to early 20th centuries, nesting canisters

black and white photograph mounted on grey board with embossed frame around image. 17 girls and one adult female. Girls in uniform of pleated skirts, blouses with tie and large beret ? Some girls with medals on bodice. In image on band of beret that GHGC On front - adhesive label - ' Club Swinging Group 1909 Bendigo ' Gp 108 on top RH corner. On back ' Dorothy H. Armstrong' handwritten in ball point pen lower left. Adult female appears to be same person as the LHS adult female in Ph 507. Some girls also in Ph 507.person, group, club swinging group 1909

A Slazenger 'Phantom Silver' tennis racquet with open throat, plastic butt cap and handle wrapped with leather. Clear plastic shop wrap still on handle. Manufacturer name along side of right throat pillar and printed as pattern on leather handle wrap. Model name printed along right throat pillar. Adhesive label inside throat states: 'MARSHALL INDUSTRIAL CORP./ITEM NO. SCT-639'. Plastic butt cap features manufacturers name and cat logo. Cat logo also sprayed onto net. Materials: Adhesive tape, Plastic, Leather, Ink, Vinyl, Graphitetennis