British Admiralty Navigation Chart - North East Pacific - Cape Cprrientes, Mexico to Kodiak Islandwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, british admiralty navigation chart, navigation chart, cape cprrientes,, mexico, kodiak island

Shows the sea transport used before the Suspension Bridge was built. Punt ran between Newhaven and San Remo from 1900 - 1940.Close-up of two cars on punt crossing between San Remo and Newhaven, Phillip Islandlocal history, photographs, phillip island punt, black & white photograph, phillip island mainland connections, jack jenner collections, public constructions

This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities, are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Island of Sheep Author: John Buchan Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Date: 1936 Further Information:The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC BUC Inside front end paper has a stickers from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library, and the next paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Flyleaf has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute. flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, the island of sheep, john buchan

2 photographs from different angles, MAC's Liquor (Blood's old store after facelift)Written on back of one photograph, "13.9.87. Gilligan's Island".

Meeting at Erehwon to promote the re--establishment of the Historical SocietyHistoricalNewspaper article by Miss Edith Jeffery from The Wonthaggi Sentinel 1967.Phillip Island's Historical Soc by Miss Edith Jefferyphillip island and district historical society, cr dawson davie, miss edith jeffery, mrs s.d. hardy, detective piggit, detective phophy, cr. papworth, stan harris, kingston gardens

Framed B & W photograph titled "LABUAN ISLAND 10 SEPTEMBER 1945" Grey card window mount with title and text below the image. Features a group on Labuan Island on 10 September 1945 witnessing the signing of the surrender document by the Imperial Japanese Forces.

Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden 1975Postcard of The Pinnacles and rocks at Cape Woolamai on Phillip Island."The Pinnacles", Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, Victoria. The Rose Series P 678local history, documents, postcards, the pinnacles, cape woolamai, phillip island, sepia postcard., bernard grayden

Postcard donated by Brenda HumphreysBlack & White postcard of the Phillip Island Suspension Bridge main span taken from San RemoPhoto Shop Series Phillip Island Bridge.suspention bridge, phillip island suspention bridge, brenda humphreys

Celebrating the centenary of settlement after George Bass landed at Westernport. Held on 10-17 April 1926.HistoricalLarge black and white photos, mounted on brown cardboard, of well dressed group of men and women outside Cowes School and watching two men playing marblesBack to Phillip Island 1926. Cowes Stste School [ 1282 ]photographs, centenary celebrations 1926, cowes state school, back to phillip island 1926

Large, blue, soft covered book with black and white photosStamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'. Signed by the author.richardson family, chicory, victoria, phillip island, history, ventnor

6 Postcards from the Mary Karney Collection.450-17 to 450-22 - a selection of postcards from the Mary Karney Collection. All relating to Phillip Island.pyramid rock phillip island, cape woolamai, mary karney

The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were established in 1879, and are situated at the rear of the current administration building. The gardens enabled the students to sit for examinations for registration by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria. An important aspect of this course was the study of Materia Medica, or botanical materials used for medicinal purposes.Colour photograph of a norfolk island pine in the botanical garden sat the back of the Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building.smb botanical gardens, botanical gardens, smb, ballarat school of mines, school of mines ballarat, ballarat, photograph, norfolk island pine, alfred mica smith

British Admiralty Navigation Chart - California - San Pablo and Suisun Bays including Mare Island and Carquinez Straitswarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, british admiralty navigation chart, navigation chart, california, suisun bay, san pablo bay, mare island strait, carquinez straitt

Australian coastal mapsAustralian coastal mapsCoastal 'soundings' map between Hervey Bay & Whitsunday Island, in Queensland, from an unknown book, pre-1987Reverse " NIL "old maps of australian coast

One of a collection of photographs purchased by the Society from Jack Day of Mornington.Black & White postcard of a view between two trees of a Phillip Island beach."Through the trees to the beach. Phillip Island. Valentines Series M4835"phillip island beach, coastal view phillip island, jack day collection

Typical tourist souvenir and photographs of the 1950s. Collected by Lillian Atkinson on holiday in 1959.HistoricalPicture postcard set. 10 black & white postcards of Island attractions on fold out sheet in attached envelope. Contains a brief explanation of tourist attractions on Phillip Island. Produced by Rose Stereograph Co., Armadale, Victoria. Several postcards have writing in blue pen under them. Cowes Jan. 1959postcards, lillian atkinson, phillip island car racing, motor car racing, cowes west beach

Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden. 1975Postcard of building titled Phillip Island Hotel, behind wire fence.Phillip Island Hotel, Cowes, Victoria. Real Photo Series M1257local history, documents, postcards buildings, historic, phillip island hotel, sepia postcard, phillip island, bernard grayden

Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. Road to the Back Beach, Phillip IslandThe Rose Series P662. Road to the Back Beach, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victorialocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, phillip island, black & white postcard copy., back beach

Three photographs from the O'Callaghan Collection436-01A: Parade - Helen Purcell riding side saddle. 436-01B: Parade - the Pony Club 436-01C: Floats in the Paradeback to phillip island 1968, phillip island pony club, back to phillip island parade, helen purcell, o'callaghan, eve davis

Part of a collection of Postcards donated by Mary Karney450-04 to 450-16 - Part of a collection of photograph postcards from Mary Karney collection.back beach phillip island, the nobbies phillip island, lover's walk cowes, rhyll, smiths beach, newhaven, mary karney

The Australian Air League was formed in 1934, in an era when Australian Aviators such as Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, Charles Ulm, Bert Hinkler, Sir Ross and Keith Smith and others were household names and heroes. The first Squadron was opened in Manly (NSW) and the Air League quickly spread throughout that state. In early 1939 the first Squadron was opened in Victoria and in 1944 the first Girls Section was formed. Today the Australian Air League is active in NSW, the ACT, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and is still expandingBlack & White photo copy of original. 18 girls of varying ages between 8 and 18.phillip island girls air league, laurie west

A collection of photographs taken and donated by Carrol Ryan. Trevor Ryan's Mobile Stage which he hires out for events. This was for the Kustom Cars on the 7th January, 2012. The Rally is held at the GP Race Track with entertainment on the Esplanade in Cowes. Nine colour photographs of the preparation for Kustom Cars Rally event held in Cowes on the 7th January 2012. 280-01. Photograph of the crowd inspecting the cars on The Esplanade. 280-02. The Band Stand. 280-03. Mustang - one of the Kustom Cars. 280-04. Trevor Ryan and DJ on stage. 280-05. Crowd in front of stage. 280-06. Stage setting up for concert. 280-07. Band on stage. 280-08. Crowd inspecting cars. 280-09. Andrew in front of Stage On back: 280-01. What better setting than this. 280-02. Trevor's Mobile Stage he hires out for events. Fabulour Band provided by Bass Coast Shire. 280-03. Mustang, one of the Kustom Cars. 280-04. Trevor and DJ Kustom Cars. 280-05. Crowd walking past stage between songs. 280-06. Trevor asking the boys what they need and testing sounds. 280-07. Band Kustom Cars 07/01/2012. Esplanade at bottom Thompson Ave. 280-08. Trevor Ryan (Bugs). He helps organise the events. 280-09. Andrew, one of the team helping to co-ordinate the Kustom Cars Event.kustom cars rally phillip island, trevor ryan, carrol ryan

Collection of Newspaper clipping from Scrap Book 1960 - 1973Mrs Robina Ethel Bell, 88, died in the Cowes Hospital.mrs robina ethel bell, oldest resident of phillip island dies, jean jamieson

Collection of Newspaper clippings from Scrap Book 1960 - 1973Article about the Australian Sports Car Championship - first heat. Many well known drivers including Bob Jane.sports car championship, bob jane, phillip island car racing, jean jamieson, motor racing

One of a collection of 18 photographs & postcards donated by Jill YeomanBlack & White photograph of a lady seated.Cowes Feb 1939jill yeoman

Black & White photograph of a postcard. Postcard owned by Jan Stewart, Jan & John Stewart operated Bayside Caravan Park, 7 Beach Street, Cowes. This was the site of "Osbourne Park".Black & Whte photograph of a postcard, front and back. Osbourne Park Guest House in Beach Street, Cowes Front: No. 96. "Osbourne Park" - Cowes. Back: Myrtle & Ern Humphries started Osbourne Park as a guest house in 1929. He dies 1937 and she in 1943. She is buried in Phillip Is Cemetery under the name of Dunstan. Ruth Gibson nee Humphries, 69 Victoria Street, Hastings 3915. Ben Humphries Romake, 5/6 Stewart St., Port Macquarie 2444.osbourne park guesthouse phillip island, guesthouses cowes phillip island, myrtle & ern humphries, elaine alexander

Three of a collection of photographs taken by Jessie Smith ("girlie") of San Remo who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. The Isle of Wight property originally owned by Joseph Richardson and was built in 1870.Three identical photographs - black & white - of the Isle of Wight Hotel fire 23/4/1925. Woman and dog in foreground"Fire from back to front Isle of Wight Cowes 23/4/1925"phillip island, isle of wight hotel fire phillip island, jessie smith, joseph richardson, penguin cafe cowes phillip island

Cowes School, wooden, name on front section of wooden building above high wide small window. The larger recessed section of school building has triple-joined long windows. four single long windows, a small water tank is on left side back of building adjacent to a low wooden shed. A Flag pole is attached to front of building. Large overhanging branch of tree across all of photograph.Cowes School, Thompson Avenue, Coweslocal history, photographs, buildings - historic, schools, black & white photograph, mary robb