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Black and white photo of Prince and Princess of Luxembourg inspecting machinery at weaving millsprince of luxembourg, princess of luxembourg, de stoop, roger

Black and white photo of Prince and Princess of Luxembourg in factoryprince of luxembourg, princess of luxembourg, de stoop, roger

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. Tellers of Tales An account of children's favourite authors from 1839 to the present day, their books and how they came to write them. Author: Roger Lancelyn Green Publisher: Edmund Ward Ltd Date: 1953Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 GRE 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, tellers of tales, roger lancelyn green

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Pharmacist Lt Roger Nation prepares prescriptions for patients in the hospital while a pharmacy assistant collects the drugs to be issued.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, lt roger nation, pharmacy, gibbons collection catalogue, pharmacists

Winner of the inaugural Sandringham/Beaumaris Acquisition Art Award, 1978, judged by Roger Kemp.Craig Gough, Blues get bluer 1978, oil on canvas, 152 x 121.5 cm. Bayside City Council Art and Heritage Collection. Winner of the inaugural Sandringham/Beaumaris Acquisition Art Award, 1978.oil on canvassandringham, craig gough, bayside, blue, abstract, painting, beaumaris art group, roger kemp

Previews 1995 season, when Carlton subsequently won the premiership. From Roger Skien Collection.Article on Trent Hotton as a Collingwood player, later played for Carlton. Article on Carlton player Mark Cullen and a predicted best 21 for Carlton. From Roger Skien Collection.Softcover colour magazine

Members at the 75th anniversary dinner, Heidelberg Golf Club, held on 16 August 2003. Roger Greene.From a collection of professional photographs taken at the Heidelberg Golf Club's 75th anniversary celebrations in 2003Colour photograph in photo album 75th anniversary celebrations, hgc members

Black and white photograph. Pianist Nancy Sworden (nee Nan Sou Chien) gave a recital at Dudley House. Nancy is sitting at the piano with eight children. Her husband Dr. Roger Sworden Latrobe University, Bendigo.person, group, students

Colour print of Z35, westbound in Bourke St Mall, March 1985. Tram showing destination of City, with route 96. Has the Roger David building in the background. A very quiet day - Sunday?? Printed on Kodak paper.On rear in ink "Bourke St Mall Mar. 85, - J.O'D"trams, tramways, bourke st, mall, tram 35

6 Rigby sketchbooks 1974-1980 with illustrations. Drawings by: Bill Brodie, Annette Meikle, Arno Roger-Genersh, Peter Freeman. Text by: James Preston, Stan Marks, Brian McKinlay, Brian Carroll, Derek Woolcott. camberwell, melbourne

number in album 03527.01Black and white photograph winners of the Name the Pool competition Roger Horsley, Tony McKean who both suggested Lakes Aquadome with Centre Manager Noel Boyes and Shire Commissioner Bruce Evans. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, competitions

Coloured photo of the Nunawading Council cricket team for a match against Box Hill Council in March 1968 Back row, L-R: Peate, Roger, Cr; Goldsborough, Owen, Cr; Jane, Ted, town clerk; McCall, C.R. Cr; Willis, Jim, Cr; Phillips, Ritchie, Cr Front row, L-R: Yates, Don; Bade, Stan; Sewart, Bill, city engineer; Deacon, Kevin, building surveyor; Nelson, Gerry, rate collector; Cartwright, Des.cricket, city of nunawading, peate, roger, goldsborough, owen, jane, ted, mccall, c.r., willis, jim, willis charles l, phillips, ritchie, yates, don, bade, stan, sewart, bill, deacon, kevin, nelson, gerry, cartwright, des

Includes board members (with photos), club awards and reports, photos of football action. From Roger Skien Collection.Print booklet 62 pages

Randall Collection: Photograph of Private Roger Graham Randall, 15th National Service Battalion, Puckapunyal Army Camp, August to November 1954. B&W photo of Private Randall standing outside two army huts at the camp.

RACV Insurance policy for a 1963 Morrie Elite. The policy was issued to Phillip Roger Ellison of 15 Archer Street Kangaroo Flat The cover runs from 02 oct 1970 to 02 October 1971. The premium paid was $72.00.insurance, car

Roger Herbert Mitchell attended Ballarat College 1951-1956. Recipient of a Council Scholarship, HV McKay Scholarship for 6 years and Boarding Scholarship. Sport and co-curricular activities included: 2nd Crew 1956, Minervan & Library Committee 1955, House Prefect, and school drama productions. Roger was a Cadet Cpl 1954, Sgt 1955 and Under Officer 1956. Provides significant detail regarding the size and role of Cadet program within the school. Typewritten letter on buff-coloured, fine paper; light brown DL envelope; printed invitation on white heavy card; small refreshment card, printed on mid-yellow light card; small dress card printed on stone-coloured light card. All paper slightly aged. handwritten on invitation: Cadet Under Officer Mitchell. R. H. cadets, ballarat college, roger mitchell, 1950s, sir dallas brooks, government house

Sports Clubs in Kew in the final decades of the 19th century and in the early 20th century were often umbrella organisations with facilities for a number of sports. Typically in Kew, this included teams in lawn bowls, tennis and croquet. The Kew Bowling Club was formed in 1880 while the privately owned Auburn Heights Recreation Club was opened in 1904. By 1998, the two Clubs decided to amalgamate at the Auburn Heights site in Barkers Road, forming the Kew Heights Sports Club. The combined club was itself taken over by the Melbourne Cricket Club in 2012 becoming MCC Kew Sports Club. In 2017 MCC Kew closed and its landholding was subsequently sold to Carey Baptist Grammar School. Both the Kew and Auburn Heights Clubs assembled important collections. These historically significant and large collections were donated to the Society in 2020. The collections include manuscripts, pictures, trophies, plans, honour boards etc. The combined collections of the four sporting clubs making up the collection number hundreds of items that are historically significant locally. They are also significant to the sporting history of the greater Melbourne area and to the sports of lawn bowls and tennis in Australia in the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection illuminates two of the Victorian historic themes - 'Building community life' through forming community organisations and 'Shaping cultural and creative life' by participating in sport and recreation.Blue and white pennant, provided by Tennis Victoria to MCC Kew Sports (Tennis) Club as the Premier team in Grade 6 in 2014. The names of team members are handwritten in the white space provided.TENNIS VICTORIA PENNANT / PREMIERS 2014 / MEN'S GRADE 6. [TEAM} BILL MADAFFERI, RENI DEACON, AARYN NANIA, AIDEN NANIA, ROGER MADAFFERI, SIMON PIPPETTmcc kew sports club - 397 barkers road - kew (vic), mcc kew tennis club - pennants

Colour Print laminated of a screen shot of two men, one carrying a Gladstone Bag walk in front of tram 939 at South Melbourne Depot from the film Malcolm, 1986. Sourced by Roger Gosney. Use on the fleet page for the BTM.trams, tramways, w6 class, malcolm, films, south melbourne depot, tram 939

Annual report of 1986 season. Carlton were runners-up to Hawthorn. Includes balance sheet. From Roger Skien Collection.Print journal. Fold out cover. Part 1 - 32p., part 2 - 15p.

Includes pictures of board of directors, and senior and reserves grand finalists. Includes player and coach autographs. From Roger Skien Collection.Soft cover 4 pagesIncludes players autographs

This item was purchased in Vietnam by serviceman Roger Budd as a gift. It contributes to an understanding of the experience of family and friends of those who served in the war in Vietnam.Patterned mauve silk dressing gown lined with white silk. Has embroidered patterns and dark blue rickrack on cuffs, pocket and front openings. silk dressing gown, vietnam, souvenir, gown, vietnamese, silk, budd, roger budd

Includes colour photos of Anthony Koutoufides, Stephen Kernahan, Greg Williams, Justin Madden, Stephen Silvagni. From Roger Skien Collection.Newspaper

An annual pilgrimage undertaken by Mentonians, led by Rev Roger Williams, until Papua New Guinea was deemed too dangerous for school trips.