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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Wal Jack, 12/04/1959 12:00:00 AM
Bendigo Birney No. 28 at Quarry Hill Terminus, on 12-4-1959. Destination Eaglehawk shown. Photo over exposed. Tram has large triangles on front panels.'SEC Bendigo No. 28 Birney at Quarry Hill, 12-4-59' and 'W.Jack' in blue inktramways, trams, bendigo, birney, quarry hill, tram 28 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Invitation to a Presentation of Works by Ola Cohn from the Bendigo Art Gallery on behalf of the Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee, 25 Oct 1993
Amy Huxtable was born at Cheltenham in 1918, to Robert Henry Huxtable and Violet a Dagg. Her father was an installer for an oil company and travelled the State. taking his family with him. She completed her education at the Bendigo High School and later attended the Bendigo Business College, becoming an expert shorthand writer. Her first position was as a copy writer with Radio 3BO, in the mid 1930s. She worked with an advertising agency in Melbourne and then with the Age,newspaper. In 1953, Miss Huxtable was appointed temporarily to succeed Miss E B Millane as social editress of the Bendigo Advertiser, during the latter's absence abroad. In 1956, Amy travelled abroad and on her return in 1957 was appointed permanently as Women's editor, a position she held for twenty-three ears. During her early years with The Advertiser she wrote under the name Toora, but in later years her own name became widely known. Miss Huxtable was well known both in her professional capacity and through a interest and involvement in community activites. She was life governor of the Bendigo Hospital, the Bendigo Home for the Aged, and Mirridong Home for the Blind, she was a member of Soroptimist International and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Amy was also a tireless worker for the spastic society and a strong supporter of the YWCA. When Amy Huxtable died at Mt AJvernia Hospital on 16 January 1980 Mayor Campbell ordered the city flag to be flown at half-mast. "Lowering the flag is the least we can do for such a lady" Cr Campbell said. Douglas Lockwood, editor of the Bendigo Advertiser said, "She was a devot d colleague who gave her craft and her newspaper the kind of service which identified a rare and generous spirit." She was a true professional who decided to make Bendigo her home. More than 300 people packed St Paul's Church for her funeral ervice the bell tolled as the casket was carried from the church. At a ceremony in the Conservatory Gardens on No ember 22 1981 The Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee presented to the City of Bendigo, a garden seat in memory of the late Miss Huxtable. This Bendigo manufactured seat was a fitting tribute to one ofBendigo's most loved and esteemed citizens. All Miss Huxtable's Advertiser articles were microfilmed and presented to the Library by the above committee. Invitation to a Presentation of Works by Ola Cohn from the President, Committee of Management and the Director of the Bendigo Art Gallery and the Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee. Two copies of a printed formal invitation to a reception to celebrate the presentation by Miss Norma Young A.M., Chairman of the Committee at 7.30 pm at the Bendigo Art Gallery.history, amy huxtable, bendigo, ola cohn, norma young bendigo, bendigo art gallery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Viktoria and Her Hussar
"Viktoria and her Hussar" is a German operetta in 3 Acts based on a play by Hungarian Imre Foldes. Music was written by Paul Abraham and libretto by Alfred Grunwald and Fritz Lohner-Beda. It was first performed in 1930.Bendigo Operatic Society - "Viktoria and Her Hussar" Programme - Capital Theatre, Bendigo. Opening Friday 14th April 1961 for five nights. A5, 15 pages - booklet filled with names and some pictures of participants and organizers, advertisements, details regarding synopsis of story and scenes and acknowledgements. programme, concert, music -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Album - Collection of memorabilia collected during Alec and Helen Sandner's time as Mayor and Mayoress of the City of Greater Bendigo, Alec Sandner, 2012
Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of Bendigo 2011 - 2012. Collected by the Sandners' it chronicles activities and politics from May 31st to October 19, 2012 through selected Bendigo Advertiser articles, cartoons and event memorabilia. Eighty page black spiral bound scrapbook collection of memorabilia and newspaper articles commemorating Alec and Helen Sandner's time as Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo from 31 May, 2012 - 22 October, 2012. Contents are arranged chronologically with highlights of this five months include Victorian Legislative Council sitting at the Bendigo Town Hall and the building of the Edward Street carpark. sandner collection, mayor alec sandner, helen sandner, cogb mayor, president of strathfieldsaye shire, shire of strathfieldsaye, city of greater bendigo administration item, city of greater bendigo events -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Black and white photograph, framed, 2020
"BARAMBAH A37 HMAT" Australian Government / 1912 built as the "Hobart" a cargo steamship for/ the German-Australian line, Hamburg. In 1914 seized at Melbourne and refitted as a Troop transport, renamed "Barambah" and given the prefix A37. Remained in such capacity until 23 May 1918 then transferred to Commonwealth Government Line of Steamers fleet. In early 1925 sold to North German Lloyd, Bremen and renamed "Justin", until scrapped May 1935. The original photograph was by J.E. Barnes of Kew who was also known as the embarkation photographer ( see also Kew Historical Society entries on Vic Collections) This photograph of significance and interest as it is believed to be Port Melbourne in 1914 quite close to the Mission to Seamen at PM who may have had the mission facilities used by the crew of this ship. It shows: the nature of a small steamship used for troop movement 1914, also some of the family groups gathered to farewell loved ones departing for action during WW1. The engineers of the Barambah donated money to the Mission in 1917 (Jottings)Black and white landscape orientation photographic print of steam ship at dock with crowds of people waiting dockside. The print is housed in a plain black frame with glazing, mountboard support with composite board backing 4 removable clips and hanging system composite backing with angled freestanding foot.printed Label on back of print and handwritten label on back of frame: " BARAMBAH / A37 HMAT / Australian Government / 1912 built as the Hobart a cargo steamship for/ the German-Australian line, Hamburg...." (see also History and Significance this record for full details)s.s. hobart, s.s. justin, troop embarkation ww1, j.e. barnes, a37 hmat, s.s. barambah -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Portrait of Councillor Thomas Somerville, W H Robinson
The district of Strathfieldsaye was proclaimed in 1861 and named a Shire on the 17th September in 1866. It remained a shire until amalgamation in 1994 when it became part of the City of Greater Bendigo. The shire was located 8 km to the south- east of Bendigo and covered an area of 601 square kilometres and extended from the Calder Highway to the Coliban and Campaspe Rivers. The shire's administration centre was in Strathfieldsaye until 1972 when new offices were opened in KenningtonFramed black and white head and shoulder portrait of Councillor Somerville with hand drawn detail. Profile slightly to left, face has full beard. Cut oval brown mount decorated with text and scrolls. Hand written title top and lower centre.Presented to / Strathfieldsaye / Shire Council / W. H. Robinson / Photo / Bendigo / by / Cr Thomas Somerville / President 1892 - 3. 1901.2. 1910.11 strathfieldsaye shire council, councillor somerville, president of strathfieldsaye shire -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Portrait of Councillor Burke
The district of Strathfieldsaye was proclaimed in 1861 and named a Shire on the 17th September in 1866. It remained a shire until amalgamation in 1994 when it became part of the City of Greater Bendigo. The shire was located 8 km to the south- east of Bendigo and covered an area of 601 square kilometres and extended from the Calder Highway to the Coliban and Campaspe Rivers. The shire's administration centre was in Strathfieldsaye until 1972 when new offices were opened in Kennington. Framed black and white head and shoulder portrait of Councillor Burke with hand coloured and drawn detail. Profile centre facing with beard. Cut oval brown mount decorated with text and fscrolls. Hand written title top and lower centre. Wooden frame with detail and gold inner.Presented to Strathfieldsaye / shire Council / w. H. robinson / Photo / Bendigo / By the family of / Cr John Burke / President 1890 - 1899 - 1900strathfieldsaye shire council, councillor burke, president of strathfieldsaye shire -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Councillor group portrait, W H Robinson, Strathfieldsaye Shire Council
The district of Strathfieldsaye was proclaimed in 1861 and named a Shire on the 17th September in 1866. It remained a shire until amalgamation in 1994 when it became part of the City of Greater Bendigo. The shire was located 8 km to the south- east of Bendigo and covered an area of 601 square kilometres and extended from the Calder Highway to the Coliban and Campaspe Rivers. The shire's administration centre was in Strathfieldsaye until 1972 when new offices were opened in Kennington. Group portrait of 13 men / councilors, 5 seated and 8 standing dressed in suits. There are another 2 men further back in front of the hall doors. Photograph is taken outside the Strathfieldsaye Shire Hall.Srathfieldsaye Shire Council. / With the President's (Cr T. Somerville) Compliments. / September, 1910 / W.H. Robinson Photo. Bendigo Verso; William Drechslershire of strathfieldsaye, president of strathfieldsaye shire, strathfieldsaye shire council -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White from a postcard of Bendigo - Mitchell St, 1910s
Photograph shows a Bendigo ESCo tram climbing the hill in Mitchell St to where the double track converged into single track before crossing over the railway line. Photo is looking west. Has a two storey hotel on the right. See item 9080 for a coloured version.Yields information about Mitchell St Bendigo and ESCo trams.Black and White photograph from a postcard of Bendigo - Mitchell Sttramways, trams, bendigo, esco, mitchell street -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DUDLEY HOUSE COLLECTION: FLYER, 1982
Document. Flyer Information flyer about the event to mark the Centenary of the death of Dr Henry Backhaus. Yellow card with black printing and a sketch of the mass Tent used by Dean Backhaus on the Bendigo Goldfield,. Sketck drawn by Dorothy Dempsey Carroll. The RHSV (Bendigo Branch) advertised a German Masked Costume Ball to be held in the City Hall on 4 September 1982.document, invitations, masked ball -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - Mapmakers of Fortuna, a History of the Army Survey Regiment, Ex Fortuna Survey Association Inc, 2003
Covers the arrival of the Land Headquarters Cartographic Company at Fortuna Villa in 1942 until the disbandment of the Army Survey Regiment in 1996. Written by Valerie Lovejoy as part of her Masters degree at La Trobe University, BendigoUnit History of the Army Survey Regiment by Valerie Lovejoy, ISBN: 0-646-42120-4, 234 pages, 9 Chapters, 6 Appendices, Black and White photographs, Colored map extracts, Colored cover jacket, hard cover, nominal roll of Unit members.On first page, "Donated to Bendigo RSL Museum by Ex Fortuna Survey Association Inc 21 April 2022"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - BENDIGO RSL XMAS STOCKING, 1993
The two men in the photo are Bendigo RSL Members, Jack Fay on the left, Ron Barton on the right. Information supplied has a date of 1993 with. Refer Cat No 8129P for their RSL involvement.Photograph colour showing two men sitting with table, RSL raffle sign, to the left is the RSL Xmas stocking for the raffle. Place is Manchester Buildng in Pall Mall Bendigo virtually opposite the Soldiers Memorial Institute Building Bendigo RSL HQ. brsl, smirsl -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Album - Collection of memorabilia and newspaper articles from Eugene and Mollie Sandner's time as Mayor and Mayoress of the City of Bendigo, Eugene and Mollie Sandner, 1978
This scrapbook serves as a record to Eugene and Mollie Sander's time as Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo. Collected by the Sandners it chronicles twelve months of activities and politics through selected Bendigo Advertiser articles and cartoons and event memorabilia from August 1978 to August 1979. Eugene and Annie Mary (Mollie) Sibson married in 1933 and both were associated with the Bendigo Hospital. Eugene held a the position of Medical Officer for 48 years and Mollie as a paid nursing sister until her marriage in 1933, although Mollie did continue to hold an unpaid position on the Board of Management of the Hospital for many years afterwards. Eugene was first elected to council in August 1976 and elected Mayor of Bendigo for the 1978 – 79 term at which time Mollie served as Mayoress. 28 page foolscap size scrapbook used by Eugene and Mollie Sandner to save articles and memorabilia commemorating Eugene's and Mollie's time as Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo. sandner collection, eugene sandner, mayor eugene sandner, mayoress mollie sandner, city of greater bendigo administration item, eugene and mollie sandner collection, bendigo base hospital -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ROYAL PRINCESS THEATRE COLLECTION: SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BENDIGO EASTER FAIR, 24 April 1914
Royal Princess Theatre - Special Entertainment for the benefit of the Bendigo Easter Fair. Friday, April 24, 1914. Stage Manageress: Miss M Eadie. Mistress of the Ballet: Miss G Mackay. Secretary: Mr H M Marks. Programme written by Miss Calma Boyd. Theatre kindly lent by Wm. Crowley, Esq. PART 1. Selected Pictures including BENDIGO ON EASTER MONDAY: THE PROCESSION AND THE FAIR. PART II. The Pierettes and Pierots Present for the first time their entire Company, introducing Miss Marjorie Eadie, Emperess of Ragtime. Miss Girlie Mackay, Genee's Revival. Miss Francie Moore, Miss Calma Boyd and Miss Jean Mackay, Shining Stars. Miss Winifred Dunstan, Dainty Balladist. Miss Dorothy Dunstan, Madame Butt's Protégé. Miss Claire Connell, Front Stall Favorite. Miss Beryl Leggo, Pianiste of Perfection. Press and other comments-'The Herald'-'Come over here?' Sir Ian Hamilton-'Spare my days!!' Madame Melba-'I never heard anything like it.' Mark Hambourg-'Miss Beryl Leggo's playing is Potslausenlililzenundgeyalikyoptor.' [don't hesitate to talk during the items--disturbing the performers really doesn't matter.] Opening Chorus-The Pierettes and Pierots. 'How do you Do, Miss Ragtime?' The Company. Chesapeake Bay, Sung by miss Eadie, with effects by Company. 'Mandy', Misses D Dunstan and C Connell, augmented by Misses Moore and Boyd. 'Here's to Love!' Miss D Dunstan (a solo of primary interest). Alabam, The Pierettes and Pierots, an effort of alleged humour. The Pierot's Wooing, Misses G Mackay and Meadie. The Dance is a result of an amicable attangement with the Pianist, Miss Beryl Leggo. Piano Solo, Miss Beryl Leggo [See Press Opinions.] 'My Sumurum Maid', The Pierettes and Pierots, [Presented with the idea of breaking up the prevailing gloom.] Interval of Ten Minutes. [If the audience can tolerate any more, they may retain their seats without extra charge.] Diamonds, Motor Cars, Confectionery, Sweets, Flowers: Gentlemen must have their name of donor attached. When you have had enough, don't hesitate to leave - the performers will sing on regardless of aching hearts. Part III. The Pierot Ballet, The Company. [Please do not throw anything harder than a brick.] Duet: 'Pretty Poll', Misses Moore and Boyd will sing to each other. 'Poor wandering One' Claimed by Miss M Eadie, with acquiescing chorus. 'Hush-a-Bye!' Part song, The Company [This item is introduced to soothe the infuriated audience.] 'Blue-eyed Baby', Miss M Eadie is associated with this number. Danse de Pierot, Miss Girlie Mackay. Leap Year!, The Pierittes- A distinctly Personal Chorus. [Gentlemen are warned that all exits will be barred]. Finale by the Pierettes. God Save The King. ___We Did It! - Cambridge Press, Bendigo.Cambridge Press, Bendigo.program, theatre, royal princess theatre, royal princess theatre - special entertainment for the benefit of the bendigo easter fair. friday, april 24, 1914. stage manageress: miss m eadie. mistress of the ballet: miss g mackay. secretary: mr h m marks. programme written by miss calma boyd. theatre lent by wm. crowley, esq. part 1. selected pictures including bendigo on easter monday: the procession and the fair. part ii. the pierettes and pierots present entire company, miss marjorie eadie, emperess of ragtime. miss girlie mackay, genee's revival. miss francie moore, miss calma boyd and miss jean mackay, shining stars. miss winifred dunstan, dainty balladist. miss dorothy dunstan, madame butt's protégé. miss claire connell, front stall favorite. miss beryl leggo, pianiste of perfection. press and other comments-'the herald'-'come over here?' sir ian hamilton-'spare my days!!' madame melba-'i never heard anything like it.' mark hambourg-'miss beryl leggo's playing is potslausenlililzenundgeyalikyoptor.' [don't hesitate to talk during the items--disturbing the performers really doesn't matter.] opening chorus-the pierettes and pierots. 'how do you do, miss ragtime?' the company. chesapeake bay, sung by miss eadie, with effects by company. 'mandy', misses d dunstan and c connell, augmented by misses moore and boyd. 'here's to love!' miss d dunstan (solo of primary interest). alabam, the pierettes and pierots, an effort of alleged humour. the pierot's wooing, misses g mackay and meadie. the dance is a result of an amicable attangement with the pianist, miss beryl leggo. piano solo, miss beryl leggo [see press opinions.] 'my sumurum maid', the pierettes and pierots, [presented with the idea of breaking up the prevailing gloom.] interval of ten minutes. [if the audience can tolerate any more, they may retain their seats without extra charge.] diamonds, motor cars, confectionery, sweets, flowers: gentlemen must have their name of donor attached. when you have had enough, don't hesitate to leave - the performers will sing on regardless of aching hearts. part iii. the pierot ballet, the company. [please do not throw anything harder than a brick.] duet: 'pretty poll', misses moore and boyd will sing to each other. 'poor wandering one' claimed by miss m eadie, with acquiescing chorus. 'hush-a-bye!' part song, the company [this item is introduced to soothe the infuriated audience.] 'blue-eyed baby', miss m eadie is associated with this number. danse de pierot, miss girlie mackay. leap year!, the pierittes- a distinctly personal chorus. [gentlemen are warned that all exits will be barred]. finale by the pierettes. god save the king. _we did it! - cambridge press, bendigo. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WW2, C. WW2 (ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH)
Item in the collection re Vivian BULLEN, refer Cat No 7386 for his AIF & RAAF service details.PHOTOCOPY OF AN ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH. PHOTOGRAPH - BLACK AND WHITE ON PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER WHICH HAS BEEN LAMINATED. Depicts "VIVIAN DONALD BULLEN", Bendigo - Soldier in uniform and slouch hat standing in front of a fountain with streetscape of buildings in the background. Handwritten information below photograph.Below photograph - handwritten, black ink. "VIVIAN DONALD BULLEN: BENDIGO"photograhs, ww2, army, bendigo, vivian donald bullen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - MACHINERY ROOM WITH POWER SWITCH PANEL
Sepia colour photograph, with buff border, mounted on green cardboard, of machinery room and power switch panel. Reverse: Stamped in blue W. H. Robinson Photographer Mundy Street Bendigo. Written in black biro 5'' x J'' 86% Page6y.W. H. Robinson Photographer Mundy Street Bendigo Vic 3550person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
photograph - Black & White - Bendigo water car - track cleaner, Peter Duckett, c1947
Photograph of the Electric Supply Co. (ESCo) Bendigo water tram in front of the depot with two workmen. The tram has been modified with rail scrubbing blocks to clean the head of the rails. Photo by Peter Duckett about 1947.Yields information about the first Bendigo track cleanerPhotograph - Black & White - Bendigo water car - track cleaner - about 1947Details the image on the rear of the print in ink.bendigo, tramcars, esco, water tram, scrubber tram, bendigo tramways, depot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - GOLDFIELDS SKETCHBOOK ARTICLE, BENDIGO ADVERTISER, 23rd July 1970
Newspaper article titled' Goldfields sketchbook'. Article on book release ' Bendigo and Eastern Goldfields Sketchbook with Drawings by Unk White and text by John Bechervaise, first published 1970, 64 pages, hardback edition, $1.95. Extract from article ' our poppet-head sketch is of the Deborah superstructure, rising above a shaft 2017 feet deep, the site on Quarry Hill being easily accessible. The mine yielded 52,000 ounces of gold and in 1954 was one of the last three mines all on the Deborah line of reef, to close down'Bendigo Advertiser July 23rd 1970.bendigo, mining, gold discovery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GIUDICE COLLECTION: MAYORAL BALL DEBUTANTES PRESENTATION, 1923
Framed presentation to the Mayoress of Bendigo Mrs.M.G.Giudice from the Debutantes of the Mayoral Ball in 1923 with a collage of 10 oval shaped hand coloured photographs, 9 of which are the Debutantes and 1 of the Mayoress, under glass with a gold mount and with a gold coloured timber frame. Debutantes have names printed underneath, Miss M Jeffrey, Miss D Moore, Miss V Mayne, Miss E Helwig, Miss M Houston, Miss C Helwig, Miss F Trevillian, Miss A Bolton, Miss M Herbel. Deframed 2022Vincent Kelly Pall Mall Bendigophotograph, portrait, female group, bendigo-history-mayoral ball- debutantes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MURRAY, MR R.A.F, GOVERNMENT GEOLOGIST OF VICTORIA CIRCA 1900
Copy of black and white photo. Image shows three men posed talking. Man on left wearing a peaked fabric cap, pipe in mouth, three piece suit, fob chain visible. R. Murray in centre of photo, wearing three piece suit and hat Man on RH side, coat, fabric cap and holding pipe. On bottom of surround 'W. Vincent Kelly, Mitchell St. Bendigo' written in white script. Australian dictionary of biography entry re Murray enclosed with the photo.Vincent Kelly, Mitchell Street, Bendigo -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bendigo No. 1 - Easter Fair, Wal Jack, Easter Saturday 1941
Photograph of ESCo tram No. 1 entering Pall Mall from the Eaglehawk line, side view probably running into the depot. The tram has been modified with bracing and open saloon seats changed from cross bench to longitudinal and has been painted in SEC 1930s colours with an SEC monogram. The conductor is standing in the front saloon. Photo taken Easter Saturday 1941. See item 9100 for a similar photo. In the background are signs or buildings for J. B. Edwards Opticians and Pelaco collars, shirts and Pyjamas. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. Yields information about Bendigo 1 Easter 1941.Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details.On rear in ink "T195, Bendigo / No. 1 (Original type), Pall Mall, Easter Saturday 1941. Photo W. Jack.trams, tramways, bendigo, esco, secv, pall mall, tram 1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - GLASS BALL (GOLD COLOURED) BENDIGO GLASS WORKS 1920 CASSIDY, KOONDROOK, EDNA PEACOCK, 1920
Bowl previously owned by donor's mother and father Mr and Mrs Cassidy of Koondrook. Mr and Mrs Cassidy (aged 25 and 22 respectively) were honeymooning in Bendigo on 18th March 1920 and obtained the bowl from the Bendigo Glassworks. This was passed on to their daughter Edna Peacock. Associated with the bowl is an article written by Jim Evans for the Bendigo Advertiser December 13th 2012 in his 'History Lives' column. The article illustrates the connection between Jannaya McKenzie (work experience student) and the bowl that was obtained by her ancestors. Glass Ball made by Bendigo Glassworks 1920 Approx. 20cm diameter with narrow neck (Broken) Interior is hollow and painted with what is purported to be gold dust. artwork, koondrook. edna peacock. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Folk-Lore and Legends Germany
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. Folk-Lore and Legends Germany Publisher: W W Gibbings Date: 1889Label on spine cover with typed text R.H. 398 FOL Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by 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, folk-lore and legends germany -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, Manfred Mueller, Original 1942, copy 1989
WW2 internment camp Tatura. Prisoners of war.ID photo of German POW, Manfred Mueller, artist, in profile. Number PWG41595pow, german pow, pwg41595, manfred mueller -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Enemy at Home, 2011
History of German Internees in Australia during WW1.by Nadine Helma & Gerhard Fischer.Donor: Lyn Harrison, 2011.books, reference -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Totem und Individualtotem
Dr. Leonhard Adam studied both anthropology and jurisdiction as a young manRed card cover with black on the corners and spine. Black printing. German text1X LE ? 49/50. 1916ww2 camp 2, books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Das Land Ohne Herz, 1942
Property of internee at Camp 3, TaturaHard cover, bound German travel book. Subject : A trip in unknown AmericaJ 205book, das land ohne herz, bissinger g, wied g, camp 3, tatura, ww2, books, history, local, travel -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Are You Prepared To Do A Dangerous Job, 2010
Donated to Tatura Museum by the authors.Fawn coloured soft covered book written in German with some English quotations.dunera, internment camps, tatura, books, biography -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Der Grunderanteil Des Franzosischen Aktienwesens, 1930
Dr. Leonhard Adam sudied both anthropology and jurisdiction as a young manMottled brown light cardboard cover. Black printing on cover. German textww2 camp 2, books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph & Notes, painting made by Walter Klink
Photographic copy of painting made by Walter Klink in 2003, from sketches he made during internment in Camp 3. Images of painting, two of the sketches and two of descriptions.Coloured photo , two pencil sketches and two printed descriptions, one in German.illustrations, oil