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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kingston's Coach c1940's
Kingston Motors StawellVehicle parked in Wimmera Street 1930's Studebaker Coach outside Kingston's Garage. Petrol pump visible at right of photo. Business sign in background.Kingston's Motors Stawellstawell transport, education -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Caltex H & D Panels Lake Road
Petrol Station Caltex H & D Panels Smash Repairs Lake Road Stawell with petrol bowsers out front and two Vehicles c1950's -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, New Dean of Architecture
John S. Gawler, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, University of Melbourne; Life Fellow of the Royal Victorian Institute of Architecture.John S. Gawler, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, University of Melbourne; Life Fellow of the Royal Victorian Institute of Architecture. Articles with photos from the 1930s and 1950s.John S. Gawler, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, University of Melbourne; Life Fellow of the Royal Victorian Institute of Architecture. gawler, john stevens architects -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Illustration, Box Hill Lyric Club, c1890
Copy of a photo of the Box Hill Lyric Club taken in the 1890's.Copy of a photo of the Box Hill Lyric Club taken in the 1890's. Donated by a descendant of the McDonnell Family. Pat McDonnell was an owner of the Reserve Hotel, Mitcham.Copy of a photo of the Box Hill Lyric Club taken in the 1890's. choirs, box hill lyric club, mcdonnell, pat, mcdonnell, jeannie -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mitcham Community Hospital, 01/05/1933
Leaflet about proposed establishment of a Mitcham Community Hospital, with joining form.Leaflet about proposed establishment of a Mitcham Community Hospital, with joining form. Provisional Committee Members; N. Armstrong, S. Cochrane, M.J. Hoath and others.Leaflet about proposed establishment of a Mitcham Community Hospital, with joining form. hospitals, armstrong, norman, stacey, c., hoath, m.j., cochrane, stanley, dr.. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Official Opening of School, 1964
Mitcham High School was officially opened by the Honourable J. S. Bloomfield on 21 March 1964.Mitcham High School was officially opened by the Honourable J. S. Bloomfield on 21 March 1964. see also CD. AV0030. CD of the festivities at the OpeningMitcham High School was officially opened by the Honourable J. S. Bloomfield on 21 March 1964.mitcham high school, bloomfield -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Schwerkolt House, 1/11/1999 12:00:00 AM
Weatherboard Home, painted cream and green, built for Francesca Schwerkolt, C.1960's, Deep Creek Road, Mitcham. North elevation showing outbuilding.schwerkolt, francesca, deep creek road, mitcham -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, Main Street, Rutherglen, c1900
Black and white postcard photograph of Main Street, Rutherglen looking west. Photo features the Bank of Australasia, S. Younkman's Auction Rooms and the Victoria Hotel.main street rutherglen, bank of australasia, s younkman & co, victoria hotel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Australia's First Electric Tram, 2022
A4 folded twice coloured pamphlet picturing Australia's first electric tram which ran from Box Hill to Doncaster in the late 1880's.A4 folded twice coloured pamphlet picturing Australia's first electric tram which ran from Box Hill to Doncaster in the late 1880's.non-fictionA4 folded twice coloured pamphlet picturing Australia's first electric tram which ran from Box Hill to Doncaster in the late 1880's.tram, tram services, schramm's cottage -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Tambo Shire, 1994 c
Also second identical copyColour photograph of the old Tambo Shire Office, shows additions and a brick facade which was added to the original building around 1960's. Bruthen Victoriapostal services, buildings -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Holding M, 2005c
Colour photograph showing partial demolition of the Central Hotel, showing 1930's frontage and tower preserved to be incorporated into new facade. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, architecture -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Holding M, 2005
Date made August 2005Colour photograph of the Central Hotel, showing completed renovation. 1930's tower and frontage updated and skillfully blended into modern development. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, architecture -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Skirt
Owned by Carol Dale. Long skirt Navy blue in colour, with dark blue lining. Navy Dress Womens approximately 1970's Item No. 1322 is the other part of the set. womens, ladies, clothing, skirt, navy blue, navy, royal navy, mess dress -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Domestic Object - Fridge Magnet, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), late 1990's
Fridge Magnet, featuring a photo image of: .1 - No. 14 and No. 1 horse tram .2 - No. 671 in the City of Ballarat colours. Made late 1990's. trams, tramways, btm, sales, fridge magnet, ballarat vintage tramway, horse tram -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Charles Craig, late 1950's
Yields information about the tram 31 and Sturt St West during the late 1950's.Black and white photograph of tram No. 31 Sturt St west inbound to the City and then Mt Pleasant. Photo by Charles Craig possibly late 1950's. trams, tramways, sturt st west, mt pleasant, tram 31 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, late 1950's?
Yields information about Ballarat tram scrubber inside the depot.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of the scrubber inside the Ballarat SEC Depot. Taken with the lights off. Late 1950's? trams, tramways, depot, scrubber tram, tram scrubber -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, late 1940s
Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 26 with the destination of Eastern Park in ?/ Aberdeen?? St. Photo late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, eastern park, tram 26 -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Eyre Cottage, former home of Robert Allen, c 1855, on S/W cnr. of Eyre and Winter Streets, side view from N/W, 1994
Original Building dates from around 1855, strong connection with Robert Allen, prominent citizen in early goldrush, links through him to Allen Store and Old Library.Built by prominent citizen and benefactor, early gold-rush dwellingEyre Cottage, former home of Robert Allen, c 1855, on S/W cnr. of Eyre and Winter Streets, side view from N/W.buninyong, eyre st, winter st, robert allen, streetscape, building -
Tennis Australia
Trophy, 1956
Silver prize bowl. Insc: 'SCANDIVANIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS/STOCKHOLM/1956/MENS DOUBLE'. Stamps on base include 'KA' and 'S' and D9'. Materials: Silver/Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Prize dish, 1939
Silver prize dish. Inscr: 'III PRIS DUBBELSPEL HERRAR O.DAMER, BASTAD 1939'. Base stamped: 'W.A.BOLIN..S..M8' Materials: Silver/Metaltennis -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Mensford 13th ALH
1389 Trooper Samuel Mensford of Hay NSW. The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5ht Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and lather Australian Corps Mounted Troops. Black and white photograph of Trooper S Mensford 13th Light Horse, mounted on his horse. He is holding his rifle and is wearng a steel helmet." 13 ALH Trooper France 1917 "world war one, wwi, mensford, 13th, light horse -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Upper Main Street looking West, Upper Main Street with Bunting looking West & Named Shops in 2nd Photo -- 2 Photos
Main Street Stawell c 1940 On left Bike Shop, Carters Boot Shop. On right under town Hall Tower is Stawell Post Office, T. Browns Furniture / Coles / Eales, Geo Mitchell & Sons, Norman A. Harding Men's Wear. J.T. Chaponnel.Main street scene looking west with bunting across street. Many 1940's vehicles in streetboth driving and parked. Delivery truck at centre of image.stawell streetscape -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, late 1960's
Black and white photograph - Conductress - cap badge 3732 standing in front of a large map of Melbourne - Late 1960s and this uniform flowed into the early 1970'strams, tramways, personnel, uniforms, conductresses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, mid 1950's
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, Y1 610 of an AETA tour at Point Ormond, with destination of Olympic Park. Photo possibly mid 1950'strams, tramways, aeta tour, point ormond, y1 class, tram 610 -
Mont De Lancey
Berry Crate
Crates of punnets produced by Berry Baskets in Richmond in the 1940's, 1950's and 1960's.Wooden berry crate with 5 trays and raspberry punnets. Crate has metal stays and a hinged lid with metal hinges.Raspberry punnets stencilled:- 'E. Johnston'crates -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Plays and Poems of Shakspere Vol 1
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 Plays and Poems of Shakspere Vol 1 Author: Barry Cornwall Publisher: Wm. S Orr & Co. Further Information: Carefully Revised from the Best Authorities: With a Menoir and Essay on his genius by Barry Cornwall The label on the spine cover with typed text H 822.33 SHA Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service 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 plays and poems of shakspere vol 1, barry cornwall -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Plays and Poems of Shakspere Vol 2
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 Plays and Poems of Shakspere Vol 2 Author: Barry Cornwall Publisher: Wm. S Orr & Co. Further Information: Carefully Revised from the Best Authorities: With a Memoir and Essay on his genius by Barry Cornwall The label on the spine cover with typed text H 822.33 SHA Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library. Front loose end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Flyleaf has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service.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 plays and poems of shakspere vol 2, barry cornwall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Colton, Ada, 1991 - 1993
Article from 'Women of Williamstown' re Ada Colton, wardrobe mistress and dress maker written by niece Norma Jamieson.Article from 'Women of Williamstown' re Ada Colton, wardrobe mistress and dress maker written by niece Norma Jamieson. Ada's father worked as a diver at Williamstown, her mother was a mid-wife. In the 1890's moved to Vermont, bought an orchard and the children attended Vermont Primary School at the beginning of the century. Some of Ada's costumes are held by the Performing Arts Museum. She died 1965 and is buried at Williamstown Cemetery. Also letter to Norma Jamieson from Performing Arts Museum. Photocopy of photo of James Colton 1900 - 1910. Copy of photo of family - Georgina with James and Ada.Article from 'Women of Williamstown' re Ada Colton, wardrobe mistress and dress maker written by niece Norma Jamieson. colton, ada, alma terrace newport, no 74, jamieson, norma, lucas, georgina elizabeth, bijou theatre, melbourne, princess theatre, melbourne, theatre royal, melbourne, performing arts museum, melbourne, colton, james -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Recognition of Service World War II - James S. N. Harris
James Stewart Noel Harris was born in Rutherglen on 21 March 1905 to John Richards Harris and Jessie Lily nee Prentice. His father was a doctor in Rutherglen. John later entered politics and was knighted for his services in May 1937. After finishing his secondary schooling James (Stewart) Harris moved to Melbourne to study law, becoming a resident of Trinity College in 1925 and rising to become Senior Student in his final year, 1928-29. He enlisted in the Air Force Cadets at Point Cook in 1925 and transferred to the Air Force Reserve in 1930. On 7th October 1940 James transferred to active service as a Flight Officer. He worked his way up the ranks, being appointed Wing Commander in 1944. He also served as Chief Instructor of the RAAF School of Administration, receiving the RAAF Long Service Commendation. The RAAF School of Administration and Special Duties had moved from Ascot Vale to Trinity College in 1942 meaning that James Harris' service career had returned to the place it began in 1925. In 1945 he requested to be transferred back to the Reserve so that he could resume his civilian life. On discharge, James returned to Wodonga and resumed his legal career. In the early 1930s he had joined the legal practice of Mr. Edmondstone which had opened for business in High Street, Wodonga in 1886. The practice continued to develop and in 1966 was joined by Lou Lieberman, becoming known as “Harris Lieberman & Co”. Harris Lieberman still operates in Wodonga and Albury. James Stewart Noel Harris died in Wodonga on 30th November 1978.This item is significant because it recognises the War Service of a prominent citizen of Wodonga.A colour printed certificate presented to James S. N, Harris in appreciation for his service for "King and Empire" during World War II. The text is surrounded by columns and an arch. The Australian and British flags are at the top as well as representations of the Navy, Army and Air Force. It also features the logo of the Shire of Wodonga above the text. The badge of the Commonwealth Armed Forces is at the centre bottom of the certificate. This small collection also includes black and white photographs of James Samuel Noel Harris in uniform and also saluting on presentation of an award recognising his service in 1942.On Certificate: PRESENTED TO James S. N. Harris BY THE PRESIDENT, COUNCILLORS AND CITIZENS OF THE SHIRE OF WODONGA as a record and an appreciation of Your Services to King and Country during the Great War which commenced 3rd September, 1939. Given under the Common Seal of the Shire of Wodonga by the President, Citizens this Councillors and Citizens this 25th day of February 1946 C F Pollard, Presidentjames stewart noel harris, servicemen wodonga wwii, harris lieberman -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Slaves of the Samurai
The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison. Slaves of the Samurai Author: W S Kent Hughes An Australian Odyssey, which gives an account of the Life and Thoughts of a slave of the Samurai, during his three years and seven months as a Prissioner of War in the hands of the Japanese. Publisher: Geoffery Cumberlege, Oxford University Press Date: 1946Label on spine cover with typed text R.H. 821-914 HUG Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library with the date 1st Jan, 1947 warrnambool, 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, slaves of the samurai, slaves of the samurai, w s kent hughes