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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Doug Pyke Memorial Shield
Kaye Pyke (centre) holding Doug Pyke Memorial Shield.left Ken Yatestatura, cricket club, pyke, yates k, costume, female, male, civic, memento, plaques -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, George Pyke headstone, 1970
Brothers William and George arrived in Melton in 1838, George was born in 1819 and died in 1855 at 35 years old. Edna Barrie was involved with the restoration of the Pykes Grave (using EW Barrie earthmoving equipment) George Pyke's headstonepioneer families, local identities -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, William M Pyke headstone, 1970
William M Pyke was born in 1815, Wiltshire England and died in 1850, 35 year old.William M Pyke headstone, located on the banks of Toolern Creekpioneer families, local identities -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Book, Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Bruce of the Boonderong Camp, 1920
Juvenile Fiction held in Reference Section. Illustrated by J. Macfarlane.256 p., [8] leaves of plates : ill. ; 19 cm.non-fictionJuvenile Fiction held in Reference Section. Illustrated by J. Macfarlane. lillian pyke, country life -- queensland -- juvenile fiction., railroads -- construction -- juvenile fiction., children's stories., railroad construction workers -- queensland -- juvenile fiction., railroads -- design and construction -- juvenile fiction., australia -- social life and customs -- juvenile fiction., target audience, book -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN PYKE QUARTZ MINING COMPANY NO LIABILITY - SHARE CERTIFICATE
Green share certificate in the name of Wm Ruddick for eight hundred shares in Golden Pyke Quartz Mining Company No Liability, dated 23 March 1907 from M. Kelly. Printed at the top of certificate is Michael Kelly, Stock & Sharebroker, Exchange, Bendigo.document, certificate, share certificate, golden pyke quartz mining company no liability, share certificate, michael kelly, wm ruddick, j b young -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING REPORTS - GOLDEN PYKE MINE MANAGER'S REPORT
Handwritten notes from the Golden Pyke Mine Manager, J. Trevean's Report 8 Nov 1906. Notes mention work carried out at the 1364 ft. level and someone visiting the level in the quiet hours of Sunday week. They fired two holes but only found a little gold, then went a little further south, but it wasn't thought they got very much. Barricades had been fixed up to make it difficult for anyone to get back.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, golden pyke mine manager's report, j trevean, constellation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: CORNER OF PYKE AND PINE STREET, BENDIGO, 132
Mrs Elsie Winifred Smith lived at the Corner of Pyke and Pine Street in 1931.Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular brown board. House, weatherboard lower portion, upper portion rendered, corrugated iron roof, diamond shaped ventilators in gable ends, diamond patterned lead light windows, brick pillars supporting veandah woven crinkled wire fence, rose bushes in garden. On back of photo: Mr. Smith, Cnr Pyke & Pine Streets, £1100. Date stamp November 1932. 2012 photo attached to record.Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigobendigo, business, t c watts and son -
Vision Australia
Equipment - Object, Pyke-Glauser Braille machine
Edward Pyke and Jean Maurice Glauser invented this machine with the intention of enabling the easy and quiet production of Interpoint Braille. Although widely agreed to be one of the best Braille machines of its time, production of the machines was stopped during the Second World War because of rationing and high material costs. The machine has a keyboard arrangement at one end, the other end folds out to form a platform which is held up by a metal strut with rubber capping. An upward writing model, the paper feeds from the rear and passes under the space bar. The machine has no paper feed rollers. The only movement is that of the carriage that moves from left to right.Painted metal machine with metal keys that move a carriage across inserted sheets of paperRoyal National Institute for the Blind 228 Great Portland St London W1 Pyke-Glauser Braille Writer PG 48braille equipment, royal national institute for the blind -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Historical Society, Mr Wavell Pyke 2019, 19/9/2019
Mr Wavell Pyke, son of the original owner of Pyke's Cycles, Stawell. Photo taken 19th September 2019 at Stawell Historical Society Museum Cycling Display. Two Photographs bikes, cycling -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cr W Pyke -- Mayor 1986-1987
Portrait of W. Pyke Mayor 1986-87stawell government -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE HOUSE, PYKE STREET, 1988
Slide, Allan Budge Collection: house, Pyke Street. Verandah Friezes In Timber. Turnery used to good effect.house, public, allan budge collection:, allan budge collection: -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Bicycle shop with Mr Charles Edgar Cook & Mr Cliff Pyke
Shop located Main Street Stawell next to Methodist Church. This shop later became McCracken's GarageStawell Bicycle Shop. Windows are displaying bicycles & two young men are standing in doorway, one in a suit - James Cod and one in overalls - Cliff Pyke -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE HOUSE, PYKE STREET, 1988
Slide, Allan Budge Collection: house, Pyke Street. Window Hoods. Ogee metal roof with cast iron brackets.house, public, allan budge collection:, allan budge collection: -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN PYKE QUARTZ MINING COMPANY NO LIABILITY - SHARE CERTIFICATE
Share Certificate No1206 (13468 to 13567) in the name of Nora Glover for one hundred shares, dated 6 June, 1899. Signed by J H Craig, Manager and Ernest ? And ?, Directors. Call Paid stamped on the back.document, certificate, share certificate, golden pyke quartz mining company no liability, share certificate, norah glover, j h craig, j b young -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN PYKE QUARTZ MINING COMPANY NO LIABILITY - SHARE CERTIFICATES
Three share certificates, a, b, c, in the name of James Stewart, dated 23 October 1897 and two dated 12 February 1898. Certificates are for 100 shares, Certificate No 1024, numbered 4301 to 4400, Certificate No 1059, 23935 to 24034 and Certificate No 1064, 18868 to 18967. Certificates are signed by J H Craig, Manager and? Kirfold and Gibson, Directors. 'Calls Paid' is stamped on the back.share certificate, golden pyke quartz mining company no liability, share certificates, james stewart, kirfold, gibson, j h craig, ernest yeo, vic stewart, v slevanson, j b young -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE HOUSE, PYKE STREET, 1988
Slide Allan Budge Collection: house, Pyke Street. Verandah Friezes In Timber. The neat turning adds a small but essential feature to an ordinary househouse, public, allan budge collection:, allan budge collection: -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE PYKE STREET, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, Polychrome Brickwork, Pyke Street. Unasual treatment of the quions and window openings. Note the pattern under the windows and the segmental arches.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
Federation University Historical Collection
Register of Attendances, Ballarat School of Mines Register of Attendances, 1984, 1984
The register lists names and attendances of trade classes at the Ballarat School of Mines.Light blue hard cover with green taped spine Education Department Victoria Technical Schools Register of attendances for the year 1984 in the subject of 3rd year carpentry and Grade III Building Construction. Record closed.g.b. pyke, trades, ballarat schoo of mines, carpentry, building construction, lavingdale construction, paragon homes, phillip collins, bassie steenhuis, james smith, water commission, howitt homes, rick atkinson, jeff baulch, peter o'donnell, stan webb, michael martin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 29 PYKE STREET, BENDIGO, 1927
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white original photograph mounted on grey board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, verandah, picket fence, wooden fretwork on gables and windows. Decoration along roof line, one chimney visible , garden with two palm trees. Bay window RH side. Harrison's Est £1150, 29 Pyke Street Bendigo written on back of image. Date: 9 Dec 1927. stamped on back.A. Jeffree, Bendgoplace, building, residential, previous reg. no. mp81 part of a collection of photographs used by estate agent t.c. watts and sons, bendigo to show potential purchasers. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SCRAP BOOK ELIZA PYKE
Scrap book in school exercise book (Miss Pike or Pyke -?) of 'Toorak House', Mollison St, Bendigo. Contents include newspaper cuttings, nature, royalty. Plus certificates 1891 and 1892 of prizes in shows of the Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society, Melbourne Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria; Eaglehawk Horticulltural Society; Bendig Horticultural Improvement Society. Also - copy of 1888 Bendigo Science Society lecture on the 'Queensland Mudfish' given by MacGillivray; Newspaper cutting on a bouquet presentation to Lady Quick.person, individual, scrapbook -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
William George Pyke enlisted in the 1st reinforcements 21st Batt AIF on 8.4.1915 No 1565 age 33 years 4 months. He was hospitalised at Anzac was returned to Australia and discharged medically unfit on 13.3.16. Classed “Asthma. He re enlisted again on 30.4.17 No 4869 in the 13th reinforcements 29th Batt then transferred to the 38th Batt on 1.1.1918. He was gassed severely on 11.8.18. He was discharged medically unfit on 8.7.1919. He passed away 26.7.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re W.G Pyke. 1. 1914-1915 Star. 2. War medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory medal, replica not engraved. .1 "1565 Pte W G Pyke 21 BN AIF"medals, history, military -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Education Department Victoria Technical Schools Register for Classes in Carpentry, 1981, 1981
Blue hard covered book with green tape. The instructor was G.B. Pyke.ballarat school of mines, trades, g.b. pyke, neil clements, peter nestor, peter nolan, david shreenan, andrew sliwa, mark wheeler, geoff braszell, peter broadhead, james houlihan, timothy gaunt, geoff baulch, robert warren, jeff white -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Education Department Victoria Technical Schools Register for Classes in Building and Construction., c1982, 1982
Blue hard covered book with red tape. Instructor was G. Pyke. ballarat school of mines, trades, g pyke, building and construction -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood High School - 1954, Form 1D. Boys standing (L-R): 1. Alan Carter, 2. David Lightfoot, 3. Maurice Henry, 4. Peter Van Ketwick, 5. Douglas Hume, 6. Alistair Wilkie, 7. John McCallum, 8. Robert Summerville, 9. Geoff Barker, 10. Ken Landy, 11. Peter Gluth, 12. Alan Richards, 13. Geoff Edwards, 14. Len Armfield, 15. Ray Davidson. Girls standing: 1. Sally Wilson, 2. Brenda Shore, 3. Jeanette Hancy, 4. Lea Boyce, 5. Carol Kennedy, 6. Joy MacDonald, 7. Diana Richards, 8. Racheal Nield, 9. Jeanette Martin, 10. Muriel Peacock, 11. Jennifer Bradley. Girls seated: 1. Barbara Tortoise, 2. Barbara Gotts, 3. Janice White, 4. Fay Clarice, 5. Wendy Pyke, 6. Moya Crane, 7. Dianne Dewer, 8. Dorothy Hunter, 9. Nola Hind, 10. Barbara Johnson, 11. Meryl Hearnes
Written on list in sleeve, "High School - Bedford Rd. Ringwood. Photo Pupils - Form 1D. Reading from Left to Right: Back row boys: 1. Alan Carter, 2. ??, 3. Maurice Henry, 4. Peter Van Ketwich, 5. Douglas Hume, 6. ??, 7. John Callam, 8. ??, 9. ??, 10. ??, 11. Peter Gluth, 12. ??, 13. Geoff Edwards, 14. Len Armfield, 15. Ray Davidson". -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Brothers of The Fleet
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 1942 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. Brothers of The Fleet Author: Lillian M Pyke Publisher: Ward Lock & Co Date: 1924Label on spine with typed text PAT FIC PYK Front endpaper has a sticker 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, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, lillian m pyke, brothers of the fleet -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Bruce At Boonderong Camp
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. Bruce At Boonderong Camp Author: Lillian M Pyke Publisher: Ward Lock & Co Date: 1920Label on spine cover with typed text PAT FIC PYK Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library coveered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute 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, bruce at boonderong camp, lillian m pyke -
Federation University Historical Collection
Register of Attendances, Ballarat School of Mines Register of Attendances, 1983, 1983
The register lists names and attendances of trade classes at the Ballarat School of Mines.Light blue hard cover with red taped spine Education Department Victoria Technical Schools Register of attendances for the year 1983 in the subject of scaffolding. Record closed.ballarat school of mines, scaffolding, trades, r. morgan -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Book, Pollard, Melbourne, Vic, Australian Etiquette : Rules of Good Society, 1945
Australian etiquette guide to rules of good society.96 pages ; 18 cm; 8vo..non-fictionAustralian etiquette guide to rules of good society.etiquette -- australia, etiquette, australia, australia -- social life and customs -- 1901-1945., book -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Document - Sheet Music for Brass Band, We are the Boys from Way Down Under - Song March, 1940
Played and sung by the ANZACS on their arrival in England (WWII)18 Parts for Brass Band, 2nd Trombone part is missing.Copyright 1940 in U.S.A. by Boosey & Co Ltd. Copyright in all countries All rights reserved Sole Selling Agents: BOOSEY & HAWKES (AUST.) PTY. LTD., 250 Pitt Street, Sydney. Tous droits reserves B & H 8409anzac, j.e.pyke, new zealand, t. conway brown, boosey and hawkes, war songs, marching songs, australia, songs, patriotic music, wwii, world war 2, 1939-1945, army -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Secret of Wallaby Rock
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. The Secret of Wallaby Rock Author: Lillian M Pyke Publisher: Ward Lock & Co Date: 1927 The Book Title on the spine is handwritten in black inkLabel on spine cover with typed text PAT FIC PYK Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Children's 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, the secret of wallaby rock, lillian m pyke