James Chalmers. Missionary & Explorerflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, james chalmers, book

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. Roald Amundsen Explorer Author: CharlesTurley Publisher: Methuen & Co Date: 1935Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 AMU Pastedown front endpaper has sticker 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, roald amundsen explorer, charlesturley

An inclinometer measures the angle of inclination of a vessel or aircraft to the horizontalTimber and brass inclinometer from the M.V. Australian Explorer. Triangular timber shape with curved base. Brass measuring plate with measurements from 0-40 degrees on each side. Brass pointer indicates angle of inclination of vessel. 'EIWA' label on front. '87-156' inscribed in pen on back and underside. navigational instruments, australian explorer

Portrait of explorer Gregory Blaxland.explorer, gregory blaxland

non-fictionLudwig Leichhardt (1813 -1848) is known as one of the most individualistic of Australian explorers. This is the first substantial account of his life and work, based on his diaries, logs and field books. Leichhardt's accomplishments have been uncarefully handled by many researchers and much hearsay and supposition has marred the record of the explorer's life. Not assisting in these efforts is the fact that his journals and logbooks were all written in the Gothic form of the German language and have been largely indecipherable and, in places, open to misinterpretation. With the publication of this volume, the story has been set straight. Using unprecedented access to Leichhardt's writings, including his personal correspondence, the author throws new light upon the scandals and defamations which historians - many with vested interests - have heaped upon him. It also includes Leichhardt’s observations of Aboriginal culture round Durundur Station; references to meetings with groups by 1844-1845 expedition to Port Essington; predominantly friendly relations with tribes; instruction in bush foods and medicines; Koko-Pera attack; appendix includes table of Tribal areas traversed 1844-5.ludwig leichhardt 1813 - 1848, exploration australia, australia -- discovery and exploration, leichhardt biography

One of a series of Goldfield Heritage Books, Visit of Mr John King was published by BHS Publishing and written by Marie Kau. Green soft covered bookjohn king, marie kau, talbot

Index, bib, ill, maps, p.270.non-fictionA biography of Thomas Mitchel ; including account of contacts with Aborigines during expeditions. australia - discovery and exploration, thomas mitchell

Black and white portrait of explorer and surgeon George Bass.george bass, bass straight, explorer

Black and white portrait of explorer and surgeon George Bass.george bass, bass straight, explorer

A number of photographs of a statue of explorer Matthew Flinders, and maps of the coastline of Australia and South Australia. matthew flinders, explorer, south australia

This book explores the development and trade in and around Port Phillip Bay.This book explores the development and trade in and around Port Phillip Bay.ships, water transport, bass strait, victoria

Given away at 2013 City of Whitehorse Spring Festival, Whitehorse Civic Centre, Nunawading.Ecru calico carrybag printed on one side with 'Explore Whitehorse - Arts & Culture' in red headline. Underneath is a green map with numbers marking 1. Box Hill Community Arts Centre; 2. Whitehorse Art Space at Box Hill Town Hall; 3. Box Hill Library; 4. Blackburn Library; 5. Nunawading Library 6. Whitehorse Centre; 7. Vermont Library 8. Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex; Contact details for Whitehorse City Council & Logo.City of Whitehorse; Explore Whitehorse-Arts & Culturecivic mementoes, souvenirs

My Little Melbourne Girl, Exploring the love letters of Lillie DuncanFlyer for the exhibition My Little Melbourne Girl, Exploring the love letters of Lillie Duncan with a photo of Lillie in colour with a photograph of Lillie Duncanlillie duncan, my little melbourne girl

On New Years Day, 1842, The State Savings Bank of Victoria opened for business. This book explores the development over the first 125 years.On New Years Day, 1842, The State Savings Bank of Victoria opened for business. This book explores the development over the first 125 years.state savings bank of victoria, banks, commercial establishments, businesses

Charles George Eastland Platts arrived in South Australia on 22 March 1839, and soon after established his business in Adelaide. He became Adelaide’s first bookseller. It was known as Platts’ Library but was also a bookshop and stationer. His business was also used as a postal receiving house. Platts died on 14 November 1871. Boyle Travers Finniss (18 August 1807 – 24 December 1893) had an early career in the British Military before selling off his commission in 1835. He was appointed assistant surveyor to Colonel William Light in South Australia. He then had several roles in public service. Finniss was the first premier and Chief Secretary South Australia, serving from 24 October 1856 to 20 August 1857. In 1864 he was appointed as the Government Resident of the Northern Territory. He was filling this role at the time when the map was produced and is acknowledged on the map.This is a very early map documenting the exploration and opening up of Australia.Map of Australia and part of Indonesia. Part coloured with tracks of 15 explorers including Eyre, Stuart, Leichhardt and Burke and Wills with notes and some details of latitude and longitude. Relief relating to the major mountain ranges is indicated. At the bottom of the map is a key to the explorers and a list of the counties in the different states. Top left side of map has small sketch of the Platts (publisher) building at the corner of King William Street.Map of Australia shewing the tracks of late explorers into the interior and across the continent together with their discoveries map/ projected, compiled and drawn by O.W.O. Bennett Most Respectfully Dedicated to LIEUT. COL. BOYLE TRAVERS FINISS Government Resident of the Northern Territory of SOUTH AUSTRALIAexplorers -- australia -- maps, rare maps australia

In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of Captain C. Carrington sheltering from 41o sun during Exercise " Northern Explorer."

An article written by Cecily Falkingham, co-author, Nunawading Gazette column, 'Exploring our habitat' reviewing the Blackburn Tree Preservation Society's plant guide to indigenous species in Nunawading:'Why grow indigenous'.An article written by Cecily Falkingham, co-author, Nunawading Gazette column. environment, blackburn and district tree preservation society, native plants, tribe, dianne, hooke, bernard, smith, les

Major Mitchells party passed through Stawell West Map 9 Page 44Orange Coloured with photo of riverExploring Australia Felix 1990

Tim Flannery, The Explorers. 385 pages. Major explorers of Australia, sea and land.Tim Flanneryaustralia, history, explorers, exploration of australia, explorers, tim flannery

This booklet aims to encourage you to discuss and actively explore the collection of present-day material within your society. General information relating to the care and management of your collection is addressed.21cm; 16p; This booklet aims to encourage you to discuss and actively explore the collection of present-day material within your society. General information relating to the care and management of your collection is addressed.local history, collectors and collecting, historical societies