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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Army Survey Regiment Officers Mess Fundraising Presentation, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, 1983
... of $1,150.00 to the Chairman of Bendigo’s Olympic Fundraising Committee... Olympic Fundraising Committee Mr Neville Howell, PMC... Fundraising Committee and MAJ Baker PMC 7 Oct 83 Dining-In Night’.... of $1,150.00 to the Chairman of Bendigo’s Olympic Fundraising Committee ...This Officers Mess Fundraising Presentation photograph was taken in the Army Survey Regiment’s Officers Mess Long Room, in Fortuna Villa, Bendigo on the 7th of October 1983. The President of the Mess Committee (PMC) MAJ Graham Baker presented a cheque amount of $1,150.00 to the Chairman of Bendigo’s Olympic Fundraising Committee Mr Neville Howell. The funds were probably raised by members of the Officers Mess at a dining-in night.This photograph of an Officers Mess Fundraising Presentation was taken in the Officers Mess Long Room at Fortuna Villa, Bendigo on the 7th of October 1983. The black & white photograph was printed on photographic paper and is part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photograph was scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1983. L to R: Chairman of Bendigo’s Olympic Fundraising Committee Mr Neville Howell, PMC of the Officers Mess MAJ Graham Baker.Annotated on back of photo ‘Officers Mess Fortuna raised $1150.0. Mr Neville Howell Chairman of Bendigo’s Olympic Fundraising Committee and MAJ Baker PMC 7 Oct 83 Dining-In Night’.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 08/12/1993
... fundraising committee... (Chairman of the Fundraising Committee) and Bill Dix (Chairman... mallet wooden peg alan sime chairman fundraising committee bill ...In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. In this photo, Alan Sime (Chairman of the Fundraising Committee) and Bill Dix (Chairman of the Appeal Committee) pose for a photo with a mallet above a peg that has been hammered into the ground.COL photo of two men posing for a photo on a grassy area. One of the men is holding a wooden mallet aloft above a large wooden peg that has been hammered into the ground. The other man has his hand on the peg. In the background, there is a wooden fence, behind which there is a large tree.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, vacant land, vacant block, wooden mallet, wooden peg, alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, bill dix, chairman, appeal committee, 1993 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 08/12/1993
... fundraising committee... (Chairman of the Fundraising Committee).... of the Fundraising Committee). arthritis foundation of victoria afv percy ...In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. In this photo, guests watch the proceedings. In the centre, wearing a red jacket, is Heather Rose, (Board Member). To the right of the frame, at the back, are Shirley Caulfield (AFV CEO), Bill Dix (Chairman of the Appeals Committee), Cr Nicholas Gold (Mayor of Caulfied), and John Sullivan (Manager of Trusts, Perpetual Trustees). Standing on the right edge of the frame, facing the group (partially obscured), is Alam Sime (Chairman of the Fundraising Committee).COL photo of a group of people gathered outdoors on a vacant block of land. They are all looking in the same direction. To the right of the frame, there is a man facing the group. He is holding a piece of paper. In the background, there is a bright orange plastic barrier mesh safety fence, which has been erected along the street boundary of the property, and several shrubs. There is a taxi travelling along the road, and some buildings across the road.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, vacant land, vacant block, billboard, guests, heather rose, board member, shirley caulfield, ceo, bill dix, chairman, appeal committee, cr nicholas gold, caulfield mayor, john sullivan, perpetual trustees, trusts manager, alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, 1993 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 1993
... fundraising committee... of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents two.... In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation ...In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents two people with a framed certificate of appreciation. They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of a man shaking hands with a woman while another man, standing between them, looks on. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 1993
... fundraising committee... of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Helen.... In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation ...In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Helen Glascodine with a framed certificate of appreciation. They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of a man shaking hands with a woman while they both hold a framed certificate. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground. A woman is standing in front of the house, to the left of the frame.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, helen glascodine, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 1993
... fundraising committee... of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Joanne.... In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation ...In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Joanne Briffa with a framed certificate of appreciation. They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of a man shaking hands with a woman while they both hold a framed certificate. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground. There is a woman standing in front of the house, to the left of the frame.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, joanne briffa, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 1993
... fundraising committee... of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Roger.... In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation ...In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Roger Hemmingway (name somewhat illegible) with a framed certificate of appreciation. They are in the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of two men shaking hands while holding a framed certificate. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, roger hemmingway, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 1993
... fundraising committee... of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Dorothy.... In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation ...In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Dorothy Thomson and an unidentified woman with a framed certificate of appreciation. They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of a man and two women holding a framed certificate. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, dorothy thomson, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 1993
... fundraising committee... of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Arthur.... In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation ...In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Arthur Gayleard with a framed certificate of appreciation. They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of two men shaking hands while holding a framed certificate. One of the men also has a card and envelope in his hand. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground. Two women are standing in front of the house, to the left of the frame.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, arthur gayleard, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 1993
... fundraising committee... of the Fundraising Committee Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Levarie Hack.... In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee Foundation, Alan ...In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Levarie Hack (or Mack) with a framed certificate of appreciation. They are in the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of a man and woman shaking hands while holding a framed certificate. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground. Two women standing in front of the house, to the left of the frame.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, levarie hack, levarie mack, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 1993
... fundraising committee... of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, holds up.... In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation ...In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, holds up the blueprint of Foundation's new building plan. He is on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of a man standing in an outdoor paved area in front of a large two-storey house. He is holding up a large building plan.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, draft building plans, blueprint, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 08/12/1993
... fundraising committee... (AFV founder) and Bill Dix (Chairman of the Appeal Committee... Sime (Chairman of the Fundraising Committee, partially obscured ...In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. In this photo, Dr Leslie Koadlow (AFV founder) and Bill Dix (Chairman of the Appeal Committee) remove the brown paper covering a large advertising billboard. Also depicted in the photo are John Sullivan (Manager of Trusts at Perpetual Trustees), Alan Sime (Chairman of the Fundraising Committee, partially obscured), and one unidentified man holding a colour illustration of the proposed new building. Another photo from this event appears on page 2 of the Vol 7 No 1, Autumn 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. In it, a man has affixed a colour illustration of the proposed new building onto the billboard.COL photo of two men pulling a brown paper covering off a large advertising billboard that has been affixed to the ground. There are three other men beside them (one partially obscured). One of them is holding a colour illustration of a building. The text on the billboard says, "THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION IS ON THE MOVE... This is the site of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters, The Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre" (partially obscured). This sign is a pr..." (partially obscured). The billboard has been affixed to the ground on a vacant block of land.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, vacant land, vacant block, billboard, dr leslie koadldow, rheumatologist, president, founder, bill dix, chairman, appeal committee, john sullivan, perpetual trustees, trusts manager, alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, colour illustration, new building, new premises, 1993, arthritis update, 1994 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 1993
... chairman fundraising committee... of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents John.... In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation ...In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung Country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents John Sullivan, Manager of Trusts at Perpetual Trustees, with a framed certificate of appreciation for their ongoing support. They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of two men holding a framed certificate while shaking hands. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground. A woman is standing in front of the house, to the left of the frame.[on photo, in pencil] 25th anniversary at Como Les & Alice Petty 1993 [on MOVE branded sticky note, in blue ink] Arthritis Update Vol 8 No 3 1995 Pg 3alan sime, chairman fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, john sullivan, manager of trusts, perpetual trustee company limited, perpetual group, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 1993
... fundraising committee... of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents.... In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation ...In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents an unidentified man (“Mark Tre…”, name partially obscured) with a framed certificate of appreciation. They are in the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of two men shaking hands while holding a framed certificate. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground. Two women are standing in front of the house, to the left of the frame.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 08/12/1993
... fundraising committee...) is Alan Sime, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee. Beside them... of the Fundraising Committee. Beside them are Cr Nicholas Gold, Mayor ...In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. In this photo, the founder of the Foundation, Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006), begins to pull down the brown paper covering the large billboard that will announce the move to passers by. Standing behind him (slightly obscured) is Alan Sime, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee. Beside them are Cr Nicholas Gold, Mayor of Caulfield, and an unidentified man who is holding a colour illustration of the proposed new building. Another photo from this event appears on page 2 of the Vol 7 No 1, Autumn 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. In that photo, the man has affixed the colour illustration of the proposed new building onto the sign.COL photo of four men standing beside a tall rectangular sign covered in brown paper. One of the men is holding a colour illustration of a building. Another one of the men is reaching up to the top left corner of the sign to pull the brown paper covering down from the sign. One of the men is standing behind him (partially obscured).arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, vacant land, vacant block, billboard, dr leslie koadldow, rheumatologist, president, founder, cr nicholas gold, caulfield mayor, alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, colour illustration, new building, new premises, 1993 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 08/12/1993
... fundraising committee... to right) Mr Alan Sime (Chairman of the Fundraising Committee), Ms... (Chairman of the Fundraising Committee), Ms Marion Webster (ANZ ...In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. This group photo was taken to record the occasion. A slightly cropped version of this photo appears on page 10 of the 1994 Annual Report with the caption: " "Pegging the site" of the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre... Mr Bill Dix Appeal Chairman (on the far right) with (backrow, left to right) Mr Alan Sime (Chairman of the Fundraising Committee), Ms Marion Webster (ANZ Trustees), Mrs Delys Sargeant AM (Board Member) Ms Shirley Caulfield (CEO) Front Row (left to right) Mr John Sullivan (Perpetual Trustees), Dr Les Koadlow (President & Founder), Cr Nicholas Gold (Mayor Caulfield)." A similar photo appears (along with some other photos) on the front cover of the Vol 19 Issue 2, Winter 2006 edition of Update. The photos accompany an obituary for Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006).COL photo of a group of people, some holding wooden mallets, posing for a photo around a large wooden peg which has been hammered into the ground. One man is holding a wooden mallet above the peg.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, vacant land, vacant block, wooden mallet, wooden peg, alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, marion webster, anz trustees, delys sargeant, am, board member, shirley caulfield, ceo, john sullivan, perpetual trustees, trusts manager, dr leslie koadldow, rheumatologist, president, founder, cr nicholas gold, caulfield mayor, bill dix, chairman, appeal committee, 1993, annual report, 1994, update, 2006 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 1993
... fundraising committee... of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents a framed.... In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation ...In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung Country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents a framed certificate of appreciation to Judith Reddish. Standing alongside them are Terry Martin and Noel Rowan. They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background. A slightly cropped version of this photo appears on page 10 of the 1994 Annual Report with the caption: Fundraising Chairman Mr Alan Sime thanks The Trustees of the Lyla Harris Charitable Trust for their support of the Asia/Pacific Youth Forum.B&W photo of four people posing for a photo on the lawns of an historic home. A man is shaking the hand of a woman, who is holding a framed certificate, while two other men look on. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground. There is a woman (partially obscured) standing in front of the house, to the left of the frame.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, judith reddish, terry martin, noel rowan, trustees, lyla harris charitable trust, certificate of appreciation, asia pacific youth forum, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Citizens' Committee A Concept For Melbourne Legacy
... and thoughts for the common good. fundraising committee Top left hand ...This document was sent from Sydney Legacy to assist Melbourne Legacy with fund raising. In 1974 Sydney Legacy raised $4,070 using this technique, and $163,883 in 1984 . The Citizens Committee was made up of non Legatees who were prominent within the business community. A prominent leader of industry was selected to chair the committee. The committee only met three times a year. The document sets out in detail the formation of the Torch Appeal Committee, Format of the invitation, Programme for the luncheon, Table lay out for the Official Top Table, Publicity, and 5 general points to be noted. Although being separate entities, Legacy clubs all over Australia were prepared to share their ideas with other Legacy Clubs and thoughts for the common good.White foolscap paper with black typeTop left hand corner, blue biro L/ R Foskett, pencil, P.T/. 8901517 Top right hand side, blue biro, Ring P.D. Centre, title in black type enclosed in rectangle of asterisks. Lower right, Preparred by: Marilyn J. Roberts Appeals Director 10/12/85 Bottom, for A.T.H. meeting on Tues 21 Jan 1986 at 2- 16 also Patron(s0fundraising, committee -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 1993
... fundraising committee... the celebrations. alan sime chairman fundraising committee arthritis ...In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) conduct an exercise demonstration on the grounds of Como House during the celebrations.B&W photo of a group of six women conducting an exercise demonstration. They are on a paved and grassy area of a large garden, in front a large two-storey house. In the foreground, there are several people sitting on rows of chairs and a park bench, beside a large fountain. In the background, there are several people standing in front of the house - one woman to the left of the frame and four women to the right of the frame.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, joint action group, jag, exercise demonstration, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 1993
... fundraising committee... fundraising committee arthritis foundation of victoria afv rheumatism ...In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. This photo is a close up of two members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) during an exercise demonstration conducted by the group on the grounds of Como House during the celebrations.B&W photo of two women conducting an exercise demonstration. They are in the garden of a large two-storey house, which is in the background.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, joint action group, jag, exercise demonstration, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 1993
... fundraising committee... parade event. alan sime chairman fundraising committee arthritis ...In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, winner of the 1993 Margaret Strang Award, June Richards, poses for a photo with her husband Allen, while holding her framed award. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 5 of the Vol 7 No 2, Winter 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. Under the heading, "Vale", the photo accompanies an obituary announcing June's death. June was an AFV volunteer public speaker, a telephone counsellor, a member of the panel for the Grandparent of the Year program, and the co-ordinator of the annual fundraising fashion parade event.B&W photo of a man and a woman holding a framed award certificate. They are standing on the grounds of a large two-storey house, which is in the background.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Avenue of Honour, Eltham, 2007
... ww1 world war 1914-1918 fundraising Welcome Home Committee 24 ...The idea, development and maintenance of an Avenue of Honour followed the suggestion in 1918 to "memoralise the brave deeds of our soldiers" in World War One. It was planted in Main Road, formerly Maria Street, Eltham. Folder contains photocopies of transcribed newspaper articles 1918-1925, photocopy from Eltham Shire Council correspondence, 1921, copy of list of residents from the Shire of Eltham who enlisted in World War One, minutes of "Welcome Home Committee", 1919. Photocopies of photos of Avenue over time. Photocopy: Welcome Home Committee minutes of 14 August, 1919. Fund raising, including a novelty night for medals and engraving to be given to volunteers. From Book 6 - Item 610. The Eltham Council on August 3 1921 to take over the care and maintenance of the Avenue of Honour at Eltham Harry Gilham Collection booklets HG 79, 101 and 10224 pages A4harry gilham collection, avenue of honour, eltham, 1914-1919, homefront, world war 1, ww1, world war 1914-1918, fundraising, welcome home committee -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Most Popular Conductress Competition event, 30-9-1944
... Photograph of the fundraising committee, and social... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Photograph of the fundraising ...Photograph of the fundraising committee, and social function for The Most Popular Conductress Competition award, held on 30/9/1944 at the Ballarat City Rowing Club. Bill Sewell was the Secretary of the Committee. See item 8807 for further details. Yields information about the Most Popular Conductress competition and the committee.Black and white photograph with a detailed inscription on rear. Two copies held.See second photograph.ballarat tramways, bill sewell, sec, most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, events -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Calendar, Ballarat Historical Society, 2014
... Photograph of the fundraising committee, and social... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Photograph of the fundraising ...Photograph of the fundraising committee, and social function for The Most Popular Conductress Competition award, held on 30/9/1944 at the Ballarat City Rowing Club, after the formal announcement on 31/8/1944 at the Melbourne Town Hall ball.Demonstrates a photograph of the fundraising committee.Calendar - A4 landscape - wire bound produced for 2015.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, ballarat -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 08/12/1993
... person looks on. Chairman of the Fundraising Committee, Alan Sime... on. Chairman of the Fundraising Committee, Alan Sime (partially ...In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. event guests gather for refreshments beneath a marquee, after the pegging of the site. In this photo, Margaret Gilbertson, Bill Dix, and Christine Hume-Cook are looking the draft plan of the new building, while an unidentified person looks on. Chairman of the Fundraising Committee, Alan Sime (partially obscured), is standing nearby.B&W medium close up photo of a few people gathered under a marquee, outdoors. Three people are looking at a large piece of paper while a fourth person (at the edge of the right side of the frame) looks on. Another person (partially obscured) is standing to the left edge of the frame.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] MRS Margaret Gilbertson Studies building plans with MR Bill Dix and Christine Hume-Cookarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, draft plans, building plans, architectural plans, new building, new premises, h & l hecht trust, leadership gift, guests, margaret gilbertson, bill dix, chairman, appeal committee, christine hume-cook, 1993 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Falls Creek Primary School
... the Education Department could become involved. The Management Committee... Department could become involved. The Management Committee of the day ...Falls Creek Primary School Prior to 1965, couples with small children would move away from Falls Creek due to there being no school facilities in the village. In the mid 60's a few families with school age children established themselves in the village, and a need arose for a school to encourage them to stay. An enrolment of seven children and a building was required before the Education Department could become involved. The Management Committee of the day gifted the families some land (still the site of the Falls Creek Primary School No. 5067) and fundraising began. The original committee consisted of the Steven family (two children), the Lee family (three children), the Caddie family (no children), the Carroll family (no children), and the Alston family (children?). After two years of community based, yet dubious fundraising methods (including weekly gluhwein parties, keg parties and numerous raffles), enough money ($1,300) was raised and an unused SEC building in Mt Beauty was bid on and won. Due to the condition of the road up to Falls Creek, it had to be dismantled and reassembled up the mountain. Unfortunately, the building was delivered to Falls Creek too late into the season to be erected but the following summer, with no money available to hire builders, working bees began, beer was on tap, and BBQs were cooked, and a crude schoolroom with an oil heater donated by Cecil Dobson from Winterhaven was erected. The first teacher hired was an Alaskan woman who agreed to a wage of $10 per child per week. Due to minimal resources the children were sent home at different times of the day in order to warm up and have a meal. Through the winter of 1971 many government departments were lobbied and it was decided that if the building could be finished to the Education Departments standards then they would provide a government endorsed full time teacher. The three main site holders (Bob Lee, Cecil Dobson and Dick Humphries) took out a loan and the school was refurbished and opened as the 'Bob Scott Memorial Hall' in time for the 1972 season. Maree Keele was the first Head Teacher. After three years of fund raising by the school committee the hall was paid off in full. After many years in the original building the Education Department took control of the school, updated the classrooms and provided accommodation for the teachers. In 1982, discussions began surrounding construction of a 'new' Falls Creek Primary School, a joint property with the community and the Education Department. After it was decided that the funds could not be raised fully by the community ($150,000), the Department constructed a new facility and students moved in on 1st July 1985.This image is significant because it represents the school which the Falls Creek Community fought to establish for their children.A framed coloured photo of Falls Creek Primary School under heavy snowIn lower right corner - 1981 Old Primary School Above doorway:- FALLS CREEK SCHOOL No. 5067falls creek primary school, fcps 5067, education falls creek -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Children at Falls Creek Primary School
... the Education Department could become involved. The Management Committee... Department could become involved. The Management Committee of the day ...Falls Creek Primary School Prior to 1965, couples with small children would move away from Falls Creek due to there being no school facilities in the village. In the mid 60's a few families with school age children established themselves in the village, and a need arose for a school to encourage them to stay. An enrolment of seven children and a building was required before the Education Department could become involved. The Management Committee of the day gifted the families some land (still the site of the Falls Creek Primary School No. 5067) and fundraising began. The original committee consisted of the Steven family (two children), the Lee family (three children), the Caddie family (no children), the Carroll family (no children), and the Alston family (children?). After two years of community based, yet dubious fundraising methods (including weekly gluhwein parties, keg parties and numerous raffles), enough money ($1,300) was raised and an unused SEC building in Mt Beauty was bid on and won. Due to the condition of the road up to Falls Creek, it had to be dismantled and reassembled up the mountain. Unfortunately, the building was delivered to Falls Creek too late into the season to be erected but the following summer, with no money available to hire builders, working bees began, beer was on tap, and BBQs were cooked, and a crude schoolroom with an oil heater donated by Cecil Dobson from Winterhaven was erected. The first teacher hired was an Alaskan woman who agreed to a wage of $10 per child per week. Due to minimal resources the children were sent home at different times of the day in order to warm up and have a meal. Through the winter of 1971 many government departments were lobbied and it was decided that if the building could be finished to the Education Departments standards then they would provide a government endorsed full time teacher. The three main site holders (Bob Lee, Cecil Dobson and Dick Humphries) took out a loan and the school was refurbished and opened as the 'Bob Scott Memorial Hall' in time for the 1972 season. Maree Keele was the first Head Teacher. After three years of fund raising by the school committee the hall was paid off in full. After many years in the original building the Education Department took control of the school, updated the classrooms and provided accommodation for the teachers. In 1982, discussions began surrounding construction of a 'new' Falls Creek Primary School, a joint property with the community and the Education Department. After it was decided that the funds could not be raised fully by the community ($150,000), the Department constructed a new facility and students moved in on 1st July 1985.This image is significant as it is representative of the children who have attended Falls Creek Primary School and their families who work to establish an education facility in Falls Creek.A coloured photo of a group of students gathered outside Falls Creek Primary School No. 5067 held in the Bob Scott Memorial Hall. Children in the photo include:- Phoebe Irwin, Paul Bryce, Sharon Purdue, Matthew Dobson, Tracy Lee, Danielle Humphries, Emma Brown, Kelly Bryce, Tim Scott, Megan Scott, Darren Spargo, David Spargo, Paul Costa, Adrian Costa, Luke (?) Spargo, Charlie Brownfalls creek primary school, bob scott memorial hall, education falls creek, fcps 5067 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Children outside Falls Creek Primary School
... the Education Department could become involved. The Management Committee... Department could become involved. The Management Committee of the day ...Falls Creek Primary School Prior to 1965, couples with small children would move away from Falls Creek due to there being no school facilities in the village. In the mid 60's a few families with school age children established themselves in the village, and a need arose for a school to encourage them to stay. An enrolment of seven children and a building was required before the Education Department could become involved. The Management Committee of the day gifted the families some land (still the site of the Falls Creek Primary School No. 5067) and fundraising began. The original committee consisted of the Steven family (two children), the Lee family (three children), the Caddie family (no children), the Carroll family (no children), and the Alston family (children?). After two years of community based, yet dubious fundraising methods (including weekly gluhwein parties, keg parties and numerous raffles), enough money ($1,300) was raised and an unused SEC building in Mt Beauty was bid on and won. Due to the condition of the road up to Falls Creek, it had to be dismantled and reassembled up the mountain. Unfortunately, the building was delivered to Falls Creek too late into the season to be erected but the following summer, with no money available to hire builders, working bees began, beer was on tap, and BBQs were cooked, and a crude schoolroom with an oil heater donated by Cecil Dobson from Winterhaven was erected. The first teacher hired was an Alaskan woman who agreed to a wage of $10 per child per week. Due to minimal resources the children were sent home at different times of the day in order to warm up and have a meal. Through the winter of 1971 many government departments were lobbied and it was decided that if the building could be finished to the Education Departments standards then they would provide a government endorsed full time teacher. The three main site holders (Bob Lee, Cecil Dobson and Dick Humphries) took out a loan and the school was refurbished and opened as the 'Bob Scott Memorial Hall' in time for the 1972 season. Maree Keele was the first Head Teacher. After three years of fund raising by the school committee the hall was paid off in full. After many years in the original building the Education Department took control of the school, updated the classrooms and provided accommodation for the teachers. In 1982, discussions began surrounding construction of a 'new' Falls Creek Primary School, a joint property with the community and the Education Department. After it was decided that the funds could not be raised fully by the community ($150,000), the Department constructed a new facility and students moved in on 1st July 1985.This image is significant because it includes children who became champion competitors at Victorian State, national and international level.A black and white photo of a group of children on a toboggan outside the Falls Creek Primary. It includes several future champion skiers. From back:- Kate Stevens, Pretty Valley Lodge, World Cup Freestyle representative and Champion; Tracey Lee, Attunga Lodge, Second in the Australian Freestyle and Australian Under Fifteen champion; Matthew Dobson, Winterhaven; Steven Lee, Attunga, three times Olympic and World Cup representative and competed on professional circuit; Chris Losch, Feathertop; Chris Heberle, Le Chalet, Cross Country Champion, eight times Australian Champion; Michelle Caddy, Geilo; Julie Smith: Vicki Losch, Feathertop: Debbie Humphreys, Powerhouse, Scott Caddy, Geilo: Sue Heberle, Le Chalet: Danielle Humphreys, Powerhouse, raced in State Championships and became ski instructor.falls creek primary school, falls creek education, falls creek skiers -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Magic Carpet
... of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig... of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig ...WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much - loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. The Magic Carpet Author: S Elliot Napier Publisher: Angus & Robertson Date: 1932Label on spine with typed text R.A. 824.912 NAP Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book, the magic carpet, s elliot napier, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, warrnambool, 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 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Sir Roger De Coverley and The Spectators Club
... of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig... of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig ...WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much - loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. Sir Roger De Coverley and The Spectators Club by Steele & Addison Author: Steele & Addison Publisher: Cassell & Co Date: 1886 The label on the spine with typed text 824 Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, warrnambool, 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, sir roger de coverley and the spectators club, steele & addison