Santa joins the Salvation Army Band on stage at Carols by Candlelight.B/W photograph of Santa playing with the Salvation Army Band23%carols by candlelight, fundraising

Neville Cogger played Santa from about1983 to 2000Colour photograph of Neville Cogger proprietor of Ocean Lake Caravan Park in his role as Santa Claus during Lake Tyers Beach Progress Association annual Santa Delivery from Toorloo Arm Fire Brigade tanker Lake Tyers Beach Victoriacommunity organisation, events, groups, fire brigade

Presented to children who travelled on The Santa Tram.Demonstrates an item manufactured by the MuseumBallarat Tramway Museum 'The Santa Tram'' Badge. Made by Peter Waugh for Ballarat Tramway Museum. Sample of badge presented to young passengers on The Santa Tram."The Santa Tram", "Ballarat Tramway Museum", "ABC2000"tramways, ballarat

Newspaper clipping from The Ballarat Times, 20 December. 2018 with an article titled "Santa on the tracks despite weather" featuring a story on the Museum's Santa Tram on Saturday 15 December 2018. Written by Carol Saffer reporting on the event and interviews with a passenger - Sonya White and children. Has a photo of No. 40 with the Santa Tram banner and Roger Salen. Also notes the making of flowers for a flower tram during the 2019 Begonia Festival.santa tram, btm, passengers

Kelly Slater is contemporary surfing's dominant competitive presence and a truly inspirational surfer. By the end of 2009 Kelly had won a record 9 professional World Surfing Championships. This surfboard is one of Kelly's from 1996 shaped by world renowmed shaper Al Merick from Channel Island Surfboards, Santa Barbara, California. This board was ridden by Kelly in Indonesia in 1996 and featured on the cover of Surfer Magazine in November 1996 in a sequence shot at speed reef Grajagan.This surfboard was ridden by Kelly Slater throughout 1996 and most famously featured on the cover of Surfer Magazine. In 1996 Kelly Slater was at the peak of his surfing powers. During this year he won his 4th World Professional Surfing championship equalling the record held by Australian Mark Richards. This surfboard has international significance and represents a number of innovative design trends during this period.Kelly Slater surfboard shaped by Al Merrick (Channel Island Surfboards)in 1996. The surfboard is a three fin, 6' 6" rounded pin, colour yellow. The board, with Kelly riding it, featured on the cover of Surfer magazine in November 1996 in a sequence, shot in Indonesia at speed reef Grajagan.Deck - Quiksilver, Al Merrick logo Bottom - 'Glasscraft by Bob Haakenson Santa Barbara' behind last fin. Al Merrick logo 63921A Kelly on stringerkelly slater, al merrick, surfer magazine, grajagan, channel island surfboards, quiksilver

Pamphlet - 4 fold special size - colour titled "Historic Trolley Rider's Guide", featuring W2 531 on the front cover, for the Santa Clara downtown historic trolley service. Has a map, passenger guide, fares, hours, and a listing of the tramcars operated at the time (c1990).trams, tramways, museums, santa clara, w2 class, tram 531

Over a number of years, Galen Catholic College sent small groups of students to the Santa Teresa Mission near Alice Springs. These photos were taken during our visit to the Santa Teresa Mission in 2007. galen catholic college, galen college, santa teresa, nothern territory, indigenous peoples, indigenous communities, 2007, mission

Picnics at Heidelberg Golf Club - Santa with children.Colour photograph and captionheidelberg golf club, christmas picnics

Picnics at Heidelberg Golf Club - Santa distributing gifts.Colour photograph and captionheidelberg golf club, christmas picnics

Picnics at Heidelberg Golf Club - Santa with unnamed father and sonColour photograph and captionheidelberg golf club, christmas picnics

Christmas picnics at Heidelberg Golf Club - Santa distributing gifts.Colour photograph and caption in albumheidelberg golf club, christmas picnics

Christmas picnics at Heidelberg Golf Club - Santa arriving on motorbike, 1990s.Colour photograph and captionchristmas picnics, heidelberg golf club

Heidelberg Golf Club: Ladies' Christmas luncheon: Rhoda Collins as SantaColour photograph and caption in albumladies' golf, ladies' committee, ladies' christmas dinner, christmas

Yields information about the appearance of the 1964 Myer Santa Tram.Set of two Colour 27 x 27 mm slide in Kodachrome "duplicate" white cardboard mounts showing: .1 - Myer Santa Tram No. 18, at the depot in 1964 - see BTM Santa trams article at the depot. .2 - ditto with the scrubber tram alongside - can see the gold colour scheme it work when the Sebastopol Centenary at the depot. Could have been photographed at the time of the launch. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. on both slides in pencil "Courtesy of Mr. Balloch"ballarat, tramways, trams, depot, sec depot, decorated trams, christmas trams, myers, tram 18

Christmas picnics at Heidelberg Golf Club - Santa arriving on fire truck, 1990s.Colour photograph and caption x 2christmas picnics, heidelberg golf club

Christmas picnics at Heidelberg Golf Club - Santa arrives in old car, 1990s.2 Colour photographs and captionchristmas picnics, heidelberg golf club

Main Road at Dudley Street and Santa Claus is coming to town. Unfortunately, after Santa had passed through, late on Christmas Day afternoon a strong storm also swept in from the south bringing torrential rain and large hail resulting in flash flooding and wide spread storm damage.fay bridge collection, 2011-12, christmas, dudley street, eltham, main road, santa claus

Harold Connell has been the Greensborough Santa Clause at Greensborough Plaza for many years.Newspaper article with coloured photo and black and white textgreensborough plaza, harold connell, children's photos with santa, christmas

Christmas parties at Heidelberg Golf Club - Santa in police car. The first Christmas picnic, 1990Colour photograph and caption.hgc women's golf, ladies' golf, christmas picnics

Pattison Collection 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 areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and it's Reading Room opened in 1864. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century, there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 per cent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 per cent reference and 40 per cent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr R. Pattison. 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. Santa Barbara Author: Ouida Publisher: Chatto and Windus Date: 1891 Ouida was the pseudonym of the English novelist Maria Louise Ramé (although she preferred to be known as Marie Louise de la Ramée).The label on the spine with typed text PAT 823 OUI Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service The Flyleaf has the name "Louise Ranie" written in blue ink. book, santa barbara, ouida, maria louise ramé, marie louise de la ramée, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, warrnambool, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, 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

Santa and his helpers, including Humphrey B Bear, share the stage with the orchestra and choir during the 1983 Carols by Candlelight performance.B/W photograph of RVIB Carols by Candlelight stage and performerscarols by candlelight, humphrey b bear

Yields information about the decorated trams in Ballarat in the last few years of the system, Myers Santa trams etc.A4 manuscript, titled "Santa Trams in Ballarat" written by Alan Bradley Dec 2008 for Dec. 2008 issue of Fares Please! Provides information about the Myers Christmas trams, the tramcars and Bridge St traders in 1968. Was related to colour photos received from Sydney of two of the trams. trams, tramways, christmas trams, myers, bridge st traders, santa tram

Tradition commenced in December 1969 by Von Clinch, charge sister of Ward 3 at the time. Who placed a dummy dressed as Santa Claus at the entrance to ward three. It was decided that a medical record needed to be kept.Origional UR was 251269, later changed to 999995. These medical records are significant to the Alfred Hospital Nurses League, because many members helped with creation of these filesBuff coloured folder with green spine and multi coloured horizontal stipes, containining papers fixed by split pins.Handwritten medical recordshospital humour, alfred hospital, christmas, ahnl, santa claus

This photograph captures a joyful moment from Jacana Primary School’s 1990 Christmas picnic, believed to have taken place at Greenvale Reservoir in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The image shows a person dressed as Santa Claus distributing gifts to a group of children seated on the grass in an outdoor setting, surrounded by trees and open space. Such events were a common tradition in Australian schools, marking the end of the school year and the beginning of the summer holidays. The relaxed, outdoor atmosphere and festive elements—such as Santa’s presence and the children’s engagement—reflect the community spirit and celebratory practices of the time. This photo offers a glimpse into the social and cultural life of suburban Melbourne in the early 1990s, highlighting the importance of shared experiences, public spaces, and the joy of childhood during the holiday season.This photograph is of cultural and social significance as a visual record of Jacana Primary School’s 1990 Christmas picnic, believed to have taken place at Greenvale Reservoir in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. It captures a moment of festive generosity, with Santa Claus handing out gifts to children gathered in an outdoor setting, reflecting the communal spirit and celebratory traditions of Australian school life in the late 20th century. The image illustrates the role of public education in fostering inclusive, community-oriented experiences, where end-of-year events provided opportunities for joy, connection, and shared memory-making. The use of natural public spaces for such gatherings underscores the importance of accessible environments in supporting social cohesion and childhood wellbeing. As a historical document, the photograph offers insight into the values and practices of the time, highlighting the enduring significance of holiday celebrations in shaping the cultural identity of suburban Melbourne communities. Colour photograph on glossy paper in portrait format.PH18289 (crossed out) PH-4209 (crossed out) PH-4868jacana, jacana primary school, christmas picnic, 1990, father christmas

Set of seven colour photographs of Santa (Roger Salen ) as the driver of the Christmas tram (No. 45) on Sunday December 23, 2001. For an article of the event, see January 2002, Fares Please! Taken by a passenger who sent the photographs to Len Millar at end of January 2002 anonymously. See also Reg. Item 1993 for other photographs. On Kodak paper. The envelope in which the person sent the photographs from Warrnambool filed with worksheet. 2003.1 - Santa at the controls .2 - inside of the tram 45 .3 - Santa .4 - Santa at the controls .5 - 45 from the front, with Santa .6 - Santa and the photographer's daughter .7 - 45 in Wendouree Parade at depot junction. See January 2002 Fares Please!On rear of all photos "Christmas 2001" except 2003.6 - "Santa & Kira / Christmas 2001 / The real Santa says my daughter" Ho!! Ho!! Ho!! Ho!!"santa tram, christmas trams, btm, decorated trams, tram 45