Black and white photograph. Pianist Nancy Sworden (nee Nan Sou Chien) gave a recital at Dudley House. Nancy is sitting at the piano with eight children. Her husband Dr. Roger Sworden Latrobe University, Bendigo.person, group, students

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Life of Wesley and The Rise Of Methodism Author: Robert Southey Publisher: Bell & Daldy Date: 1871Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 922 SOU Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the life of wesley, robert southey

Chinese Masonic Hall Data Form Letter to the Survey Identification Committee, National Trustr of Australia (Vic) from W. Sou San re that the building is not a Joss house but is a Masonic Formerly a Chineese Grocery Store Three Letters from the National Trust to Mrs R.R. Adams re the building Letter from the National Trust to Mr Denis O'Hoy Various letters between the Bendigo Town Clerk and the National Trustbendigo, buildings, chinese

Town Hall, The Bendigo Choral Society. Season 1922, 2nd Concert. Oval photo of Mr. W C Frazier A.R.C.O. Conductor. Twenty = first Grand Concert. Town Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, Sept. 13th, 1922. Artists: Madame Elsie Davies. Miss May McGauchie, Miss Myrtle Knight, Mr. L Bienvenu. Conductor: Mr. W C Frazier, A.R.C.O. Pianiste: Miss Eileen Hains, A.T.C.L. Patron-His worship the Mayor (Cr. M G Giudice). President- Mr. H M Leggo. Vice Presidents: Sir John Quick, Hon. Sternberg, M.L.C., Hon. Herbert Keck, M.L.C., Hon. R H S Abbott, M.L.C., Hon. D Smith, M.L.A., Mr. A. A. Dunston, M.L.A., Cr. J H Curnow, Cr. J E Holland, Mr. Oscar Flight, Mr. E S Cahill, Dr. W J Long, Dr. O Penfold, Mr. A L Bolton, O.B.E., Mr. G E Bolton, Mr. D Berriman, Mr. Alf E Wallis, Mr. J G Oliphant, Mr. Arthur Whitehead, Mr. W Watts, Mr. A E Sayer, Mr. William Wright, Mr. Magnus Cohn, Mr. Geo. Mackay, Mr. Barkly Hyett, Mr. A G Finister, Mr. W E Bradshaw, Mr. W J Campbell, From the performing members: Mr. E H Collett, Mr. A W McGibbony. Conductor: Mr. W C Frazier, A.R.C.O. Sub-Conductor: Mr. E A Miller. Pianiste: Miss Eileen Hains, A.T.C.L. Treasurer: Mr. D H Holden. Librarians: Mr. R J Duguid, Mr. H Veale, Mr. W Mansell, and Mr. A Ditchburn. Auditor: Mr. H T Bayton, A.A.I.S., L.I.C.A. Committee: Office Bearers, with Mesdames T Scott and Darvall, and Misses Colgan, Gail, Jamieson, Lethlean, and Messrs. Jeffery, McClure, H Cock, F J Walter and Wittscheibe. Including Tax: 2/6 Reserved, 1/6 Ordinary. Hon. Secs.: J Hudspeth, 85 Wills Street, Z S Martin, 66 McKenzie Street. Concert to commence at 8 pm. Programme Songs: The Dark-eyed Sailor, Just as the tide was flowing, Nelson's Gone a Sailing, The Radiant Morn of Spring, Una voce poco fa, Hullamzo Balaton, Morning Hymn, Awake, Sweet Love, Now is the Month of Maying, Brunhilde's Battle Cry, Cradle Song, The Three Fishers, Legende, To the Forest, I heard you go by, The Lilac Tree, Se, Sailing at Dawn, Song of the Sou'' Wester, The Little Admiral, Farwell. Words for some songs in program. Artists: Mr. L Bienvenu, Ladies of the Choir, Madame Elsie Davies, Miss Myrtle Knight, Miss May McGauchie, Ladies of the Society, Choral Society. God Save The King. BIZET'S Garmen. Special Announcement. This popular and celebrated Opera will be given I its entirety at as early a date as possible. Vocal scores have specially cabled for from London. Mr. Frazier would welcome the co-operation of the vocalists of our city in the performance of this charming Opera. Rehearsals commence next Tuesday at the Temperance Hall at 8pm, when it is hoped there will be a large response to his request. The public are reminded that the subscription to the Society is only 1/1/- per annum. Secretaries will be glad to give all information. Joint Hon. Secs.: J Hudspeth, 85 Will St., Z S Martin, 66 McKenzie St.Boltons Print, Bendigoprogram, theatre, town hall, the bendigo choral society. season 1922

The St. Albans High School opened in 1956 and changed its name to St. Albans Secondary College in 19905534.01 - St. Albans Secondary College 1995 Year 9-1.jpg Row 4: Marvic Muscat, Fadil Klancevis, Mirza Smajki, Gregory Hluschko Row 3: Renee Hill, Nguy Linh Yen, Suhail Hondi, Allison Anderson, Gina Antonio, Jacqueline Mifsud Row 2: Adolfo Pun, Ngo Lan Ngoc, David Chieng, Tran Xuan Thi Thanhm Ngoc Wang, Darko Miljkovic, Trinh Stacey Vy Row 1: Maureen Binadat, Nguyen Van, Warren O'Brien, Joseph Mercieca, Domenico Americo, Tran Uc Chau Thi, Quach lan Sou Teacher: Mr. Cameron Beale 5534.02 - St. Albans Secondary College 1995 Year 9-2.jpg Row 4: Paul Cachia, Ken Maynard, Troy Caldwell, Yusuf Belik, Jeffrey Lim Row 3: Sophie Xenos, Stella Balaban, Tania Briffa, Lucas Papacharalambous, Nada Karaman, Le Hang Tran, Sandy D'Silva Row 2: Resmije Demiri, Sandra Gatt, Stephanie Leung, Jesmond Psaila, Ninna Cikoja, Jasmin Winzar, Inaas Abdallah Row 1: Vilakone Saenghet, Rachel Klier, Paul Spiteri, Duy Ho, Thang Truong, Michelle Sciberras, Anna Abela Teacher: Mr. Robert Lai 5534.03 - St. Albans Secondary College 1995 Year 9-3.jpg Row 4: Amir Saad, Gezim Alimovski, Adis Kablar, Huseyin Yiahayia, Maurice Rivas-Sayes Row 3: Natalie Kolendowska, Son Thai Nguyen, Isaa Dias, Ranko Vujkovic, An Hoang Ho, Mira Mihajlov Row 2: Fiona Sculli, Urime Miftari, Paul Micallef, Can Tran, Melanie Kusznir, Thanh Vo, Hau Thanh Nguyen Row 1: Marijanco Petkowski, Belinda Wright, Becky Van, Nicolina Kondoska, ly lu, Oanh Lam, hung Minh Ngo Teacher: Ms. Simeon Absent: Ksana Kowanjko 5534.04 - St. Albans Secondary College 1995 Year 9-4.jpg Row 4: Peter Kolevski, Adam O'Flynn, Zani saliu, Dylon Brytcz, Josip Kasalo Row 3: Michelle Schreyer, Simone Winzar, Sandra Petokovic, Elena Pavicevic, Allison Bacchetti Row 2: Marlene Pace, Stephanie Koutroupis, Melissa Hardimann, Sanah Ovbian, Faustina Surrao, Kristina Zelko Row 1: David Kent, Marco Theodorou, Arzu Gunceler, Burim Rushanovski, Valentine Petrovska, Joe Hai Tran, Mathew Eberle Teacher: Surjeet Singh 5534.05 - St. Albans Secondary College 1995 Year 9-5.jpg Row 4: Sako Nikolic, Miguel Bobadilla, Michael Ilic, Leslie Kretzschmar, Vu Nguyen Row 3: Thuy Tran, Cuong Truong, Lan Tran, Diana Razmovska, Vashna Lai, Muc Nguyen, Melissa Pisani Row 2: Jenny Nguyen, Janette Jack, Cemaliye Ahmet, Fred Phillips, Ebru Osman, Samantha Renda, Kacey Nguyen Row 1: Loan Le, Kieu Le, Nhut Huynh, Shane Willie, Liem Tran, Michelle Mallia, Frances Sciberras Teacher: Ms. P. Kemohan 5534.06 - St. Albans Secondary College 1995 Year 9-6.jpg Row 4: Christopher Srokowoski, James Burt, Agime Eminovski, Arturo Rojas, David Modric Row 3: Tina Kuzmanovska, Kerime Gun, Sandra Milunovic, Elizabeth Marjanovic, Trang Tran, Lindita Rustemovska Row 2: Diana Srbinovski, Ann Tieu, Natasha Mancevska, Thien Nguyen, Yelly Meulenbrock, Tamara Chan, Betty Filipovska Row 1: Ngoc Truong, Phuong Pham, Hiew Nguyen, Christian Robas, Tuan Phan, Ruth Farrugia, Samantha Webb Teacher: Mr. V. Nguyen 5534.07 - St. Albans Secondary College 1995 Year 9-7.jpg Row 4: Jasmin Alisic, Brendan Turner, Laurence Garcia, Mirza Crnojevic, Bang Quach Row 3: Hong Vuong, Marina Kovacic, Maria Budimir, Mari Jankulovska, Gabriela Avram Row 2: Aaron Locke, Lidia Kostantinovic, Tu Dong Anh Le, Steven Veljanovski, Hussein Hussein, Anita Grasic Row 1: Be Tran, Bart Klek, Anil Mustafa, Phuoc Chi Phan, Trang Nguyen, Shain Spiteri, Kim Tran Teacher: Mr. Peter Sinclair 5534.08 - St. Albans Secondary College 1995 Year 10-4.jpg Row 4: Robert Gacovski, Anthony Johnstone, Paul Beska Row 3: Rachel Calleja, Thai Tao, Morris Siespinski, Ante gospic, Rebecca Lutze Row 2: Van Bui, Dafina Kojdovska, Jason Lai, Anh Vo, Vanessa Catania Row 1: Ronna Ramos, Michelle Gatt, Joanne Mac, Karolina Jovanoski, Svetlana Micevska, Trang Nguyen, Ngan Ngo Teacher: Ms. Laura Gough 5534.09 - St. Albans Secondary College 1995 Year 12.jpg Many of the names have been cropped outst. albans high school, main road east, st. albans, st. albans secondary college

Handwritten notes with production of gold from some of the mines. Some have the number of ounces per ton and the average per ton of ore. Mines mentioned are Lazarus, Old Chum 7 Early Grou?, New Chum & Victoria, North Old Chum, Lansell's 180, Victoria Quartz, Gt Central Victoria, Victoria Colsols, South Adventure Group, Adventure, Advance, Try - Me - Well, Prince Alfred, Alfred Co, Ironbark Co, Herc & Energetic.document, gold, new chum & victoria lines of reef, production of gold (ounces), lazarus, new chum & victoria, north old chum, lansell's 180, victoria quartz, gt central victoria, victoria consols, sou;th adventure group, adventure, advance, try - me - well, prince alfred, j r evans, ironbark co, herc & energetic

Handwritten notes on the South New Moon Mine on the Garden Gully Line of Reef. Notes include locality, depth of shaft, plant, Original Company, New Company, Prominence, Leading Mine, Note and Gold Produced.Notes prepared by Albert Richardson.document, gold, south new moon mine, south new moon mine, garden gully line of reef, sou;th virginia coy, great southern mine, mines dept booklet 'bendigo goldfield' geo brown 1936, mines dept annual and quarterly reports, annals of bendigo mining sections 1890 - 1935, a richardson, booklet 'healthy golden bendigo 1906 public library bendigo