Black and white photograph of Tommy Grant's House.Written on backing sheet, "Tommy Grant's House. Adelaide St. 1965. Built about 1911.

Map, p.340.non-fictionAn account of the origins of the First World warworld war 1914-1918 - causes, world war 1914-1918 - diplomacy

Awarded to Nagambie local, Tommy Deane, on winning the 1946 Stawell Gift.A local family, significant sporting event. 1933 winner and trainer, Goldie Heath was also a local.Blue and gold sash with gold lettering and gold fringing. Large metal badge, gold coloured,. Glitter along top of badge.Gold lettering on sash: Stawell Gift 1946. Won by V. T. (Tommy) Deane. Presented by 'The Sporting Globe". Ditto on badgestawell gift, tommy deane, running, sashes

Photograph shows Tommy standing outside a very new brick engine house. This would date the photograph as being 1916 or later. As the brigade received it first motorised appliance in 1917 and second appliance in 1918 the brigade would not have kept horses after this date. Shows the original facade of the current station with the pillar and wooden doors intact (now removed)B&W photograph of Ballarat Fire Brigades horse 'Tommy' harnessed to a hose carriage. Photgraph was taken at the front of the current station. Photograph is mounted on a beige coloured cardNilballarat fire brigade, tommy, hose carriage

Colour Photos.1. Farewell The Last Flight 2. Ground crew with Pilot of The Last FlightCo 2 SQN and his Navigator - Farewell The Last Flight / Ground crew with Dave Smith - Pilot of The Last Flight.2 squadron raaf

Many K class steam locomotives were used on the Ovens Valley line, K190 was the last steam locomotive of any type to run on this line.Important in the history of the Ovens Valley Railway LineColour photograph of K190, the last steam locomotive to visit Bright. The photograph is believed to have been taken in the vicinity of Myrtleford. Circa 1978Very last steam locomotive to run along the Ovens Valley was K190: Myrtlefordphotograph, class, steam, bright, locomotive, to, k, k190, last

The extract titled "When Electricity and Trams came to Ballarat" provides some stories of the early days of tramway operations, including the Sebastopol line and horse trams, a water chute at Lake Wendouee, crew wages, working conditions, windscreens. Written by A W WalkerYields stories about the early days of electric trams in Ballarat and horse trams to Sebastopol.Two sheets of paper, including a carbon copy of a typed extract from SEC Magazine Feb-Apr 1951 titled "When Electricity and Trams came to Ballarat"esco, trams, tramways, ballarat, crews, lake wendouree, windscreens, sebastopol, horse tram

Typed below photograph, "Old well without the pump in the backyard of Tommy Grants home in Adelaide St. Now Eastland site."

From the early 1950s, the Kew Repertory Players performed more substantial, if less spectacular fare in the Recreation Hall, and later in the new Kew City Hall, after the former’s demolition in 1960. Their repertoire ranged from plays by Noel Coward to J.B. Priestley. Many of their programmes, the earliest from 1953, and the last from 1965, form part of our collection.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Programme issued by The Kew Repertory Players for a performance of They Came to a City by J.B. Priestley. Performances took place in the Kew City Hall in July 1960. The 8-page programme includes a cast list, some profiles, a synopsis and advertisements for local businesses.they came to a city, j.b. priestley, kew repertory players, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, city of kew, theatre memorabilia -- kew (vic.), kew city hall -- cotham road -- kew (vic.)

Hardcover book with an illustration of a man holding a gun on front cover. 254 pages. Prior ownership: The Readwell Libraries, 107 Elizabeth St., Melbourne, Taylor's Pharmacy, Apollo Bay, Mooroopna Mechanics Hall & Free Library.fictionjohn bryan, fiction

Provides the story about the visit of No. 36 to the cities of Hawthorn and Camberwell 22/9/1971. Has photo of tram with "Tourism Week Go See Ballarat" banners and photo of the tram in St Kilda Road (at Princes Bridge), Melbourne. Quotes Cr Chisholm of Ballarat. Notes the Hawthorn Tramway Trust and that the tram would be based at Preston Depot for tours. See also Reg. Item 3173.Presents the story of tram No. 36 after it left Melbourne, operated one trip only in Melbourne and then was given to the TMSV later on. Gives relevance of the tram to Melbourne.Newspaper clipping, from the Progress Press 29/9/1971 -titled "Hawthorn Tram that came back after 26 years".2nd copy has the date and newspaper on the top of the sheet.hawthorn, melbourne, ballarat tourism

Used in shoe repair as a work stand, shoe lasts come in various sized depending on the shoe size.Cast iron triple shoe lastshoe lasts, bootmaking tools

Two articles about the origin of the Last Post collected by Bill Rogers. One's source is possibly Sydney Legacy. It says the last post is derived from the old custom of beating Tattoo. This word comes from the Dutch phrase - doe den tap toe, meaning turn the taps of the taverns off. Then when bugle calls were introduced two posts were written. "First Post symbolises the inspection of the last inn in the town. It was then a simple step for the Last Post to become associated with Military Funerals. Played at funerals the Last Post is followed by the call Rouser, a later version of Reveille, which symbolises the awakening of a new life." The other has the words to the Last Post and a similar story but not as detailed. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008) or as a legatee.A record that the traditions of the military was significant to the Legatees.Two A4 pages of the origin of the Last Post, one from Sydney Legacy.tradition, last post

Two colour prints (Copies 1 and 2) of the scene at the Sebastopol of the running of the last tram on 19 Sept. 1971. Shows the two bogies trams (trams 39 and 40 in the rear) with many motor cars and the Royal Mail Hotel in the background. Both trams are heavily loaded with passengers. Photo by David Endacott On copy 2 - "The Last Tram" in black ink/sebastopol, last tram, closure, tram 39, tram 40

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. There Came A Call Author: Lilian Turner (Mrs F. Lindsay Thompson) Publisher:Ward Lock & Co Date: 1930 The Book Title on the spine is handwritten in black ink Label on spine cover with typed text PAT FIC TUR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Children's Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, 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, there came a call, lilian turner, mrs f. lindsay thompson

Shoe lasts were used by shoe and boot repairers to steady the shoe while working on it. They come in various sizes depending on the shoe size.Triple last (three shoe sizes), cast ironshoe lasts, shoe making, bootmakers tools

The house became part of the Coffee Palace. Demolished for Eastland c1968." Written on the back of the sepia photograph, "The centre section of the Coffee Palace was built in front of house, rooms becoming dining rooms. (T. Grant). 1908".Written beneath black and white photograph, "Home of Tommy Grant before the Coffee Palace was built in front of it. The house became part of the Coffee Palace. Demolished for Eastland c1968." Written on the back of the sepia photograph, "The centre section of the Coffee Palace was built in front of house, rooms becoming dining rooms. (T. Grant). 1908".

"Last Mail carried by tram in NSW Special Commemorative Trip Operated by the NSW Tramway Historical Assn. during last week of Trams in NSW 19 February 1961". Also has a hand stamp in purple ink "Last tram mail City Railway La Perouse Maroubra Beach Randwick 19 February 1961" The stamp is a 1/- stamp featuring a Melbourne street scene for the 1956 Olympics. Addressed to "Wally Jack 31 York St., Ballarat East Victoria". The post office cancellation stamp "Last Tram Mail Sydney NSW Aust 19FE61"Yields information about the type of materials that a local Ballarat tramway enthusiast collected and reflects the closure of the Sydney tram system in 1961. Envelope - preprinted in dark green and red ink - titled "Last Day Cover" - with a colour stamp in top left hand corner. On rear is another small hand stamp about details of the last tram mail and in the bottom right hand corner the number "1422".trams, tramways, sydney, last tram, post office, postage stamps

Phonograph record, black shellac, no cover. Green "Zonophone, The Twin" label. Side A: If only our dreams came true. Side B: Mother Machree. Sung by Mr. Harold Wilde with orchestral accompaniment.Serial No. 1080

Yields information about the last Bourke St bus of 1955 which was replaced by Electric Trams.Black & white photo of the front of the last bus in Bourke St on 25/6/1955. Driver, understood to be Ron Houghton and conductor standing either side of the bus. Destination showing "NORTHCOTE" and route no. "77". Has run number "N74" and a wreath on the radiator "LAST BUS BOURKE ST. 25-6-1955, REPLACED BY ELECTRIC TRAMS". (See also item 680 for group photo of some of the passengers as well).On typed paper on rear "The crew who took out the last Bourke St. bus. standing in front with the Wreath The driver also brought in the last cable tram June 25 1955", in pencil initials "RK", pencil mark under these and in btm rh corner, "Geoff Grant" stamp.trams, tramways, bourke st., buses

Phonograph record, black shellac, no cover. Burgundy "Regal" label. Side A: Fancy you fancying me, Side B: Ireland must be Heaven for my mother came from there. Sung by William Thomas, tenor, with Orchestra.Reference No. G 7406

The last train to Beech Forest ran on 30 June 1962, between Banool and Wimba. The train had a particularly motley look with 180 passengers loaded into NU goods vans and the old NQ wagons hastily fitted out with temporary seats and tarpaulin roofing. The train was hauled by the G42 locomotive kept alive through patch-up repairs and cannibalised G41 parts, steam escaping from every joint.Last train to Beech Forest, 30 June 1962.beech forest; trains; railways;

Booklet information "Extracted from Don Wall's book - Sandakan - The Last March" .Soft cover booklet - facsimile. Cover - cardboard, black print on cover, white background. Illustration - front, small black print of a soldier with bugle with cemetery scene. Binding tape. Pages 148 to 181 copied into booklet paper. End papers - printed colour triangular shaped images.books, history, ww2, sandakan

A recording of Seven Last Words, an oratorio by Clement Francois Theodore Dubois as Les Sept paroles du Christ (The seven last words of Christ), first performed at Easter 1867. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society on 01/04/1983, at St Andrews Box Hill.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "Seven last words - Dubois - St Andrews Box Hill. Good Friday 1.4.83".diamond valley choral society, seven last words (oratorio), clement dubois