Part of a collection of archival materials from Collins Bros. Mills. The company was founded by William Smith in 1795. He produced spinning frames known as throstles and in the early 19th century was producing high-quality machinery for processing textiles. His son, Prince Smith, took over the business and in 1869 he bought the Burlington Shed works from Samuel Cunliffe Lister and renamed the company Prince Smith & Son. The organisation had reputation for machines of the highest quality.Forty eight page booklet with red and black printed text and graphics. Cover is brown with green and black embossed textCatalogue of / WORSTED / MACHINERY. / Special Machinery for / Worsted & other Fibres. / PS&S / Manufactured by / PRINCE SMITH & SON, LIMITED / KEIGHLEY, England. / Estabd. 1795.industrial machinery, textile industry, working life, advertising, prince smith & son, textile machinery

Oval iron boiler with lid and handle, capacity four gallons (15 litres). Made by T. & C. Clark & Co., Wolverhampton, England. T. & C. Clark & Company Limited was founded in 1795 by Thomas and Charles Clark. Based at Shakespeare Foundry, Wolverhampton, it became one of the largest foundries in the area.These cooking pots were used by the local pioneers to cook their meals over an open fire. The flames from the fire turned the pots black.Oval iron boilers with lid and handle of various capacity : 2½ gallon, 3 gallon, 5 gallon and 6 gallon. Made by T. & C. Clark & Co., Wolverhampton, England. T. & C. Clark & Company Limited was founded in 1795 by Thomas and Charles Clark. Based at Shakespeare Foundry, Wolverhampton, it became one of the largest foundries in the area.T. and C. Clark with their makers markcooking, iron pots, moorabbin pioneers, cast iron, t & c clark & company

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 1942 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. Sermons on Several Occasions Auhtor: Rev John Hill Publisher: John Ogle Date: 1795Label on spine cover with typed text RH 251 HIL Pastedown end page has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by one from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, sermons on several occasions, rev john hill

Briquette Sword made for French Revolution and Napoleonic wars, c1793ammunition, 1795

Representative of ubiquitous dinner plates used at MTSVSimple white glazed ironstone dinner plateMark: SUPER VITRIFIED-ISO 9001-BS 4034-EST 1795 CHURCHILL MADE IN ENGLANDplate, dinnerware, churchill china, ceramics

The whistle belonged to Arthur COWLEY No 50704, RAAF. Refer Cat No 354.5 for his service details.Pea whistle from a Survival Kit RAAF & RAFSide One "293/14/ 1795" Side Two "A.M Symbol of a Crown 23/230"whistle, survival, raaf/raf

Photocopy of a map titled Growth of Prussia. Nine maps with the dates 1415, 1524, 1618, 1648, 1720, 1744, 1772, 1793 and 1795. Maps have letters (a) to (i) as well.map, german heritage society collection - growth of prussia-map 38

This is an image of the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin. Established as the Dublin Lying-In Hospital in 1745, it moved to its current location in 1757 and remains there to this day. This image was first published in Malton's 'A Picturesque and Descriptive view of the City of Dublin' in 1791.This print has a colour engraving of a white building with a red roof. A tower, topped by a dome, rises above the middle of the building. There are four decorative columns on the front of the building, and the entrance to the building is surrounded by a metal fence. There are various figures in the foreground of the image. On the left, there is a well-dressed family group consisting of three adults and a child. At left of centre, a figure is riding a horse, which is being preceded by a dog. At the centre, in the middle background, there is one tall and one short figure standing next to the metal fence surrounding the building and they are peering inside. At right of centre, a figure is driving a two-horse buggy. On the far right, the shadowed figure of a beggar is holding out their cap. There is a smaller building to the left-hand side of the featured building, and additional buildings are visible in the right-side background. Clouds are visible behind the buildings. Text below image reads 'Lying in Hospital'. The print is mounted and framed in a black wooden frame with gold trim. A display label for this print is attached to the back of the frame. Handwritten inscriptions on the back of the frame of the artwork read 'Rotunda Lying in Hospital/Dublin // 19th British Congress RCOG 1971' and 'Original engraving/James Malton. London,/December 1795.' There is a sticker attached to the bottom right of the back of the frame featuring a printed image of a stork in read and the text 'FRIENDS OF THE ROTUNDA HOSPITAL'. There are two hooks and a wire attached to the back of the frame for hanging.The print is mounted and framed in a black wooden frame with gold trim. A display label for this print is attached to the back of the frame. Handwritten inscriptions on the back of the frame of the artwork read 'Rotunda Lying in Hospital/Dublin // 19th British Congress RCOG 1971' and 'Original engraving/James Malton. London,/December 1795.' There is a sticker attached to the bottom right of the back of the frame featuring a printed image of a stork in read and the text 'FRIENDS OF THE ROTUNDA HOSPITAL'. There are two hooks and a wire attached to the back of the frame for hanging.

The London Missionary Society was formed in 1795 by people from all walks of life as a union of Christians of various denominations to carry out its work. In 1823 the denominations separated and the LMS continued with mostly Congregationalists.Blue coarse cotton flag with white appliqued letter and dove which is holding a green leaf. The flag is edged in white down one short edge and has a short piece of rope running through it and a wooden toggle at the top. There is a manufacturer's label on the back."LMS"london missionary society, flags, congregational church

Miniature Medals, all original court mounted. 1. Ghuznee Medal 1839. 2. Naval Gold Medal 1795. 3. Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840 with Trafalgar Clasp. 4. Army Gold Cross 1813. 5. Army Gold Medal with Toulouse Clasp (replica). 6. Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 with Badajoz Clasp.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt339to344, bob english collection

Embossed red hardcover book of chants, gold titling, multiple pagesnon-fictionBook of Chants of the early 20th century, possibly produced as a commemorative gift from or issued by the Anglican diocese / archbishopric. psalter, music, chants, choral music

Photograph of the intersection of Para Road and Main Street Greensborough circa 1975. Shows the Greensborough Valley Market on the corner and Greensborough Hotel in background. Taken from the Station, the train line can be seen in the foreground.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough valley market, greensborough station, para road, main street greensborough

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: MODEL SHED 18.10.52. (lower centre) Back: P.H.T./ Print No. 3/10 Neg. No 18/ Date taken 18-10-52/ SUBJECT./ % (Ink stamp with blue pen and pencil additions, centre)port of portland archives

These light bulbs were in a house at 37 Gladstone Street Orbost which was built around 1928 for Oliver and Edith Hanrahan. The globes were still working when the house was bought in 1983 by Paul Dawson.Two clear glass elongated electric light globes. .1 - 230-40WT Philips Made in Hollandlighting philips & co. light-bulb

US Medical Corps medical Self Defencedocuments, vietnam, army

A yellow plastic cover with a window. Under the RAAF insignia reads Royal Australian Air Force and Engineering Publication. Through the window on ellow paper is the information of the manual. The manual is held together by a large metal slide which is inside the cover.royal australian airforce - manuals, engineering publication, aircraft clocks

The map was produced by the Shire of Brabrook which later, in 1951, became the City of Sunshine.shire of braybrook, braybrook, map

Large Carved Wooden Boot. Carter’s Golden Boot Advertising painted yellow. stawell

Stamped enamelled round brass piece with a hole stamped at the top and ring placed through. Used as a SEC tramways employees pass. Has the SEC logo in the centre, organisational name (State Electricity Commission of Victoria) in white enamelled and outer ring the words "Electricity Supply Department, Provincial Tramways". This was in blue enamel. On rear stamped the number "166" and on base of badge letter "AMOR", assuming indicating who manufactured the badge. Is believed to be issued to Mr. Norm Pearson, Administrative Officer of the SEC. Does not appear to have had a piece at the top of the badge for the ring to pass through like Reg Item 852 did.tramways, trams, employees pass, tickets, provincial tramways, badges

Laminated sheet - to fit into a pocket - prepared by Greg Rodgers for Camberwell Depot drivers using Park St Kilda Grand Prix services - give details of automatic points, safety notes, details of St Kilda Road points, and what Camberwell drivers are to do. Greg Rodgers advised 5-11-2016, made for the first Grand Prix 1996.trams, tramways, camberwell depot, grand prix, map, public transport, park st st kilda

Black and white photograph (2 copies)Image shows initial excavations and site works for the new hospital.

The pound note was donated along with a one dollar note and several silver coins by Society member Joyce SutoPound was legal tender until 1966 when decimal currency replaced it with a gold coloured two dollar coinGreen minted stamp on white background of treated paper. The front of the note has a picture of Queen Elizabeth 2nd, the Australian Coat of Arms and 'One Pound' stamped on it. The back of the note has 4 circles, one with 'One pound', one with picture of Charles Sturt 1795 - 1869, one with Hamilton Hume 1797 - 1873 and one with James Cook Endeavour. Commonwealth of Australia is on the lower edge of the note.One Pound, Commonwealth of Australianumismatics, notes

Photograph of a painting of Katherine Rose Beale (1795-1856), wife of Major Anthony Beale. The Beale family arrived in Port Phillip in 1839 and c.1841 established an estate named "St Helena" to the north of Melbourne. Katherine is buried in the St Katherine's Anglican Church Cemetery in Greensborough. The Church and its "Rose Chapel" were named after Katherine Rose Beale.Digital copy of colour photograph of a painting.st katherines church st helena, katherine rose beale, anthony beale

The company that made this piano was founded in 1728 by Burkat Shudi, a Swiss harpsichord maker. John Broadwood, a joiner and cabinetmaker, worked for Shudi and eventually married his daughter and became a partner in the firm. Broadwood continued in this business after Shudi died in 1773. John's son James also worked for the firm and in 1795 they became John Broadwood & Son, then when a third son joined as partner in 1808 they become John Broadwood & Sons Ltd. and the name has continued on even now. Pianos manufactured by John Broadwood are of world renown.This piano is significant as a historical musical instrument. It is an example of the type of instruments used for entertainment and worship from the mid-19th to early-20th century. Piano, cottage upright, wooden casing in dark wood with a rich grain. The piano features a pair of brass candlesticks, a music holder and a fitted lock on the keyboard cover. Decorative design etched in panel between candlesticks, Maker's name is in fancy lettering behind the keyboard. Made by John Broadwood and Sons, London. Painted in fancy text "John Broadwood & Sons/ / London"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, piano, upright, candlestick holder, john broadwood & sons london, musical instrument, upright cottage piano, antique piano, victorian entertainment