artist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, housesartist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, houses

After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 23 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view. (Margaret Picken, 2020)This drawing is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a number of real estate agents in Melbourne between 1983 and 2005. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020Pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film of 98 Pakington Street, Kew by Margaret Picken.98 PAKINGTON ST., KEW / MARGARET PICKEN ©2002 / FLETCHERS REAL ESTATEartist -- margaret picken 1950-, architectural drawings -- houses -- kew (vic.), 98 pakington street - kew (vic)

A part of a yearly marketing magazine promoting Falls Creek ski region for the winter holidays. These two publications produced for the winter of 98. They are page proof for the seasonal publication. The first booklet has a colour cover but is full of blank pages. The second book contains a mixture of information alternating with blank pages.This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortMagazine titled Falls Creek Winter 98 Snow to Burn. It is A4 size on glossy paper.skiing, falls creek, winter, winter sport, falls creek marketing

Photograph of 1997-98 4th XI premiershipmurrumbeena, murrumbeena cricket club, cricket, cricket clubs, cricketers, andrew trevethan, john fielder, david wilkinson, stephen gifford, tim cox, simon hancock, jarrod hancock, james mcarthur, dean anderson, kapila jayasuriya, peter way, stephen hay, chris way, brett hardham

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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. The International Scientific Series Vol 98 Crystals Author: A E H Tutton Publisher: Keegan Paul Trench Trubner & Co Date: 1911 Label on spine with typed text PAT 548 TUT Inside front cover has a sticker that reads 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, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, a e h tutton, the international scientific series vol 98

Councillor John Cox Ritchie has the distinction of being in the chair for 4 consecutive years. He lived on his father’s property “Aringa” station and was the brother of Councillor Geoff RitchieBlack and white portrait of Councillor J.C.RitchieCr JC Ritchie 1996-97-98-99 1900belfast, president, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government, aringa

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - Spike Bar 1997Colour photograph and captionclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc old clubhouse, hgc clubhouse 1997, spike bar

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - General office 1997Colour photograph and captionclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc clubhouse 1997, general office, hgc old clubhouse

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - General office 1997Colour photograph and captionclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc clubhouse 1997, general office, hgc old clubhouse

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - Manager's office 19972 Colour photographs and captionclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc clubhouse 1997, hgc old clubhouse, manager's office

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - Demolition - Southern endColour photograph and caption in albumclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc clubhouse 1997, hgc old clubhouse, demolition of old clubhouse

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - old pro shopColour photograph and caption in albumclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc clubhouse 1997, hgc old clubhouse, demolition of old clubhouse, pro shop

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - old pro shopColour photograph and caption in albumclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc clubhouse 1997, hgc old clubhouse, demolition of old clubhouse

This knitting pattern book was published by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains knitting patterns for mens knitted garments. The photographs were taken on board the liner Orsova.BOOK 98 / MAN'S DESIGNS IN / 12 PLY EQUIVALENTS / BY / Villawool / 2'9knitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - Back of old clubhouse 1997Colour photograph clubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc old clubhouse, hgc clubhouse 1997

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - Front of old clubhouse 1997Colour photograph and captionclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc old clubhouse, hgc clubhouse 1997

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - old dining room 1997Colour photograph and captionclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc old clubhouse, hgc clubhouse 1997, old dining room

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - Men's shower room 1997Colour photograph and captionclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc old clubhouse, hgc clubhouse 1997, men's shower room

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - Ladies' locker room 1997Colour photograph and captionclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc old clubhouse, hgc clubhouse 1997, ladies' locker room

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - Men's locker room 1997Colour photograph and captionclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc clubhouse 1997, men's locker room

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - Spike Bar from dining room1997Colour photograph and captionclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc old clubhouse, hgc clubhouse 1997, spike bar, old dining room

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - Dining Room and honour boards 1997Colour photograph and captionclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc old clubhouse, hgc clubhouse 1997, old dining room, honour boards

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - Showers in ladies' locker room 1997Colour photograph and captionclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc old clubhouse, hgc clubhouse 1997, ladies' locker room

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - Dining room set for a wedding 1997Colour photograph and caption in albumclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc clubhouse 1997, hgc old clubhouse, old dining room, weddings at hgc

Heidelberg Golf Club: Clubhouse renovations 1997-98 - Bar in old clubhouse and Spike Bar 1997Colour photograph and captionclubhouse redevelopment 1998, hgc old clubhouse, hgc clubhouse 1997, spike bar