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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Black and white photograph, Mr & Mrs Abrahams , Deaf Society, c1910
... Mr & Mrs Abrahams , Deaf Society....abrahams...Black and white photograph of Mr and Mrs Abrahams, Superintendents of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society at Blackburn. ...They are in centre of group. Mr & Mrs Abrahams , Deaf Society. Photograph Black and white photograph ...Original photo at Blackburn Lake Education Centre. Dorothy Meagher loaned photo so a print could be made.Black and white photograph of Mr and Mrs Abrahams, Superintendents of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society at Blackburn. They are in centre of group.abrahams, mr & mrs, adult deaf and dumb society, meagher, dorothy, blackburn lake education centre -
Heidelberg Golf ClubPamphlet, In loving memory of Francis Harold Abrahams 1922-2014, 2014
... In loving memory of Francis Harold Abrahams 1922-2014...Francis Harold Abrahams (Frank) was a golfer and bowler at HGC, a member for over 50 years....Obituaries Frank Abrahams 2 p., cream paper, colour illus. and black text In loving memory of Francis Harold Abrahams 1922-2014 Pamphlet Pamphlet ...Francis Harold Abrahams (Frank) was a golfer and bowler at HGC, a member for over 50 years.2 p., cream paper, colour illus. and black textobituaries, frank abrahams -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book - The Olympic Games Book, C 1956
... Harold Abrahams (author) with 'Forword' given by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh ...Historical records Olympic Games As above - Paperback book - 224 page - Complete record of all Olympic Track & Field events 1896 - 1956 Book The Olympic Games Book Harold Abrahams (author) with 'Forword' given by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh ...Record of Olympic Track & Field events.- Paperback book - 224 page - Complete record of all Olympic Track & Field events 1896 - 1956As abovehistorical records, olympic games -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Harold Abrahams, The Olympic Games book, 1956
... Harold Abrahams...The Olympic Games book Book Harold Abrahams Barrie ...An account of the 1956 Olympic games including statisticsIll, p.224.non-fictionAn account of the 1956 Olympic games including statisticsolympic games - history, olympic games - melbourne -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph
... COLOR PHOTOGRAPH OF PRESENTING THE CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATES TO MR TONYBAYKEY AND MR ABRAHAMS BY CR FRED SEERE ON 26/01/1989...TONY BAYLEY AND MR. DICK ABRAHAMS 26/1/1989...TONY BAYLEY AND MR. DICK ABRAHAMS 26/1/1989 COLOR PHOTOGRAPH OF PRESENTING THE CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATES TO MR TONYBAYKEY AND MR ABRAHAMS BY CR FRED SEERE ON 26/01/1989 Photograph PHOTOGRAPH ...COLOR PHOTOGRAPH OF PRESENTING THE CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATES TO MR TONYBAYKEY AND MR ABRAHAMS BY CR FRED SEERE ON 26/01/1989ON BACK CR FRED SEERE PRESENTS CITIZEN CERFIFICATES TO MR. TONY BAYLEY AND MR. DICK ABRAHAMS 26/1/1989citizenship, tony bayley, dick abrahams, judth and mac fawcett -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Tombstone - Rooks family
... ...Abraham...The Rooks family emigrated from England in 1857. Abraham Rooks came to Forest Hill in 1862 and leased 79 acres. ...Coloured photo of the Rooks family tombstone - grave 226, Methodist section|Rooks, Abraham died 1 September 1889, aged 65 years|Rooks, Sarah died 2 January 1898, aged 66 years...Rooks Road is named after him. Rooks Abraham Rooks Sarah Tombstones Rooks Road Vermont Coloured photo of the Rooks family tombstone - grave 226, Methodist section|Rooks, Abraham died 1 September 1889, aged 65 years|Rooks, Sarah died 2 January 1898, aged 66 years Tombstone - Rooks family Photograph Photograph ...The Rooks family emigrated from England in 1857. Abraham Rooks came to Forest Hill in 1862 and leased 79 acres. After 10 years of successful farming he owned the land. Abraham Rooks held the first church meetings in his home and in 1865 was one of the trustees to receive a crown grant to erect a chapel. In 1970 a school was attached to the chapel. Rooks Road is named after him.Coloured photo of the Rooks family tombstone - grave 226, Methodist section|Rooks, Abraham died 1 September 1889, aged 65 years|Rooks, Sarah died 2 January 1898, aged 66 yearsrooks, abraham, rooks, sarah, tombstones, rooks road, vermont -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchDocument ID card WW2, National Registration Identity Card
... Abraham Van Lier 22 June 1943...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne Abraham Van Lier 22 June 1943 British WW2 ID card possible reproduction National Registration Identity Card. ...British WW2 ID card possible reproductionAbraham Van Lier 22 June 1943 -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBook, BOOK: The Cage - A year in 'Nam
... AUTHOR: Tom Abraham; PUBLISHER: Bantam Press; 2002...Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch Cnr Merri & Liebig Streets Warrnambool great-ocean-road AUTHOR: Tom Abraham; PUBLISHER: Bantam Press; 2002 BOOK: The Cage - A year in 'Nam Book ... -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ABRAHAM ROBERTS
... Two copies of marriage, one from Pioneer Index for Abraham Roberts and Annie See, year 1869 and the other from Edwardian Index for Abraham Roberts and Annie Lee, year 1909....Document ABRAHAM ROBERTS ...Two copies of marriage, one from Pioneer Index for Abraham Roberts and Annie See, year 1869 and the other from Edwardian Index for Abraham Roberts and Annie Lee, year 1909.person, family, husband and wife, abraham roberts, annie lee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Award - HARKNESS COLLECTION: ILLUMINATED ADDRESS FOR A. HARKNESS
... Abraham Harkness, Esq., J.P. was an influential Australian pioneer, industrialist, and civic leader who served as the Mayor of the City of Sandhurst (now known as Bendigo, Victoria) for the 1882–1883 council term. ...Wording states: @ To Abraham Harkness Esq. JP, Mayor of Sandhurst 1882-1883. ...Wording states: @ To Abraham Harkness Esq. JP, Mayor of Sandhurst 1882-1883. ...Abraham Harkness, Esq., J.P. was an influential Australian pioneer, industrialist, and civic leader who served as the Mayor of the City of Sandhurst (now known as Bendigo, Victoria) for the 1882–1883 council term. He served as a local magistrate hence 'JP' (Justice of the Peace)Large wooden framed illuminated address presented to Mayor Abraham Harkness. The frame has a flowery motive on the edges, with Australian animals (possums, rosellas, duck, bilby? ) in small circles at each corner and half way vertically. The edge including circles is golden in colour. Under a glass cover an ornate illuminated address to Abraham Harkness Esq. J.P. Mayor of Sandhurst 1882-3. Presented March 1883. Wording states: @ To Abraham Harkness Esq. JP, Mayor of Sandhurst 1882-1883. Dear Sir, We, the members of Parliament and officers of the City Council, the magistrates, the clergy, superintendent, teachers and pupils of the sunday school and other citizens of Sandhurst who accepted the invitation of yourself and Mrs Harkness to a Grand Picnic at Ravenswood on Wednesday January 17th 1883, hereby beg to express our united and cordial appreciation of your kindness and liberality on that occasion and to congratulate you on the success of the demonstration not only as regards the attendance of 10,000 adults and children but equally so on the excellent arrangements which enabled you and all to so thoroughly enjoy themselves. AS a souvenir of the picnic and as a small token of the high esteem in which you are held, both as mayor, chief magistrate, citizen and friend, we respectfully beg your acceptance of this Illuminated Address and we pray that you and you amiable partner in life and family may long be spared to each other and that you may continue to discharge the duties of the important civic offices held by you with so much credit to yourself and advantage to the citizens generally. On behalf of the subscribers, we are, dear sir, yours most respectfully. Signed, Chairman of Committee and signed, Secretary. Sandhurst March 1883.bendigo, history, mayor harkness, from dudley house. stored at bendigo art gallery from 2000. returned to bhs 03/02/2023. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchID Card
... National Identity Card. Abraham Van Lier Alien Register, middlesex england...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Documents General National Identity Card. Abraham Van Lier Alien Register, middlesex england ID Card ...National Identity Card. Abraham Van Lier Alien Register, middlesex englanddocuments, general -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - ABRAHAM ROBERTS FAMILY
... Abraham Roberts Family, the Roberts family in Australia, from Cornwall UK to Bendigo Vic, a collection of family history starting with Abraham Roberts who arrived in Australia in 1853, written by Diane.L.Penberthy, nee Roberts. ...Abraham Roberts founded United Iron Works and then A.Roberts and Sons foundry Wills St Bendigo. ...Abraham Roberts Family, the Roberts family in Australia, from Cornwall UK to Bendigo Vic, a collection of family history starting with Abraham Roberts who arrived in Australia in 1853, written by Diane.L.Penberthy, nee Roberts. Abraham Roberts founded United Iron Works and then A.Roberts and Sons foundry Wills St Bendigo. Contains black and white and colour photographs in a spring bound cover.Diane.Penberthygenealogy, family, roberts -
Vision AustraliaMachine - Object, Perkins School for the Blind, Perkins Brailler, 1950-1980
... By the 1940's, David Abrahams (a teacher at the school) had developed his prototype, but manufacturing restrictions created by World War 2 halted proceedings. ...Metal plate attached to front below keys "Designed by David Abraham, Manufactured and Distributed by Howe Memorial Press, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, Mass. ...By the 1940's, David Abrahams (a teacher at the school) had developed his prototype, but manufacturing restrictions created by World War 2 halted proceedings. ...Wanting to improve upon the limitations of existing Braillers, the Perkins School for the Blind resolved to develop a new machine that would produce uniformity in embossing, was lightweight and was easy to use. By the 1940's, David Abrahams (a teacher at the school) had developed his prototype, but manufacturing restrictions created by World War 2 halted proceedings. In the waiting period, students at the school used the prototype and Abrahams perfected his device. During the post-war era, Howe Press agreed to take on production of the Perkins Brailler and it became of the most popular and commonly used Braillers around the world since it's commercial release in 1951. Also included is a booklet of photocopied instructions with honeycomb binding.Metal Braille writer with nine grey keys, carriage return key and paper rollers on either side, with grey vinyl cover, and photocopied instruction booklet.'Perkins Brailler' embossed on front of machine and in silver on cover. Sticker on top of machine reads "This equipment remains the property of Braille and Talking Book Library 31-51 Commercial Road, South Yarra 3141 Phone: (03) 267 6022." Metal plate attached to front below keys "Designed by David Abraham, Manufactured and Distributed by Howe Memorial Press, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, Mass. U.S.A." Stamped on base of front: G0345braille equipment, perkins school for the blind -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Report, Abraham Rooks, ca 1870
... Abraham Rooks......abraham...A police report made about 1870 on land taken up in 1868 by Abraham Rooks....Abraham Rooks Report ...A police report made about 1870 on land taken up in 1868 by Abraham Rooks.rooks, abraham, land settlement -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, Jonathan Mantle, Fanfare: The Unauthorised Biography of Andrew Lloyd Webber, 1989
... Postcard invitation to a Preview Exhibition of Craig Holmes's Photography at Christine Abrahams Gallery...Robin Boyd Foundation 290 Walsh Street South Yarra melbourne Walsh St library Postcard invitation to a Preview Exhibition of Craig Holmes's Photography at Christine Abrahams Gallery Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket Fanfare: The Unauthorised Biography of Andrew Lloyd Webber Book Jonathan Mantle Penguin Group ...Hardcover w/ Dust JacketPostcard invitation to a Preview Exhibition of Craig Holmes's Photography at Christine Abrahams Gallerywalsh st library -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPrint, Undated. C. 1890s
... Head & shoulders portrait of the Rev. William Abraham Quick....Head & shoulders portrait of the Rev. William Abraham Quick. Print Print ...Rev. W. A. Quick (1820-1915) was a significant figure in Victorian Methodism. President of the Queen's College Council 1888-1908. Chairman of the Tasmanian District 1861-71. President of the Australian Conference, 1866.Black and white print on buff paper. Head & shoulders portrait of the Rev. William Abraham Quick."REV W.A.QUICK EX-PRESIDENT WESLEYAN CONFERENCE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA"methodist, wesleyan, rev w a quick, wesleyan conference, president of the wesleyan conference -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Archie McClellan at Pumping Station
... abraham...Black and white photo of Archie McLellan in pumping station at Adult Deaf Society with E.T. Abraham...Abraham Archie McClellan at Pumping Station Photograph Photograph ...Black and white photo of Archie McLellan in pumping station at Adult Deaf Society with E.T. Abrahamabraham, e.t., mclellan, archie, adult deaf and dumb society, blackburn football club, blackburn lake, pumping station -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchWork on paper - Id Card and Menu
... Paper identity card, Abraham Van Lier, menu reunion dinner 6th field regiment...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne Paper identity card, Abraham Van Lier, menu reunion dinner 6th field regiment Id card and menu Work on paper Id Card and Menu ...Paper identity card, Abraham Van Lier, menu reunion dinner 6th field regiment -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, Abraham Lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln...Abraham Lincoln Author: Lord Charnwood Publisher: Pocket Books Date: 1954 / First published in 1916...The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. 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 Abraham Lincoln Lord Charnwood Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 923.1 CHA Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Abraham Lincoln Author: Lord Charnwood Publisher: Pocket Books Date: 1954 / First published in 1916 Abraham Lincoln Book ...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. Abraham Lincoln Author: Lord Charnwood Publisher: Pocket Books Date: 1954 / First published in 1916Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 923.1 CHA Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp 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, abraham lincoln, lord charnwood -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - GROUP PORTRAIT: ABRAHAM ROBERTS, ARTHUR ROBERTS, MR. WILLIAM ABRAHAM ROBERTS JNR
... Abraham ( in pencil 'jnr)...WILLIAM ABRAHAM ROBERTS JNR. ...Sepia photo: image shows four men, two sitting, two standing, dressed in suits, vests and bow ties. On bottom of image written in black pen script: Mr. Abraham Roberts, Mr. Arthur Roberts, Mr. William, Mr. Abraham ( in pencil 'jnr)person, group, abram roberts, arthur roberts, william, bendigo, sandhurst -
The Ed Muirhead Physics MuseumElectrostatic Voltmeter
... Engraved in front plate: 'VOLTMETRE / ELECTROSTATIQUE / ABRAHAM & VILLARD / J. CARPENTIER / PARIS / 4050 D2'...The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum Level 2, The School of Physics, David Caro Building (192) Corner of Elgin and Swanston Streets The University of Melbourne Parkville melbourne electrostatic voltmeter abraham & villard j carpentier scientific instruments Engraved in front plate: 'VOLTMETRE / ELECTROSTATIQUE / ABRAHAM & VILLARD / J. ...Round metal instrument with voltmeter (hands missing) with twisting drum inside and a metal coupling device/mount.Engraved in front plate: 'VOLTMETRE / ELECTROSTATIQUE / ABRAHAM & VILLARD / J. CARPENTIER / PARIS / 4050 D2'electrostatic voltmeter, abraham & villard, j carpentier, scientific instruments -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, Rev. George Daniel, Late 19th C
... Portrait photo showing a middle-aged man with an Abraham Lincoln beard, dressed in a clerical collar and dark suit coat....Daniel" Portrait photo showing a middle-aged man with an Abraham Lincoln beard, dressed in a clerical collar and dark suit coat. ...B. 1823 England; d. ordained 1846; d. 1896 St Kilda Victoria.Portrait photo showing a middle-aged man with an Abraham Lincoln beard, dressed in a clerical collar and dark suit coat."Rev. Geo. Daniel"daniel, george -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillagePostcard
... Black and White Postcard of Abraham Rydberg. Ex Greenland and Hawaiian Isles. ...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village 89 Merri Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village abraham rydberg post card postcard Black and White Postcard of Abraham Rydberg. ...Black and White Postcard of Abraham Rydberg. Ex Greenland and Hawaiian Isles. (SH 001.1 Ships A-B.) 136mm x 90mmflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, abraham rydberg, post card, postcard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Report, Abraham Rooks holding, ca 1870
... Abraham Rooks holding......abraham...Inspection of Abraham Rook's holding of 80 acres including description of house, outhouse, fencing, waterhole, stable by the Crown Lands Bailiff...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne thompson robert rooks abraham land settlement Inspection of Abraham Rook's holding of 80 acres including description of house, outhouse, fencing, waterhole, stable by the Crown Lands Bailiff Abraham Rooks holding Report ...Inspection of Abraham Rook's holding of 80 acres including description of house, outhouse, fencing, waterhole, stable by the Crown Lands Bailiffthompson, robert, rooks, abraham, land settlement -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BENDIGO FOUNDRYMEN: A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
... The first page is a biography of Roberts, Abraham. The second of Delbridge John....The first page is a biography of Roberts, Abraham. The second of Delbridge John. Document BENDIGO FOUNDRYMEN: A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY ...Two pages of handwritten notes titled: Bendigo foundryman - A brief biography. The first page is a biography of Roberts, Abraham. The second of Delbridge John.bendigo, business, foundry -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, Storm Over The Land
... Storm Over The Land From Abraham Lincoln: The War Years 1864-1865 Author: Carl Sandburg Publisher: Readers Union Date: 1944 ...Warrnambool 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 Storm Over The Land Carl Sandburg Label on spine with typed text PAT 973.7 SAN Front endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Storm Over The Land From Abraham Lincoln: The War Years 1864-1865 Author: Carl Sandburg Publisher: Readers Union Date: 1944 Storm Over The Land Book ...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. Storm Over The Land From Abraham Lincoln: The War Years 1864-1865 Author: Carl Sandburg Publisher: Readers Union Date: 1944 Label on spine with typed text PAT 973.7 SAN Front endpaper has 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, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, storm over the land, carl sandburg -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph - Carte de visite, F W Lindt, C. 1880s
... Sepia toned head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. William Abraham Quick. The Rev Quick is looking to his left....Sepia toned head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. William Abraham Quick. The Rev Quick is looking to his left. ...Rev. W. A. Quick (1820-1915) was a significant figure in Victorian Methodism. President of the Queen's College Council 1888-1908. Chairman of the Tasmanian District 1861-71. President of the Australian Conference, 1866.Carte de Visite. Sepia toned head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. William Abraham Quick. The Rev Quick is looking to his left.Printed on the front: "J.W.LINDT MELBOURNE" Handwritten in ink on the back "Rev. W.A.Quick"methodist, wesleyan, president queen's college council, chairman tasmanian district, william abraham quick, president wesleyan conference victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: WATER CONTINUES TO RISE IN THE VICTORIA QUARTZ
... The article is accompanied by a photo of Abraham with his horse....Article mentions William Abraham who was the mining inspector, who played a significant role in the flooding problem. ...Photo of a newspaper article titled Water Continues to Rise in the Victoria Quartz by James Lerk. Article mentions William Abraham who was the mining inspector, who played a significant role in the flooding problem. Water levels had risen dramatically. Water flowed from one mine to another where they were connected. Article also mentions Abraham's birthplace, his early start to work at the age of 10 as a tin dresser at Ashburton, Devonshire, England and his working life after he migrated to Australia at the age of 19. His career in Australia is also mentioned. The article is accompanied by a photo of Abraham with his horse.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - water continues to rise in the victoria quartz, james lerk, william abraham, new chum reef, matthew stevens, south bellevue, new chum and victoria mine, lazarus mine, new chum drainage association, william abraham snr, mary kane, lady miltoa (ship), cricket reserve gold mine, ballarat freehold company, wallaby mine, richard grenfell, bendigo advertiser, bendigo school of mines, confidence extended mine -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillagePhotograph cut from book
... Black and White Photograph cut from a book of the Abraham Rydberg, ex Hawaiian Isles and Star of Greenland, 117mm x 77mm. ...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village 89 Merri Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village Abraham Rydberg Star of Greenland, Black and White Photograph cut from a book of the Abraham Rydberg, ex Hawaiian Isles and Star of Greenland, 117mm x 77mm. ...Black and White Photograph cut from a book of the Abraham Rydberg, ex Hawaiian Isles and Star of Greenland, 117mm x 77mm. SH 006 Ships A-B.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, abraham rydberg, star of greenland, -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre VictoriaSmall framed tile
... Heeft men eenmaal Abraham zien staan dan breekt het volle leven aan. ...Heeft men eenmaal Abraham zien staan dan breekt het volle leven aan. ...In The Netherlands the fiftieth birthday is celebrated as "seeing Abraham". This is a reference to a Gospel quote where Jesus was told he was too young to be teaching the people.Small square of three-ply on which is glued a slightly smaller ceramic tile carrying a Dutch saying. A small hole has been added in the back for ease of hanging. The mount appears to be hand-made.Heeft men eenmaal Abraham zien staan dan breekt het volle leven aan. (The fullness of life starts after the age of 50).
