Breeden Family - Photos, Biography, Notesbreeden, stanley breeden, bill breeden, marjorie isobel breeden, tom breeden, dandenong primary school 1924, adelaide breeden, william breeden, marjorie breeden, donald breeden, methodist sunday school, w.s. breeden, vin breeden, bert breeden, evelyn breeden, lavinia 'vin' breeden, elaine breeden, 37 king street dandenong, s.m.w. breeden, stanley milton watts breeden, tom (stanley milton watts) breeden

Beilby, John Wood - Pic, Memories, BiographyFirst resident-occupier of freeholder land in Ferntree Gully Districtbeilby, john wood beilby, jw beilby, upper ferntree gully, glenfern, glenfern property, catherine beilby

Beswicke Family - Biography & Some Family HistoryArchitectbeswicke, charles beswicke, james beswicke, james lomax beswicke, john beswicke, john beswicke architect

George H Budge - Newspaper Article - biography (death)Justice of the Peace ; President, Country Party, Rosedale Branch ; Life Member, Gippsland District Racing Association ; Life Member, Victorian Racing Club ; Secretary, Rosedale Racing Club ; Secretary, Thorpdale Branch, Manchester Unity Lodge ; District Grand Master of M.U.I.O.O.F for Sale District ; Chairman, Rosedale State School Committee ; george h budge, thorpdale mercery, thorpdale general store, railway hotel tallarook, butcher shop tallarook, bridge hotel dandenong, central hotel beaconsfield, cardinia park hotel, jp heyfield, country party, gippsland district racing association, victorian racing club, rosedale racing club, manchester unity lodge, m.u.i.o.o.f for sale district

Nicholas Bergin - Biography and Mini Family Tree (handwritten)Village Smithybergin, nicholas bergin, blacksmith, blacksmith rowville, the village smithy

WJ Garnar Biography , Garnar Family History , Newspaper ArticleFuneral Directorgarnar, jw garnar, wj garnar, garnar and son, len garnar, edward garnar, james garnar, margaret garnar (nee cariss), diamond hill

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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 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. Autobiography of A Cad Author: A G Macdonell Publisher: Macmillan & Co Date: 1938Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 92 MAC Pastedown front endpaper has 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, autobiography of a cad, a g macdonell

Biographical information about John Cecil Jessop, Councillor and Mayor of Heidelberg and Chairman of the MMBW. The photograph (copy) is of his time as Mayor.A Greensborough local who worked on many community projects.2 photocopied pages, text and photograph.On page 1:"Australian Dictionary of Biography 1940-1980", on page 2: "Diamond Valley Story by Diane Edwards"john cecil jessop, jessop, mmbw

Notification of a second meeting of the committee formed to publish a biography of Sir Stanley Savige. See also 00636, 00637.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Single white foolscap sheet with black type about a meeting of the committee organising the biography of Sir Stan Savige.'1957' inserted in pencil as the date of the meeting.committee, savige book

A report submitted by the Sub-Committee appointed at the meeting of 20th April 1956 to be considered on 1st May 1957 at the Melbourne Town Hall meeting. Legatee James Gillespie advised that the original author selected to write the biography of Sir Stanley Savige had withdrawn, and Legatee Gillespie offered four alternative authors for the Committee to choose from. Part of the paperwork chronicling the early planning for the biography, which was eventually written by W.B. Russell and published in 1959 as "There Goes a Man" by Longmans.Two typed foolscap pages about the biography of Legatee Stan Savige.In pencil: "Gavin said typing could be done by Morgan" "1957" at the top.savige book, biography

Once the biography of Sir Stanley Savige had been completed it had to be promoted in order to make the project financially viable; as Chair of the Biography Committee Alan Spowers was responsible for doing so and this item shows his composition of the final letter.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Drafts and handwritten notes by Alan Spowers, Chairman of the Biography Committee, dated 30 November 1959 promoting "There goes a Man". Black type or blue ink on white.savige book, biography

A biography of Dr Ted Gault (husband) titled : An Amazing Man (published 1987) . Dr Edna Gault's biography is taken from oral history, family letters, memories of children, friends, relatives. Compliments her husbands biography, An Amazing Man. Dr Edna Gault (nee Baylis) Other author names : Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin. The Gaults practised in Surrey Hills.Biography of the life of Dr. Edna I Gault (nee Baylis). Records and describes her life as a physician and medical missionary working in India. Covers her life 1904-1992.Biography of the life of Dr. Edna I Gault (nee Baylis). Records and describes her life as a physician and medical missionary working in India. Covers her life 1904-1992.(dr) (mrs) edna gault, doctors, women doctors, (mr) (dr) ted gault, women missionaries - india, missionaries

Red cloth bound cover and embossed detailing on front and back, with embossed inscription on the spine 'An Autobiography Anthony Trollope' 227 pages; 20cmHandwritten inscription on first page '76' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'trollope, kilmore mechanics institute library.

64 page booklet with photographic illustrations. An autobiography of Cleaver Bunton (born 1902), a former Mayor of Albury, New South Wales. ISBN 0731649052Signed by the author on the title page: "Cleaver E. Bunton"cleaver bunton, albury, local government

64 page booklet with photographic illustrations. An autobiography of Cleaver Bunton (born 1902), a former Mayor of Albury, New South Wales. ISBN 0731649052Signed by the author on the title page: "With my complements. Cleaver B"cleaver bunton, albury, local government

Agnes Cameron - Biography, Tributes, Birthday Card ; R.Cameron - Dandenong Show 1st Prize Card ; Alex Cameron - Dandenong Journal 12 Oct 1965 ; Joan Cameron - Dandenong Remembers Agnes - Mother of Bangholme agnes cameron, r.cameron, alex cameron, dandenong agricultural & pastoral society, bangholme, bangholme hall, joan cameron

Henry [Harry ] is the son of John Blake and Ethel May Cleeland. He farmed near Surf Beach estate and lived at Woolamai House.HistoricalPhotocopy of a 9 page booklet of writing and photos on Henry Cleeland and family by Jessica WalshHenry Cleeland a biography by Jessica Walshhenry cleeland, woolamai house, world war 2 lifestyle

Letter dated 1 Nov 1957 from W.B. Russell to Mr Cooper (Chair of Biography Committee) reporting on his progress with the writing of "There Goes a Man". The work so far involved research and writing a draft of the first few chapters, and he notes that despite the 50 hours per week he is allocating to his Departmental duties, he has been able to keep fairly close to his target of spending 36 hours a week on the book.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.White paper with black type of a letter from WB Russell to Legacy about the progress of the biography he was writing about Stanley Savige.Signed W.B. Russell in blue ink, annotated in pencil: 'Shown to J.G. Gillespie 30.11.57'savige book, committee

Hardcover w/ Dust JacketAustralian Dictionary of Biography Subscription card and corrigenda insidebiography, dictionary, australian biography, walsh st library

Hardcover w/ Dust JacketAustralian Dictionary of Biography Subscription card and corrigenda insidebiography, dictionary, australian biography, walsh st library

Hardcover w/ Dust JacketAustralian Dictionary of Biography Subscription card and corrigenda insidebiography, dictionary, australian biography, walsh st library

Nicholas O'Donnell autobiography has been edited by Val Noone and published by Ballarat Heritage Services.A book with a transcription of Nicholas O'Donnell's diary, and an introduction by Val Noone.nicholas o'donnell, ireland, irish, val noone, diary

Hardcover w/ Dust JacketPlain envelope, Australian Dictionary of Biography Subscription card and Corrigenda insidebiography, dictionary, australian biography, walsh st library

Contains volumes 1-12 of the Australian Dictionary of Biography.CD-ROM