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Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Photo of Maurice C. W. Bowden, Maurice C. W. Bowden 1st. Australian Flying Squadron
... Photo of Maurice C. W. Bowden...Maurice C. W. Bowden 1st. Australian Flying Squadron...6 in. x 4 in.Scanned copy of a photograph of Maurice C. W...Maurice C. W. Bowden 452 A M 1st. Australian Flying... melbourne Maurice C. W. Bowden 452 A M 1st. Australian Flying ...6 in. x 4 in.Scanned copy of a photograph of Maurice C. W. Bowden 452 A M 1st. Australian Flying Squadron A.I.F Middle East 1916Maurice C. W. Bowden 452 A M 1st. Australian Flying Squadron A.I.F Middle East 1916 -
Wheen Bee Foundation
Publication, Rothenbuhler, W. C., Gowen, J. W. & Park, O. W, A pedigree system for honey bees (Rothenbuhler, W. C., Gowen, J. W. & Park, O. W.), London, 1951, 1951
... A pedigree system for honey bees (Rothenbuhler, W. C...Rothenbuhler, W. C., Gowen, J. W. & Park, O. W.... system for honey bees (Rothenbuhler, W. C., Gowen, J. W. & Park ... -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Angus & Robertson Ltd, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18; by C. E. W. Bean. 8th edition, 1938_
... Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18; by C...c e w bean...The official history of Australia in WW1 written by C. E. W... in WW1 written by C. E. W. Bean c e w bean world war i australia ...The official history of Australia in WW1 written by C. E. W. Bean12 volumes. Hard cover, dark red binding. Maps and black and white illustrationsPresented to James Gordon Saunders Longfellow St Norman Park Q July 1950c e w bean, world war i, australia army, gallipoli -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Painting - Maritime painting, C. W. Veale, Loch Ard, c. 1978
... by an amateur artist C W Veale of Colac, who established an early bus.... Ship's name is on hull. Artist C. W. Veale, painted in 1978...Signature "C W Veale / 1978" Text on hull "LOCH ARD...C. W. Veale... created by an amateur artist C W Veale of Colac, who established ...This painting is believed to have been created by an amateur artist C W Veale of Colac, who established an early bus service in about 1923, known at the time as the Blue Bus Service, which operated from Colac. This service was available for special trips within the Colac region. The Blue Bus Service became very popular with travellers to Lorne via the Deans Marsh Road. The label on the back of the painting comments on whether the ship would be in full sail at the time of the wreck. History of the Loch Ard: The Loch Ard got its name from "Loch Ard" a loch that lies to the west of Aberfoyle, and the east of Loch Lomond. It means "high lake" in Scottish Gaelic. The vessel belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many vessels from England to Australia. The Loch Ard was built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curle & Co. in 1873, the vessel was a three-masted square-rigged iron sailing ship that measured 79.87 meters in length, 11.58 m in width, and 7 m in depth with a gross tonnage of 1693 tons with a mainmast that measured a massive 45.7 m in height. Loch Ard made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its fateful voyage. Loch Ard left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of 29-year-old Captain Gibbs, who was newly married. The ship was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. Onboard were straw hats, umbrellas, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionery, linen, and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead, and copper. There were other items included that were intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. Then at 3 am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land. But the Loch Ard was running into a fog which greatly reduced visibility. Captain Gibbs was becoming anxious as there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. At 4 am the fog lifted and a lookout aloft announced that he could see breakers. The sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast came into view, and Captain Gibbs realised that the ship was much closer to them than expected. He ordered as much sail to be set as time would permit and then attempted to steer the vessel out to sea. On coming head-on into the wind, the ship lost momentum, the sails fell limp and Loch Ard's bow swung back towards land. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold their position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time the ship was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind. Just half a mile from the coast, the ship's bow was suddenly pulled around by the anchor. The captain tried to tack out to sea, but the ship struck a reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Waves subsequently broke over the ship and the top deck became loosened from the hull. The masts and rigging came crashing down knocking passengers and crew overboard. When a lifeboat was finally launched, it crashed into the side of Loch Ard and capsized. Tom Pearce, who had launched the boat, managed to cling to its overturned hull and shelter beneath it. He drifted out to sea and then on the flood tide came into what is now known as Loch Ard Gorge. He swam to shore, bruised and dazed, and found a cave in which to shelter. Some of the crew stayed below deck to shelter from the falling rigging but drowned when the ship slipped off the reef into deeper water. Eva Carmichael a passenger had raced onto the deck to find out what was happening only to be confronted by towering cliffs looming above the stricken ship. In all the chaos, Captain Gibbs grabbed Eva and said, "If you are saved Eva, let my dear wife know that I died like a sailor". That was the last Eva Carmichael saw of the captain. She was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He dived in and swam to the exhausted woman and dragged her to shore. He took her to the cave and broke the open case of brandy that had washed up on the beach. He opened a bottle to revive the unconscious woman. A few hours later Tom scaled a cliff in search of help. He followed hoof prints and came by chance upon two men from nearby Glenample Station three and a half miles away. In a complete state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom then returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. By the time they reached Loch Ard Gorge, it was cold and dark. The two shipwreck survivors were taken to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome. He was presented with the first gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of Victoria and a £1000 cheque from the Victorian Government. Concerts were performed to honour the young man's bravery and to raise money for those who lost families in the disaster. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: the apprentice, Tom Pearce, and the young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost her family in the tragedy. Ten days after the Loch Ard tragedy, salvage rights to the wreck were sold at auction for £2,120. Cargo valued at £3,000 was salvaged and placed on the beach, but most washed back into the sea when another storm developed. The wreck of Loch Ard still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island. Much of the cargo has now been salvaged and some items were washed up into Loch Ard Gorge. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced in March 1982. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton majolica peacock- one of only nine in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne 1880 International Exhibition. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's most valuable shipwreck artefact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register.The shipwreck of the Loch Ard is of significance for Victoria and is registered on the Victorian Heritage Register ( S 417). Flagstaff Hill has a varied collection of artefacts from Loch Ard and its collection is significant for being one of the largest accumulation of artefacts from this notable Victorian shipwreck of which the subject items are a small part. The collection's objects give us a snapshot of how we can interpret the story of this tragic event. The collection is also archaeologically significant as it represents aspects of Victoria's shipping history that allows us to interpret Victoria's social and historical themes of the time. Through is associated with the worst and best-known shipwreck in Victoria's history.Painting in brown-stained wooden frame. Depicts three-masted vessel 'Loch Ard' in full sail on moderate seas. Ship has figurehead, figures on board, and a Union Jack flag on red background. Ship's hull is black with white stripe, and is red on waterline. Ship's name is on hull. Artist C. W. Veale, painted in 1978, signed on bottom right. Label on back of painting has typed description of the Loch Ard and a comment.Signature "C W Veale / 1978" Text on hull "LOCH ARD" Label on back; " "LOCH ARD" / The clipper ship Loch Ard was wrecked on the 1st June 1878. / Of 54 people on board only two survived : Eva Carmichael and Tom Pearce. / Pearce became hero of the wreck for saving Miss Carmichael. / This picture shows the Loch Ard in full sail in moderate seas. / When approaching Cape Otway from the west, she would be in rough water and would presumably not be in full sail."flagstaff hill maritime museum, colac bus services, blue bus service, cw veale, loch ard paintings, loch ard, veale, warrnambool, great ocean road, eva carmichael, tom pearce, thomas pearce, cape otway, cargo ship 1878 -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Account book, Account book from Mousley's Store, 1940
... . It was purchased by C W Drayton....C W Drayton... in Anglesea. It was purchased by C W Drayton. Mousley's Store ...Mousley's Store was the first store in Anglesea. It was purchased by C W Drayton.Mousley's Store was the only shop in Anglesea River in 1940. Contains details of who purchased goods and what they purchased, also the cost.Carbon account book with cardboard cover, green spine binding, water damaged"The Plic Book/for copying letters, invoices etc."anglesea, shops, great ocean road -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, C.W. Carter, C. W. Carter Large Shop Journal. Used by C W Carter General Store-Keeper Lamont Street. Stawell c 1937 -1963. Customer Purchase Record, 1937 - 1963
... C. W. Carter Large Shop Journal. Used by C W Carter... Lonsdale Street Melbourne Large Shop Journal C. W. Carter Large ...Customer Purchase Record. Large Shop Journal - Used by Mr. C.W. Carter - General Store keeper. Lamont St Stawell Phone 142Large Shop Journal Inside Cover - On Scalloped blue oval. Andrew Jack Dyson Pty. Ltd. Wholesale 54662 Stationers 596 - 610 Lonsdale Street Melbournestawell, business -
Wheen Bee Foundation
Publication, Roberts, W. C, Honey Bee Stock Center progress report (Roberts, W. C.), London, 1972, 1972
... Honey Bee Stock Center progress report (Roberts, W. C...Roberts, W. C.... Stock Center progress report (Roberts, W. C.), London, 1972 ... -
Wheen Bee Foundation
Publication, Rothenbuhler, W. C, Genetics and breeding of the honey bee (Rothenbuhler, W. C.), Palo Alto, 1958, 1958
... Genetics and breeding of the honey bee (Rothenbuhler, W. C...Rothenbuhler, W. C.... and breeding of the honey bee (Rothenbuhler, W. C.), Palo Alto, 1958 ... -
Wheen Bee Foundation
Publication, Rothenbuhler, W. C, Behavioural genetics of nest cleaning in honey bees. I. Responses of four inbred lines to disease-killed brood (Rothenbuhler, W. C.), St Andrews, 1964, 1964
... , W. C.), St Andrews, 1964...Rothenbuhler, W. C.... inbred lines to disease-killed brood (Rothenbuhler, W. C.), St ... -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - HMS Repulse, outer west Princes Pier, Port Melbourne, C W Ward, Mar 1924
... had edge indicate they came from "C W Ward photo, 355 High St...C W Ward... had edge indicate they came from "C W Ward photo, 355 High St ...HMS Repulse was on a good-will visit, showing the flag of Great Britain. She came from Adelaide and was on her way to Hobart. [This photo as well as 3354.01 - .05 and 3361 came to PMHPS from the Moe Historical Society via the St Kilda Historical Society. Notations in pencil on the back along the left had edge indicate they came from "C W Ward photo, 355 High St, Prahran, Melbourne". Each photo bears the date 9-12-1947 in the top left corner. It is not known what this date refers to. Possibly it is when the photo was printed. Another notation on each photo says "Port Melbourne, taken in 1920". This is definitely incorrect and "NOT" has been written underneath this comment.]Black and white photograph of HMS Repulse at the outer West Princes Pier between 17-25 March 1924transport - shipping, piers and wharves - princes pier, hms repulse -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Descriptive Catalogue of Australian Tradesmens Tokens
... C W Stainsfield... Author: C W Stainsfield Publisher: C W Stainsfield Date: 1883 ... Tradesmens Tokens C W Stainsfield Label on spine cover is white paper ...Descriptive Catalogue of Australian Tradesmens Tokens Author: C W Stainsfield Publisher: C W Stainsfield Date: 1883 Label on spine cover is white paper circle with the number 30 Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library, descriptive catalogue of australian tradesmens tokens, c w stainsfield -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Scrap Book - C.W.A. Tawonga, C. W. A. Tawonga by Clare Roper, Dec. 1995
... C. W. A. Tawonga by Clare Roper.... Consists of photos, newspaper clippings and typed sheets. C. W ...CWA Tawonga 1946 - 1988 collection of its written history. The C.W.A. aimed to improve the health, welfare and education of women and children in the country. The book gives examples of all activities the members were involved in over the years and their involvement with other CWA groups in the North East of Victoria. Through the photos it also gives a good example of women's fashions over the years.History of CWA Tawonga by Clare Roper, President, founding member and local resident. Women in Tawonga were mostly on farms and in 1946 felt remote after WWII as it affected available workers and the well being of children. The Country Women's Association improved the living conditions and well being of members in the Kiewa Valley community.Scrap book with block handwritten and coloured heading. Cover: Centre middle has a coloured photo of 10 ladies standing below a CWA logo. Covered with clear plastic. Consists of photos, newspaper clippings and typed sheets."CWA Tawonga from 1946 collected by C. Roper" - top of front pagecountry women's association; clare roper; tawonga; -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Chris Illert, Early ancestors of Illawarra's Wadi-Wadi people. Part 1., The unacknowledged sources of traditional stories in C. W. Peck's book 'Australian legends, tales handed down from the remotest times--' (publ. 1925 and 1933), 2003
... ., The unacknowledged sources of traditional stories in C. W...., The unacknowledged sources of traditional stories in C. W. Peck's book ...Includes stories about people and the languages, word lists,pronunciation and sources of stories.Maps, b&w photographs, b&w illustrations, word lists, newspaper articleswadi wadi, wulungulu, gundungara, korewal, south coast nsw, cooma -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Opening Jubilee Park. A. Seitz, P. Vergers, C. Beaumont, W. Dowling 1957
... Opening Jubilee Park. A. Seitz, P. Vergers, C. Beaumont, W...Catalogue card reads, "Opening Jubilee Park. P. Vergers, C... Jubilee Park. P. Vergers, C. Beaumont, W. Dowling". (No name ...Jubilee Park opened 17 October 1957. Same photograph also appears in Ringwood Mail 24 October 1957 captioned as follows: L to R: Mr A Seitz, Pres. VCA, Cr P. Vergers, Mayor Ringwood, Mr C. Beaumont, Pres. RCC., Mr Dowling (Chairman Board of Control)Catalogue card reads, "Opening Jubilee Park. P. Vergers, C. Beaumont, W. Dowling". (No name for fourth man) -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Precious Stones and Precious Metals
... C W King...Precious Stones and Precious Metals Author: C W King... Library Victorian Library Board Warrnambool books and records C W ...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. Precious Stones and Precious Metals Author: C W King Publisher: George Bell and Sons Date: 1883 Label on spine with typed text PAT 549 KIN Inside front cover 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, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, c w king, precious stones and precious metals -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
... C W Boegel...Blue paper dated Dec 22 1870. I hereby Certify that C. W... Collection - Medical Cetificate Court King of the Forest C W Boegel H ...Blue paper dated Dec 22 1870. I hereby Certify that C. W. Boegel of Honey Suckle St. is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by C. W. Boegel declaring himself on the Sick Funds of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical cetificate, court king of the forest, c w boegel, h l atkinson -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Report from The Overseas Telecommunications Commission (Australia), 1958
... c w carthew...Letterhead written in blue ink Signature C W Carthew... at ballarat junior technical school c w carthew acting telegrphist ...The Overseas Telecommunications Commission (Australia) sent a progress report of Edwin Reginald Willingham to Mr Garner of Ballarat Junior Technical School. It outlines the training history from the time he joined the Commission, 9-1-1956 to the present day. He is to commence six months probation as Acting Telegraphist on 19-5-1958. He came straight from BJTS and has made steady progress. Cream page, typed. Letterhead written in blue ink Signature C W Carthewballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, overseas telecommunications commission (australia), edwin reginald willingham, dux at ballarat junior technical school, c w carthew, acting telegrphist, training history -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Scotts Book
... C W A Scott... of C.W.A.Scott Author: C W A Scott Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Date... Library Great Ocean Road Scotts Book C W A Scott Label on spine ...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. Scotts Book The Life and Mildenhall - Melbourne Flight of C.W.A.Scott Author: C W A Scott Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Date: 1934Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 92 SCO Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service and Warrnambool Mechanics Institute 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, scotts book, c w a scott -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Win Woodruff outside W C Cone & Co, Railway Crescent, Port Melbourne, 1989
... Win Woodruff outside W C Cone & Co, Railway Crescent, Port...w c cove & co... environment business and traders w c cove & co Winfred Mary PREST ...B&W photo of Win WOODRUFF nee PREST outside W.C. Cone & Co. in Railway Crescent c 1989, at time of demolition. This was the site of a former Prest homebuilt environment, business and traders, w c cove & co, winfred mary prest woodruff, woodruff family, prest family -
Bendigo Military Museum
Clothing - PYJAMAS, 1968
... C W Cohen... PYJAMAS C W Cohen ...Pyjamas Army issue 1968. Made in Tasmania. Issued to Maurice Charles Betts at Recruit Training, Puckapunyal Vic. Refer Cat No 1198.2 for his service history. .1) Pyjama top, blue & white vertical stripes. Size M. .2) Pyjama pants, blue & white vertical stripes. Size M..1) Printed on label: “3795164, M BETTS”uniforms - army, costume - male nightwear, pyjamas -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - HMS Renown, inner east, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, C W Ward, 1927
... C W Ward... Photograph HMS Renown, inner east, Station Pier, Port Melbourne C W ...Photograph taken sometime between 21 April to 12 May 1927. On board was the Duke and Duchess of York who were on the official visit to Australia to open the Commonwealth Parliament in Canberra.Black and white photograph of HMS Renown at the inner East Station Piertransport - shipping, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, piers and wharves - station pier, hms renown, duke of york, duchess of york -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Drawing (Item) - Labelled Diagrams of the CAC Boomerang, Wirraway and Woomera, C. W. Gooding, Boomerang, Wirraway and Woomera, 1994-2000
... C. W. Gooding... Boomerang, Wirraway and Woomera C. W. Gooding ...Drawn by C.W. Wooding, 2000. -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, C W Peck, Australian legends : tales handed down from the remotest times by the autocthonous inhabitants of our land, 1933
... C W Peck... by the autocthonous inhabitants of our land Book C W Peck ...Different text to the original edition. Does not include stories of White Pioneers, but concentrates on Creation Stories, flora and fauna, etc.B&w illustrations, b&w photographscreation stories, mythology, folklore -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, C W Peck, Australian legends : tales handed down from the remotest times by the autocthonous inhabitants of our land : parts 1 and 2, 1925
... C W Peck... and 2 Book C W Peck ...Peck has collected a range of myths and legends from Aboriginal people, and also stories of the early pioneers in Australia.b&w illustrationscreation stories, myths and legends -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Tolleg C W, The Anglican Parish of Bairnsdale 120th Anniversary, 1987
... Tolleg C W... Tolleg C W ...A brief chronological history of the Anglican Parish of St John the Baptist Bairnsdale Victoria Ilustrated.religion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: RECEIPT
... C W Bagel... day's sick pay for Bro. C. W. Baegel Signed by R. ? Coath... Collection - Receipt W Philpot C W Bagel R ? Coath Blue paper headed ...Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Aug 25 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of Two Pounds being 12 day's sick pay for Bro. C. W. Baegel Signed by R. ? Coath. Signed across end by C. W. Bagel.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, c w bagel, r ? coath -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
... C W Boegal... employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by C. W... Collection - Medical Cetificate Court King of the Forest C W Boegal H ...Blue paper dated Decr 29th 1870. I hereby Certify that C. W. Boegal of Honey Suckle St. Is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by C. W. Boegal declaring himslef off the Sick Funds of the Court. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical cetificate, court king of the forest, c w boegal, h l atkinson, j brockley -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Your A Real Mate - Tribute to Vietnam Veteran
... Pte C W Roost... - Photograph of gravestone of Pte C W Roost 4 BN RAR 23 December 1968... C W Roost 4 BN RAR Cheryl Roost RAR Insignia On Gravestone ...A framed coloured photograph and a Document. Document is a Tribute to Pte Roost Written by his wife Cheryl Roost Photo - Photograph of gravestone of Pte C W Roost 4 BN RAR 23 December 1968RAR Insignia On Gravestonedocument, photograph, pte c w roost, 4 bn rar, cheryl roost -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: RECEIPT
... C W Bagel... pay for Bro. C. W. Baegel. Signed by Rich. Coath.... Collection - Receipt W Philpot C W Bagel Rich Coath Blue paper headed ...Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Sep. 22 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of 6/6 being 2 day's sick pay for Bro. C. W. Baegel. Signed by Rich. Coath.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, c w bagel, rich coath -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: RECEIPT
... C W Baegel... sick pay for Bro. C. W. Baegel. Signed by Wm. H. Nicholus.... Collection - Receipt W Philpot C W Baegel Wm H Nicholus Blue paper ...Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Aug 11 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of Two Pounds being 12 day's sick pay for Bro. C. W. Baegel. Signed by Wm. H. Nicholus.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, c w baegel, wm h nicholus