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Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
framed car sticker, Lynette Kennedy
... framed car sticker... A promotional car sticker of Healesville Sanctuary...A promotional circular car sticker depicting a lyrebird...Inscription on car sticker is "Sir Colin MacKenzie... holding car sticker... platypus lyrebird Inscription on car sticker is "Sir Colin ...A promotional car sticker of Healesville Sanctuary specialising in Australian Fauna and Flora. This item was displayed at the front entrance to encourage visitors to purchase and promote the Sanctuary. This car sticker was a very popular and sought after souvenir selling for 25 cents contributing to the Sanctuary's income. Healesville Sanctuary was the first institution to breed platypus in a total captive situation.and is also the only institution in the world to breed LyrebirdsA promotional circular car sticker depicting a lyrebird tail in full display above a platypus side on. Has dark green border at ouside edge of sticker; colours are black, gold and green. Sticker is in a wooden glass frame and has a dynamo label glued to upper edge of glass. There are 2 eye hooks screwed into the upper edge of frame. Inscription on car sticker is "Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary" on the bottom half of the perimeter circle. With "Healesville" at top of perimeter of circle. At the top of the inner circle the word "Victoria" is placed above a green horizontal band which reads "The Wild-life Sanctuary".healesville-sanctuary, first-institution, breeding, platypus, lyrebird -
Croydon Conservation Society Inc.
Unknown - Car Sticker, Protect Canopy Trees, 1992
... Car Sticker ...Plastic car sticker... Croydon Conservation Society Plastic car sticker Protect Canopy ...Designed to promote the retention of canopy trees in Croydon A Croydon Council community grant of $800 was gifted for this projectPlastic car stickerProtect Canopy trees Canopy trees give Croydon Character Croydon Conservation Society -
Melbourne Water
Maroondah, Healesville Souvenir Car Sticker
... Maroondah, Healesville Souvenir Car Sticker..., healesville, melbourne water, scenic view, souvenir, sticker, car...Souvenir car sticker with a colourful design of Maroondah..., healesville, melbourne water, scenic view, souvenir, sticker, car ...The Maroondah System was first and foremost developed as a functional component of Melbourne's Water Supply System. In addition to functionality, the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) envisioned the Maroondah Reserve to be enjoyed aesthetically and recreationally by the public. This souvenir illustrates the realisation of the Maroondah System as a local recreational and tourist attraction in the early 20th century. The Maroondah Reserve gardens were landscaped with English-style ornamental stonework, exotic trees, flower beds and rose gardens. All features of the water supply system became widely celebrated as beauty spots that continue to be very popular to this day with tourists and locals alike. This souvenir is a product of that flourishing tourist trade. These water supply sites continue to enhance Melbourne’s charm and liveability and are now recognised as places of cultural and historic significance.This souvenir item has been curated by Melbourne Water as it represents an important historical aspect of the organisation by demonstrating the popularity of its water asset sites as recreational places and tourist attractions, and although these sites are functional parts of the water supply system, they were also designed to be enjoyed by the public both aesthetically and recreationally. Souvenir car sticker with a colourful design of Maroondah Dam in Healesville with car sticker instructions.melbourne metropolitan board of works, mmbw, maroondah, dam, healesville, melbourne water, scenic view, souvenir, sticker, car, instructions -
Cornish College
Car Bumper Sticker, 2011
... Car Bumper Sticker...car sticker...A car bumper sticker printed in colour. A light blue... “www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au” Campaign_to_save_Cornish logo motto car sticker A car ...Made in 2011 and distributed to the College community to help promote the College.The brochure lists the College website as “www.cornishcollege.org” which was used until VRQA registration was completed. After the College opened in 2012 the web address became “www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au” A car bumper sticker printed in colour. A light blue background with the Cornish College logo, motto, name and website.campaign_to_save_cornish, logo, motto, car sticker -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Car sticker, "Ballarat Vintage Tramway - Botanic Gardens"
... Car sticker...Circular adhesive label or car sticker with an image... adhesive label or car sticker with an image of tram 27 ...Demonstrates the style of sales item produced by the BTPS.Circular adhesive label or car sticker with an image of tram 27 in the centre and the words "Ballarat Vintage Tramway - Botanic Gardens" on the outside printed in green ink on a yellow background. Has a removable piece of paper on the rear. tramways, trams, btps -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Car Transfer / Sticker (a) Order form (b) - Melbourne, Victoria, n.d
... Souvenir Car Transfer / Sticker (a) Order form (b... Car Transfer / Sticker (a) Order form (b) - Melbourne ...(a) Coloured souvenir sticker of Victoria, coat of arms, sign on wooden stake 'VICTORIA', Melbourne and various cities marked on map of Victoria, including Portland. (b) order form for Art Colour transfers -
Cornish College
Car Bumper Sticker, ezi design & print (Gavin Hayes), 2012
... Car Bumper Sticker... better. The original blue car stickers did not stay waterproofed ...Made in 2012 and sold as a fundraiser for $5 each.The background colour was changed to white so that the logo would stand out better. The original blue car stickers did not stay waterproofed for long. The College web address was also amended as it was no longer an organisation.A car bumper printed in colour\. A white background with the Cornish College logo, motto, name and website.cornish_college_inaugural_year, logo, motto, sticker -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Bumper Sticker - Portland Victoria, n.d
... car sticker... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road car sticker automobile ...Bumper sticker, full colour images of tram, lighthouse, whale tail - Portland Victoria Australia.car sticker, automobile accessory, souvenir, contemporary collecting -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document - Sticker, Car, Horticulturists help mother earth give birth, c. 1970
... Sticker, Car... Horticulturists help mother earth give birth Document Sticker, Car ...From USA, don. P. Esdalesticker -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Bumper Sticker - Portland Car Sales, n.d
... Bumper Sticker - Portland Car Sales... car accessory Rectangular bumper sticker, white with black ...Rectangular bumper sticker, white with black print enclosed in black line rectangle with rounded corners, 'PORTLAND CAR SALES PH 5523 6722'advertising, mass produce, car accessory -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Sticker, Save the Port Melbourne line, 1990s
... Two car stickers "Save the Port Melbourne line" featuring... the 1987 campaign to keep the railway Transport - Railways Two car ...From the 1987 campaign to keep the railwayTwo car stickers "Save the Port Melbourne line" featuring a train with wording around it,1987.transport - railways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; DONATIONS AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND GOLDEN SQUARE
... , wool, material, car-stickers, donations. Badges, wool, material..., wool, material, car-stickers, donations. Badges, wool, material ...Document. Hard cover book with the title inside the front cover ' Golden Square Branch Australian Comforts Fund. Badges, wool, material, car-stickers, donations. Badges, wool, material, car-stickers, donations. Also inside the front cover are the words Lydia Chancellor, Hon. Sec. 'Taraxville' Golden Square. 18-6-40.Lydia Chancellororganization, club / society, australian comfort fund, lydia chancellor collection, collection, australian comfort fund, world war ii, war -
Australian National Surfing Museum
Sticker, SAVE BASTION POINT, Circa 2010
... Full colour gloss car sticker featuring graphic artwork... colour gloss car sticker featuring graphic artwork of Bastion ...This colour sticker was produced and distributed Australia wide by the SAVE BASTION POINT CAMPAIGN to support their environmental campaign to stop a breakwall being built across the popular surf break - Bastion Point in Mallacoota, Victoria, Australia. The breakwall is supported by the local fishing community and local council. If built it would destroy one of the most popular surf breaks in East Gippsland.This sticker represents a local environmental campaign which has gained state and national attention. Full colour gloss car sticker featuring graphic artwork of Bastion Point and the website for the SAVE BASTION POINT campaign (based in Mallacoota, Victoria, Australia)Web address - www.savebastionpoint.orgsurf, bastion point, mallacoota, breakwall, surfrider foundation, east gippsland, save bastion point -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Olympics for Melbourne 1996 Sticker, 1990s
... for the olmypics brochure and win a Nissan Pulsar GL Hatch 2. A Car sticker... 2. A Car sticker and envelope that contained it. Ephemera ...Six cities originally placed bids to hold the 1996 centennial Olympic Games including Melbourne. Melbourne's bid cost 21million dollars. The decision made in Tokyo in 1990 saw the games awarded to Atlanta.Olympics for Melbourne 1996 Bid 1. How to join the teams for the olmypics brochure and win a Nissan Pulsar GL Hatch 2. A Car sticker and envelope that contained it.history, bendigo, merle lummis collection, 1996 olympics melbourne bid -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Bumper Sticker - McDonald's & Mix FM, n.d
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road souvenir sticker car ...Oblong bumper sticker, Left hand quarter black with yellow McDonald's arches and 'i'm lovin' it' in white print. Other ¾ sticker white with red and black print and blue horizontal lines and red Southern Cross; '88.9 MIXX FM Western Victoria'.souvenir, sticker, car accessory -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Bumper Sticker, 1990
... car accessory Rectangular bumper sticker. Lime green with blue ...Rectangular bumper sticker. Lime green with blue 'International Literacy Year' and logo with 1990; 2 black line figures.souvenir, bumper sticker, car accessory -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Bumper Stickers, Radio station 3KZ, "I love Melbourne", c1990
... Bumper or car sticker, advertising Melbourne radio station... 515 Bumper or car sticker, advertising Melbourne radio station ...Bumper or car sticker, advertising Melbourne radio station 3KZ, 1179 on the dial featuring Melbourne W2 No. 515. Has been produced in the shape of a heart. On the rear are the "Application Hints". See also Reg item 1489trams, tramways, radio stations, 3kz, advertisements, melbourne, tram 515 -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Club Sticker, BRAYBROOK & DISTRICT MOTORCYCLE CLUB
... of a car. Sticker has been left on the glass in case removal may... of glass plate that previously was a side window of a car. Sticker ...A meeting was held on 18th August 1947 at the East Sunshine Community Hall with the aim of forming a motor cycle club. The name BRAYBROOK MOTOR CYCLE CLUB was decided upon "as it would cater for riders and non-riding members in all surrounding districts". The first President was Don Minahan with Bert Watson as Secretary. They had been members of the Auto Cycle Union whose members became dissatisfied with the prize money awarded, so the Victorian Motorcycle Association (VMCA) was formed. The President of the VMCA (Mr. A. Clarke) attended the meeting on 3rd September 1947 which was held in the Hall behind the Sunshine Theatre. This became the regular meeting place. The new Braybrook Club affiliated with the VMCA joining clubs from Altona, Coburg, Essendon, Newport and Preston. Membership mostly came from recreational motor bike riders looking for more structured competitive riding experience and enjoyment. The club conducted its events on Sunday afternoons and as sport at that time was not permitted on Sundays, they overcame that obstacle by seeking a silver coin donation (pointing out that "two bob" was expected). The events were mainly dirt scrambles over open land which today is known as "off road". The favourite sites were Sunshine's ample open spaces such as Glengala Road and McIntyre Road, as well as Arundell Road (Keilor) and Laverton. For track racing experience the club formed a very basic dirt track on the open land in Glengala Road west of the original Sunshine Golf Club, which was very popular on Sunday afternoons for both riders and spectators. In the early 1950's Motorbike and Sidecar races were also witnessed on some Sundays, on a track near the corner of McIntyre and Furlong Roads, North Sunshine. During 1950 the Braybrook members voted in favour of allowing the Sunshine Club to amalgamate with them and form the BRAYBROOK AND DISTRICT MOTORCYCLE CLUB. The merger took place at the meeting on 10th July 1950 when office bearers were elected. The club disbanded in the mid 1960's due to the massive residential development occurring in the Sunshine district, and so activities were merged with the Newport Club. The above information is mainly compiled from Sunshine Advocate articles published on 29/8/47, 12/9/47, and 30/6/50, and from written details supplied by Mr. J. N. Willaton. Further details or corrections from interested readers are welcome.The Braybrook and District Motorcycle Club has not existed in its own right for several decades. The sticker depicting the club crest serves as a historical reminder that the club was once part of the local recreational scene.Dark blue, silver, and clear plastic sticker on right hand top corner of glass plate that previously was a side window of a car. Sticker has been left on the glass in case removal may damage it. BRAYBROOK AND DISTRICT MOTORCYCLE CLUB.Braybrook and District Motorcycle Clubmotorcycle club, sticker, club sticker, braybrook and district motorcycle club, braybrook -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, Radio station 3KZ, 1990's
... Adhesive label or car sticker with the shape of a heart... Trams tramways 3KZ Signs advertisements Adhesive label or car ...Adhesive label or car sticker with the shape of a heart advertising Melbourne Radio station 3KZ or Radio 1179 featuring a W2 class tramcar. Gives instructions for the application on the rear of a car window. See Reg Item 569 for a different version. Two copies held.trams, tramways, 3kz, signs, advertisements -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Sticker, Graham Street Primary School, "Open in 1997 and beyond, enrol now", 1996
... Car bumper sticker for the Graham St Primary School... Street State School Port Melbourne Primary School Car bumper ...Item collected during Cr Liana THOMPSON's time in Port Phillip Council. Donated to the PMH&P societyCar bumper sticker for the Graham St Primary School advertising "Open in 1997 and beyond, enrol now"education - primary schools, graham street state school, port melbourne primary school -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), Ballarat Vintage tramway sales poster, c1980
... , in particular post cards, button badges, and car sticker. Old poster..., in particular post cards, button badges, and car sticker. Old poster ...Ballarat Vintage Tramway sales poster for use in trams, roof ad., laminated fawn coloured sheet, single sided, advertising sales items and display cases - backed onto heavy cardboard which was part of a former or older sales poster, in particular post cards, button badges, and car sticker. Old poster was orange colour - has been cut on one side. Post card of tram 26, and 27/38, most ripped off. Half car sticker and overlays of price changes. Has holes where button badges were placed. Images added 20-12-2016.trams, tramways, btps, posters, roof ads, sales -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; CAR STICKERS AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND SUBSCRIBER 1940
... Objects. Car stickers 2 different sizes. 12.5 cm(45... Objects. Car stickers 2 different sizes. 12.5 cm(45 ...Objects. Car stickers 2 different sizes. 12.5 cm(45 of) in diameter with 6 point star red on white background with the words 'AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND. Subscriber 1940.' 8.5 cm(40 of) in diameter with 6 point star with the same wording and colour combination. All the wording is in white against the red background of the star. The stickers are in an envelope addressed to Mrs. L. Chancellor, ' Taraxville', Golden Square. On the rear surface, of each of the stars, there is a black four and five digit number.Lydia Chancellororganization, club / society, australian comforts fund -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Ringwood City Council, City of Ringwood - Freedom of Entry Short program booklet for Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division - Procedure for Official Guests, 1965
... Guests. Two copies - one has Offical Car Park sticker affixed... for Official Guests. Two copies - one has Offical Car Park sticker ...Buff coloured booklet referring to the freedom of entry to the City of Ringwood being granted upon Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division. This booklet is the Procedure for Official Guests. Two copies - one has Offical Car Park sticker affixed inside. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Adhesive label, Mitchell and Vanguard, "United States Marine Corps"
... Set of three adhesive label or car sticker with images... Victoria Park Ballarat Set of three adhesive label or car sticker ...Set of three adhesive label or car sticker with images of 1 -- Shoulder patch of the United States Marine Corps - made by Mitchell 2 - ditto - 1st Marine Division - with the word "Guadalcanal" vertically - made by Mitchell 3 - ditto - 11th Marines - The Cannon cockers - made by Vanguard of California. Donated to the Museum by the son of US Marine whose father was at Victoria Park, July 2018, - noting that they were badges or insignia of the units that were in Victoria Park during 1943. Refer to https://www.ozatwar.com/usmc/1stmarinedivision.htm - accessed 18/1/2019 which confirms the items being at Victoria Park. tramways, trams, world war i, victoria park, ballarat -
Federation University Historical Collection
Annual Report, Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report, 1970
... Helen Open Days and distribution of car stickers. A Centenary... Helen Open Days and distribution of car stickers. A Centenary ...The Ballarat School of Mines was founded in 1970 and was the first institution of formal technical education in Australia. 1970 marked the centenary of the School and that of technical Education in Australia. A centenary commitee was established to plan activities and projecty sot celebrate the occasion. These included five centenary lectures fro secondary school students, a film of the School to be made and shown on National Television, a centenary medallion centenary posters, a dinner for local organisations with Council and staff as hosts, an historical notebook on the school, a plaque mounted to mark the site of the original school, opening of the Mt Helen Campus, Relocating the Old SMB battery ot mt Helen, student reunion, Art display of present and former students, Mt Helen Open Days and distribution of car stickers. A Centenary Appeal was established to finance a Great Hall and Sports Centre at the Mt Helen Campus. The Appeal President was Cr W.J.C. North. The materials testing laboratory secured and retained registration by the National Association of Testing Authorities for a range of tests on concrete and metals. The student accommodation at Mt Helen 23 Page report (with supplementary finances) in a soft cover showing a picture of the Former Ballarat Circuit Courthouse which was used as the first building of the Ballarat School of Mines. The report includes a page of stamps produced to commemorate the centenary of Technical Education in Australia through the Ballarat School of Mines. The report was presented by Council President Morgan Bevan John. The report includes information on the new campus for the Tertiary Division at Mt Helen, including information on the buildings being constructed by local builders. The site plan was developed by G.J. Harrison and L.H. Vernon and Associates. The following staff resigned: E.R. McGrath (deceased), E.W. Ryan, I.L. Hunter. The following new appointments were made: R.l. Martin, G.K. Tampi, T.F. Norwood, K.M. Llewellyn, M.J. Evans, J.F. Clark, K.G. Millar, B.R. Rollins, L.G. Shome, C.I. Dowling, M.H. Pitfield, G.M. Pearson, J.P. Murray, J.R. Thyer. Page 10 lists diplomas awarded and page 11 lists scholarships and prizes including the Ballarat has Company Scholarship, the Josephine Brelaz Scholarship, The Frank Pinkerton Scholarship, The Mica Smith/Serjeant/Ironworkers Scholarship, Martha Pinkerton Scholarship, Ballarat City Council Scholarship, Junior Art Scholarship, C.R.A. Scholarship, B.H.P. Scholarship, S.E.C. Scholarship, Alexander Rushal Scholarship, Russell and Shirley Evans Scholarship. The R.W. Richards Medal for 1969 was awarded to Peter Hensley. A new I.C.L. 1901A computer and associated equipment was purchased for the Computer Centre. Page 15 has information on the Victorian Institute of Colleges (VIC). Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe, with VIC's Dr Philip Law visited the Ballarat School of Mines and inspected both the old and new facilities. ballarat school of mines, m.b. john, centenary, anniversary -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 618
... garments. (NB: on the back cover is a photo of a car... garments. (NB: on the back cover is a photo of a car ...One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for mens garments. (NB: on the back cover is a photo of a car. The registration sticker can be seen quite clearly and is dated 1961, thus dating this book precisely.)JET . TOTEM . HIGHLAND . CONFETTI FLECKS . NYLETTE / BLUEBELL . PATONYLE 4-PLY . BOUCLON . SKI WOOL / No. 618 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK 618 / WITH T.V. DESIGNS / 2'-handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, High Speed Clinton H Stagg, 1930s
This book has been in two Warrnambool lending libraries. It has been borrowed by subscription holders from 1938 to 1950. The book was first in Hudson’s Hygienic Library at 71 Liebig Street Warrnambool. A.R.Hudson had a bookshop and newsagency at the same address. Subscribers to the library paid two shillings and sixpence to join the library and then threepence a week for borrowing the book. The library was open to 9 p.m. and was advertised as ‘The most up-to-date library in the Western District.’ ‘Hygienic’ libraries were a feature of privately-operated libraries in Australia, mostly in the 1930s, 40s and 50s. The increased interest in germ prevention and health improvement led to the ‘hygienic’ practice of sterilising the books after each borrowing. It appears that the books were wiped with formaldehyde. Following Hudson’s ownership of this book, it was in Stronach’s Library at 105B Liebig Street. There have been examples of private subscription libraries in Warrnambool since the 1860s (plus the subscription library available at the Mechanics’ Institute). After 1950, with the increase in the funding and building of public libraries, subscription libraries for the general public largely disappeared. This book is of interest as an example of the books that could be borrowed from a private subscription library in Warrnambool in the early to mid 20th centuries. This is a hard cover book of 247 pages. The cover is red and yellow with an illustration of a racing car on the front and black printing on the front and back. The spine has been reinforced with black tape which is now peeling off. The inside front cover and the back cover have stickers from lending libraries. Inside the back cover are a series of stamps. The book is scuffed and somewhat stained. ‘Hudson’s Hygienic Library’ ‘Stronach’s Library’ warrnambool subscription libraries -
Federation University Historical Collection
Album - Album - Sample Stickers, ZILLES COLLECTION: Album, Sample Stickers produced by Jeff Zilles
... referred to as bumper stickers. The stickers shown are for car.... The stickers shown are for car dealerships, motor bike, tractor ...Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat. A form of sticker began in 1839 when Sir Rowland Hill invented adhesive paper. The first self-adhesive label was invented in 1935 by Stanton Avery - Avery Labels. In the 1940s "bumper strips"were created. Now referred to as bumper stickers. The stickers shown are for car dealerships, motor bike, tractor and agricultural equipment and entertainment. They are for places in Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong and Wonthaggi, indicating that Zilles were well known for the quality of their products. These stickers were possibly produced in the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. The Swinger was a local dance that ran at the Ballarat Civic Hall between 1972-1975. Dress was neat casual and men were required to wear a tie. The average age of attendees was 18-25.Dark green vinyl cover, three bolts holding it together. Thirteen pages - black cover paperSticker on each pagezilles printers, stickers, bumper stickers, self-adhesive label, santo avery, sir rowland hill, car dealers, motor cycles, farm equipment, ballarat, bendigo, geelong, wonthaggi, ballarat motors, rambler, triumph, toyota, brown murphy geelong, leyland australia, berko datsun geelong, mental ballarat, sound conditioned bendigo, col hawkins, frank faulkner car sales, patron products ballarat, mil haven tractor cab ballarat, john basin ballarat, swinger, b & g myers pty ltd ballarat, arthur shultz, don mullin motors wonthaggi -
Federation University Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Artwork - Drawing, ZILLES COLLECTION: Transfer design for "Mopar" Engineering - Car parts
Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat. Steel plate with Mopar symbol. Molar are distributors and dealers for automotive parts.Steel plate, red with sticker of blue yellow and red. USA ENGINEERED AND APPROVED - MOPAR- ...AUSTRALIA LIMITED. Distributors & Dealerszilles printers, mopar, engineered, australia, usa, distrbutor, dealer, parts -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Past and Present
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. Past and Present Author: Thomas Caryle Publisher: Chapman & Hall Date: 1872Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 824 CAR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library 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, past and present, thomas caryle