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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book
... English Man of Letters...Samuel Johnson English Man of Letters Author: Leslie... Library Great Ocean Road English Man of Letters Leslie Stephen ...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. Samuel Johnson English Man of Letters Author: Leslie Stephen Edited by John Morley Publisher: MacMillan & Co Date: 1887 Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 JOH Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Fly page has a stamp that reads " R.A.Phil, Bookseller, Warrnambool". 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, english man of letters, leslie stephen, john morley -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, In God We Trust English edition, 2019
Letters written, 1942-1944 by Ewald Steiniger, while interned, to and from his wife Annemarie Steiniger. Ewald was a Lutheran Pastor in East Melbourne when he was arrested and spent time in Loveday Camp South Australia and Camp 1, Tatura. Letters, written in German, relate Ewald's experiences while interned. Brown, soft covered book with photo of man and woman on front. English edition."For Tatura Museum with good wishes Anne Steiniger;Dieter Steiniger (children of Ewald Steiniger) Oct. 2015". ISBN 978-00646-94026-7internment camp 1 tatura, internment camp love day, ewald steiniger, anne marie steiniger, luthern pastor -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
CD, Resi Schwarzbauer, Letters by Ludwig Hirschfeld Mack
CD is a digital copy of letters written by Ludwig Hirschfeld-Mack to his daughter whilst interned in England and Australia. Transcribed into English by Resi Schwarzbauer. The original letters are in the hands of Ludwig's son.CD in clear fronted, black backed case. Letters Ludwig Hirschfeld-Mack from internment transcribed into English by Resi Schwarzbauer.dunera, hay internment camp, tatura internment camp, isle of man, resi schwarzbauer, ludwig hirschfeld-mack, internment letters -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopies, Alan Bradley, "Increase of Tramway Fares", "One Man Cars", 18/07/2001 12:00:00 AM
Photocopies of letters made by Alan Bradley in relation to the use of Fare Tokens by the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria - See Reg. Item 1794. Photocopies made 18.07.2001. Photocopies of letters copied by Alan from the City of Ballarat's files. 1801.1 - Photocopy of letter dated 23/9/1921, signed by Mr. Pringle of ESCo to Col. G.F. Morton, City Clerk of the City of Ballaarat concerning the increase of tramway fares and the withdrawal of tokens due to the increase in costs. Gives details of fare structures, costs, tramway wages, section changes, American and English tramway fares and increase in the cost of coal. Three sheets stapled together in top left hand corner. 1801.2 - Photocopy of letter dated 23/7/1913 concerning the introduction of one man tramcars, signed by Mr. Pringle of ESCo, to Col. Williams, City Clerk of the City of Ballarat, and the introduction of celluloid tokens which would replace slip tickets and work better in the Fare Boxes. Also notes the introduction of "screens", windscreens, to all cars. Two sheets stapled together in top left hand corner. See Reg. Item 2514 for H.P. James notes on the token system.Parts of letter have been highlighted by Alan re tokens and other interesting points.trams, tramways, tokens, fares, tickets, esco, windscreens, costs -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : October 1985
Children's Week 1985 / p1. Liquor Control Commission decides on hotels [Harp of Erin; Prospect Hill Hotel] / p1&4. Dates for October / p2. [Community] Notices / p2. Update: Notes from Council: Restructuring - How will it affect Kew? / Cr Phyllis Hore [Mayor of Kew] p3. Traffic management / p3. In Brief: [The latest of Safeway; No approval for Child Care Centre site; Congratulations STRIDE; Women's cricket in Kew; Budget time; Feel free to donate a tree] / p4. Thank you! [illustrators] / p4. Ode to the pedestrian [poem] / Warwick Hastie p4. Rectime [Recreation; Kew Recreation Centre] / p5. The Penguin Club / p5. The play's the thing! [Toorak Players] / p5. Kew Community House [English classes for migrants] / p5. Youth Page: [Are you a DAG in Kew? - survey; Competition - Why is Kew BORING?; How did you go? / p6. Those halcyon days - Part 3 [social history] / Bill Stent p7. Kew loses a very generous man [Brian White] / p7. Ke Little Athletics / p7. Kew Rotaract / p8. This Kewriosity is brought to you by the boys of the Fourth Kew Scout Group / p8. Letters - Motel permit challenges / JM Rao / p8. Cr Saunders responds [Studley Park Road] / Robin Saunders p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionChildren's Week 1985 / p1. Liquor Control Commission decides on hotels [Harp of Erin; Prospect Hill Hotel] / p1&4. Dates for October / p2. [Community] Notices / p2. Update: Notes from Council: Restructuring - How will it affect Kew? / Cr Phyllis Hore [Mayor of Kew] p3. Traffic management / p3. In Brief: [The latest of Safeway; No approval for Child Care Centre site; Congratulations STRIDE; Women's cricket in Kew; Budget time; Feel free to donate a tree] / p4. Thank you! [illustrators] / p4. Ode to the pedestrian [poem] / Warwick Hastie p4. Rectime [Recreation; Kew Recreation Centre] / p5. The Penguin Club / p5. The play's the thing! [Toorak Players] / p5. Kew Community House [English classes for migrants] / p5. Youth Page: [Are you a DAG in Kew? - survey; Competition - Why is Kew BORING?; How did you go? / p6. Those halcyon days - Part 3 [social history] / Bill Stent p7. Kew loses a very generous man [Brian White] / p7. Ke Little Athletics / p7. Kew Rotaract / p8. This Kewriosity is brought to you by the boys of the Fourth Kew Scout Group / p8. Letters - Motel permit challenges / JM Rao / p8. Cr Saunders responds [Studley Park Road] / Robin Saunders p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Tom Cole, Riding the wildman plains : the letters and diaries of Tom Cole 1923-1943, 1992
This book is the story of an English man Tom Cole moving to Australia and becoming an expert outback horseman, buffalo and crocodile hunternon-fictionThis book is the story of an English man Tom Cole moving to Australia and becoming an expert outback horseman, buffalo and crocodile hunter goodparla, esmerelda, ingarrabba, tandidgee