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. Elementary Text-Book of Entomology Author: W F Kirby Publisher: Swan Sonnenschein and Co. Date: 1892Label on spine with typed text PAT 595.7 KIR Inside front cover has a sticker that reads Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Inside has a sticker that reads 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, w f kirby, elementary text-book of entomology

Note by T.H. Kneen February 1991, "One of many photos taken for display/publicity purposes to illustrate student learning activities."Black and white photograph. Students L-R: Margot George (1951), Peter Smith (1951), Rosemary Hamley (1950), ? Wooden boxes made by the students to preserve their collections.margot george, peter smith, rosemary hamley, students in class, publicity, entomology

(1) Insect collection pinned and labelled in 2 wooden boxes with glass lids. Boxes hand made by the student. (2) Notes, "Entomology: The Insect Collection." Directions on catching, killing and mounting the insects. Entomology: The Insect Collectioninsects, joanne morris

301 pages. illustrated (30 plates).

Insects had to be collected, killed and mounted in hand made wooden boxes. Donated by Joanne Morris (1973) in June 2014.A student's Insect Collection, part of Entomology course. Digitised only: see Artefacts.students, insect collection, entomology course, joanne morris

Hardcover, A5Size book. Tan cover with gold writing 147 pagesAuthors - Harry H Laidlaw - Assistant professor of Entomology and assistant Apiculturist in the Experiment Station,University of California at Davis J E Eckett - Professor of Entomology and Apiculturist in the Experiment Station, University of California at Davis. Dedication - The Authors respecfully dedicate this book to those who have advanced the knowledge of the fundamentals underlying the production of good Queens

Booklet published for New South Wales teachers. Articles include: * A Comparison of the Classical and Shakespean Dramas. * Geology for Australian Students by Rev. J. Miln Curran * From the Atlantic to the Pacific: Niagara to Minneapolis * G.A. Henty * The Study of Entomology by Walter W. Froggatt molong, anticline, syncline, jenolan, education gazette, educational gazette

A brown hardcover handbook with the title printed in gold lettering on the front cover Handbook of the Destructive Insects of Victoria Part II by C. French, F.L.S., F.R.H.S., Government entomologist with the price 2/6. at the bottom right hand corner. The spine has the title and author printed in gold. T. Sebire March 29th 1894 is written in black ink on the top right of the title and contents pages. There are coloured plates and black and white illustrations, an appendix and drawings of various pumps and equipment required for use. Loose pages, some tears, and tanning is noted. 222p. non-fictionA handbook of the destructive insects of Victoria with notes on the methods to be adopted to check and extirpate them with useful diagrams and illustrations of machines and pumps and the plants.agriculture, pest control, entomology

A brown hardcover book with the title Manual of Injurious Insects and Methods of Prevention by E.A.Ormerod printed in black lettering on the front cover with a small decorative flourish in each corner and black lines around all edges. The spine has the title, author 5/- Second Edition printed in gold lettering. There is a black and white portrait of the author on the frontispiece opposite the title page protected by tissue paper. There is an Introductory Preface, Parts I, II and III followed by other facts and lists, Glossary, Index and includes many black and white illustrations of insects. Tanning to edges of pages is seen as well as some loose pages. 410p.non-fictionA manual of injurious insects and methods of prevention and remedy for their attacks to food crops, forest trees and fruit. It is a renowned English title used all around the world.entomology, insects, agriculture

Donated by Charles French's daughter. Information about Charles French Jnr., Biologist in charge of the Plant Research Laboratory. Photocopies of photographs. (1) Sepia "In Entomology Laboratory at new Science Branch January 1933 Left to Right K.M. Ward, Asst. Entomologist, Charles French Jnr. (Biologist), R.T.M. Pescott (Entomologist)." (2) C. "Silver Birch tree planted in 1929 by myself in front of Plant Research Laboratory." (3) "Plant Research laboratory, Burnley Gardens, Burnley. Opened 1929." (4) Photocopy of newspaper cutting in The Fruit World of Australasia 1/5/33, "Some of the Staff at the Vict. Government Plant Research Laboratory, Burnley" (named). (5) Other information about French from unnamed source. charles french jnr., biologist, plant research laboratory, entomology laboratory, science branch, k.m. ward, assistant entomologist, r.t.m. pescott, entomologist, birch tree

Miss June De Chaneet, Terms I, II and III 1939. She graduated with a Certificate of Competency in Horticulture in 1939Report Card of Miss June de Chaneet, Terms I, II and III 1939. Lists subjects taken. Miss J.D. Chaneet graduated in Certificate of Competency in Horticulture 1939. Subjects taken: Botany, Chemistry, Gardening, Entomology, Vegetable Pathology, Viticulture, Citriculture, Garden Design, Outdoor Work, Garden observation. Note by T. H. Kneen 1/4/92 "This report card show the name of the school as it was known from the time of Mr. McLennan's appointment in 1916. See B91 228 - on the sign Horticulture takes precedence over Primary Agriculture. The location Royal Horticultural Gardens owes its origin to the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria which relinquished management of the Gardens to the Department of Agriculture in 1891." "I would have thought the use of Royal was for the RHSV exclusively." THKThe report is signed by the principal A.W. Jessop and Miss de Chaneet's parent V. de Chaneet.certificate of competency, june de chaneet, report card, subjects

Faded purple hardcover book, A Handbook of the Destructive Insects of Victoria by C. French, F.L.S., F.R.H.S., with gold lettering for title and author. Delicate brown and white floral endpapers. Describes pest insects of Victoria. Coloured illustrated plates throughout as well as black and white illustrations.. Has an added yellow flap to title page - With the Compliments of the Secretary for Agriculture. non-fictionA non fiction handbook describing pest insects of Victoria published by the Victorian Department of Agriculture.insects, pest control, entomology victoria