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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomWeapon - Commando Knife, World War 2 Fairbairn Sykes Commando knife, abt 1940
... World War 2 Fairbairn Sykes Commando knife...World War 2 Fairbairn Sykes Commando knife, double edged 16.5 cm blade with leather scabbard...Fairbairn Sykes...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne knife commando World War 2 Fairbairn Sykes Commando knife, double edged 16.5 cm blade with leather scabbard World War 2 Fairbairn Sykes Commando knife Weapon Commando Knife Fairbairn Sykes ...World War 2 Fairbairn Sykes Commando knife, double edged 16.5 cm blade with leather scabbardknife, commando -
Ballan Shire Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph. L A Fairbairn, Lachlan Alexander Fairbairn, 1916
... Lachlan Alexander Fairbairn...A small black and white photograph of L.A. Fairbairn sitting in a wicker chair outdoors. ...Labels stuck on the glass read - " the founder of L.A. Fairbairn 7 Co. St. James Bldg Melbourne" and "Lachlan Alexander Fairbairn - Ardoch tower-Essendon (1916)". ...Lachlan Alexander Fairbairn Photograph Photograph. L A Fairbairn. ...There is not much information on this item at the moment. The record will be updated when more becomes available.A small black and white photograph of L.A. Fairbairn sitting in a wicker chair outdoors. The photograph is under glass in a small timber frame with scrolled upper edges.Labels stuck on the glass read - " the founder of L.A. Fairbairn 7 Co. St. James Bldg Melbourne" and "Lachlan Alexander Fairbairn - Ardoch tower-Essendon (1916)". A sticker, D4, is on the back of the frame.fairbairn lachlan alexander, l a fairbairn co -
Brimbank City Council Art CollectionPhotograph, Robert Pointon, West of Fairbairn Road, 1989
... West of Fairbairn Road...Fairbairn Road, Western Suburbs Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.... - AR0039 West of Fairbairn Road Photograph Robert Pointon ...Local SceneWest of Fairbain Road facing east towards city with grasslands and box thorns. - AR0039 -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Image, W.H. Watts, James Fairbairn Armytage, c1903, c1903
... James Fairbairn Armytage, c1903...Portrait of James Fairbairn Armytage wearing a suit and tie. ...James Fairbairn Armytage, c1903 Photograph Image W.H. ...James Armytage lived at Tirkeith, Winchelsea around 1903. He was born in 1866. His was the son of Feliz Armytage, and the grandson of George Armytage (one of Victoria's early colonists. He first settled in Tasmania, then went to Geelong establishing Ingleby Station, and afterwards building 'The Hermitage' in Geelong, where he died in 1862.Portrait of James Fairbairn Armytage wearing a suit and tie. james fairbairn armytage, armytage, geelong -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph - Honorary Colonel Fairbairn
... fairbairn...Sir David Fairbairn KBE DFC was Honorary Colonel of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment 1981-83. ...Framed coloured photograph of Sir David Fairbairn when serving as Honorary Colonel of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1981-83....Photograph Honorary Colonel Fairbairn ...Sir David Fairbairn KBE DFC was Honorary Colonel of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment 1981-83. Sir David served with 21st Light Horse prior to World War Two. During WWII he served with the Royal Australian Air Force flying Spitfires in Britain and Europe, and later in the war, in the Pacific theatre. Following the war, he entered politics, holding the federal seat of Farrer from 1949-1975. He was Minister for Defence 1971-73. Sir David was Australian Ambassador to the Netherlands 1977-1980.Framed coloured photograph of Sir David Fairbairn when serving as Honorary Colonel of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1981-83.fairbairn, colonel, honorary, vmr -
Moorabbin Air MuseumPamphlet (Item) - RAAF base Fairbairn articles & emblem
... RAAF base Fairbairn articles & emblem...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne RAAF base Fairbairn articles & emblem Pamphlet RAAF base Fairbairn articles & emblem ... -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Geoffrey Fairbairn, Revolutionary Warfare and Communist Strategy
... Geoffrey Fairbairn...Revolutionary Warfare and Communist Strategy Book Book Geoffrey Fairbairn ...All those who glibly, or hysterically, view the Vietnamese tragedy should hurriedly expend tow guineas in order to see just how deep and extensive the tragedy is .... this volume deserves to be a best seller. then, perhaps, the Vietnamese tragedy will no be extended indefinitely.All those who glibly, or hysterically, view the Vietnamese tragedy should hurriedly expend tow guineas in order to see just how deep and extensive the tragedy is .... this volume deserves to be a best seller. then, perhaps, the Vietnamese tragedy will no be extended indefinitely.communist strategy, southeast asia - politics and government - 1945 -
City of Warrnambool Rowing ClubTrophy
... ...Fairbairn...Warrnambool Rowing Club 1932 The Fairbairn Fours Won by W. A. Russell...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road warrnambool warrnambool rowing club city of warrnambool rowing club Fairbairn W. A. Russell Warrnambool Rowing Club 1932 The Fairbairn Fours Won by W. ...Silver colored cup with a handle.Warrnambool Rowing Club 1932 The Fairbairn Fours Won by W. A. Russellwarrnambool, warrnambool rowing club, city of warrnambool rowing club, fairbairn, w. a. russell -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph
... Standing at centre of group is Sir David Fairbairn, Honorary Colonel 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles....Cameron, WO11 Gaughan, Hon Col Sir David Fairbairn, Pte Capelhorn, Tpr Marshall."...Standing at centre of group is Sir David Fairbairn, Honorary Colonel 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. ...Courses Camps were held separate to annual exercise in order to train soldiers in driving and radio operator skillsBlack and white photograph of group in bush setting at Puckapunyal 1983. Standing at centre of group is Sir David Fairbairn, Honorary Colonel 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles." Courses Camp 1983. L to R Capt. Cameron, WO11 Gaughan, Hon Col Sir David Fairbairn, Pte Capelhorn, Tpr Marshall." -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Speech re trade balance with U.S.A, 1936
... ...fairbairn...Hansard pages giving speech re trade balance with U.S.A. by Mr J.V. Fairbairn 9 Apr 1936. Submitted to Council 20 Apr 1936...Fairbairn 9 Apr 1936. Submitted to Council 20 Apr 1936 Speech re trade balance with U.S.A. ...Hansard pages giving speech re trade balance with U.S.A. by Mr J.V. Fairbairn 9 Apr 1936. Submitted to Council 20 Apr 1936Hansard pages giving speech re trade balance with U.S.A. by Mr J.V. Fairbairn 9 Apr 1936. Submitted to Council 20 Apr 1936Hansard pages giving speech re trade balance with U.S.A. by Mr J.V. Fairbairn 9 Apr 1936. Submitted to Council 20 Apr 1936politics and government, fairbairn, j.v., parliamentary representatives -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Trophy, Junior Challenge Shield 1936, 1932
... This junior football shield was given by James Fairbairn (1897-1940), a prominent Western District pastoralist, aviator, local politician and Federal Cabinet minister. ...‘Warrnambool Junior Football League’ ‘Junior Challenge Shield presented by J.V. Fairbairn Esq. M.L.A. 1932’ ‘Won Outright West End Football Club 1936’ ...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road This junior football shield was given by James Fairbairn (1897-1940), a prominent Western District pastoralist, aviator, local politician and Federal Cabinet minister. ...This junior football shield was given by James Fairbairn (1897-1940), a prominent Western District pastoralist, aviator, local politician and Federal Cabinet minister. He was killed in a Canberra air disaster in 1940. The shield shows that several football teams, including West End, Russells Creek and East Warrnambool won the shield in the 1930s. In 1936 the shield was won outright by West End Football Club. This club, founded in the late 19th century, played in Western District Leagues until 1946 when it joined the newly-formed Warrnambool District Football League. In 1971 it merged with the Allansford Football Club to become the West End-Allansford Club and in 2002 the name ceased to exist when the team name was changed back to Allansford Football Club. This trophy is of interest as a football trophy given over 80 years ago and as a memento of the Warrnambool West End Football Club, a team no longer existing. The sport of Australian football has been, and still is, highly prominent in the Warrnambool district with football first played in the town in 1861. This is a wooden shield with nine silver-coloured metal discs affixed to the shield with metal pins. Eight of these discs are shield-shaped. All of the discs have etched inscriptions. The discs are somewhat stained and the wooden shield has traces of paint on it. There is a wire attached to the back of the shield for hanging on a wall. ‘Warrnambool Junior Football League’ ‘Junior Challenge Shield presented by J.V. Fairbairn Esq. M.L.A. 1932’ ‘Won Outright West End Football Club 1936’ west end football club, warrnambool, j.v.fairbairn -
Clunes MuseumDomestic object - INK BOTTLE , NIB HOLDER
... ON BOTTOM A WHITE STICKER WITH HANDWRITTEN: MR FAIRBAIRN CRESWICK...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields INK BOTTLE MR FAIRBAIRN NIB HOLDER ON BOTTOM A WHITE STICKER WITH HANDWRITTEN: MR FAIRBAIRN CRESWICK .1 CLEAR ROUND GLASS INK BOTTLE NO STOPPER INSIDE IS DRIED BLACK INK SPOTS .2 RED NIB HOLDER, NO NIB Domestic object INK BOTTLE , NIB HOLDER ....1 CLEAR ROUND GLASS INK BOTTLE NO STOPPER INSIDE IS DRIED BLACK INK SPOTS .2 RED NIB HOLDER, NO NIBON BOTTOM A WHITE STICKER WITH HANDWRITTEN: MR FAIRBAIRN CRESWICKink bottle, mr fairbairn, nib holder -
Clunes MuseumFilm - VIDEO
... BARTLETT, ROB FAIRBAIRN. MARK LEAHY , KEVIN O'MARA...BARTLETT, ROB FAIRBAIRN. MARK LEAHY , KEVIN O'MARA Film VIDEO ...PRIMARY SCHOOL PERFORMANCE: KIDS IN SPACE SEPT 5 AND 6 SINBAD SAILS AGAIN SEPT 3 AND 4 2003.1 VIDEO KIDS IN SPACE - ROCK MUSICAL LYNNE BARTLETT, KEVIN O'MARA, ROB FAIRBAIRN, MARK LEAHY .2 VIDEO SINBAD SAILS AGAIN - AMUSICAL ODYSSEY L. BARTLETT, ROB FAIRBAIRN. MARK LEAHY , KEVIN O'MARAkids in space, sinbad sails again -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Trophy :Rose bowl, 1930s
... The donor of the trophy, James Fairbairn (1897-1940) was a pastoralist, aviator and politician. ...South Western District Rifle Clubs Union’ ‘Presented by J. V. Fairbairn, Esq. M.L.A. 1933’ ...The donor of the trophy, James Fairbairn (1897-1940) was a pastoralist, aviator and politician. ...This trophy was awarded in 1933 as a championship cup by the South Western District Rifle Clubs Union. Rifle Clubs have been operating in Warrnambool since 1860 and in 1904 the South Western District Rifle Clubs Union was formed. The donor of the trophy, James Fairbairn (1897-1940) was a pastoralist, aviator and politician. He served with the Royal Flying Corps in World War One and was injured and captured by the Germans. When he returned to Australia he acquired Mount Elephant Station near Derrinallum, Victoria and continued his interest in flying, becoming an expert on aviation. In politics he was firstly the member for Warrnambool in the Victorian Legislative Assembly and then held the Federal House of Representatives seat of Flinders. He was the Minister for Civil Aviation and in 1939 became the Minister for Air. He was killed in an aircraft accident in Canberra in 1940.This trophy is of considerable interest because it is a 20th century memento of the rifle clubs in the Warrnambool district and because of its association with James Fairbairn, a notable Western District personality in the first half of the 20th century. This is a silver-coloured metal bowl soldered on to a supporting stem on a circular base. There are two handles on each side of the bowl. The top of the bowl is covered with wire mesh with the original idea that the bowl could hold flowers (hence the name ‘rose bowl’). The bowl is inscribed on one side. The item is very tarnished.‘Paramount Plate Regd. EPNS Quality Plate Warranted Hand Soldered’ ‘Championship Cup No 12. South Western District Rifle Clubs Union’ ‘Presented by J. V. Fairbairn, Esq. M.L.A. 1933’ warrnambool rifle club, south western district rifle clubs union -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, T.S. Glasier & Co Pty Ltd, Free Lending Library of the Blind building opening, 1919
... In this picture, Tilly Aston is given the key to the building by Senator Fairbairn, on behalf of the Edward Wilson Trust....Free Lending Library for the Blind. Senator G. Fairbairn, on behalf of the Edward Wilson Trust, presenting the key of the building to Miss Aston, a Braille reader, representing the Braille Writer’s Association. 26th April 1919. ...Victorian Association of Braille Writers Tilly Aston George Fairbairn Buildings Free Lending Library for the Blind. ...In 1894 the Victorian Braille Writers Association was established in order to create a braille lending library. Such an endeavor also meant a need of space for storage. At first the library was accommodated in the home of Mrs May Harrison before moving to the home of Mrs Dickinson two years later. Eventually, with the help of donors, a space was rented in the Block Arcade to house the 1300+ volumes it held and the yearly increase produced by its braille transcribers. Fortunately in 1918 the Trustees of the Edward Wilson Estate provided 4000 pounds to pay for a new building in Commercial Road. Despite some misgivings from the RVIB at the time, this building was home to both braille volumes and talking books (albums and cassettes) for many years. In this picture, Tilly Aston is given the key to the building by Senator Fairbairn, on behalf of the Edward Wilson Trust.1 b/w photograph of people on a stageFree Lending Library for the Blind. Senator G. Fairbairn, on behalf of the Edward Wilson Trust, presenting the key of the building to Miss Aston, a Braille reader, representing the Braille Writer’s Association. 26th April 1919. (Label on mount board)victorian association of braille writers, tilly aston, george fairbairn, buildings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Administrative record - Land purchase records - Maitland NSW, 1888-1889
... Robinson Fairbairn Collection: Two documents. 1. Receipt for payment from Robinson Fairbairn of Greta for purchase of land at Greta, NSW. ...Receipt for payment from Robinson Fairbairn of Greta for purchase of land at Greta, NSW. ...Northumberland County was one of the original Nineteen Counties in New South Wales and is now one of the 141 Cadastral divisions of New South Wales. The Greta area was first colonized by Europeans around Anvil Creek in the 1830s. When the town was surveyed in 1842 it was given the name Greta, possibly after a small river in Cumberland, England. Coal mining was established in the area in 1862 with the development of a railway station.Robinson Fairbairn Collection: Two documents. 1. Receipt for payment from Robinson Fairbairn of Greta for purchase of land at Greta, NSW. Dated 7th August 1888. Receipt for £3/11/11 includes Interest noted at top. 2. Invoice to Mr. Robinson Fairburn for land purchase in account with Sparke and Clift, Auctioneers, West Maitland. mining, robinson fairbairn collection, maitland, northumberland, greta nsw, sparke and clift, coal -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyClothing, East Ringwood Football Club Premiership Blazer 1974 and ties
... Includes the first VFL Park tie, first Sydney Swans tie and the Clive Fairbairn Rapier Bats tie. Donated by the Ferguson family....Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Includes the first VFL Park tie, first Sydney Swans tie and the Clive Fairbairn Rapier Bats tie. Donated by the Ferguson family. ...Includes the first VFL Park tie, first Sydney Swans tie and the Clive Fairbairn Rapier Bats tie. Donated by the Ferguson family. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, The Australian Encyclopaedia Vol 4
... The Australian Encyclopaedia Vol 4 set 2 ( Fairbairn to Hoskins) Editor-In - Chief: Alec H. ...Chisholm Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 032 AUS Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service The Australian Encyclopaedia Vol 4 set 2 ( Fairbairn to Hoskins) Editor-In - Chief: Alec H. ...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. The Australian Encyclopaedia Vol 4 set 2 ( Fairbairn to Hoskins) Editor-In - Chief: Alec H. Chisholm Publisher: Angus & Robertson Date: 1958Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 032 AUS Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the australian encyclopaedia vol 4, alec h. chisholm -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, The Australian Encyclopaedia Vol 4
... The Australian Encyclopaedia Vol 4 set 1 ( Fairbairn to Hoskins) Editor-In - Chief: Alec H. ...Chisholm Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 032 AUS Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library The Australian Encyclopaedia Vol 4 set 1 ( Fairbairn to Hoskins) Editor-In - Chief: Alec H. ...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. The Australian Encyclopaedia Vol 4 set 1 ( Fairbairn to Hoskins) Editor-In - Chief: Alec H. Chisholm Publisher: The Grolier Society of Aus Date: 1965Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 032 AUS Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library 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, the australian encyclopaedia vol 4, alec h. chisholm -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionUniform - Honorary Colonel Fairbairn, 1980 circa
... ...fairbairn...This tunic was worn by Sir David Fairbairn KBE DFC when Honorary Colonel of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment 1981-83. ...Uniform Honorary Colonel Fairbairn ...This tunic was worn by Sir David Fairbairn KBE DFC when Honorary Colonel of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment 1981-83. Sir David served with 21st Light Horse prior to World War Two. During WWII he served with the Royal Australian Air Force flying Spitfires in Britain and Europe and later in the war, in the Pacific theatre. Following the war, he entered politics, holding the federal seat of Farrer from 1949-1975. He was Minister for Defence 1971-73. Sir David was Australian Ambassador to the Netherlands 1977-1980.This object is well provenanced, complete and representative uniform worn by an honorary colonel of the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment, a man who gave exemplary service as a serviceman, politician and diplomat.Service dress tunic, polyester summer, with yellow cord lanyard, officer badges of rank, 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles collar badges, silver Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) buttons, and pilot qualification badge (wings). Neck decoration Knight Commander of British Empire (KBE) (Civilian list) (replica); ribbon bar denoting: Order of the British Empire (Civil), Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), 39-45 Star, Europe and Germany Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal 1939-45, British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal. uniform, fairbairn, vmr, raaf, honorary, ambassador, wwii, spitfire, world war two, parliament -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Mining in Bendigo, 1909 to 1939
... Documents related to Mining in Bendigo, purchase of a property. 8663.3a Front of Miners Right issued to Robinson Fairbairn 8663.3b Back of Miners Right issued to Robinson Fairbairn 8663.3c Valuation from Shire of Marong, 14 Bray St., California Gully 8663.3d Receipt from the Lands Department and Closer settlement Commission 8663.3e Receipt from the Lands Department and Closer settlement Commission 8663.3f Receipt from the Lands Department and Closer settlement Commission 8663.3g Receipt from the Lands Department 8663.3h Receipt from Albert E. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BHS Collection history mining robinson fairbairn collection miners right victorian lands department and closer settlement commission albert e brown land and stock agent Documents related to Mining in Bendigo, purchase of a property. 8663.3a Front of Miners Right issued to Robinson Fairbairn 8663.3b Back of Miners Right issued to Robinson Fairbairn 8663.3c Valuation from Shire of Marong, 14 Bray St., California Gully 8663.3d Receipt from the Lands Department and Closer settlement Commission 8663.3e Receipt from the Lands Department and Closer settlement Commission 8663.3f Receipt from the Lands Department and Closer settlement Commission 8663.3g Receipt from the Lands Department 8663.3h Receipt from Albert E. ...BHS CollectionDocuments related to Mining in Bendigo, purchase of a property. 8663.3a Front of Miners Right issued to Robinson Fairbairn 8663.3b Back of Miners Right issued to Robinson Fairbairn 8663.3c Valuation from Shire of Marong, 14 Bray St., California Gully 8663.3d Receipt from the Lands Department and Closer settlement Commission 8663.3e Receipt from the Lands Department and Closer settlement Commission 8663.3f Receipt from the Lands Department and Closer settlement Commission 8663.3g Receipt from the Lands Department 8663.3h Receipt from Albert E. Brown Land and Stock Agenthistory, mining, robinson fairbairn collection, miners right, victorian lands department and closer settlement commission, albert e brown land and stock agent -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyProgramme - Investiture of Officers, Warrandyte Lodge No.772, A.F. and A. Masons of Victoria, Masonic Hall, Ringwood, Victoria
... Folded cream coloured Installation Ceremony programme - Installation of Bro. Graeme Robert Fairbairn and Investiture of Officers at Masonic Hall, Aird Street, Ringwood on Thursday, 2nd October, 1975. ...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Folded cream coloured Installation Ceremony programme - Installation of Bro. Graeme Robert Fairbairn and Investiture of Officers at Masonic Hall, Aird Street, Ringwood on Thursday, 2nd October, 1975. ...Folded cream coloured Installation Ceremony programme - Installation of Bro. Graeme Robert Fairbairn and Investiture of Officers at Masonic Hall, Aird Street, Ringwood on Thursday, 2nd October, 1975. Includes list of Officers 1975-76 and list of Past Masters of the Lodge. -
National Wool MuseumLetter
... Letter from G A Fairbairn to W R Lang (c1940's), discussing wool samples of corriedale merino crosses for testing....National Wool Museum 26 Moorabool Street Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Letter from G A Fairbairn to W R Lang (c1940's), discussing wool samples of corriedale merino crosses for testing. ...Letter from G A Fairbairn to W R Lang (c1940's), discussing wool samples of corriedale merino crosses for testing.wool - research wool - testing sheep breeding - history corriedale sheep - history world war ii sheep - blowfly strike sheep - diseases, gordon institute of technology, lang, dr w. roy fairbairn, mr g a - graziers' association of central and northern queensland, logan downs clermont, queensland, wool - research, wool - testing, sheep breeding - history, corriedale sheep - history, world war ii, sheep - blowfly strike, sheep - diseases -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood Primary School Centenary - 1989
... "Written on back of photograph" Staff names Andrew Tonkin, Glenys Williamson, Geoff Osborne(Principal), Geoffrey Fairbairn, Pam Minogue, Jan Smith, Judy Leany, Margaret Hinde, Johanna Eyck ...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne "Written on back of photograph" Staff names Andrew Tonkin, Glenys Williamson, Geoff Osborne(Principal), Geoffrey Fairbairn, Pam Minogue, Jan Smith, Judy Leany, Margaret Hinde, Johanna Eyck Coloured photograph Ringwood Primary School Centenary - 1989 Photograph ...Coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Staff names Andrew Tonkin, Glenys Williamson, Geoff Osborne(Principal), Geoffrey Fairbairn, Pam Minogue, Jan Smith, Judy Leany, Margaret Hinde, Johanna Eyck -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood Primary School 1996 Staff Photo, 1996
... Staff 1996 Top Row: (L to R) Glenda Winchester, Johanna Eyck, Geoffrey Fairbairn, Margaret Sim, Narelle Feltham. 2nd Row: Ian Michelson, Sandra Lambe, Dianne Gordon. 1st Row: Jenny Vincent, Chris Breen, Geoff Buzaglo Absent: Lynne Godfrey...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Staff 1996 Top Row: (L to R) Glenda Winchester, Johanna Eyck, Geoffrey Fairbairn, Margaret Sim, Narelle Feltham. 2nd Row: Ian Michelson, Sandra Lambe, Dianne Gordon. 1st Row: Jenny Vincent, Chris Breen, Geoff Buzaglo Absent: Lynne Godfrey Ringwood Primary School 1996 Staff Photo Photograph Photograph ...Staff 1996 Top Row: (L to R) Glenda Winchester, Johanna Eyck, Geoffrey Fairbairn, Margaret Sim, Narelle Feltham. 2nd Row: Ian Michelson, Sandra Lambe, Dianne Gordon. 1st Row: Jenny Vincent, Chris Breen, Geoff Buzaglo Absent: Lynne Godfrey -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood Primary School 1996 Class Photo Grade 5/6, 1996
... Absent: Jessica Davies. Teacher: G. L. Fairbairn Principal: Mr. Geoff Buzaglo....Absent: Jessica Davies. Teacher: G. L. Fairbairn Principal: Mr. Geoff Buzaglo. Ringwood Primary School 1996 Class Photo Grade 5/6 Photograph Photograph ...Grade 5/6 1996 Top Row: (L to R) Kurt Herdina, Majd Rezkallah, Khushboo Thakkar, Ruoran Fu, Dela Clark, Lauren Grigg, Kylie McNeil, Ilana Perrin. 3rd Row: Stewart Leigh, G. L. Fairbairn {Teacher), Sara Nickson, Erin White, Solazy Noy, Tin Dang. 2nd Row: Rhys McKee, Tim Waite, Luke Puamau, Manarin Ouk, Brent Senton. 1st Row: Camilla Crocker, Natalie Vita, Lynette Chand, Julian Furzer, Raymond Mollison, Matthew Clark, Kym Pongho, Tina Chen, Jessie Baker. Absent: Jessica Davies. Teacher: G. L. Fairbairn Principal: Mr. Geoff Buzaglo. -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical SocietyMap, Lerderderg Park Lands sale plan. 1911
... The agents for the sale were L. A. Fairbairn & Co....The agents for the sale were L. A. Fairbairn & Co. Lerderderg Park Estate was a significant and early colonial property in the Bacchus Marsh area. ...This plan was for the sale of parcels of land from the Lerderderg Park Estate property in 1911. Advertising for the sale appeared in the Bacchus Marsh Express newspaper through July of 1911. The property was situated only a few kilometers from the township of Bacchus Marsh. The agents for the sale were L. A. Fairbairn & Co.Lerderderg Park Estate was a significant and early colonial property in the Bacchus Marsh area. This plan provides details about the first time the property was subdivided for sale. It is therefore documents an important moment in the history of this property and the broader trend of the subdivision of older and larger properties in the district.A single page paper plan showing allotments of land for sale from the Lerderderg Park property owned by John Wills. The parcels of land for sale are coloured in red.The Lerderderg River and Pyke's Creek Irigation Channel shown on the plan are in blue ink. The rest of the plan is a dark cream or beige colur with the text in black ink. The plan has been extensively annotated with hand-written notes indicating the names of people who purchased the various parcels of lands and the prices paid for those lands. Part of the top of the plan containing some text appears to be missing. The plan is pasted into a bound volume containing 76 maps or plans in total. Top: Have received instructions to Sell, account Mr John Wills, his renowned LERDERDERG PARK LANDS, so well and favourably known throughout the Commonwealth. In areas from 3 acres to 1276 acres. Every lot is either rich lucerne land (or portion now under lucerne) with some higher land adjoining Railway Station, and 2 Milk factories within 2 miles, absolutely the finest land in Victoria. Bottom: THIS IS THE FIRST SUBDIVISIONAL SALE of Rich Flats in Bacchus Marsh since the Pyke's Creek Scheme, and every lot is commanded by it. Only 32 miles from Melbourne.bacchus marsh victoria maps, land sales, lerderderg park estate, land subdivision -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - Digital Image, 9 Squadron
... This image is of helicopters flying back to the RAAF base, Fairbairn, Canberra, ACT...This image is of helicopters flying back to the RAAF base, Fairbairn, Canberra, ACT helicopter 9 Squadron No9 Squadron 9 Sqn RAAF McDiarmid Service No: A222880 RAAF Base Fairbairn B&W image of 4 helicopters flying low over flat ground, with shadows below them. ...Part of a collection of 13 images donated by Kevin Rowland McDiarmid, Service No: A222880, Leading Aircraftman, Aircraft fitter who served with Royal Australian Air Force No.9 Squadron, 30 Apr 1968 –16 Apr 1969. This image is of helicopters flying back to the RAAF base, Fairbairn, Canberra, ACTB&W image of 4 helicopters flying low over flat ground, with shadows below them. In the distance is a plane beside a landing strip and beyond that is a mountain.helicopter, 9 squadron, no9 squadron, 9 sqn, raaf, mcdiarmid, service no: a222880, raaf base fairbairn -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - Digital Image, 9 Squadron
... This image is of helicopters flying back to the RAAF base, Fairbairn, Canberra, ACT...This image is of helicopters flying back to the RAAF base, Fairbairn, Canberra, ACT helicopter 9 Squadron No9 Squadron 9 Sqn RAAF McDiarmid Service No: A222880 RAAF Base Fairbairn B&W image of N.C.O's inspecting for tail boom damage after a heavy landing. ...Part of a collection of 13 images donated by Kevin Rowland McDiarmid, Service No: A222880, Leading Aircraftman, Aircraft fitter who served with Royal Australian Air Force No.9 Squadron, 30 Apr 1968 –16 Apr 1969. This image is of helicopters flying back to the RAAF base, Fairbairn, Canberra, ACTB&W image of N.C.O's inspecting for tail boom damage after a heavy landing.helicopter, 9 squadron, no9 squadron, 9 sqn, raaf, mcdiarmid, service no: a222880, raaf base fairbairn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Pamphlet, Business in Whitehorse, ?1995
... ...Fairbairn...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne City of Whitehorse Commercial Development Thompson Bruce Davis Peter Fairbairn John Wickfield Michelle Business in Whitehorse, City of Whitehorse [1995?] ...Business in Whitehorse, City of Whitehorse [1995?]city of whitehorse, commercial development, thompson, bruce, davis, peter, fairbairn, john, wickfield, michelle
