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 Scottish War of Independence Vol 1 Its Antecedents and Effects Author: William Burns Publisher: James Maclehose Date: 1874Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 941 BUR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by 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, the scottish war of independence vol 1, william burns

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 Scottish War of Independence Vol 2 Its Antecedents and Effects Author: William Burns Publisher: James Maclehose Date: 1874Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 941 BUR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by 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, the scottish war of independence vol 2, william burns

1. 25th Anniversary Medal - Awarded for 25th Anniversary of Independence to all military & Police members serving on 15 Aug 1972. 2. Independence Medal - Awarded to Police serving on 26th Jan on Indian Independence. 3. Sainya Seva Medal - awarded for non operational service under conditions of special hardship and severe climate. 4. India medal - Est 1950 to recognise Active Service Post Independence Bar described "NAGA HILLS" which is insurgency on Myanmar Border. 5. 50th Anniversary Indpendence - Awarded to Military & Police serving on the day 15th Aug 1997. 6. Bahawalpur Medal (area of New Pakistan) Celebrate 50 years of Ruler Sadiq Mohammad Khan Abbasi.Six medals, five with ribbons) not mounted. 1. Indian - 25th Independence Anniversary Medal 1972, 2. Indian - Independence Medal 1950. 3. Sainya Seva Medal (1960-) & Bar. 4. India Medal - General Service 1947. 5. Indian - 50th Independence Anniversary Medal. 6. Bahawalpur Medal (now Pakistan) c.1950's - no ribbon.1. Inscribed "1947, 1972" and some other in Hindu. 2. Inscribed "1950" and "Independence Medal 26th Jan 1950". 3. Inscribed in Hindu "Sainya Seva Medal". 4. Named - 2455560 Sep M. Singh Punjab. Bar for "NAGA HILLS". 5. Inscribed "50th Anniversary of Independence" 6. Inscription in Hindu.medals, ron mills collection

Commemorates the tenth anniversary (2012) of the independence of East Timor, achieved on 20 May 2002. The people of the first new nation of the century suffered some of the worst atrocities and trauma of modern times in their struggle for self-determination. Honours the spirit of the East Timorese people and their connection to BallaratThe artwork is of aesthetic and interpretative significance to the people of BallaratCorten metal laser cut sculpture2012 Australia East Timor Association (Ballarat) honours the spirit of the East Timorese People on the tenth anniversary of the restoration of their Independence. Artist, Marqy da Costa, Afalyca Art Baucau, East Timoreast timor, independence

1. HIJRI Medal - Awarded to commemorate the completion of the 14th Century of the HIJRI era on 22 Nov 1979. 2. & 3. Independence Golden Jubilee - Awarded to celebrate 50 yars of Independence. 4. Award for 10 years served in Pakistan Army. 5. Golden Jubilee Medal of Pakistani Revolution - Awarded to mark 50 years of the Revolution.Five medals with ribbons, unmounted. 1. Republic of Pakistan - Hijri Medal. 2. & 3. Pakistan Independence Day, Golden Jubilee Medal. 4. Pakistan 10 years Service Medal, Army. 5. Pakistan Golden jubilee of the Pakistan Revolution 1988.1. Inscription in Urdu. 2. & 3. Inscribed on bar in Urdu "50 Years of Independence". 4. No Inscription. 5. Inscribed on Bar "Golden Jubilee"ron mills collection, medals

The Endless War is dispassionate, deeply informed, yet touches on a crucial subject in an authoritative manner. It explains, above all, why the Vietnam War was won by the Vietnamese rather than lost by the French or Americans; it gives us a necessary understanding of the roots of revolutionary nationalism.vietnam history - 20th century, north vietnamese

non-fictionThis is the story of James Whatson 1887 - 1958 and how he gained financial independence at the age of 50.james whatson, ethel isabel cause

Pamphlet advertising Cooper shearing machinery.Pamphlet advertising Cooper shearing machinery.shearing shearing machinery, cooper engineering company pty ltd sunbeam corporation limited, shearing, shearing machinery

Pamplet advertising Cooper shearing plants.Pamplet advertising Cooper shearing plants.shearing machinery, cooper engineering company pty ltd

An overview of activities and achievements during the past financial year. Articles in annual report include: increasing need for services and sustainable funding models, closure of Paul Cullen Centre in Roselands due to changing to government legislation, refurbishment of Enfield office and renaming of client services area to Paul Cullen Centre, upgrade of recording studios from analogue to digital, commitment to creation of national blindness agency and reduction of costs due to de-duplication of library and production services, winning the TDK Audio Book of the Year with "The God of Small Things" and Trish Trinick Prize for Best Narration for the same title, winning the Premier's Award for Macleay Argus Talking Newspaper Service, held our first Recreation Expo, expansion of Sensory Playroom, and profiles of clients Jamahl, Natasia, Ros and Cliff.1 printed volume of information about the RBS during the financial yearroyal blind society of nsw, annual reports, nastasia campanella, paul cullen centre, roselands nursing home, john chatterton, ros martin

Produced 19/5/80 to provide information generally about the residential programme and specifically for decisions on funding29.5cmHx21cmW, 12 pages, 2 copiesadult deaf society of victoria, residential independence training programme funding

This is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material that was issued to inform the public on the work of Legacy. It includes the story of Legacy and what Legacy does. An example of promotional material issued by Legacy in 1965.Brochure x 4 pages to promote Legacy in 1965 with a black and white photo of a mother and two children surrounded by dark blue on the cover.legacy promotion, fundraising

Medal was instituted to mark Commonwealth Independence from Britain in 1960. Awarded to Nigerian Military Forces present through the transition.Medal with ribbon - unmounted. Nigeria Independence Oct 1960 Medal.ron mills collection, medals

The shell is painted dark green & beige. There is an insignia on the side with a navy blue circle with a white star in the middle. Two red squares with 2 yellow stripes on either side.cessna o.1 bird dog

Pakistan, Independence medal, Khushal Khan F.C. 755numismatics - medals, commemorative, pakistan, ron mills collection

A line drawing of Giuseppe Garibaldi of the Italian Wars of Independence.giuseppe garibaldi, italy, red shirt, garibaldian

Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. Nigeria - Efficiency Medal (Pre Independence). 2. Nigeria - 10th Anniversary Independence of Republic of Nigeria. 3. Nigeria - For recognized Service Medal. 4. Nigeria - Distinguished Service Medal. 5. Nigeria - Independence Medal 1960. 6. Kuwait - Liberation Medal 5th Class.pbt621to626, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust

Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. Indian - 25th Independence Anniversary Medal (B). 2. Indian - 25th Independence Anniversary Medal (C). 3. Indian - Independence Medal 1947. 4. Indian - 20 Year Long Service Medal. 5. Indian - 9 Year Long Service Medal. 6. Indian - Poorvi Star. pbt615to620, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust

Memo from Assistant Manager to Depot Masters relating to the flying of flags on buildings for American Day of Independence.trams, tramways, instructions, flags

1. Samar Sewa Star - Medal issued by Indian Army in 1965 for service in the war - Pakistani War of 1965. 2. 20 Years LS Medal - Awarded for 20 Years Service. 3. Sangram Medal - Awarded for Service during 71/72 War with Pakistan to Military, Police and Civilians in specified Operational Areas. 4. 9 years LS Medal - for 9 years service. 5. Independence Medal - Awarded to all members of Armed Forces serving on 15th Aug 1947 including British soldiers. 6. Pashimi Star - Issued in Indian Army for British Soldiers who served in Western Sectors.Six Medals unmounted with ribbon. 1. Samar Sewa Star - India. 2. 20 years Long Service Medal - India. 3. India - Sangram Medal. 4. India - 9 years Long Service Medal. 5. Indian Independence Medal 1947. 6. Paschimi Star - India.1. Inscribed back "738 CT. B.A.V. Singh B.S.F." 2. Named on side "10 - 6160 A-Lt.Col N.R. Purawaee Engineers". 3. Named "88155IS M.S. Sandho A.M.C." 4. Named "110572 (?) - LNK AA BAGHAN SINGH" 5. Named "I.O 18295 S.U.BDR S.G. GORE A.S.C. (MT)" 6. Named SS - 23406 A/Capt Gurmel Singh ABTY"ron mills collection, medals

Atis Lejins was a former resident of Greensborough.- and is a member of the Latvian Parliament.Colour postcard of Riga, with stamped envelope addressed to Noel Withers, President GHS."To GHS, with greetings on the very day Latvia's independence was fully restored in 1991, 21 Aug, 25 years ago" [from] Atis Lejinslatvia, atis lejins

A Bendigo Advertiser article titled, 'State College takes its first historic step'. An historic meeting was held to begin the Bendigo Teachers' College process towards independence. Mr. K. G. Scarrott, Principal of the college, was a spokesman for the meeting. 17/8/1973.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, mr. k. g. scarrott, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, state college