Testimonial dinner given by the Citizens of Ringwood under the auspices of the Ringwood Jaycees. They convened a public testimonial dinner recognising the public service rendered by Mr James W. Manson who held the seat of Ringwood in the Victorian State Parliament from 1958 until 1973. Held at Dorset Gardens Hotel, Croydon.Menu and programme for a Testimonial Dinner. Cream coloured folded light cardboard with blue printing. For Manson, James W.WEG (William Ernest Green) drew a caricature of Jim Manson in the programme.

Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Douglas Manson McAlpin

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph, "J. Manson, M.L.A., Cr. P. Vergers, Mr. J. Oberman". "Ringwood Mail 10th July 1958".

Joyce Hilda Hartley nee Sloan (and possibly formerly Manson) was born 23/4/1926 and died 23/4/2016 and was the wife of John Henry Hartley Junior. According to electoral rolls they resided at Dudley Road Wonga Park in 1977 and 1980A4 sized card folded in two

Softcover, Art CataloguePricelist of the auctioned works inserted, and price attained is penned on each page.australian art, paintings, walsh st library

A photocopy of an invitation to the re-opening of The Cumberland guest house in Marysville. The guest house was destroyed by fire in March 1969. The re-built guest house was opened by the Minister for Tourism at the time, the Hon. J.W. Manson, on December 17 of an unknown year.A photocopy of an invitation to the re-opening of The Cumberland guest house in Marysville. The guest house was destroyed by fire in March 1969. The re-built guest house was opened by the Minister for Tourism at the time, the Hon. J.W. Manson, on December 17 of an unknown year.marysville, victoria, australia, the cumberland guest house, accommodation, invitation, the hon. j.w. manson, march 1969

Federal Woollen Mills Basketball Ball Team Premiers, 1938. Back Row L to R: Margery Dorling, Mavis Rogan, Gladys Rand, Lorraine Hadden, N. Bawden, Jean Manson. Front: Florrie Anderson, Eva Fagan, Phyllis Brien. Same as W2971. Mrs Alsop was a mill worker from early 1930s till early 1970s. She worked at Federal and Foster Mills in Geelong District and Yarra Falls, Melbourne.Federal Mills Basketball team premiers, 1938.M. Dorling M. Rogan G. Rand L. Hadden N. Bawden J. Manson / F. Anderson E. Fagan P. Brien T. Lockwood / GEELONGtextile mills staff, textile mills sporting teams, federal woollen mills ltd, sport, textile mills - staff, textile mills - sporting teams

Mr. J.D. Jess, MHR handing over key of Blackburn Post Office to Mr. J.S. (Bert) Treloar, Postmaster. Cr. Keith and Mrs. Joan Satchwell , Jim Manson MLA, Hon. Ray Garrett MLA at opening of Blackburn Post Officesatchwell, joan, treloar, j.s. (bert), jess, j.d., manson, jim, garrett, ray, blackburn post office, keith

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. Rembrandt Casell's Gems of Art Author: J B Manson Publisher: Cassell and Co Date: 1923 Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 927 MAN Pastedown front end page has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker 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, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, rembrandt, j b manson

This photograph shows the Champion Poll Hereford Bull at the 1969 Royal Melbourne Show. The animal is exhibit 536, Springfield Hiawatha, exhibited by S, K & C Hawkins. The people in the photograph are Thea Manson and Terry Ryan, who was stud-groom at Springfield Poll Herefords in Finley NSW.This item is a part of a larger collection of 4,500 Frank Johnson photographs and negatives donated to Melbourne Royal by Frank Johnson’s daughter, Francis Beatty Wallace in 2016. This collection spanning from the 1930s to the 1980s holds important social and historical significance in preserving and sharing Victoria’s agricultural history and community. The photographs capture the local, regional, and state’s shared relationships developed through agriculture and the importance of farming and husbandry to the population and development of Australia. A large proportion of these photographs depict events from the Royal Melbourne Show, including livestock competitions, exhibitions and awards ceremonies. Dating back to 1848 when the society first began, the Royal Melbourne Show has held a special place in the hearts and minds of Victorians, allowing for extensive showcasing and celebration of agricultural excellence, bridging the divide between metropolitan and rural Victoria.A black and white, landscape photograph printed on card.royal melbourne show, manson, thea manson, ryan, terry ryan, springfield poll hereford, poll hereford, hereford, cattle, beef cattle, bull, livestock, blue ribbon competition, beef cattle competition, agricultural show, champion, grand champion, grand champion bull, winners, 1969 royal melbourne show

Coloured photograph of the Grade 5/6 Basketball Team 1993. The names of the boys are:- Cary Bryan, Lacklan McKenzie, Daniel Manson, Adrian Vella, Daniel Kelly,education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - gsps grade 5/6 basketball team, cary bryan, lacklan mckenzie, daniel manson, adrian vella, daniel kelly

Black and white photograph of Dodge truck with "Swallows...cream" visible on body of van. Two men in front L Dan Manson (driver) and R Roy Munro (manager)industry - manufacturing, transport - motor vehicles, dan manson, roy munro, swallows ice-cream

Black and white photographWrittyen on back of photograph: "Opening Ringwood Bowling Green, 1959. Left to right Mr. D. Leigh, President, Mrs. Leigh, Mrs. Manson, Mr. J. Manson M.L.A., Mrs. G. Aird, Mr. Gil Aird."

Black and white photographImage shows Mr Manson, MLA Ringwood on the dais speaking to gathering at the City of Ringwood celebrations.

Men's black woollen dinner jacket with black polished cotton lapels. Single breasted fastened with one X 2cm black fabric covered button, with another button attached to the back. Body of jacket lined with black self stripe cotton fabric. Long sleeves lined with cream coloured polished cotton fabric with fine black stripes. Front pockets below waist have slit openings lined with black cotton fabric. Slits at wrists of sleeves (5cm) fastened with 1 X 1cm black fabric covered buttons. Found inside pocket, cotton button hole tab two black fabric covered 2 cm buttons. Hanging tape across inside back of neck (11cm X .7cm) cotton tape. Owner; Samuel John Tongway 1894-1988. Australian Dictionary of Biography. www.adb.anu.edu.au/biography/tong-way-samuel-john-14875Woods & Manson 48-50 Elizabeth St., Melbourne. Date 1/10/21. No.1542. S.J.Tongway.costume, male, men's black dinner jacket, has matching waistcoat.

Black and white photographImage shows Cr. Peter Vergers and Mrs. Vergers receiving Mr. Manson, M.L.A. at the Mayoral Ball.

Black and white photographImage shows a number of dignitaries on stage including Cr P. Vergers and Mr Manson MLA for Ringwood.

Coloured article printed from Eastsider Newsnon-fictionWHS celebrated 60 years on 22/11/2025nunawading and district historical society, whitehorse historical society

Black and white photographs (5 images. CE0136 b to f)Written on back of image CE0136b: "L to R- Libby Vergers, Mrs Lucas, ?, Peter Vergers, Russel Lucas (Engineer), Mr Manson (MLA), Cr Lavis.

A4 a copy is in the vertical file and the original is hanging in the Visitor Centre.non-fictionA framed Certificate of Commendation was presented to WHS by Matt Greg MP on the occasion of its 60th Anniversary.certificates, nunawading and district historical society, whitehorse historical society inc, gregg matt mp

Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Bowling Club , 11/9/58. Left to right: W. Bamford, Mr. Cateron, Mr. Leigh, Mr. Manson, M.L.A., A. Dale, S.E. Dickins.