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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute by Bruce G. Draper, 2012_
Contains a brief history of the European settlement of Arthurs Creek from 1844 and the Mechanics Institute from 1887. It includes the Mechanics Institute's important role in community activities.Celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute and Free Library.33 p., illus. Front cover shows the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute.arthurs creek mechanics institute, bruce draper, arthurs creek -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Document, Mortlake Mechanics' Institute Scroll
In April 1869 when the foundation stone of the Mortlake Mechanics' Institute was laid by Thomas Shaw of Wooriwyrite, this parchment scroll was sealed with other documents in the foundation stone. In 1891 when further alterations were made the hall these documents were retrieved from the stone. This building was erected to house the local library whichup until that time had been housed in the Morllake Common School.Discoloured foolscap parchment with copperplate lettering, some water damage which has caused the obliteration of the names of the Members of the Building Committee, Hon.Secretary and Architect. At a Public Meeting presided over by John Grieve Esq. President of the Shire/The foundation stone/of this building/was laid by - /Thomas Shaw Junior Esquire the President of the Institute on Monday/the 29th day of March A. D. 1869 in the 32nd year of the Reign of Her/Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria Sir I. A. T. Manners Sutton/being Governor of this Colony of Victoria/With this Scroll is Deposited/A copy of The Argus Newspaper of 28th March 1869/A copy of The Warrnambool Examiner of ? March 1869/A copy of The Belfast Examiner of 17th March 1869/Members of/The Building/ Committee/Hon.Secretary and Treasurer/Architect/Contractors/Messrs Jenkins and Harvey,Mason/Mr Joseph Wyatt,Carpenter.institute, free, libraries, public buildings, mortlake, mechanics -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute Inc, Arthurs Creek Mechanics' Institute by Bruce G. Draper published by Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute Inc, 2012
History of the Institute founded in 1886, also the primary school and other facilities.33 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.arthurs creek mechanics institute -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, D. Walker photographer, Mechanics Institute Tatura 1986, 1986
Mechanics Institute and library, Tatura. Built 1881. Also used for RSL meetings and other functions.Black and white photograph of Mechanics Institute Hogan Street Tatura 1986.on back: Mechanics Institute and Library Tatura 1986mechanics institute tatura, library tatura, rsl tatura -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, BARAGWANATH, Pam, If the walls could speak : a social history of the Mechanics' Institutes of Victoria, 2000
Donor Sybil Robinson 4.9.2013 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Pam Baragwanath, If the walls could speak : a social history of the Mechanics' Institutes of Victoria / Pam Baragwanath, 2000
Paperback; xii, 356 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.[written on flyleaf] With very best wishes, Pam Baragwanath. 17-11-2000mechanics' institute, social customs -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Course Outline, E J Barker: Ballarat School of Mines; Course Outlines for Applied Mechanics IIIB, - Fluid Mechanics and Machines
Collection of papers used by E J (Jack) Barker when he was teaching at Ballarat School of Mines. They are Applied Mechanics courses - Fluid mechanics and Machines. Jack chose to do Engineering while still at Footscray Technical School as it gave access to Diploma Courses and tertiary studies. This enabled him to enter the University of Melbourne and do a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering - 1945, 1946, and 1947. In 1948 he did a Diploma in Education at Melbourne University. From this path he was able to follow a career in teaching and his first appointment was at the School of Mines in Ballarat, (SMB) 1949. He became the first Vice Principal of SMB in 1960 and then Principal in 1964 to 1976. From 1976 to his retirement in 1987, he was the Foundation Director of Ballarat College of Advanced Education (BCAE). The Library building at Mount Helen Campus is named after him.Lined pages - hand written Printed pages .1: Applied Mechanics IIIB Fluid Mechanics .2: Applied Mechanics IIIB Machinese j barker, jack barker, footscray technical school, melbourne university, engineering, diploma of mechanical engineering, diploma of electrical engineering, school of mines ballarat, smb, diploma in education, vice principal, principal, foundation director, ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, bachelor of mechanical engineering, library, mount helen campus, applied mechanics - fluid mechanics, applied mechanics - machines, course material -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Mechanics Institute, 2015
This book contains information on all known Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes were organizations formed originally to improve the education of working men and to instruct them in their various trades. The first Institutes were established in London and Manchester in the 1820s and in Australia the first Institutes were set up in New South Wales and Tasmania in the late 1820s, with the first one in Melbourne in 1839. Mechanics’ Institutes were set up in Victorian country towns, in many cases, soon after the settlements were founded. This book is of some importance as a reference book as it gives information on all known Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria and there were many in the Warrnambool region. The Mechanics’ Institutes were important centres for local adult education and recreation. The book will therefore be of great use to readers of local history and researchers. This is a hard cover book of 704 pages. It has many photographs, mostly black and white, and other images related to Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. It has a Contents page, Foreword, Dedications, a story entitled ‘Dingo Flat’, Preface, Introduction, Acknowledgements and articles on hundreds of Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria, whether closed or still existing. The front cover has two black and white photographs and the title and the back cover has images from two Mechanics’ Institutes. The authors are Pam Baragwanath and Ken James.Front Cover: ‘These Walls Speak Volumes’, ‘A History of Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria, ‘Pam Baragwanath and Ken James’mechanics’ institutes in victoria -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - 35mm Colour slides, John Deere, Mechanics, 1984
Collection of 221 slides 1-240. 'Illustrating Mechanics.'Labelled "John Deere FCP-802015 March 1984"john deere, 1984, mechanics -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, D. Walker photographer, Victory Hall, Mechanics Hall and Library, 1987
Mechanics Institute built 1881, used for library, meetings and other functions. Victory Hall opened 1926 used for balls, dances, square dances, as a picture theatre for many years, concerts, toy library, new catering facilities.Black and white photograph of Victory Hall, Mechanics Institute and Library, Hogan Street Tatura. Taken from Fraser Street. Part of Mrs A. Marsh's house on right.on back: Victory Hall, Mechanics Institute and Library, Tatura, 1987victory hall, mechanics institute tatura -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Postcard - Photograph, Mechanics Institute, Corner of Ringwood and Melbourne St, Ringwood. Opening Day
Black and white photograph of Mechanics Institute building.Typed below photograph, "Old Mechanics Institute on Maroondah Hwy. on opening day 1909. Was Cnr. Melbourne St. (1 enlargement, 2 postcards in sleeve). -
Orbost & District Historical Society
minute book, 24.8.1884 - 19.11.1926
A Mechanics’ Institute hall was constructed in 1885 and opened as Orbost's first library. It was situated in Browning Street, Orbost. The hall is still in use today as a community venue. Mechanics' Institutes are the forerunners of public libraries and adult education in Australia. The origin of mechanics' institutes is attributed to Dr George Birkbeck, who in 1799 gave a series of free lectures for the working men of Glasgow. At the time, 'mechanic' meant artisan, tradesman or working man. The movement spread quickly throughout the British Empire. The first Victorian Mechanics' Institute was the Melbourne Mechanics' Institute established in 1839. From the 1850s, Mechanics' Institutes quickly spread throughout Victoria wherever a hall or library, or a school was needed. This ledger was used by the Orbost Mechanics' Institute from 1884 until 1926. The item was donated to Orbost & District Historical society from P.R.O.V. as a Place of Deposit (POD) item for safe keeping by a local history group or museum.The Mechanics' Institute was a very early feature of the Orbost community. The building became a community facility used for a variety of essential civic needs in particular a library. It also provided a suitable venue for community social requirements and functions.A heavy minute book with faded black covers and brown binding. The edges of the pages are marbled as are the end covers. Pages inside are blue with hand-written black ink records. It contains minutes from the Orbost Mechanics Institute.on spine on red leather in gold lettering: "MINUTE BOOK"minute-book orbost-mechanics'-institute -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Sheep Hills Mechanics' Institute, 08/10/2017
Sheep Hills is located Sheep Hills in the northern Wimmera region, north-west Victoria between Warracknabeal and Minyip.The Sheep Hills Mechanics' Institute was established in 1888.Weatherboard Mechanics' Institute at Sheep Hills Victoriasheep hills, sheep hills mechanics' institute -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Former Kyneton Mechanics' Institute, 2016, 13/05/2016
The newly renovated Kyneton Mechanics Institute is located next to the Kyneton Bowling Club. It features heritage décor, beautifully restored meeting rooms of various sizes and the main hall which seats approximately 200. A community space suited to exhibitions, theatre, business and private functions. This venue is managed by the Macedon Ranges Shire Council. (http://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Community_Facilities/Find_a_Facility/Kyneton_Mechanics_Institute, accessed 18/10/2016)The former Kyneton Mechanics' Institute. former kyneton mechanics' institute, kyneton, library -
Bendigo TAFE
Print, A reproduction of an artist's impression of the Mechanics Institute Building in the 1880's, 20th Century
This is an artist's impression in reproduction of the Mechanics Institute building as it was in the 1880's. It has since changed quite significantly, especially what can be seen of the surrounds. The insert picture is an impression of the Industrial Pavilion which, as is stated, was used between 1856-1864 as temporary premises for the Institute. The print was first published in 'The Australian Sketcher' under the title "Sandhurst Mechanics Institute and free library: the new and old." [Go to the State Library of Victoria and the following link for more details.] http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/miscpics/gid/slv-pic-aab22020This is a significant print in an historical context, portraying the Bendigo School of Mines and Industries as it was in the 1880's, as well as the Industrial Pavilion. It indicates the significance of it to the community that an artist's impression was sought. Significance assessed in-house.A3 print on heavy paper. A reproduction of an artist's impression of the Mechanics Institute Building in the 1880's. The picture is of the building with an insert impression of the Industrial Pavilion used as temporary premises for the Institute from 1856-1864. It is a black and white print of the front of the building with rough depictions of people, horses, a carriage and trees in front of it."A reproduction of an artist's impression of the Mechanics Institute Building in the 1880's. / Insert. An impression of the Industrial Pavilion used as temporary premises for the Institute from 1856-1864"bendigo school of mines and industries, industrial pavilion, mechanics institute, bendigo, 1880, 1856-1864 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, D. Clark, Victory Hall & Mechanics Institute, 1989
Photograph of decorations on Victory Hall and Mechanics Institute, Hogan Street, Tatura for Royal visit 1954Black and white copy of photograph of exterior of Victory Hall and Mechanics Institute, Tatura. Austin A40 car in front.on back: Royal Visit 1954 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Mechanics Institute and Victory Hall Hogan Street Tatura
Shows picture of Mechanics Institute and Victory Hall, Hogan Street, Tatura. Colour photograph showing Mechanics Institute and Victory Hall in Hogan Street, Tatura. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. hogan street tatura, mechanics institute tatura, victory hall tatura -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Mechanics Institute and Victory Hall Hogan Street Tatura
Shows picture of Mechanics Institute and Victory Hall, Hogan Street, Tatura. Colour photograph showing Mechanics Institute and Victory Hall in Hogan Street, Tatura. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. hogan street tatura, mechanics institute tatura, victory hall tatura -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Vermont Mechanics' Institute
Memories of Frances Warren of Vermont Mechanics' Institute and Mechanics' Institutes in the 1920s.Memories of Frances Warren of Vermont Mechanics' Institute and Mechanics' Institutes in the 1920s.Memories of Frances Warren of Vermont Mechanics' Institute and Mechanics' Institutes in the 1920s.vermont mechanics' institute, memories -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Mechanics Institute, Melbourne Street entrance - September, 1909
Black and white photograph of wooden building with sign above veranda reading, "Mechanics Institute". Groups of men and children standing outside and beneath veranda. Car parked on roadway in front of building. Official opening by Premier of Victoria, Mr. John Murray.Typed below Photograph, "Mechanics Institute - Melbourne St. South. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mechanics Hall, Chapel Street, Cowes, c.1920's
Part of a collection from Jessie Smith. Mechanics Hall later destroyed by fire 9th March 1933 Rebuilt and became the Kindergarten. Being used by the Genealogy Society at present (2017)The Mechanics Hall - (Shire Hall, Library and RSL rooms) - Chapel Street, Cowes. Road in front over crest. Trees behind right middle.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, chapel street, cowes, phillip island, black & white photograph, historic buildings, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Mechanics Institute c1980
Mechanics Institute, c1980.tatura, buildings, historic -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Seal, Woodford Mechanics Institute, 19th century
Mechanics Institutes were first established in the 19th century in Scotland and England to improve the education of working class men and to instruct them in their various trades. In Australia Mechanics’ Institutes were set up in the late 1920s with the first one in Melbourne dating from 1839. The Institutes in Victoria were (and some still are) a feature of Victorian country towns, usually consisting of a hall containing a Library and in bigger centres art class rooms and other recreation areas. The Woodford Mechanics’ Institute was established in 1861, enlarged in 1868 and burnt down in 1917.This seal is of major interest as it is the only seal we have of Mechanics’ Institutes in our district. These Mechanics’ Institutes were very important in the educational and social development of Victorian country towns. This is a seal or stamp made of brass and attached to a wooden handle. The wood on the handle is of a dark colour and is urn-shapedStamp - Woodford Mechanics Institutemechanics’ institutes, woodford, early mechanic institute seal -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Upper Main Street Stawell looking West with the Mechanics institute built in 1875 1878
Upper Main Street looking West from Mechanics Institute built in 1875. Mechanics Institute, Joseph Dawe Stawell Meat Market, D.B. O'Callaghan, Boot & Shoe Warehouse, Stawell Potato Depot, B.S. Dawson Chemist, R.H. Wadsworth Watchmaker, English Scottish & Australian Bank, Bone Saddler, Hunter Bull & Mouth Hotel. On North side of street is J. Allingham Draper, Chadwick & Co Draper, D. Telford Farm Produce, Bank of Victoria. Photo taken 1878The "Top End" of Main Street. looking west. The Mechanics Insitute on the Left dates the photo about 1880. Some of the larger buildings have been restored.Victorian Views. C. Herbert, Photo. Stawell 1878stawell business streetscape -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Mechanics Institute and Victory Hall
Shows picture of Hogan Street, Tatura, including Victory Hall and Mechanics Institute buildings.Colour photograph showing Mechanics Institute and Victory Hall buildings in Hogan Street, Tatura. Also shows down Hogan Street. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard.hogan street tatura, victory hall tatura, mechanics institute tatura -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mechanics Institute Bazaar? C.1909
Mechanics Institute Bazaar? C.1909Written on back of small photograph, "Edna and Edie G?????. Left: Edith Greenwood, -- Maggie Falconer". -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, c1903, c1895
Black and white image of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute.lydiard street north, stockbrockers, ballaarat mechanics' institute, ballarat mechanics' institute -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Ron Best, Purnim Mechanics Institute Hall 1901, 2014
Brief history of Purnim Mechanics Institute HallThis is a paper back book of 24 pages. It has a white back cover and a grey/white front cover with a coloured photograph of the second Purnim Hall. The printed material is black on a white background. non-fictionBrief history of Purnim Mechanics Institute Hallpurnim, mechanics’ institutes, warrnambool -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Old Mechanics Institute, Maroondah Hwy Ringwood 1919
Black and white photograph of old Mechanics Institute building. (1 enlargement, 1 other copy) Cnr Melbourne Street, Maroondah Hwy frontage, 2 copiesTyped below photograph, "Old Mechanics Institute on Maroondah Hwy. Cnr. Melbourne St. - 1919" Written on back of small photograph, "Opened at 4 pm. on 22nd Sept. 1909 by the Premier, the Hon. J. Murray". Stamp indicating that the photograph was produced by "T.R.G.William, photographer, Ringwood". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Printer's Block, Ringwood Mail, Mechanics Institute Ringwood - Printer's Block c1960, c. 1960
Picture on printer's block, showing Mechanics Institute, Ringwood.