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Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.Photo, 1923 Miners Rest - Unveiling of 1914 - 1918 War Memorial, 1923
... 1923 Miners Rest - Unveiling of 1914 - 1918 War Memorial....This photo was taken in 1923 at the unveiling of the 1914 - 1918 War Memorial at Miners Rest,on the corner of Howe and Albert Streets and shows the large crowd in attendance....Sepia photo of the crowd at the unveiling of the 1914-1918 War Memorial at Miners Rest. ...Miners Rest, Victoria, Australia...Memorial commemoration of W.W.11. miners rest 1914 1918 war memorial none Sepia photo of the crowd at the unveiling of the 1914-1918 War Memorial at Miners Rest. 1923 Miners Rest - Unveiling of 1914 - 1918 War Memorial. ...This photo was taken in 1923 at the unveiling of the 1914 - 1918 War Memorial at Miners Rest,on the corner of Howe and Albert Streets and shows the large crowd in attendance.Memorial commemoration of W.W.11. Sepia photo of the crowd at the unveiling of the 1914-1918 War Memorial at Miners Rest. noneminers rest, 1914 1918 war memorial, -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPamphlet, Ringwood Historical Research Group, Ringwood Miners Cottage and Poppet Head. 1990s
... Ringwood Miners Cottage and Poppet Head. 1990s....Used as informative handouts at the Miner's Cottage in Ringwood when the Historical Society attended during opening hours of the Cottage. ...Double sided information brochure with photo of Miner's Cottage and Poppet Head....Footnote: "Maroondah City Council are caretakers of Miners Cottage. This information was written by Ringwood Historical Society with assistance of Maroondah City Council."...Double sided information brochure with photo of Miner's Cottage and Poppet Head. Ringwood Miners Cottage and Poppet Head. 1990s. ...Used as informative handouts at the Miner's Cottage in Ringwood when the Historical Society attended during opening hours of the Cottage. The Poppet Head was removed and the cottage burnt down in 2009 or 2010Double sided information brochure with photo of Miner's Cottage and Poppet Head.Footnote: "Maroondah City Council are caretakers of Miners Cottage. This information was written by Ringwood Historical Society with assistance of Maroondah City Council." -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Miners Lamp
... Miners Lamp...Round Miners Lamp with screw filler long spout and wick....Miners Lamps Engraved R Davidson Stawell...Miners Lamp Photograph ...Round Miners Lamp with screw filler long spout and wick.Miners Lamps Engraved R Davidson Stawellmining, gold -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Miners at Great Western with Jack Carra on Right
... Miners at Great Western with Jack Carra on Right...B/W photograph of five miners with shovels and gold pans in creek...Miners at Great Western Jack Carra on Right...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Collected by Dorothy Brumby in relation to Great Western Research Miners at Great Western Jack Carra on Right B/W photograph of five miners with shovels and gold pans in creek Miners at Great Western with Jack Carra on Right Photograph ...Collected by Dorothy Brumby in relation to Great Western ResearchB/W photograph of five miners with shovels and gold pans in creekMiners at Great Western Jack Carra on Right -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, Stawell Historical Society, Miners Rights & Share Documents, 2005
... Miners Rights & Share Documents...Miners Rights for mines in the Stawell...Miners Rights (Shared Documents)...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Miners Rights for mines in the Stawell stawell gold mining Miners Rights (Shared Documents) Lime Green A4 Ring Binder. ...Miners Rights for mines in the StawellLime Green A4 Ring Binder. Title on white paper on spineMiners Rights (Shared Documents)stawell gold mining -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Magdala-Cum-Moonlight Mine Looking North West & with 2 miners using a modern rock drill 1902
... Magdala-Cum-Moonlight Mine Looking North West & with 2 miners using a modern rock drill 1902...Two of the miners are pictured here drilling in the rock face....Two miners underground working a rock drill ...Two of the miners are pictured here drilling in the rock face. ...Mining Scene of Drilling in Underground Magdala-Cum-Moonlight Mine 1902. A stope in rich stone looking North West. Some of the miners on the Magdala mine had early versions of the modern rock drill. Two of the miners are pictured here drilling in the rock face.Two miners underground working a rock drill stawell mining -
Federation University Historical CollectionNewspaper, Miners Write, 1983, 1983
... Miners Write, 1983...Miners Write was the Ballarat School of Mines student newspaper....Four editions of the Ballarat School of Mines newspaper "Miners Write"...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields Miners Write was the Ballarat School of Mines student newspaper. ballarat school of mines miners write newspaper hairdressing apprenticeships cafeteria bendigo to ballarat run mondo rock staff Four editions of the Ballarat School of Mines newspaper "Miners Write" Miners Write, 1983 Newspaper Newspaper ...Miners Write was the Ballarat School of Mines student newspaper.Four editions of the Ballarat School of Mines newspaper "Miners Write"ballarat school of mines, miners write, newspaper, hairdressing, apprenticeships, cafeteria, bendigo to ballarat run, mondo rock, staff -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.Photo - Davey's Hotel, Davey's Hotel,Miners Rest, "circa 1916 - 17"
... Davey's Hotel,Miners Rest....Davey's Hotel at Miners Rest was built sometime around 1850, and Mary Tait was the original Licensee.The gentleman on the white horse is Harry Telford, who was with Phar Lap in America when the horse died.Names of the other men are not known. ...Black and white photo depicting Davey's Hotel in Miners Rest with some of the locals....Black and white photo depicting Davey's Hotel in Miners Rest with some of the locals. Davey's Hotel,Miners Rest. ...Davey's Hotel at Miners Rest was built sometime around 1850, and Mary Tait was the original Licensee.The gentleman on the white horse is Harry Telford, who was with Phar Lap in America when the horse died.Names of the other men are not known. The photo is dated "circa 1916 -17" and originally came from a lady in New Zealand.The Hotel was de-licensed in 1940. Mary Tait (nee Marion Sutherland) was the second wife of William Tait, who was the licensee of the Derby prior to his death 7 October 1862.His widow Mary the took over the license of the hotel.Photo shows lifestyle of the 1850's.Black and white photo depicting Davey's Hotel in Miners Rest with some of the locals.Davey's Hotel / Derby Hotel.miners rest 1850, davey's hotel, harry telford, mary tait licencee -
City of Ballarat LibrariesPhotograph, Break O' Day Mine and Miners circa 1867
... Break O' Day Mine and Miners circa 1867.......miners...The Break O'Day Mine, Corindhap with miners standing in front of horse stables....City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street Ballarat East goldfields The Break O'Day Mine, Corindhap with miners standing in front of horse stables. break o' day mine mining miners corindhap Break O' Day Mine and Miners circa 1867. ...The Break O'Day Mine, Corindhap with miners standing in front of horse stables.break o' day mine, mining, miners, corindhap -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Pitfield Miners
... Pitfield Miners......Miners...Sepia image of a group of miners sitting and standing in front of a wooden structure. ...Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Pitfield Pitfield Plains Mining Miners Text, mounting card: " Millist & Webb PHOTO., PITFIELD PLAINS. " Sepia image of a group of miners sitting and standing in front of a wooden structure. ...Sepia image of a group of miners sitting and standing in front of a wooden structure. Some of the men are holding candles, one man is holding a long rod. Image has been mounted on cream backing card with a blue border around the image.Text, mounting card: " Millist & Webb PHOTO., PITFIELD PLAINS. "pitfield, pitfield plains, mining, miners -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyBook, Gardner, P.D, Too old to Rat. The Radical miners of South Gippsland 1893-1904, 1994
... Too old to Rat. The Radical miners of South Gippsland 1893-1904....Includes brief biographies of some of the politically active miners, and a list of miners and supporters 1893-1904....Includes brief biographies of some of the politically active miners, and a list of miners and supporters 1893-1904. ...A short history of the coal miners of South Gippsland, outlining the politics and organisation of their Union. Includes brief biographies of some of the politically active miners, and a list of miners and supporters 1893-1904.mines and mining, waterways, township, strikes -
City of Ballarat LibrariesPhotograph - Card Box Photographs, Miners at Black Hill, Ballarat circa 1908
... Miners at Black Hill, Ballarat circa 1908.......Miners...Group of 16 miners possibly at the Blue Ribband Mine. A Chilean Horse Whim can be seen in the background....Black Hill Mining Blue Ribband Mine Horse Whim People Miners Miners at Black Hill, Ballarat circa 1908. ...Group of 16 miners possibly at the Blue Ribband Mine. A Chilean Horse Whim can be seen in the background.black hill, mining, blue ribband mine, horse whim, people, miners -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.Document, Miners' Right issued to John Wiight in Trust for the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat, 21/07/1906
... Miners' Right issued to John Wiight in Trust for the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat....The land under Miners' Right was in Humffray Street South....The land under Miners' Right was in Humffray Street South. ...A miners' right issued to John Wiight in Trust for the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat. The land under Miners' Right was in Humffray Street South.miners' right, ballarat old colonists' association, john wright, humffray street south -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.10 x Labels, J Miners, Early 20th century
... J Miners ...J. Miners was a cash draper and outfitter in Koroit Street , succeeding Thomas Nayler. ....1,.2,.3,.4,.5,.6,.7,.8,.9.. From J. Miners KOROIT STREET DRAPER, WARRNAMBOOL ELITE MILLINERY. ...Miners KOROIT STREET DRAPER, WARRNAMBOOL ELITE MILLINERY. ...J. Miners was a cash draper and outfitter in Koroit Street , succeeding Thomas Nayler. The shop sold millinery in the "Elite Millinery' department . The known date for this business is 1907. The delivery docket tells us that delivery costs were covered for an item costing over one pound. .These labels are of some significance as little is known about this store..1, White rectangular label on adhesive paper with white and dark blue text and space for writing. Some of the text is contained in the borders. It is damaged. .2 Identical to .1 but undamaged .3 Identical to .1 and stained .4 Identical to .1 but undamaged and stained .5 Identical to .4. .6 Identical to .1 .7 Identical to .1 .8 Identical to .1 .9 Identical to .2 .10 Cream rectangular folded card with gold coloured text and a decorative border of leaves. .1,.2,.3,.4,.5,.6,.7,.8,.9.. From J. Miners KOROIT STREET DRAPER, WARRNAMBOOL ELITE MILLINERY. MEN'S CLOTHING. BOOTS AND SHOES Carriage Paid on all Parcels from ( one pound ) upwards. .10 Elite Millinery MODES DE PARIS No.........j miners, draper -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.Document, Miners' Right issued to James W. Graham in Trust for the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat, 21/07/1906
... Miners' Right issued to James W. Graham in Trust for the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat....The land under Miners' Right was in Ripon Street South....The land under Miners' Right was in Ripon Street South. Miners' Right issued to James W. ...A miners' right issued to James W. Graham in Trust for the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat. The land under Miners' Right was in Ripon Street South.miners' right, ballarat old colonists' association, james w. graham, ripon street south, j.b. bell, old colonists' association of ballarat -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - WonthaggiBook, A. E.N.Zern, B. McGraw-Hill book Co Inc, "Coal Miners Pocketbook", 1928
... "Coal Miners Pocketbook"..."Coal Miners Pocketbook" is the book that miners got for some extra tips of digging coal. ...Inside the front cover the name "G.Hadden" was written. "Coal Miners Pocketbook" is the book that miners got for some extra tips of digging coal. ...A. Part of the G.Hadden collection B. Details of coal mine methods."Coal Miners Pocketbook" is the book that miners got for some extra tips of digging coal. The book was hard bound with blue covering and gold lettering and 1274 pages.Inside the front cover the name "G.Hadden" was written. -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph, Photograph Miners Dial
... Photograph Miners Dial...Coloured photograph of miners dial standing on wooden box....Photograph Miners Dial Photograph ...Part of the Elecgtrical Engineering department at Federation UniversityColoured photograph of miners dial standing on wooden box.colour photograph, miners dial, federation university -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood High School, Schools model, Miners cottage c1974/5
... Ringwood High School, Schools model, Miners cottage c1974/5....Image shows Members of the model construction team gathered around the model of the miners cottage....Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Image shows Members of the model construction team gathered around the model of the miners cottage. Black and white photograph Ringwood High School, Schools model, Miners cottage c1974/5. ...Black and white photographImage shows Members of the model construction team gathered around the model of the miners cottage. -
Tarnagulla History ArchivePhotograph, Sandstone Company Miners, Llanelly, circa 1900
... Sandstone Company Miners, Llanelly...A monochrome photograph depicting sandstone miners at Llanelly. Copy photograph. ...Tarnagulla History Archive Tarnagulla Public Hall 69-71 Commercial Rd Tarnagulla goldfields Donald Clark Collection. mining A monochrome photograph depicting sandstone miners at Llanelly. Copy photograph. Sandstone Company Miners, Llanelly Photograph Photograph ...Donald Clark Collection. A monochrome photograph depicting sandstone miners at Llanelly. Copy photograph. mining -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood High School, Schools model, Miners cottage. c1974/75
... Ringwood High School, Schools model, Miners cottage. c1974/75....Image shows two school staff members looking at partially completed model of miners cottage....Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Image shows two school staff members looking at partially completed model of miners cottage. Black and white photograph Ringwood High School, Schools model, Miners cottage. c1974/75. ...Black and white photograph Image shows two school staff members looking at partially completed model of miners cottage. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975
... Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975...Typed below photograph: "Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975. Built prior to 1873." ...(Rob Akins on roof) Black and white photograph Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975 Photograph ...Black and white photographTyped below photograph: "Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975. Built prior to 1873." (Rob Akins on roof) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Nunawading Historical Society's visit to Miners Cottage - St. Erths, 1991
... Nunawading Historical Society's visit to Miners Cottage - St. Erths....Coloured photo of Members of Nunawading Historical Society's visit to Miners Cottage - St. Erths....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne nunawading historical society Coloured photo of Members of Nunawading Historical Society's visit to Miners Cottage - St. Erths. Nunawading Historical Society's visit to Miners Cottage - St. ...Coloured photo of Members of Nunawading Historical Society's visit to Miners Cottage - St. Erths.nunawading historical society -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Dismantling of original Miners' Cottage in Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, 1975
... Dismantling of original Miners' Cottage in Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, 1975....See also a series of images located in NWD 02-10-03 Box 2D showing the dismantling of the miners cottage....See also a series of images located in NWD 02-10-03 Box 2D showing the dismantling of the miners cottage. Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 smaller) Dismantling of original Miners' Cottage in Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, 1975. ...Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 smaller)See also a series of images located in NWD 02-10-03 Box 2D showing the dismantling of the miners cottage. -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph, Miners at Carisbrook
... Miners at Carisbrook....1) Miners standing under a poppet head at Carsibrook. .2) A man stands beside a winch. ...Miners at Carisbrook Photograph Australia Victoria Carisbrook ...Associated with Carisbrook.1) Miners standing under a poppet head at Carsibrook. .2) A man stands beside a winch. em22, carisbrook, mining, poppet head -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975 - Inside view
... Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975 - Inside view...Written on rear of backing sheet: "Inside front bedroom of miners cottage. Note split palings for walls. ...Black and white photograph Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975 - Inside view Photograph ...Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "Inside front bedroom of miners cottage. Note split palings for walls. Round tree trunks." -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, The Miners Right
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The Miners Right...The Miners Right A tale of the Australian Goldfields Author: Rolf Boldrewood Publisher: Macmillan And Co Date: 1922...The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. 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 Miners Right Australian Goldfields Australian Rush Rolf Boldrewood Gold Rush Label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 823.91 BOL Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library The Miners Right A tale of the Australian Goldfields Author: Rolf Boldrewood Publisher: Macmillan And Co Date: 1922 The Miners Right Book ...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. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison. Rolf Boldrewood (1826-1915) ‘Rolf Boldrewood’ is the pen-name used by Thomas Alexander Browne as a writer. Browne was the eldest child of Captain Sylvester John Brown and Elizabeth Angell nee Alexander. He was born in London on 6th August 1826 and arrived in Australia with his parents and siblings when he was 5 years old and grew up in Sydney. In the 1860’s Browne added the ‘e’ to his surname. As a 17 year old Browne took up land in the Western District of Victoria between Portland and Port Fairy on a property named “Squattlesea Mere”. He remained there until 1858, enjoying the squatters’ life on his 32,000 acre property, growing potatoes and running cattle and horses. He sold in 1858 and purchased a sheep station on the Murray River near Swan Hill. He later sold this and bought another sheep station near Narrandera until bad seasons and severe droughts eventually caused him to change his career after 25 years as a squatter. Over the next 25 years Browne held the position of Police Magistrate and as a gold commissioner in various locations. His third career as an author lasted approximately 40 years. In 1865 he wrote two articles on pastoral life while he was recovering from a riding accident. In the 1870’s his writing was bringing in the income to support his family, changing his focus to the writing of novels. A series of these was written for the Australian market and published in The Sydney Mail and the Centennial Magazine. His later novels were aimed at the overseas markets. His best known novel “Robbery Under Arms” was written from 1882 to 1883 and has been serialised on radio in Australia and Britain. The novel was filmed in 1907, 1920 and 1957, and in 1985 it was made into a television series. It is now an Australian Classic. He also wrote short stories, several nonfiction graziers’ guides, and an autobiography named “Old Melbourne Memories” in 1884. [This information has been taken from Wikipedia; Australian Authors-Perry Meddlemiss; Australian Dictionary of Biography, Browne, Thomas Alexander (1826-1915)] 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 Miners Right A tale of the Australian Goldfields Author: Rolf Boldrewood Publisher: Macmillan And Co Date: 1922Label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 823.91 BOL Pastedown front endpaper has sticker 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 miners right, australian goldfields, australian rush, rolf boldrewood, gold rush -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood miners cottage (1873) prior to disassembly February 1975
... Ringwood miners cottage (1873) prior to disassembly February 1975....Typed below photograph: "Ringwood miners cottage 1873.. Formerly at 367 Maroondah Highway almost opposite Civic Centre site. ...Black and white photograph Ringwood miners cottage (1873) prior to disassembly February 1975. ...Black and white photographTyped below photograph: "Ringwood miners cottage 1873.. Formerly at 367 Maroondah Highway almost opposite Civic Centre site. Prior to disassembly February 1975." -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyDocument, Community Works Program - Ringwood Lake Miners Park Project Grant Application - 2012
... Community Works Program - Ringwood Lake Miners Park Project Grant Application - 2012...Letter dated 17/04/2012 from Grant Meyer, Manager Integrated Planning, Maroondah City Council requesting Ringwood Historical Society's assistance concerning Council's intention to apply for State Government funding for Ringwood Lake Miners Park Project. Includes fact sheet with diagram summarising history and layout of Ringwood Lake Miners Park....Community Works Program - Ringwood Lake Miners Park Project Grant Application - 2012 Document ...Letter dated 17/04/2012 from Grant Meyer, Manager Integrated Planning, Maroondah City Council requesting Ringwood Historical Society's assistance concerning Council's intention to apply for State Government funding for Ringwood Lake Miners Park Project. Includes fact sheet with diagram summarising history and layout of Ringwood Lake Miners Park. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975
... Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975...Written on rear of backing sheet: "Dismantling miners cottage 1975. Phil Randle (Heathmont Lions), Rob Akins (Ringwood Historical Research Group), Richard Baxter (Ringwood Apex)."...Black and white photograph Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975 Photograph ...Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "Dismantling miners cottage 1975. Phil Randle (Heathmont Lions), Rob Akins (Ringwood Historical Research Group), Richard Baxter (Ringwood Apex)." -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Group of Miners
... Group of Miners...Group of Miners...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Group of Miners Stawell Group of Miners Photograph ...Group of Minersstawell
