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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, Napoleons Brothers
... Napoleons Brothers...Napoleons Brothers Author: A. Hilliard Atteridge Publisher: Methuen & Co Date: 1909...Hilliard Atteridge Publisher: Methuen & Co Date: 1909 Napoleons Brothers 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 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. Napoleons Brothers Author: A. Hilliard Atteridge Publisher: Methuen & Co Date: 1909Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 929.2 ATT 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, napoleons brothers, a. hilliard atteridge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Gold Manifold, 1935
... Black and white photograph: manifold being installed at Napoleon gold mine. ...Written in pencil on back of photograph : ' Installing manifold at Napoleon 28/4/35'...Photograph Napoleon Gold Manifold ...Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photograph: manifold being installed at Napoleon gold mine. Written in pencil on back of photograph : ' Installing manifold at Napoleon 28/4/35'napoleon gold mine, manifold, mine machinery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - HORWOOD COLLECTION: NAPOLEON, c1850s
... Napoleon mine was in Woodward Road, Golden Square....Winding drums at Napoleon Mine. Markings: Winding Drums Napoleon. ...Winding drums at Napoleon Mine. Kodak Horwood Collection. Winding drums at Napoleon Mine. ...Napoleon mine was in Woodward Road, Golden Square.Horwood Collection. Winding drums at Napoleon Mine. Markings: Winding Drums Napoleon. Poppet head in background.Kodakmine, gold, napolean, horwood collection. winding drums at napoleon mine. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - HORWOOD COLLECTION: NAPOLEON, c1850s
... Napoleon mine was in Woodward Road, Golden Square....Horwood Collection. Napoleon Mine, Woodward Rd, Golden Square. Markings: Napoleon. ...Napoleon Mine, Woodward Rd, Golden Square. Markings: Napoleon. ...Napoleon mine was in Woodward Road, Golden Square.Horwood Collection. Napoleon Mine, Woodward Rd, Golden Square. Markings: Napoleon. Poppet head on LH side of image.Kodakmine, gold, napoleon mine, horwood collection. napolean mine, woodward rd, golden square -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - HORWOOD COLLECTION: NAPOLEON, c1850s
... Napoleon mine was in Woodward Road, Golden Square....Markings: Napoleon? Golden Square. Air compressor...Markings: Napoleon? Golden Square. Air compressor Slide HORWOOD COLLECTION: NAPOLEON ...Napoleon mine was in Woodward Road, Golden Square.Horwood Collection. Air Compressor at Napoleon Gold Mine, Woodward Rd, Golden Square. Markings: Napoleon? Golden Square. Air compressorKodakmine, gold, napolean, horwood collection. air compressor at napoleon gold mine, woodward rd, golden square -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Gold Mine Headframe, 1935
... Black and white photograph: headframe of Napoleon Gold Mine, partly constructed. Two men standing bottom left of headframe. ...Written in pencil on back of photographs in pencil: 'Napoleon 5.1.35''...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Significant to mining history of Bendigo. Napoleon Gold Mine mullock headframe Written in pencil on back of photographs in pencil: 'Napoleon 5.1.35'' Black and white photograph: headframe of Napoleon Gold Mine, partly constructed. ...Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photograph: headframe of Napoleon Gold Mine, partly constructed. Two men standing bottom left of headframe. Hill and bushland in background of image. Written in pencil on back of photographs in pencil: 'Napoleon 5.1.35''napoleon gold mine, mullock, headframe -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Gold Mine Headframe, 1935
... Black and white photograph: Napoleon metal headframe under construction. ...Written in pencil on back of photographs in pencil: 'Napoleon 16.1.35''...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Significant to mining history of Bendigo. Napoleon Gold Mine headframe Written in pencil on back of photographs in pencil: 'Napoleon 16.1.35'' Black and white photograph: Napoleon metal headframe under construction. ...Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photograph: Napoleon metal headframe under construction. Mine shed in foreground and background. Kiosk sub-station (electricity supply) on right hand side of photo.Written in pencil on back of photographs in pencil: 'Napoleon 16.1.35''napoleon gold mine, headframe -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Gold Mine, 1935
... Black and white photograph : landscape view of Old Napoleon gold mine site showing the early stages of the development of the mine. ...Written in pencil on back of photograph in pencil: 'Old Napoleon 11.12.34''...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Significant to mining history of Bendigo. Napoleon Gold Mine mullock headframe Written in pencil on back of photograph in pencil: 'Old Napoleon 11.12.34'' Black and white photograph : landscape view of Old Napoleon gold mine site showing the early stages of the development of the mine. ...Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photograph : landscape view of Old Napoleon gold mine site showing the early stages of the development of the mine. Mullock heap on left hand side with, centre of image, metal headframe erected.Written in pencil on back of photograph in pencil: 'Old Napoleon 11.12.34''napoleon gold mine, mullock, headframe -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Gold Mine, 1935
... Black and white photograph : landscape view of Old Napoleon gold mine site showing the early stages of the development of the mine. ...Written in pencil on back of photograph in pencil: 'Old Napoleon 6.12.34''...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Significant to mining history of Bendigo. Napoleon Gold Mine mullock Written in pencil on back of photograph in pencil: 'Old Napoleon 6.12.34'' Black and white photograph : landscape view of Old Napoleon gold mine site showing the early stages of the development of the mine. ...Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photograph : landscape view of Old Napoleon gold mine site showing the early stages of the development of the mine. Mullock heap on left hand side with inclined temporary trestleway leaning on side of heap. Written in pencil on back of photograph in pencil: 'Old Napoleon 6.12.34''napoleon gold mine, mullock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Plan - Napoleon Reef Mine
... Napoleon Reefs Gold Mine was located off Harvey Street, Ironbark, Bendigo. ...Napoleon Reef Gold Mine Plan forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection....Plan Napoleon Reef Mine ...Napoleon Reefs Gold Mine was located off Harvey Street, Ironbark, Bendigo. Napoleon Reef Gold Mine Plan forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.gold mining, gold, bendigo, ironbark, napoleon reefs gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Gold Mine, 1935
... Black and white photographs : two photographs of Old Napoleon mine site under construction. (a) The temporary headframe, wooden structure two levels with mine sheds on right hand side and (b) a mine shed under construction, frame erected and roofing material partly on. ...Written in pencil on back of photographs in pencil: 'Napoleon 10.12.34''...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Significant to mining history of Bendigo. Napoleon Gold Mine mullock headframe Written in pencil on back of photographs in pencil: 'Napoleon 10.12.34'' Black and white photographs : two photographs of Old Napoleon mine site under construction. ...Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photographs : two photographs of Old Napoleon mine site under construction. (a) The temporary headframe, wooden structure two levels with mine sheds on right hand side and (b) a mine shed under construction, frame erected and roofing material partly on. Written in pencil on back of photographs in pencil: 'Napoleon 10.12.34''napoleon gold mine, mullock, headframe -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Ore Bins, 1935
... Black and white photograph: framework for ore bins at Napoleon (BML) Gold Mine, being erected alongside head frame at mine site. ...Written in pencil on back of photograph : 'Erecting ore bins at Napoleon 27/8/56'...Trestle way visible in extreme top of image. Photograph Napoleon Ore Bins ...Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photograph: framework for ore bins at Napoleon (BML) Gold Mine, being erected alongside head frame at mine site. Trestle way visible in extreme top of image. Written in pencil on back of photograph : 'Erecting ore bins at Napoleon 27/8/56'napoleon gold mine, anticline -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Gold Mine Winder, 1935
... Black and white photographs: metal headframe on Napoleon mine site on left/centre of image, corrugated iron mining sheds in background and right of image. ...Written in pencil on back of photograph : Napoleon main shaft 5/2/35. ...Power line in background. Photograph Napoleon Gold Mine Winder ...Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photographs: metal headframe on Napoleon mine site on left/centre of image, corrugated iron mining sheds in background and right of image. Top section of headframe still under construction. Power line in background. Written in pencil on back of photograph : Napoleon main shaft 5/2/35. napoleon gold mine, winder, bedplate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Gold Mine, 1935
... Black and white photograph : Napoleon Gold Mine main shaft 1934. Shed under construction on right hand side, horse with cart near centre. ...Written in pencil on back of photograph in pencil: 'Napoleon main shaft 18/9/34''...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Significant to mining history of Bendigo. Napoleon Gold Mine Written in pencil on back of photograph in pencil: 'Napoleon main shaft 18/9/34'' Black and white photograph : Napoleon Gold Mine main shaft 1934. ...Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photograph : Napoleon Gold Mine main shaft 1934. Shed under construction on right hand side, horse with cart near centre. Bushland and mullock heaps on left hand side. Written in pencil on back of photograph in pencil: 'Napoleon main shaft 18/9/34''napoleon gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Gold Mine, 1935
... Black and white photograph : Napoleon Gold Mine main shaft 1934. Image shows landscape view, some earth workings on site. ...Written in pencil on back of photograph in pencil: 'Napoleon main shaft site 23/8/34''...Trees in background. Photograph Napoleon Gold Mine ...Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photograph : Napoleon Gold Mine main shaft 1934. Image shows landscape view, some earth workings on site. Five men walking on different parts of site. Trees in background. Written in pencil on back of photograph in pencil: 'Napoleon main shaft site 23/8/34''napoleon gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Plan - Napoleon, Nell Gwynne Transverse Section, 14.1.1946
... It embraces an approx length of 36 chains of the Napoleon Anticline. The old Napoleon shaft, the depth of which is 1020 ft, occupies a central position in the area of about 43 acres. ...Printed on bottom of plan" Transverse Section Napoleon and Nell Gwynne Lines of Reef' and 'J.J. ...It embraces an approx length of 36 chains of the Napoleon Anticline. The old Napoleon shaft, the depth of which is 1020 ft, occupies a central position in the area of about 43 acres. ...Napoleon Lease no.11111 is situated immediately south from the Golden Square railway station. It embraces an approx length of 36 chains of the Napoleon Anticline. The old Napoleon shaft, the depth of which is 1020 ft, occupies a central position in the area of about 43 acres. The accompanying sections, which are prepared from mine Managers plans, illustrate the extent of previous underground operations and indicate points at which future prospecting may be advantageously continued. The no.10 (920 ft) south level connects with the main Napoleon shaft no.5 level (479 ft) appears to present the best opportunity for testing the prospects that are believed to have been inadequately investigated by the Bendigo Mines Limited in recent years.Map drawn on heavy paper. Printed on bottom of plan" Transverse Section Napoleon and Nell Gwynne Lines of Reef' and 'J.J. Caldwell, District Field Geologist, Mines Department, Bendigo. 14.1.46'. Napoleon anticline and Central Nell Gwynne anticline marked on map. Map is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining documents. gold mining, bendigo, napoleon gold mine, nell gwynne, reef lines, j.j. caldwell, 1946 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Main Pump, 1936
... Black and white photograph: pump machinery in underground at Napoleon (BML) Gold Mine. Image shows machinery, with steel control box at far left hand side. ...(illegible) pump No. 10 plat Napoleon 15/9/36 ''...Rock wall behind. Photograph Napoleon Main Pump ...Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photograph: pump machinery in underground at Napoleon (BML) Gold Mine. Image shows machinery, with steel control box at far left hand side. Safety rail in front of machinery. Rock wall behind. Written in pencil on back of photograph : '....(illegible) pump No. 10 plat Napoleon 15/9/36 ''napoleon gold mine, plat, pump -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Sinking Winch, 1936
... Black and white photograph: sinking winch machinery supported on concrete block, underground at the Napoleon (BML) gold mine. Two men, one standing at back of machinery left hand side, and one standing on concrete platform operating a pulley....(illegible) sinking winch No. 10 plat Napoleon 15/9/36''...(illegible) sinking winch No. 10 plat Napoleon 15/9/36'' Black and white photograph: sinking winch machinery supported on concrete block, underground at the Napoleon (BML) gold mine. ...Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photograph: sinking winch machinery supported on concrete block, underground at the Napoleon (BML) gold mine. Two men, one standing at back of machinery left hand side, and one standing on concrete platform operating a pulley.Written in pencil on back of photograph : '....(illegible) sinking winch No. 10 plat Napoleon 15/9/36''napoleon gold mine, sinking winch, plat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Gold Mine Cage, 1935
... Black and white photograph: six workmen positioning the metal sinking cage over the Napoleon shaft. Cage is suspended by ropes from the cross beams of the headframe. ...Written in pencil on back of photograph : ' Cage being put in Napoleon shaft 9/3/35'. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Significant to mining history of Bendigo. Napoleon Gold Mine sinking cage shaft Written in pencil on back of photograph : ' Cage being put in Napoleon shaft 9/3/35'. ...Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photograph: six workmen positioning the metal sinking cage over the Napoleon shaft. Cage is suspended by ropes from the cross beams of the headframe. Two railway tracks leading to shaft, presumably to transport the sinking cage to site. Workman on left hand side has a hammer inserted on his belt.Written in pencil on back of photograph : ' Cage being put in Napoleon shaft 9/3/35'. napoleon gold mine, sinking cage, shaft -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - HORWOOD COLLECTION: NAPOLEON, c1850s
... Napoleon mine was in Woodward Road, Golden Square....Horwood Collection. Napoleon Mine Woodward Road Golden Square. Air compressor along side. ...Slide HORWOOD COLLECTION: NAPOLEON ...Napoleon mine was in Woodward Road, Golden Square.Horwood Collection. Napoleon Mine Woodward Road Golden Square. Air compressor along side. Markings:Napoleon Ward Ward Rd. G Square. Poppet head on LH side of image. Power lines evident in top of image.Kodakmine, gold, napolean, horwood collection. napoleon mine woodward road golden square. air compressor along side -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Plan - Old Napoleon Gold Mine, 9.11.45
... Old Napoleon Gold Mine: Bendigo Independent 24th October, 1910: '......resumption of work at the Old Napoleon Company's shaft at Sydney Flat will shortly be undertaken by a new company'...Old Napoleon Gold Mine. Written across top of plan: Longitudinal Section. ...Old Napoleon Gold Mine: Bendigo Independent 24th October, 1910: '......resumption of work at the Old Napoleon Company's shaft at Sydney Flat will shortly be undertaken by a new company' Bendigo Margaret Roberts gold Old Napoleon shaft Sydney Flat longitudinal section Old Napoleon Gold Mine. ...Old Napoleon Gold Mine: Bendigo Independent 24th October, 1910: '......resumption of work at the Old Napoleon Company's shaft at Sydney Flat will shortly be undertaken by a new company'Old Napoleon Gold Mine. Written across top of plan: Longitudinal Section. Scale 100 ft to 1 inch. Compiled from Mine Manager's notes, J. J. Caldwell, 9.11.45. Plan forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining records. bendigo, margaret roberts, gold, old napoleon, shaft, sydney flat, longitudinal section -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Gold Mine Winder, 1935
... Written in pencil on back of photographs : (a) 'Napoleon winder 1/7/35. (b) Napoleon winder putting on ropes 30.8.35. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Significant to mining history of Bendigo. Napoleon Gold Mine Winder Bedplate Written in pencil on back of photographs : (a) 'Napoleon winder 1/7/35. ...Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photographs: winder. Winder inside corrugated iron shed. Two winder wheels, metal framework on right hand side. (a) Winding wheels erected 1/7/35, three men inspecting various aspects of the machinery. (b) Winder in shed, side view with two men putting on winder ropes. Written in pencil on back of photographs : (a) 'Napoleon winder 1/7/35. (b) Napoleon winder putting on ropes 30.8.35. napoleon gold mine, winder, bedplate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Reef Gold Mine Battery Site, 1936
... The Napoleon (BML) gold mine (1932) was located near McDougall Road, Golden Gully, between Martin and Hattam Street. ...Black and white photograph of a stamper head being lowered into position on the battery site of the Napoleon Reef Gold Mine. A wooden gantry supports the battery head as it being lowered. ...Napoleon Gold Mine Napoleon Reef Gold Mine Black and white photograph of a stamper head being lowered into position on the battery site of the Napoleon Reef Gold Mine. ...The Napoleon (BML) gold mine (1932) was located near McDougall Road, Golden Gully, between Martin and Hattam Street. It had a depth of 921 feet. It was one of the latest and most lavish of Bendigo's mines. Plant and equipment were electrically driven. The four-compartment shaft, extra large by goldfield's standards, measured 17 feet 6 inches by 5 feet 2 inches and was cement lined below 900 feet instead of being red gum boxed as was the usual practice. The workshop was equipped to carry out all repairs for the equally lavish BML mines on the Nell Gwynne and Carshalton reefs. (The Gold Mines of Bendigo, Book 2, Arthur Victor Palmer) 'Napoleon BML Mines No Liability have issued a report for the fortnight ended September 5, where it states that the development scheme has been formulated and necessary equipment is being ordered. The Napoleon main shaft, (about 1700 feet south of the old Napoleon shaft) will be a four compartment shaft (17ft 6 inches by ft 2 inches inside the timber). aLevels will be opened at approximately 100 ft vertical intervals and cross-cuts extended approximately 125 ft each side of centre country to explore a cross-section across the anticline opposite to the shaft. At every fifth level, main drives will be extended north to connect with the old Napoleon shaft and south approximately 1800 ft. At the latter point, another cross-section of the anticline will be explored by rising and cross-cutting. The old Napoleon will be unwatered and on the 500ft and 1000 ft levels main drives will be driven to connect with main levels from the Napoleon main shaft to the south as well as being driven north 1800 ft where another cross-section of the anticline will be explored. Cross-sections further north and south may be developed as desired and also at intermediate points if necessary. Clearing and grading of the main shaft site are now in progress and the erection of the office and store building is proceeding. The design of engine room, change house and machine shops is now in hand and erection will proceed as soon as working plans and specifications are prepared.' The main shaft has been commenced at 3ft and advanced 10 ft. to 13 ft. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10975478?searchTerm=napoleon%20bml (The Argus, 8th. September 1934, 'Mining' page 18) Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photograph of a stamper head being lowered into position on the battery site of the Napoleon Reef Gold Mine. A wooden gantry supports the battery head as it being lowered. Three large concrete foundations are visible in immediate background, two of which have stampers already in position, the third stamper is being lowered onto the final foundation. In immediate foreground, 'boxing' is erected for future concrete pours. napoleon gold mine, napoleon reef gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - HORWOOD COLLECTION: NAPOLEON, c1850
... Head of the shaft Napoleon....Head of the shaft Napoleon. Slide HORWOOD COLLECTION: NAPOLEON ...BHS CollectionHorwood Collection. Shows from under Napoleon poppet head across to boiler. Markings: Just off Woodward Rd. Head of the shaft Napoleon.Kodakmine, gold, napolean, horwood collection. shows from under napoleon poppet head across to boiler. -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesImage, Napoleon !!!
... Napoleon !!!...Black and white photograph of Emporer Napoleon 3....Napoleon !!! Image ...Black and white photograph of Emporer Napoleon 3.napoleon iii, italy -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, The Letters of Napoleon to Marie-Louise
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The Letters of Napoleon to Marie-Louise......napoleon...The Letters of Napoleon to Marie-Louise with commentary by Charles De La Ronciere and Introduction by Arthur Bryant Author: Napoleon Publisher: Hutchinson & Co Date: 1950...The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute 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 letters of napoleon to marie-louise napoleon marie-louise charles de la ronciere arthur bryant Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 NAP Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service The Letters of Napoleon to Marie-Louise with commentary by Charles De La Ronciere and Introduction by Arthur Bryant Author: Napoleon Publisher: Hutchinson & Co Date: 1950 The Letters of Napoleon to Marie-Louise 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. 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 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, and to 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. As with many Mechanics' Institutes in Australia, the one which operated in Warrnambool was established and overseen for many years by key individuals associated with the development of the city itself. The WMI publication collection is historically significant because of its association with local people, places and the key historical themes in the development of Warrnambool of rural development, industry, farming, education, and community. The collection documents and illustrates the changing interests, focus and tastes of Victorians, especially those in regional cities. Generally the individual items in the collection are not particularly rare, as examples of all probably exist in other public collections in Victoria. It is primarily because there are so very few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections in Victoria, which lends this overall collection its significance. Many items in the WMI Collection have the potential to support further research, both as individual objects and through the collection in its entirety. This material is significant for its ability to assist in the interpretation of the history of the area and adds to the general understanding of the development of the township. Many components of the WMI publication collection complement and reinforce the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Collection, the Warrnambool Art Gallery Collection, and that in the Warrnambool Historical Society, and also contribute to a clearer understanding of the original Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute collections. This will greatly enhance the appreciation of the few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections across Victoria, and also in New South Wales. The similarities and differences between the small number of collections that have survived can provide further insights into how the people of Victoria in general, and Warrnambool in particular, constructed a civic culture of adult learning to foster an informed citizenry. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Letters of Napoleon to Marie-Louise with commentary by Charles De La Ronciere and Introduction by Arthur Bryant Author: Napoleon Publisher: Hutchinson & Co Date: 1950Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 NAP Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public 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, 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 letters of napoleon to marie-louise, napoleon, marie-louise, charles de la ronciere, arthur bryant -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Anticline, 1935
... Written in pencil on back of photograph : 'Napoleon anticline Golden Square'....Significant to mining history of Bendigo. Napoleon Gold Mine anticline Written in pencil on back of photograph : 'Napoleon anticline Golden Square'. ...In structural geology, an anticline is a type of fold that is an arch-like shape and has its oldest beds at its core, whereas a syncline is the inverse of an anticline. A typical anticline is convex up in which the hinge or crest is the location where the curvature is greatest, and the limbs are the sides of the fold that dip away from the hinge.Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photograph: rock formation, anticline with an archlike shape in centre of image. Written in pencil on back of photograph : 'Napoleon anticline Golden Square'.napoleon gold mine, anticline -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesImage, Emperor Napoleon III
... Emperor Napoleon III...Black and white photograph pf Emeror Napoleon the Third....Emperor Napoleon III Image ...Black and white photograph pf Emeror Napoleon the Third.napoleon iii -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: PROSPECTUS OF NAPOLEON REEF GOLD MINING CO NL, 1940
... McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Prospectus of Napoleon Reef Gold Mining Company NL, Napoleon Line of Reefs, Bendigo. 8 pages, book soft cover, 2 diagrams....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ORGANIZATION Mining napoleon reef gold mining co nl McColl Rankin & Stanistreet Prospectus of Napoleon Reef Gold Mining Company NL Napoleon Line of Reefs Bendigo McColl Rankin & Stanistreet McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Prospectus of Napoleon Reef Gold Mining Company NL, Napoleon Line of Reefs, Bendigo. 8 pages, book soft cover, 2 diagrams. ...McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Prospectus of Napoleon Reef Gold Mining Company NL, Napoleon Line of Reefs, Bendigo. 8 pages, book soft cover, 2 diagrams.McColl Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, mining, napoleon reef gold mining co nl, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, prospectus of napoleon reef gold mining company nl, napoleon line of reefs, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Napoleon Gold Mine, 1935
... Written in pencil on back of photograph in pencil: 'Napoleon temporary headframe 10.12.34''...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Significant to mining history of Bendigo. Napoleon Gold Mine mullock headframe Written in pencil on back of photograph in pencil: 'Napoleon temporary headframe 10.12.34'' Black and white photograph : wooden headframe structure with frame of shed in background. ...Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photograph : wooden headframe structure with frame of shed in background. Mining timber lengths in foreground. Two men standing in front of headframe, one dressed in a suit and hat, the other in work clothes. Written in pencil on back of photograph in pencil: 'Napoleon temporary headframe 10.12.34''napoleon gold mine, mullock, headframe
