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Federation University Historical Collection
Book, W. & R. Chambers, Silver Bells, 1952
... w & r chambers...W. & R. Chambers... department victoria a. stamp t.c. collocott l.m dufty w & r chambers ...Mary Egan who died on April 4th, 1981, spent 23 years as a greatly-respected lecturer in English curriculum at the Ballarat Teachers College, State College of Victoria and Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Orange and blue covered 48 page book of poems for use in the teaching of reading Book Plate, M.Egan on sticker on front cover that some one has tried to remove.mary egan, ballarat teachers college, state college of victoria, ballarat college of advanced education, education department victoria, a. stamp, t.c. collocott, l.m dufty, w & r chambers, t and a. constable -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, W. and R. Chambers, Chambers's Cyclopaedia of English Literature: Volume 2
... W. and R. Chambers...-college. W. and R. Chambers Robert Carruthers ...This book was awarded as the "Howard" prize to Robert A. Mitchell for Geography in 1879. Robert Mitchell, (D.O.B 9/2/1862), entered the College on 9th July, 1878. Robert is the son of Robert Mitchell who resided at Teragram Cottage, St. Arnaud. Bound in half calf with pebble grained cloth boards, marbled edges, gilt lettering and decoration on the spine. Six raised bands on spine with gold lettering on second and fourth compartments; College crest embossed on front cover; black and white illustrated, 816 p.Book plate inside front cover:College crest / Geography/the "Howard" prize/Sixth form/Awarded to/Robert A. Mitchell/Christmas, 1879.howard-prize, robert-a-mitchell, 1879, ballarat-college. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, W. & R. Chambers, Treatise on Practical Mathematics, 1883
... W. & R. Chambers... Alfred Mica Smith W. & R. Chambers ...Brown hardcovered book of 536 pages.Stamped inside front cover "Presented to the School of Mines, Ballarat by Professor A. Mica Smith, 1926."mathematics, alfred mica smith -
Bay Steamers Maritime Museum
Book, James Pryd, Mathematical Tables
... W & R Chambers, Ltd... Pryd W & R Chambers, Ltd ...Dark maroon hard cover book 454 pagesHandwritten inside front cover in blue pen "J.T. Young / 1941 / Probably printed / c.1900 or earlier" Handwritten in pencil on front page "H.B Freeman / Eastern Cable Coy / Sydney NSW"" second page handwritten in black ink "M. Henry -
Clunes Museum
Book, W R Chambers, Chamber's Encyclopaedia A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People - Volume 1 A-BEL, 1874
... W R Chambers ... Institute ten volumes" encyclopaedia education W R Chambers ...Illustrated book with maps and numerous wood engravings Sticker on front cover "Clunes Mechanic's Institute ten volumes"encyclopaedia, education -
Clunes Museum
Book, W R Chambers, Chamber's Encyclopaedia A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People - Volume 2, BEL-CHI, 1874
... W R Chambers ... Institute" Encyclopaedia Education W R Chambers ...Illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravings Sticker on front cover "Clunes Mechanic's Institute"encyclopaedia, education -
Clunes Museum
Book, W R Chambers, Chamber's Encyclopaedia A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People - Volume 3, CHI-ELE, 1874
... W R Chambers ... Institute" Encyclopaedia Education W R Chambers ...Illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravingsSticker on front cover "Clunes Mechanic's Institute"encyclopaedia, education -
Clunes Museum
Book, W R Chambers, Chamber's Encyclopaedia A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People - Volume 5 GOO-LAB, 1874
... W R Chambers ..." encyclopaedia REFERENCE MATERIAL W R Chambers ...Illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravings Sticker inside cover "Clunes Mechanic's Institute"encyclopaedia, reference material -
Clunes Museum
Book, W R Chambers, Chamber's Encyclopaedia A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People - Volume 6, LAB-NUM, 1874
... W R Chambers ... Institute" encyclopaedia education W R Chambers ...Illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravingsSticker on front cover "Clunes Mechanic's Institute"encyclopaedia, education -
Clunes Museum
Book, W R Chambers, Chamber's Encyclopaedia A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People - Volume 7, NUM-PUE, 1874
... W R Chambers ... Institute" encyclopaedia education W R Chambers ...Illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravingsSticker on inside cover "Clunes Mechanic's Institute"encyclopaedia, education -
Clunes Museum
Book, W R Chambers, Chamber's Encyclopaedia A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People - Volume 9, SOU-VIT, 1874
... W R Chambers ... Institute" Encyclopaedia Education W R Chambers ...Illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravingsSticker on inside cover "Clunes Mechanic's Institute"encyclopaedia, education -
Clunes Museum
Book, W R Chambers, Chamber's Encyclopaedia A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People - Volume 10, VIT-Z, 1874
... W R Chambers ..." encyclopaedia education W R Chambers ...Illustrated with maps and numerous wood engravingsSticker on inside cover "Clunes Mechanic's Institute"encyclopaedia, education -
Kilmore Historical Society
Chamber's Journal 1878, Chamber's Journal of Popular Literature Science and Arts, 1878
... W. & R. Chambers... Mechanics Institute Library. W. & R. Chambers ...Brown/blue marbled cover with leather spine and corners. Upper spine missing, rest of spine torn & detached from back cover. Sticky tape has been used to reattach cover to body of book. Loose pages with roughened/torn edges. Spotting and marks on pages. Evidence of many attempts at repairs using sticky tape. 832 pp. Poor condition.Nilkilmore mechanics institute library. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, W. Inglis, Book-Keeping, 1889
... W. & R. Chambers London and Edinburgh 1889..." Displayed in History House. W. Inglis W. & R. Chambers London ...Displayed in History House.Black cloth-covered board covers and spine. Impressed lines around edge of covers and text on front cover. Faded gold text on spine.Front: On first page - signature "T Edward C Henry" -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Chambers, W, Stories of old families, 1878
... W. & R. Chambers... and individuals. Chambers, W. W. & R. Chambers ...Outlines the histories of established/influential Scottish and English families and individuals.320 p.non-fictionOutlines the histories of established/influential Scottish and English families and individuals.seton family, lady jean gordon, countess of nithsdale, lady grisell baillie, griselle cochrane, keith family, lady grange, lady jane douglas, wedderburn family, thomas erskine, countess of eglintoun, lady forbes, duchess of queensberry, dalrymple family, cecil family, marquis of montrose, buccleugh family, argyll family, baroness burdett-coutts, walpole family, bedford family, english peerage system, biography -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Cyclopædia of English Literature Vol 1
... R Chambers...Cyclopædia of English Literature Vol 1 Edited by R Chambers... Literature Vol 1 R Chambers ...This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the 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 areas 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 from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. 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. Cyclopædia of English Literature Vol 1 Edited by R Chambers Publisher: William and Robert Chambers A history, critical and biographical, of British authors from the earliest to the present times The label on the spine cover with typed text H 820 CHA Front loose end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, 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, cyclopædia of english literature vol 1, r chambers -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, History of The Rebellion of 1745-46
... Publisher: W & R Chambers ... Publisher: W & R Chambers Label on spine cover with typed text PAT ...This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. History of The Rebellion of 1745-46 Author: Robert Chambers Publisher: W & R Chambers Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 940 CHA Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, 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, history of the rebellion of 1745-46, robert chambers -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Chambers Concise Gazetteer of The World
... , Statistical, Historical Publisher: W & R Chambers Date: 1895..., Statistical, Historical Publisher: W & R Chambers Date: 1895 Label ...This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Chambers Concise Gazetteer of The World Topographical, Statistical, Historical Publisher: W & R Chambers Date: 1895Label on spine cover with typed text PAT ? ? Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Fly paper has stamps from both Warrnambool Public Museum and Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, 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, chambers concise gazetteer of the world -
Federation University Historical Collection
Medal - Numismatics, Ballarat School of Mines Centenary Medal, 1970
... r. chambers... baker k. kelly w. anderson w titteridge a.e. stohr r. chambers g ..."A limited number of Centenary Medallions designed by Mr. V. Greenhalgh were produced by Stokes & Son, Melbourne to commemorate the Centenary of the School. The medallion was produced from copper base metal with a silver oxide finish and has been well received by past student, present students, staff members and the general public. A quantity of 50 medallions have been reserved for presentation purposes on special occasions."Medal struck for the Ballarat School of Mines centenary. .1) Two framed centenary medals, showing both sides of the medal .2) Sterling silver medal in a black hinged box. .3) Booklet listing receipients of Centenary Medallion .1) Presented to Professor Geoffrey Blainey, AO Guest Speaker Founders Day 26 October 1995"ballarat school of mines centenary medal, centenary, anniversary, victor greenhalgh, geoffrey blainey, stokes & son, e.j. barker, g. biddington, e.j. tippett, sir paul hasluck, l.j.f. hillman, miss b. archdale, sir douglas menzies, h.j trudinger, m.b. john, b.r. hames, v. grennhalgh, r.w. richards, a. senior, j. clark, n. crouch, h. dixon, p. law, nigel bowen, peter lees, mrs j. lawn, dr. j birrell, d. kellock, g. dixon, john baker, k. kelly, w. anderson, w titteridge, a.e. stohr, r. chambers, g. smith, m.g. beanland, j.v. robertson, v. white, mrs m. scott, r cairns, p. zass, j. england, h. sienering, i.g. whitcher, v. lisle, edith lawn, dr stephen murray smith -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Cyclopædia of English Literature Vol 2
... Cyclopædia of English Literature Vol 2 Edited by R Chambers... 2 Cyclopædia of English Literature Vol 2 Edited by R ...This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the 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 areas 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 from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. 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. Cyclopædia of English Literature Vol 2 Edited by R Chambers Publisher: William and Robert Chambers Further Information: A history, critical and biographical, of British authors from the earliest to the present timesThe label on the spine cover with typed text H 820 CHA Front loose end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, 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, cyclopædia of english literature vol 2 -
Kilmore Historical Society
THE BOOK OF DAYS VOL 2, The Book of Days; a miscellany of popular antiquities Vol 2, 1868
... on cover and spine 'The Book of Days R. Chambers Vol 2' Loose front... 'The Book of Days R. Chambers Vol 2' Loose front cover page 840 ...Faded green cloth & embossed cover, with gold writing on cover and spine 'The Book of Days R. Chambers Vol 2' Loose front cover page 840 pages ; 27 cm ; IlluHandwritten inscription on first page '7' & '74' 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute' Stamp on multiple pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
THE BOOK OF DAYS VOL 1, The Book of Days: a miscellany of popular antiquities Vol 1, 1866
... on cover and spine 'The Book of Days R. Chambers' missing back... 'The Book of Days R. Chambers' missing back cover and loose back ...Faded green cloth & embossed cover, with gold writing on cover and spine 'The Book of Days R. Chambers' missing back cover and loose back page xvi ; 832 pages ; 27 cm ; IlluHandwritten inscription on first page '6' & '73' 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute' Stamp on multiple pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, Alf L. Bowden, The Studio, Union of Rutherglen Shire and Borough, 1920 (Exact)
... smith p gullifer h g richards w h chambers r h berryman r j ...Union of Rutherglen Shire & Borough. Handwritten on back of photo: "Old Wesleyan Church used as Shire Office. R. Ready's house built on same site using materials from original building." (Note: R. Ready's house was built on site of Old Shire Office, not on Church site. Original Church still in use as Sout & Guide Hall. 1985-06-18)Copy of a photograph of Wesleyan Church used as temporary Shire Office during building of new office. Group portrait of Councillors in front of building."Union of Rutherglen Shire and Borough / Date of Union: December 15, 1920. Dissolution of Combined Councils: August 25, 1921. Rutherglen Shire Office. The Secretary Attends Monday & Friday 10am till 4pm" Front row (left to right) Ex. Cr. S.P. Gollings, Cr. R. Ready, Cr. E.E. Cock, Cr. J. Burch (Ex Mayor), Cr. C.H. Morris (Shire President), J. Hiskins (Ex President), Cr. R.J. Burrowes, Cr. D.B. Smith, Cr. P. Gullifer / Centre Row (left to right) Cr. H.G. Richards, Cr. W.H. Chambers, Cr. R.H. Berryman, Cr. R.J. Harvie, Cr. W.R. McRae, Cr. W.V. McDonald, Cr. C.L. Dobbin, Cr. R.A. McLaurin, Cr. P.M. Seymour, Cr. M.T. Graham, Cr. F. Fuge, Cr J. Milthorpe / Back Row (left to right) T. Trenen (Editor "Sun"), P. Lingford (Shire Engineer), W.C. Bayliss (Banker), A.H. Thompson (Shire Secretary, A.C. Carter (Inspector), N.F. Turnbull (Assistant Secretary)"rutherglen shire, rutherglen borough, s p gollings, r ready, e e cock, j burch, c h morris, j hiskins, r j burrowes, d b smith, p gullifer, h g richards, w h chambers, r h berryman, r j harvie, w r mcrae, w v mcdonald, c l dobbin, r a mclaurin, p m seymour, m t graham, f fuge, j milthorpe, t drenen, p lingford, w c bayliss, a h thompson, a c carter, n f turnbull -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Plan - Nettalie
... Payne T Cooper R Snipe S Chambers J Forster W Summers R Harriman ...An A4 photocopy of the 'Plan of the Caulfield Road District' dated 1867. This plan shows the location of the properties owned by A Shaw and Blundell on Balaclava and Orrong Roads where Nettalie is situated. The plan includes all the landowners listed where their property was, the street names and other landmarks of 1867 including railways, hotels and reserves.caulfield, caulfield north, elsternwick, st kilda east, parish of prahran, parish of moorabbin, caulfield road district, melbourne and brighton railway, rosstown railway, elsternwick railway station, caulfield railway station, rosstown railway station, murrumbeena railway station, baptist church, paddy’s swamp reserve, cemetery reserve, leman swamp reserve, caulfield racecourse reserve, brighton cemetery, the vine caulfield hotel, the tam o’shanter hotel, melbourne hunt hotel, royal hotel, hotham street, horne street, nepean highway, north road, orrong road, dandenong road, princes highway, kooyong road, alma road, inkerman road, balaclava road, glen eira road, glen huntly road, hawthorn road, cemetery road, bambra road, redan road, kambrook road, neerim road, booran road, racecourse road, grange road, koornang road, murrumbeena road, crosbie road, kangaroo road, poath road, ford w, lempriere, cople j, riddell j c, manifold j, testar t, billing r h, semple, blundell, shaw a, butchart g, stephen j w, stephen g sir, hart j, duncan g, blackie r, stephen f, mccombie t, woollaston h, higgins j, lloyd j c, daish j, mcleod j, hughes d, wilson a, jamieson g, webb g h, renwick s, pennington h, dunn j, kirkpatrick w, ricketson w, toad a, sayce j, watts t, widgery, store, guess j, anketell j, clack j, sissen w, clayton g, dickson d, bevan j, hart t, anderson j, hart mrs, webb h, masters s, waghorn j, hemming c, hiam c, farquhar w, newing t, payne t, cooper r, snipe s, chambers j, forster w, summers r, harriman b, warrick, o’connell, long j, peck r, cochrane c, murray ross w, evans c, kennedy j, maclean n, forster, lyall w, dean j, newton h, looker w, baker c, johnston, crosbie j, kerr, jones, parr, nelson c, montgomery l, parsons w, james j c, sibon c, smith sydney w, plans, maps, land subdivisions, land use, settlements, roads and streets, hotels, churches, police stations, post offices, land surveys, railway stations, railways, schoolhouses, commerce, clergy residences, official buildings, local government, road districts -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Grade Prep A, 1977
... Chambers, Steven Harris, ?, ?, Scott (?). Front Row- L to R...: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Anthony Day, Chris Pearson. 2nd Row- L to R: ?, Stephen Chambers ...Black and white photograph - Grade Prep A, 1977"Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Anthony Day, Chris Pearson. 2nd Row- L to R: ?, Stephen Chambers, Steven Harris, ?, ?, Scott (?). Front Row- L to R: Pauline Oats, Joanne Tabone, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?. Teacher: Mrs Chitty. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Shire of Glenelg Councillors, c. 1963
... . Howlett, J. R Hargreaves Council chambers, Casterton Town Hall... Mitchell, J.J. Howlett, J. R Hargreaves Council chambers, Casterton ...Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (Former Shire of Glenelg)Black and white photo. Three councillors for the Central Riding, Shire of Glenelg 1962/3, sitting behind desk, Honour Board on wall behind them, with names of Past Presidents of the Shire of Glenelg, 1863 - 1963 Left to right: H. D Mitchell, J.J. Howlett, J. R Hargreaves Council chambers, Casterton Town HallBack: Black stamp '003635. Letter 'A' heavy pencil. Blue biro line, arrowed each end, drawn across photo. '3" ' above line. 'Councillors central Riding 1962/3 '1/4 black' -pencil L to R Cr H.D. Mitchell Cr. JJ. Howlett Cr. J.R. Hargreaves' - handwritten pencil -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Grade 1,2B, 1978
... "Attached to photograph" Back Row-L to R: Brett..., ?, ?, ?, Danny Goodwin. 2nd Row- L to R: Stephen Chambers ...Colour photograph - Grade 1,2B, 1978."Attached to photograph" Back Row-L to R: Brett (?), ?, Chris McEwan, ?, ?, ?, Danny Goodwin. 2nd Row- L to R: Stephen Chambers, ?, ?, ?, ?, Michelle Willoughby, Billy Price, Jeff Tabone, Mathew Rooks, Sean Cawley. Front Row- L to R: ?, ?, ?, Vicki Jenkinson, Michelle Berrigan, ?, ?, Pauline Kane. Teacher: Mrs Diane Jones. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, Wayne Kell, "Ballarat Tramways Employees (60's - 71)", 2020
... Daryl Chambers R oy Courtney Steve Crosby Ray Curnow Ron... Bob Carter Daryl Chambers R oy Courtney Steve Crosby Ray ...Yields information the employees of the SEC from about the 1960's through to closure. Not known if completely accurate.List - typed A4 sheet titled "Ballarat Tramways Employees (60's - 71)", prepared by Wayne Kell. Lists employees in alphabetical order images: .1 - jpg scan of the sheet .2 - pdf of the list in a single vertical column .3 - word document in the image files Noel Aghan Noel Allen Max Anderson Brian Anwyl Adam Balloch Ray Barrow Ian Bentley James Billman Les Bird Mick Blackman Kevin Blake Dave Blaw Brett Boddington Kevin Brookman Gary Butler Kevin Butler Marty Cahill Bob Carter Daryl Chambers R oy Courtney Steve Crosby Ray Curnow Ron Davidson Bill Davies S. Davies W. Davies T Ed Davis L. Denmead Max Devlin Austin Domaschenz Des Domaschenz T. Dunstan Ted Edmunds Allen Edwards George Etheridge D. Everett John Everett Ted Fish Vic Gill Ian Grant George Gray Max Green Ray Hall Norm Hamilton Rory Herauville Bernie Hill Colin Hill Norm Hunt Danny Irvine Allan Jeffreys Bruce Jenkins David Jones Ron Jordan Wayne Kell Alan Kellett Alf Kellett Dave Kellett Noel Klein Hec Knight Ron Knight Mick Laidlaw Ed Lake Stan Lakey Herb Lee George Long Norm Lorensini Geoff McErvale Doug McGregor Leo McMahon Alec McWilliam Bill Maes George Magee Jim Maher Mick Mahoney Andre Malins B. Mannion Les Mark Jack Marone Jackie Mason Arthur Maxwell Harold May Allan Meaney Brian Melville Jim Menzies Alf Mercer Barry Morris Robert Morris Bruce Munn Tom Nancarrow Bill Newell Les North John O’Keefe Dan O’Leary Dick Oliver Joel Owen Eric Patterson Bert Peart Ivan Pellas D. Powell Lindsay Quick Arthur Reed Bill Retallick Rex Rewell Howard Reynolds Neil Robe Ned Romeo Vin Ryan Rick Rykers Bill Segrave John Schmidt Charles Scicluna David Skewes Harry Smerdon Brian Smith Roy Smith Bill Spicer Tony Stephens Max Stephens Tom Stevenson Neil Sutherland Doug Thompson Ian Tierney Ian Trenfield John Truscott Bill Trusler Bill Tuddenham A. Turnbull Dave van Oorschot E. van Rooy Harry van Oorschot Henk van Oorschot Bill van Oorschot Gerry van Rooy Harry van Rooy Ian Wallis Lou Walker Bill Ward Geoff Ward Vin Webb Bill Wellard L. Wellard R. Williams Terry Williams Doug Wiseman Edward Wrightlists, employees, personnel, ballarat, crews -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat School of Mines Invoices, 01/07/1895 - 05/05/1899
The invoices glued into the scrapbook relate to purchases from the Ballarat School of MinesA very large dark green hard covered volume with read leather face spine and corners. Black ornamental bands across the spine. Leather strap with buckle for securing covers when not in use. Plain pages of brown "wrapping paper". Receipts glued to pages, folded and then numbered consecutively by hand i blue pencil. First receipt No. 996 (01 July 1895), numbering restarts after 1000 (three times). Last receipt is No. 155 (05 May 1899).invoices, ballarat school of mines, tunbridges, pringle, receipts, w. hamer, plumber, eyres brothers, j.h. trotman, g. batchelor, n. guthridge, w. doepel, frank fiscalini, huddart, barker and co., a. gaunt, h. wardle and son, turron & mcgavin, e.e. campbell, g.f. hocking, william sutherland, f. vale, victoria insurance company, r. collie & co., walter cornell, john fiscalini, mcvitty & co, j. miller & co, a.g. corbett, ben franklin printing works, middleton & morris, melbourne glass bottle works co, eldon chambers, e.l. stubbs, j. jones, firewood, mrs soderstrom, museum, ballarat school of mines museum, hill & paine, h. hebestadt, f.w. commons, sculptor, cherry & robins, alex e. monsbourgh, alex purdie, andrew cant, ballarat star, frederick martell, goodfellows, evening echo, a.h. powell, phillately -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat Junior Trophy for the Senior Cadet Championships, 1918, c1918
According to Neil Leckie, Manager of the Ballarat Ranger Military Museum: * Originally 12 – 14 year olds went to Junior Cadets attached to their school. * From age 14 – 17 they were Senior Cadets attached to the local militia unit. * After 1 July of the year a Cadet turned 18, the Cadet left the Senior Cadets and became a member of the Citizen Military Force. * In October 1918 the AIF, Militia and Cadets were renamed to give some connection to the AIF battalion raised in the area. Ballarat saw: 8th Australian Infantry Regiment comprising: * 8th Battalion AIF renamed 1st Battalion 8th Australian Infantry Regiment * 70th Infantry Militia renamed 2nd Battalion 8th Australian Infantry Regiment * 70th Infantry Cadets renamed 3rd B, 8th Australian Infantry. 39th Australian Infantry Regiment comprising: * 39th Battalion AIF renamed 1st Battalion 39th Australian Regiment * 71st Infantry Militia renamed 2nd Bn, 39th Australian Infantry Regiment * 71st Infantry Cadets renamed 3rd Bn, 39th Australian Infantry Regiment Prior to the reorganisation in 1918 the 18th Brigade was the 70th, 71st and 73rd Infantry. It is thought that the 18th Brigade Cadet units in 1920 were those that came from the old: * 69th Infantry (Geelong/Queenscliff) * 70th Infantry (Ballarat/Colac) * 71st Infantry (Ballarat West) * 72nd Infantry Warrnambool) * 73rd Infantry (NW Vic) The next name change came in 1921!Black and white photograph of a timber shield with engraving on silver metal. The trophy is the 1918 Maryborough Senior Cadet Championship which was won by the Ballarat Junior Technical School. The winning team comprised Sgt T. Krahnert, I Larkin, H. Siemering, R. Serjeant, H. Beanland, L. Rowsell, A. McCallum; L. Lindsay, C. Chambers. The instructor was Lieutenant Harold Wakeling.ballarat junior technical school, cadets, trophy, shield