Religious ceremony - Blessing the Fleetc1949 Blessing of the Fleet at QueenscliffeBlack & white photo of four singers at the Blessing of the Fleet at Queenscliffe c1949Reverse - " L-R Keith Pridham, John Warren, Norman Ferrier, Lewis Ferrier / Blessing The Fleet mid 1940's / singing - Eternal Father Strong to Save "historical references, archbishop j j booth, governor sir dallas brooks, blessing the fleet

The First Fleet comprised the 11 ships that departed from Portsmouth, England on 13 May 1787 to New South Wales, the penal colony that became the first European settlement in Australia. The First Fleet consisted of two Royal Navy vessels, three store ships and six convict transports, carrying between 1,000 and 1,500 convicts, marines, seamen, civil officers and free people (accounts differ on the numbers), and a large quantity of stores. From England, the Fleet sailed south-west to Rio de Janeiro, then east to Cape Town and via the Great Southern Ocean to Botany Bay (Australia), arriving over the period of 18–20 January 1788, taking 250 to 252 days from departure to final arrival. During the period 25–26 January 1788 the fleet moved from Botany Bay to present-day Sydney.A poster listing the names of men and women who landed with the first fleet including provisions and livestockThe First Fleet 1788the first fleet, botany bay, sydney

On Saturday 29 August 1908, over 100 years ago, 16 American battleships along with 5 various escorts entered Port Phillips Bay. Thousands flocked with excitement along the coast and to Port Melbourne to see the white painted ships and their sailors disembarked. The Fleet’s Mission, ordered by President Theodore Roosevelt, was to make friendly courtesy visits to countries while obviously displaying new U.S. naval power. Invited by Alfred Deakin to the young federation, who was feeling isolated and vulnerable after the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, the visit was a first step in the shaping of the relationship between the US and Australia. And also an impetus to create the Australian Navy in 1911.A photograph of an original photograph depicting the Queenscliff fishing fleet out welcoming the incoming American fleet on Saturday 29 August 1908.Queenscliff fishing boats welcoming the American Fleetthe americcan fleet, the great white fleet, theodore roosevelt, alfred duncan, australian navy 1911

On 29 August 1908 Melbourne gaped in wonder as 16 white-hulled battleships of the United States Atlantic Fleet, carrying 14,000 naval personnel, steamed into Port Phillip Bay. The ‘Great White Fleet’ was circumnavigating the globe on a tour launched by President Theodore Roosevelt. The cruise was a display of naval power and practical exercise, testing the battle-readiness of the US Navy and demonstrating its ability to patrol and protect the west coast and American interests in the Pacific including Australia.An original unframed photograph of the United States Altantic Fleet entering Port Phillip Bay in 1908 and a copy framed and mounted under glass.Port Phillip Bay 1908; United States Atlantic Fleetthe great white fleet, us atlantic fleet, 1908, port phillip bay

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. Brothers of The Fleet Author: Lillian M Pyke Publisher: Ward Lock & Co Date: 1924Label on spine with typed text PAT FIC PYK Front endpaper has 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, lillian m pyke, brothers of the fleet

Voyage of the First Fleet Map including dairy entries of the conditions at sea & stop over locationfirst fleet, map

Four digital photos of Blessing of the Fleetfishing industry, boats and boating, festival, religion

both photos are of the Anchovette. Second photo was taken during the blessing ceremony by various religious officialstwo coloured digital photos of Blessing of the fleetreligon, fishing industry, boats and boating, ceremony

Editor - R.J. Ryan - Hardcover book - an alphabetical listing of names, giving place and date of conviction, length of sentence and ship of transportation.non-fictionAn alphabetical listing of names, giving place and date of conviction, length of sentence and ship of transportation to the colony of New South Wales.third fleet, convicts, transportation

Other black and white photographs showing slightly different views of the boats decorated with flags and bunting, and the celebration. Other craft, include 'Anchovette', 'Sheila', 'Little Michael', and 'U77'. Also one other photo shows choir onboard the 'Anchovette', also one other photograph shows lots of people on foreshore watching the ceremony.OtherBlack and white photograph taken during a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. Shows fishing boats decorated with flags and bunting,fishing industry, ships and shipping, celebration

black and white photographs showing slightly different views of the boats decorated with flags and bunting, and the celebration. Other craft, include 'Anchovette', 'Sheila', 'Little Michael', and 'U77'. Also one other photo shows choir onboard the 'Anchovette', also one other photograph shows lots of people on foreshore watching the ceremony.Black and white photograph taken during a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. Shows a crowd watching from the shore, Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, ships and shipping, celebration, people

Black and white photograph taken during a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. Shows choir singing during ceremony Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, ships and shipping, celebration, choir

black and white photographs showing slightly different views of the boats decorated with flags and bunting, and the celebration. Other craft, include 'Anchovette', 'Sheila', 'Little Michael', and 'U77'. Also one other photo shows choir onboard the 'Anchovette', also one other photograph shows lots of people on foreshore watching the ceremony.Black and white photograph taken during a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. Shows fishing boats decorated with flags and bunting, Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, ships and shipping, celebration

black and white photographs showing slightly different views of the boats decorated with flags and bunting, and the celebration. Other craft, include 'Anchovette', 'Sheila', 'Little Michael', and 'U77'. Also one other photo shows choir onboard the 'Anchovette', also one other photograph shows lots of people on foreshore watching the ceremony.Black and white photograph taken during a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. Shows fishing boats decorated with flags and bunting, Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, ships and shipping, celebration

black and white photographs showing slightly different views of the boats decorated with flags and bunting, and the celebration. Other craft, include 'Anchovette', 'Sheila', 'Little Michael', and 'U77'. Also one other photo shows choir onboard the 'Anchovette', also one other photograph shows lots of people on foreshore watching the ceremony.Black and white photograph taken during a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. Shows fishing boats decorated with flags and bunting, Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, boats and boating, celebration

black and white photographs showing slightly different views of the boats decorated with flags and bunting, and the celebration. Other craft, include 'Anchovette', 'Sheila', 'Little Michael', and 'U77'. Also one other photo shows choir onboard the 'Anchovette', also one other photograph shows lots of people on foreshore watching the ceremony.Black and white photograph taken during a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. Shows fishing boats decorated with flags and bunting, Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, boats and boating, celebration

black and white photographs showing slightly different views of the boats decorated with flags and bunting, and the celebration. Other craft, include 'Anchovette', 'Sheila', 'Little Michael', and 'U77'. Also one other photo shows choir onboard the 'Anchovette', also one other photograph shows lots of people on foreshore watching the ceremony.Black and white photograph taken during a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. Shows fishing boats decorated with flags and bunting, Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, ships and shipping, celebration

black and white photographs showing slightly different views of the boats decorated with flags and bunting, and the celebration. Other craft, include 'Anchovette', 'Sheila', 'Little Michael', and 'U77'. Also one other photo shows choir onboard the 'Anchovette', also one other photograph shows lots of people on foreshore watching the ceremony.Black and white photograph taken during a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. Shows fishing boats decorated with flags and bunting, Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, ships and shipping, celebration

black and white photographs showing slightly different views of the boats decorated with flags and bunting, and the celebration. Other craft, include 'Anchovette', 'Sheila', 'Little Michael', and 'U77'. Also one other photo shows choir onboard the 'Anchovette', also one other photograph shows lots of people on foreshore watching the ceremony.Black and white photograph taken during a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. Shows fishing boats decorated with flags and bunting, Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, ships and shipping, celebration

black and white photographs showing slightly different views of the boats decorated with flags and bunting, and the celebration. Other craft, include 'Anchovette', 'Sheila', 'Little Michael', and 'U77'. Also one other photo shows choir onboard the 'Anchovette', also one other photograph shows lots of people on foreshore watching the ceremony.Black and white photograph taken during a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. Shows fishing boats decorated with flags and bunting, Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, ships and shipping, jetties

black and white photographs showing slightly different views of the boats decorated with flags and bunting, and the celebration. Other craft, include 'Anchovette', 'Sheila', 'Little Michael', and 'U77'. Also one other photo shows choir onboard the 'Anchovette', also one other photograph shows lots of people on foreshore watching the ceremony.Black and white photograph taken during a Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. Shows fishing boats decorated with flags and bunting, Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, ships and shipping, celebration

Lifeboat crewRealismBlack & white photograph of the Life boat launching & Blessing of the Fleet 1949 at Queenscliffe.Reverse: Blessing of the Fleet 1949 / cabin added c1930 / 628 over 993 / 1949lifeboat, blessing of the fleet 1949, queenscliffe, audrey may qc

Queenscliffe - Blessing of the Fleet 1969Blessing of the Fleet 1969Black & white photographs x 2 and newspaper articles of the BoF 1969Reverse - " ".historical references

On 20 August 1908 well over half a million Sydneysiders turned out to watch the arrival of the United States (US) Navy’s ‘Great White Fleet’.Black and white photographic image of the American Fleet parading down a street in Sydney. american fleet, parade, sydney, great white fleet