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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, The Turn of The Tide
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The Turn of The Tide......the turn of the tide...The Turn of The Tide Author: Eleanor H Porter Publisher: George G Harrap & Co Date: 1918...The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village shipwrecked-artefact book the turn of the tide eleanor h porter warrnambool mechanics’ institute pattison collection warrnambool library ralph eric pattison corangamite regional library service warrnambool city librarian mechanics’ institute library victorian library board warrnambool books and records warrnambool children’s library The label on spine with typed text PAT FIC POR Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Children’s Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service The Turn of The Tide Author: Eleanor H Porter Publisher: George G Harrap & Co Date: 1918 The Turn of The Tide Book ...Pattison Collections 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 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 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 Turn of The Tide Author: Eleanor H Porter Publisher: George G Harrap & Co Date: 1918The label on spine with typed text PAT FIC POR Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Children’s Library Front loose 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, the turn of the tide, eleanor h porter, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Collins, The turn of the tide, 1939-1943 : a study based on the diaries and autobiographical notes of Field Marshal the Viscount Alanbrooke, K.G., OM, 1957
... The turn of the tide, 1939-1943 : a study based on the diaries and autobiographical notes of Field Marshal the Viscount Alanbrooke, K.G., OM....Index, maps, p.735. The turn of the tide, 1939-1943 : a study based on the diaries and autobiographical notes of Field Marshal the Viscount Alanbrooke, K.G., OM. ...This book uses the diaries of Lord Alanbrooke to forge a narrative which enriches history no less than history.Index, maps, p.735.non-fictionThis book uses the diaries of Lord Alanbrooke to forge a narrative which enriches history no less than history.world war 1939-1945 - history, world war 1939-1945 - diaries -
Lara RSL Sub BranchNewspaper - The Sun Dated 8/6/1942 - Special - My War Part 28 - Japs' Worst Naval Defeat - Midway Turns The Tide, Local Newspaper Dated 8/6/1942 - Special - My War Part 28 - Japs' Worst Naval Defeat - Midway Turns The Tide
... Local Newspaper reporting Events of World War 2 - Special My War Part 28- Japs' Worst Naval Defeat - Midway Turns The Tide... Japs' Worst Naval Defeat - Midway Turns The Tide...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events Dated 78/6//194 - My War Part 28 Local Newspaper reporting events on World War 2 - My War Part 28 - dated 8/6/1942 japs' worst naval defeat - midway turns the tide local newspaer dated 8/6/1942 -my war part 28 Japs' Worst Naval Defeat - Midway Turns The Tide Local Newspaper reporting Events of World War 2 - Special My War Part 28- Japs' Worst Naval Defeat - Midway Turns The Tide Local Newspaper Dated 8/6/1942 - Special - My War Part 28 - Japs' Worst Naval Defeat - Midway Turns The Tide Newspaper The Sun Dated 8/6/1942 - Special - My War Part 28 - Japs' Worst Naval Defeat - Midway Turns The Tide ...Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events Dated 78/6//194 - My War Part 28Local Newspaper reporting events on World War 2 - My War Part 28 - dated 8/6/1942Local Newspaper reporting Events of World War 2 - Special My War Part 28- Japs' Worst Naval Defeat - Midway Turns The Tide Japs' Worst Naval Defeat - Midway Turns The Tidejaps' worst naval defeat - midway turns the tide, local newspaer dated 8/6/1942 -my war part 28 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, The Sun, The Herald, The Pubic transport Mess - "Rail loop may turn cash tide, Jan. 1980
... The Pubic transport Mess - "Rail loop may turn cash tide...Set of four newspaper clippings regarding the Transport Pageant including photos of the events. .1 - The Age, 29-1-1980 - The Pubic transport Mess - "Rail loop may turn cash tide" with a graph of train and tram passengers per year, loss of passengers. ...The Pubic transport Mess - "Rail loop may turn cash tide Newspaper The Age, The Sun, The Herald Alison Mercer, Ethel Smith ...Set of four newspaper clippings regarding the Transport Pageant including photos of the events. .1 - The Age, 29-1-1980 - The Pubic transport Mess - "Rail loop may turn cash tide" with a graph of train and tram passengers per year, loss of passengers. Includes a photo of the TMSV horse tram and Ballarat 40 with a note that it had broken down. Written by Gerry Carman as Transport Reporter. .2 - The Sun, 29-1-1980 - "A tram link to history" featuring a photo of Alison Mercer patting the TMSV horse tram horse - Blossom. .3 - The Herald 28-1-1980 - "Remember when" with a photo of people enjoying a model Puffing Billy locomotive and Ethel Smith patting Blossom. .4 - The Sun 21-1-1980 - detailing the event programme - see also Reg Item 5573.trams, tramways, australia day, mmtb, melbourne, tramcars, pageant, melbourne pageant, public transport, passengers, tmsv, btps -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedArchive - Sunshine Swimming Pool
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Newspaper article The Advocate 13 June 2000 In deep water over pool poll|Newspaper article Messenger 20 June 2000 Urgent Pool fix given go ahead|Newspaper article The Advocate 20 June 2000 Pool cash splash|Newspaper article The Advocate 10 October 2000 Deal off $7.5 million pool funding lost|Newspaper article The Advocate 8 August 2000 Sunshine pool perils force emergency closure plug pulled|Newspaper article Messenger 1 August 2000 Pool location means our rates will fail to add up|Newspaper article Messenger 25 July 2000 Aquatic plans not finalised|Newspaper article Messenger 4 July 2000 Deep talks on pools|Newspaper article Pool fears rising|Newspaper article The Advocate 13 June 2000 Pooling concerns|Newspaper article Mail 24 May 2000 Cities consider pool site options|Newspaper article The Advocate 30 May 2000 Swim centre question|Newspaper article The Star 24 September 2002 Pool debate needs maturity|Newspaper article Brimbank Leader 8 October 202 Womens group dives into Sunshine Pool talks|Newspaper article The Star 5 November 2002 Community stuck at the deep end|Newspaper article The Mail 17 April 202 United Front Pool closure protesters band together|Newspaper article The Mail 3 July 2002 Pooling support|Newspaper article The Mail 3 July 2002 Youth ideas on swim centre sought|Newspaper article The Advocate 9 July 2002 Group ccool on pool fund|Newspaper article The Star 20 August 2002 Sunshine needs a Sunshine Pool|Newspaper article The Star 13 August 2002 Group battles to save pools future Pool push on again|Newspaper article The Advocate 3 September 2002|Newspaper article The Star 17 September 2002 Fitness fix-up approved Pool aggression distresses MP|Newspaper article The Star 20 January 2004 Cooling off in summer|Newspaper article The Star 8 May Sunshine in the swim at last The Treasurer finally puts aside money for a $2.5m outdoor pool|Newspaper article The Advocate 31 October 2006 Residents jump into pool deal|Newspaper article The Advocate 11 April 2006 Pooled resources|Newspaper article The Advocate 11 April 2006 Pool critics thank unions for support|Newspaper article Brimbank Leader 4 April 2006 Pool drive backlash|Newspaper article The Age A tale of two suburbs and their pools|Newspaper article The Advocate 28 February 2006 Union workers place ban on Sunshine pool Out in force|Newspaper article The Star 24 January 2006 Come down from those ivory towers|Newspaper article The Star 17 January 2006 Pools of passion place where the sun wont shine|Newspaper article The Star 10 January 2006 Resources swim wrong way|Newspaper article The Star 20 December 2006 Pool protest|Newspaper article The Star 8 March 2005 Put all cards on table Pool centre splashes|Newspaper article The Star 15 March 2005 Pool critics to rally|Newspaper article The Advocate 20 March 2007 Parties look back to no cost pool pledge|Newspaper article The Star 6 March 2007 Council to discuss relocating gift pool|Newspaper article Brimbank Leader 15 March 2007 State backflip on dip dollars|Newspaper article The Star 13 march 2007 Drowning in a pool of doubts|Newspaper article The Advocate 28 Mach 2006 Community pool has multiple benefits|Newspaper article The Star 15 May 2007 Pool offer split|Newspaper article Messenger 8 August 2000 Pool of woes grows|Newspaper article The Advocate 21 March 2000 Pool promise|Newspaper article The Star 7 December 2000 Pool plan waste of time and effort|Newspaper article The Age 26 July 2003 Pool campaign shows depth of feeling in bid to turn tide of apathy|Typed notes 17 May 1982 What I can remember about the original Swimming Club in Kororoit Creek by Dulcie Gillies|Flyer Sunshine Swim and Leisure Centre Redevelopment Plan 2003|Photocopy of Photo Happy children at the Swimming Pool Kororoit Creek|Newspaper articles 2000 2002 2004 2005 2006 2007 Gwen Goedecke Collection|Miscellaneous articles Council Publication, Action Groups, Polices Save our Pool articles Gwen Goedecke Collection|Sunshine Swimming Centre Flyer|Newspaper article Star weekly 4th March 2003 Pool information freely available...Swimming Pool Kororoit Creek Gillies Newspaper article The Advocate 13 June 2000 In deep water over pool poll|Newspaper article Messenger 20 June 2000 Urgent Pool fix given go ahead|Newspaper article The Advocate 20 June 2000 Pool cash splash|Newspaper article The Advocate 10 October 2000 Deal off $7.5 million pool funding lost|Newspaper article The Advocate 8 August 2000 Sunshine pool perils force emergency closure plug pulled|Newspaper article Messenger 1 August 2000 Pool location means our rates will fail to add up|Newspaper article Messenger 25 July 2000 Aquatic plans not finalised|Newspaper article Messenger 4 July 2000 Deep talks on pools|Newspaper article Pool fears rising|Newspaper article The Advocate 13 June 2000 Pooling concerns|Newspaper article Mail 24 May 2000 Cities consider pool site options|Newspaper article The Advocate 30 May 2000 Swim centre question|Newspaper article The Star 24 September 2002 Pool debate needs maturity|Newspaper article Brimbank Leader 8 October 202 Womens group dives into Sunshine Pool talks|Newspaper article The Star 5 November 2002 Community stuck at the deep end|Newspaper article The Mail 17 April 202 United Front Pool closure protesters band together|Newspaper article The Mail 3 July 2002 Pooling support|Newspaper article The Mail 3 July 2002 Youth ideas on swim centre sought|Newspaper article The Advocate 9 July 2002 Group ccool on pool fund|Newspaper article The Star 20 August 2002 Sunshine needs a Sunshine Pool|Newspaper article The Star 13 August 2002 Group battles to save pools future Pool push on again|Newspaper article The Advocate 3 September 2002|Newspaper article The Star 17 September 2002 Fitness fix-up approved Pool aggression distresses MP|Newspaper article The Star 20 January 2004 Cooling off in summer|Newspaper article The Star 8 May Sunshine in the swim at last The Treasurer finally puts aside money for a $2.5m outdoor pool|Newspaper article The Advocate 31 October 2006 Residents jump into pool deal|Newspaper article The Advocate 11 April 2006 Pooled resources|Newspaper article The Advocate 11 April 2006 Pool critics thank unions for support|Newspaper article Brimbank Leader 4 April 2006 Pool drive backlash|Newspaper article The Age A tale of two suburbs and their pools|Newspaper article The Advocate 28 February 2006 Union workers place ban on Sunshine pool Out in force|Newspaper article The Star 24 January 2006 Come down from those ivory towers|Newspaper article The Star 17 January 2006 Pools of passion place where the sun wont shine|Newspaper article The Star 10 January 2006 Resources swim wrong way|Newspaper article The Star 20 December 2006 Pool protest|Newspaper article The Star 8 March 2005 Put all cards on table Pool centre splashes|Newspaper article The Star 15 March 2005 Pool critics to rally|Newspaper article The Advocate 20 March 2007 Parties look back to no cost pool pledge|Newspaper article The Star 6 March 2007 Council to discuss relocating gift pool|Newspaper article Brimbank Leader 15 March 2007 State backflip on dip dollars|Newspaper article The Star 13 march 2007 Drowning in a pool of doubts|Newspaper article The Advocate 28 Mach 2006 Community pool has multiple benefits|Newspaper article The Star 15 May 2007 Pool offer split|Newspaper article Messenger 8 August 2000 Pool of woes grows|Newspaper article The Advocate 21 March 2000 Pool promise|Newspaper article The Star 7 December 2000 Pool plan waste of time and effort|Newspaper article The Age 26 July 2003 Pool campaign shows depth of feeling in bid to turn tide of apathy|Typed notes 17 May 1982 What I can remember about the original Swimming Club in Kororoit Creek by Dulcie Gillies|Flyer Sunshine Swim and Leisure Centre Redevelopment Plan 2003|Photocopy of Photo Happy children at the Swimming Pool Kororoit Creek|Newspaper articles 2000 2002 2004 2005 2006 2007 Gwen Goedecke Collection|Miscellaneous articles Council Publication, Action Groups, Polices Save our Pool articles Gwen Goedecke Collection|Sunshine Swimming Centre Flyer|Newspaper article Star weekly 4th March 2003 Pool information freely available Collection of documents relating to Sunshine Swimming Pool Archive Sunshine Swimming Pool ...Newspaper article The Advocate 13 June 2000 In deep water over pool poll|Newspaper article Messenger 20 June 2000 Urgent Pool fix given go ahead|Newspaper article The Advocate 20 June 2000 Pool cash splash|Newspaper article The Advocate 10 October 2000 Deal off $7.5 million pool funding lost|Newspaper article The Advocate 8 August 2000 Sunshine pool perils force emergency closure plug pulled|Newspaper article Messenger 1 August 2000 Pool location means our rates will fail to add up|Newspaper article Messenger 25 July 2000 Aquatic plans not finalised|Newspaper article Messenger 4 July 2000 Deep talks on pools|Newspaper article Pool fears rising|Newspaper article The Advocate 13 June 2000 Pooling concerns|Newspaper article Mail 24 May 2000 Cities consider pool site options|Newspaper article The Advocate 30 May 2000 Swim centre question|Newspaper article The Star 24 September 2002 Pool debate needs maturity|Newspaper article Brimbank Leader 8 October 202 Womens group dives into Sunshine Pool talks|Newspaper article The Star 5 November 2002 Community stuck at the deep end|Newspaper article The Mail 17 April 202 United Front Pool closure protesters band together|Newspaper article The Mail 3 July 2002 Pooling support|Newspaper article The Mail 3 July 2002 Youth ideas on swim centre sought|Newspaper article The Advocate 9 July 2002 Group ccool on pool fund|Newspaper article The Star 20 August 2002 Sunshine needs a Sunshine Pool|Newspaper article The Star 13 August 2002 Group battles to save pools future Pool push on again|Newspaper article The Advocate 3 September 2002|Newspaper article The Star 17 September 2002 Fitness fix-up approved Pool aggression distresses MP|Newspaper article The Star 20 January 2004 Cooling off in summer|Newspaper article The Star 8 May Sunshine in the swim at last The Treasurer finally puts aside money for a $2.5m outdoor pool|Newspaper article The Advocate 31 October 2006 Residents jump into pool deal|Newspaper article The Advocate 11 April 2006 Pooled resources|Newspaper article The Advocate 11 April 2006 Pool critics thank unions for support|Newspaper article Brimbank Leader 4 April 2006 Pool drive backlash|Newspaper article The Age A tale of two suburbs and their pools|Newspaper article The Advocate 28 February 2006 Union workers place ban on Sunshine pool Out in force|Newspaper article The Star 24 January 2006 Come down from those ivory towers|Newspaper article The Star 17 January 2006 Pools of passion place where the sun wont shine|Newspaper article The Star 10 January 2006 Resources swim wrong way|Newspaper article The Star 20 December 2006 Pool protest|Newspaper article The Star 8 March 2005 Put all cards on table Pool centre splashes|Newspaper article The Star 15 March 2005 Pool critics to rally|Newspaper article The Advocate 20 March 2007 Parties look back to no cost pool pledge|Newspaper article The Star 6 March 2007 Council to discuss relocating gift pool|Newspaper article Brimbank Leader 15 March 2007 State backflip on dip dollars|Newspaper article The Star 13 march 2007 Drowning in a pool of doubts|Newspaper article The Advocate 28 Mach 2006 Community pool has multiple benefits|Newspaper article The Star 15 May 2007 Pool offer split|Newspaper article Messenger 8 August 2000 Pool of woes grows|Newspaper article The Advocate 21 March 2000 Pool promise|Newspaper article The Star 7 December 2000 Pool plan waste of time and effort|Newspaper article The Age 26 July 2003 Pool campaign shows depth of feeling in bid to turn tide of apathy|Typed notes 17 May 1982 What I can remember about the original Swimming Club in Kororoit Creek by Dulcie Gillies|Flyer Sunshine Swim and Leisure Centre Redevelopment Plan 2003|Photocopy of Photo Happy children at the Swimming Pool Kororoit Creek|Newspaper articles 2000 2002 2004 2005 2006 2007 Gwen Goedecke Collection|Miscellaneous articles Council Publication, Action Groups, Polices Save our Pool articles Gwen Goedecke Collection|Sunshine Swimming Centre Flyer|Newspaper article Star weekly 4th March 2003 Pool information freely availableswimming pool, kororoit creek, gillies -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Joseph Cummins, Who dares wins: Ingenious battlefield tactics from the past, 2010
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges military art and science - history tactics - history Who dares wins captures key moments in history when the ingenuity, vision and daring of brilliant leaders turned the tide of battle. Index, ill (col), maps, p.201. ...Who dares wins captures key moments in history when the ingenuity, vision and daring of brilliant leaders turned the tide of battle.Index, ill (col), maps, p.201.non-fictionWho dares wins captures key moments in history when the ingenuity, vision and daring of brilliant leaders turned the tide of battle.military art and science - history, tactics - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Karen Farrington, Victory in the Pacific : the fight for the Pacific Islands 1942-1945, 2005
... Victory in the Pacific tells how the tide of Japanese victory was turned, and how the Allies fought their way the length and breadth of Burma and from island to island on their way to achieving final victory in the East. ...On 7 December 1941, the Japanese navy attacked Pearl Harbour. Simultaneously, the Japanese army launched all-out assaults on Malaya, Hong Kong and the Philippines. The Japanese sphere of influence spread at a phenomenal rate. As nations of Asia collapsed one by one, and the British and US troops in the region were overwhelmed in short order, it seemed the Japanese dream of empire was about to be realized. Victory in the Pacific tells how the tide of Japanese victory was turned, and how the Allies fought their way the length and breadth of Burma and from island to island on their way to achieving final victory in the East.Ill, maps, index, p.144.non-fictionOn 7 December 1941, the Japanese navy attacked Pearl Harbour. Simultaneously, the Japanese army launched all-out assaults on Malaya, Hong Kong and the Philippines. The Japanese sphere of influence spread at a phenomenal rate. As nations of Asia collapsed one by one, and the British and US troops in the region were overwhelmed in short order, it seemed the Japanese dream of empire was about to be realized. Victory in the Pacific tells how the tide of Japanese victory was turned, and how the Allies fought their way the length and breadth of Burma and from island to island on their way to achieving final victory in the East. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - pacific area, world war two 1939-1945 - pacific theatre -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated book, Rigby Limited, The first royal tour 1867-1868, 1970
... tide of frenzied enthusiasm. Each State tried to outdo the others in the splendour of its receptions and the garishness of its decorations. In Melbourne, a Free Banquet in honour of the Prince turned ...In July, 1867, the Australian colonies were electrified by the news that they were to be visited by royalty. Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, second son of Queen Victoria and commander of H.M.S. Galatea, was en route from Europe. He landed in South Australia on a blazing November day, and he was welcomed with an exuberant Colonial loyalty which, as one of his equerries sniffly remarked "seemed ignorant of protocol." During his visits to South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, and Queensland, the Prince was swept along on a tide of frenzied enthusiasm. Each State tried to outdo the others in the splendour of its receptions and the garishness of its decorations. In Melbourne, a Free Banquet in honour of the Prince turned into a drunken fiasco. On the goldfields, he lunched down a mine and "helped himself rather liberally from a selection of nuggets. He was cheered by convicts in Tasmania, wrangled over by Queensland politicians and bombarded with bouquets, Declarations of Loyalty, and innumerable speeches. Surrounded by city fathers, Bishops, brass bands, fireworks and uproarious multitudes, he went from one triumph to another. Finally, he was shot in Sydney, and his recovery was accompanied by even more passionate demonstrations of loyalty. These were inflamed by revulsion against the would-be assassin, who was hurried to the gallows as the Prince sailed for home. His departure closed a colourful chapter in Australian history, of which the author writes with humour and gustoIllustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a blue cloth binding with title, author and publisher's name stamped in gilt on spine. Dustjacket has an orange and black print of the assassination attempt on Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh in Sydney 1868. Title and author's name overprinted in white on front and spinenon-fictionIn July, 1867, the Australian colonies were electrified by the news that they were to be visited by royalty. Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, second son of Queen Victoria and commander of H.M.S. Galatea, was en route from Europe. He landed in South Australia on a blazing November day, and he was welcomed with an exuberant Colonial loyalty which, as one of his equerries sniffly remarked "seemed ignorant of protocol." During his visits to South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, and Queensland, the Prince was swept along on a tide of frenzied enthusiasm. Each State tried to outdo the others in the splendour of its receptions and the garishness of its decorations. In Melbourne, a Free Banquet in honour of the Prince turned into a drunken fiasco. On the goldfields, he lunched down a mine and "helped himself rather liberally from a selection of nuggets. He was cheered by convicts in Tasmania, wrangled over by Queensland politicians and bombarded with bouquets, Declarations of Loyalty, and innumerable speeches. Surrounded by city fathers, Bishops, brass bands, fireworks and uproarious multitudes, he went from one triumph to another. Finally, he was shot in Sydney, and his recovery was accompanied by even more passionate demonstrations of loyalty. These were inflamed by revulsion against the would-be assassin, who was hurried to the gallows as the Prince sailed for home. His departure closed a colourful chapter in Australian history, of which the author writes with humour and gustohrh prince alfred duke of edinburgh, australia - description - travel 1860's, south africa - description - travel -1860's, voyages around the world -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Western Pier, 1922
... Black and white photograph showing man made entrance from ocean into Gippsland Lakes, wooden Western Pier in background small sailing boat in entrance, whirlpools indicate tide on the turn. Lakes Entrance Victoria...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Boats and Boating Waterways Jetties Black and white photograph showing man made entrance from ocean into Gippsland Lakes, wooden Western Pier in background small sailing boat in entrance, whirlpools indicate tide on the turn. Lakes Entrance Victoria Photograph Western Pier ...Black and white photograph showing man made entrance from ocean into Gippsland Lakes, wooden Western Pier in background small sailing boat in entrance, whirlpools indicate tide on the turn. Lakes Entrance Victoriaboats and boating, waterways, jetties -
Melbourne LegacyDocument - Speech, Moments in the History of Legacy 1987 (H59), 1987
... He mentions that in 1950 the President was 62 years old but only 5 years after the end of the war, the tide had begun to turn towards the 39ers. (He called the older legatees '1914ers' or 'the Bow and Arrow boys'). ...He mentions that in 1950 the President was 62 years old but only 5 years after the end of the war, the tide had begun to turn towards the 39ers. (He called the older legatees '1914ers' or 'the Bow and Arrow boys'). ...A copy of an address given at a Foundation Day Luncheon by a long standing Legatee and past President Legatee Rob Allison. He had joined Legacy in 1950, and he comments that only 5 members remain active that were with him in 1950. In 1950 they were all posted as member of various committees, he got Welfare and Friday night girls' classes. There were 9 boys' classes throughout Melbourne, and girls' twice a week at Legacy Headquarters at 24 Market St. There were 230 active members and each legatee had 4 or 5 families with children. He mentions that in 1950 the President was 62 years old but only 5 years after the end of the war, the tide had begun to turn towards the 39ers. (He called the older legatees '1914ers' or 'the Bow and Arrow boys'). He applauded the 'founding fathers' for limiting the numbers of members, in 1929 it was 230 and in 1959 a limit of 300. They used a classification method to classify the members so they had a diverse range of skills and community representation. Areas were: Production, Distribution, Services Public Authority, Services Other, and Board List. The President had a Secret Committee of 3, no one knew who was on the committee, even those members didn't know the identity of the other 2. This committee vetted the background and integrity of new members. In 1950 the budget was £27,000 plus a capital budget of £3,500. Legatee Allison tells a good story of his induction into Legacy, including his wife joining other Legatees wives in fundraising. In 1951 Comradeship meetings moved to Thursday nights at the instigation of Burt Nathan. 'Birthday boy' invitations started in 1958 when John Cooper was Chairman of the Comradeship. After some years of discussion the first paid Social Worker was employed in 1953 and as a result her efforts the first Senior Widows' Group got underway. Until the 1950s Legacy had always found the money it required, from big companies, wealthy members of the community, Estates, or Trusts. In 1951 it tried to copy a Sydney Legacy idea (Certificate of Adoption Plan) and called it 'The Endowment Scheme'. Other fundraisers included films, premiere showing and musicals were very much a part of the social life of Legatees. One premiere show in 1952, 'The Greatest Show on Earth' was sold at £100 a double. In 1959 Sir Frank and Lady Tait were kind enough for give us a premiere of 'My Fair Lady'. As the 50s progressed cash flow was not enough and it was decided in 1957 to have the first public appeal (he says 1957 but it was 1956). The first Badge day was 1958 (according to this account). He says it grossed £21,000 (net £17,000). And the Legacy story was becoming better known. 'Legacy has never been a one man band. The strength has been in the resourceful ability of those of its members.' He was well placed to tell the story of the donation towards Dureau House. BG Corporation in New York used 'Brown and Dureau' as agents in Melbourne for their spark plug manufacturing (for the American aircraft based in Australia during the war). A royalty of two shillings and sixpence was agreed. The entrepreneur President of BG Corporation was Richard Goldsmith. L/ Grat Grattan had a friend Mr Edwards who was managing director at Brown and Dureau and heard of the desire by Goldsmith to leave a permanent memorial to ex-servicemen in Australia (Children's Hospital was considered). Grat took Edwards to Market St and showed him the inadequacy of the building. It was agreed if Melbourne Legacy could come up with a purchased building in 10 days they would get the money needed. The property purchased was 'Storey Hall' in Swanston St (also called Hibernian Hall in other documents). After the war it turned out not to be suitable and a new building was required. The speaker is identified as Rob Allison based on two things; at one stage he refers to himself as 'Rob' and this copy of the speech has been faxed to Legacy from the offices of John Allison Monkhouse. Another copy of this address has been located with the date of September 1988 that was filed with information on Past Presidents and the lives prominent legatees. The notation H59 in black pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of Legatee Rob Allison speaking at a Legacy luncheon about significant events since he joined in 1950. Speakers at Legacy luncheons were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken on were many and varied. Foundation Day was celebrated with a special luncheon.White A4 photocopy with black type x 8 pages of an address about Legacy history written in 1987.Handwritten H59 in black pen. history, speech, foundation day, past presidents, dureau house, rob allison -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchBook, Paul Kennedy, Engineers of Victory, 2014
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