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. Up The Country Author: Brent of Bin Bin Publisher: William Blackwood & Sons Ltd Date: 1928 Further Information: A Tale of the Early Australian Squattocracy The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC BRE Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. The front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute. 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, up the country, brent of bin bin, miles franklin

Amateur pennant- Russell Mockridge was a magnet for the Club and just after he had ridden in 1948 Olympic Games, good riders were attracted to the Club.How does a Club grow? We note the effect if a very good rider in Russell Mockridge to inspire others.Two felt pennant flags in blue with white trims."VACU Premiership/Snr Country Road/Won by Geelong/1949" "VACU Premiership: Runners Up/Senior Country Road/ 1951"vacu; premiership; senior country road; won by geelong; 1949;, vacu; premiership; runners up; senior country road; 1951;

Lakes Entrance defeated NagleBlack and white photograph of Ross McNamara of Lakes Entrance Cricket Club padding up at Junior Country Week Cricket.clubs, sports

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection A black and white photograph of RAR APCs fully loaded with infantry diggers of 3 Troop, 3 Sqn are held up in heavily timberd country in Phuoc Tuy Province circa 1969. photograph, gibbons collection catalogue, phuoc tuy province, armoured personnel carrier, 3 sqn, royal australian regiment, 3 troop, diggers, infantry diggers, denis gibbons

"Universal Providers" was a late 19th- and early 20th-century term used by major historic department stores—such as Melbourne's George & George on Collins Street (later Georges) or Sydney's Anthony Hordern & Sons—to signify that they stocked everything under one roof. Original branded paper bags and packaging from these iconic "Universal Providers" are now rare pieces of ephemera. The N.H. Hobbs Store was a historic general store in Bemboka, New South Wales, run continuously by the Hobbs family for 80 years. Established in the early 1900s, it served as a regional landmark and trading post for locals and travelers crossing Brown Mountain before closing down.A vintage tall narrow rectangular brown paper bag with side gussets for greater storage. The large brand symbol Universal Providers for the N.H. Hobbs store in Bemboka is printed on the front in black lettering. There is a globe of the world surrounded by two scroll type banners with the brand Universal Providers. Underneath is further information promoting the store and a phone number. The back is plain.'Universal Providers' 'Shop in your own town' 'Ours is an up-to-date country store. Having studied country conditions we can give you better service than city suppliers. We have everything you want at a moderate price. Why go further?' N.H. Hobbs Phone 7 Bemboka'paper bags, bags, containers

Image 1: "de KERILLEAU" - Alongside Wodonga, home of the Watson family, was built by Charles Huon de Kerilleau, founder of the Wodonga Run. Huon took up his country in 1836, living then about 13 miles from the present homestead, the front portion of which was built about 1870. The actual age of an earlier portion is not known. Excellent for "Barmagulla". Image 2: "THE HERMITAGE" - Home of the Taylor family, is 13 miles from Wodonga. It was begun in 1852 and finished in 1854, and is the oldest occupied home in the area. The original atmosphere of the interior is maintained. As "Gooloora" its little balcony would provide a splendid vantage point for MacLough's speech. Image 3: Murray River Country above Granya, Victoria Image 4: Looking over Murmungee from the Buckland Gap near Beechworth, VictoriaThe album and images are significant because they document literature written by a prominent member of the Wodonga community. The presentation of this precis was supported by several significant district families and individuals.Coloured photos of venues suggested as settings for filming of the series. des martin, many a mile, ringer's river, northeast victoria stories

The Emerald Country Club was originally set up as a country retreat for the wealthy in the late 1920s. It was modelled on American country clubs and it was situated on land formerly owned by the Gembrook Nurseries. It offered accommodation and dining, a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, a bowling green as well as swimming and fishing facilities. This photograph of the ornamental lake was taken in 1929.This photograph evokes the iconic and beautiful former Emerald Country Club in its earlier days.Black and white photographic print of the ornamental lake of the former Emerald Country Club and environs looking west towards the pavilion next to the lake and Lakeside Drive. The photograph has a printed title at the bottom. On bottom of photograph: 'THE LAKE FROM CLUB HOUSE - 1929'emerald country club, gembrook nurseries, golf

The Emerald Country Club was originally set up as a country retreat for the wealthy in the late 1920s. It was modelled on American country clubs and it was situated on land formerly owned by the Gembrook Nurseries. It offered accommodation and dining, a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, a bowling green as well as swimming and fishing facilities. This photograph of the 3rd fairway and the club house was taken in 1934.This photograph evokes the iconic and beautiful former Emerald Country Club in its earlier days.Black and white photographic print of the former Emerald Country Club taken from the top side of the 3rd fairway. The club house is in the middle distance. The print has been laminated with a printed title at the bottom.At bottom of print: 'LOOKING FROM THE ROUGH, TOP SIDE OF THE 3rd. FAIRWAY - 1934'emerald country club, gembrook nurseries, golf

Records the discovery of Canada by James Cook in 1778. Also later efforts of explorers in opening up the interior of the country.This book was issued for the bicentenary of the discovery of Canada by Captain James Cook RN.A full colour 35 page book on British Columbia, Canada and the history of its discovery.captain james cook, canada, british colombia, simon fraser, alexander mckenzie, captain george vancouver, sailing ships

British Imperial Forces involved in World War 1Rear representation, Flag White Ensign is made up from Commonwealth Countries and displayed as a flag- Top left-hand corner British flag, right-hand top corner Coat of arms of South Africa, bottom-left Coat of Arms for Canada, Bottom right corner Advance Australia Coat of Arms, flag center is for India is a yellow and red rosette and New Zealand is represented by four white 5 pointed stars centralized as representation of the Southern Cross.The flag on the left border is marked with "Groves"british expeditionary forces flag, union jack, white ensign, coat of arms of south africa, coat of arms canada, coat of arms advance australia, rosette of india

The Emerald Country Club was originally set up as a country retreat for the wealthy in the late 1920s. It was modelled on American country clubs, and it was situated on land formerly owned by the Gembrook Nurseries. It offered accommodation and dining, a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, a bowling green as well as swimming and fishing facilities. This photograph shows the club house and environs including the ornamental lake in the foreground.This photograph captures the iconic and beautiful former Emerald Country Club in its earlier days.Black and white photographic print of the former Emerald Country Club showing the club house in the centre and the lake in the right foreground. The print has been laminated with a printed title at the bottom. On the bottom of print: 'THE CLUB HOUSE FROM SYCAMORE DRIVE'emerald country club, gembrook nurseries, golf

The Emerald Country Club was originally set up as a country retreat for the wealthy in the late 1920s. It was modelled on American country clubs and it was situated on land formerly owned by the Gembrook Nurseries. It offered accommodation and dining, a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, a bowling green as well as swimming and fishing facilities. This photograph focuses on the ornamental lake in front of the club house and was taken in 1929.This photograph evokes the iconic and beautiful former Emerald Country Club in its earlier days.Black and white photographic print of the ornamental lake at the former Emerald Country Club - the club house with smoking chimneys is in the background. The print has been laminated and has a printed title at the bottom. On bottom of image: 'THE LAKE AND THE CLUB HOUSE - 1929'emerald country club, gembrook nurseries, golf

The Emerald Golf Club began as the iconic Emerald Country Club which was set up as a country resort for the wealthy in the late 1920s. Following a period of financial difficulties and change of ownership it was renamed the Emerald Golf and Country Resort in the 1990s. It then operated for several years before winding up. Former members and a new manager re-established the club as the Emerald Golf Club in 2001, but that finally closed in 2017. The Emerald Golf Club was an integral part of Emerald's sporting and social history. Silver plated bowl with wooden base.Grape design around rimInscribed on bowl: 'Emerald Country Club Associates / Mrs. L.J. Brown / TROPHY'emerald country club

The Emerald Country Club was originally set up as a country retreat for the wealthy in the late 1920s. It was modelled on American country clubs and it was situated on land formerly owned by the Gembrook Nurseries. It offered accommodation and dining, a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, a bowling green as well as swimming and fishing facilities. This photograph taken in 1936 shows a side view of the club house taken from the 9th tee.This photograph captures the iconic and beautiful former Emerald Country Club in its earlier days.Black and white photographic print of the former Emerald Country Club showing club house in centre and the 9th fairway. It is laminated with a printed title at the bottom.At bottom of image: 'THE 9th FAIRWAY FRORM THE 9th TEE - 1936'emerald country club, gembrook nurseries, golf

The children on the running board are Jocelyn and Lynette Cerini. Jocelyn is the older girl clutching a doll. The woman is likely to be their mother, Ethel Cerini. Date is approximate.Black and white photo of a family around a car with its hood up taken on a country track. The car has registration number 46063. There is a post and rail fence in the background and gum trees on both the left and right of the photo. There are 2 older men, a young man, a women in a cloche hat and 2 young girls.cars, pastimes and recreation, jocelyn cerini, jocelyn hall, lynette cerini

Green covered hard cardboard front and rear covers. Paper pages. Pages are set up in alphabetical order for countries around the world. Actual stamps have been attached in places that match the denomination and countryof origin.book, magazine, postage stamp album

These items are from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. This advertisement was featured in The Australian Ski Yearbook 1937. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it contained promotional material for Australian Ski Resorts and also honoured Cleve Cole.A black and white advertisement for Skiing in Victoria. It is accompanied by a detailed sign which explains key items in the publication. This edition of the Australian Ski Year book also contains an account of the death of Cleve Cole on 19th August 1936. Cleve Cole was ever an adventurer, and his passion for skiing led him, year after year, to pioneer new runs and open up new country. He pushed hard for the development of Mt. Bogong as a "skiing resort". After his death £500 was sought to build a "substantial stone building on Mt. Bogong which would give access to really excellent ski runs on the highest mountain in the State". Today, the Cleve Cole Memorial Hut (altitude 1,760m) stands 4kms south of Mt. Bogong, about 15kms NE of Falls Creek across the Big River. Cleve Cole's death led to the Victorian Government making a grant of £50 for the erection of snow pole lines on Mt. Bogong so that "all those who desire will now be able to spend a holiday in Victoria on Mt. Bogong" (Australian Ski Year Book 1937, page 55)ITEM No. 2 The Australian Ski Year Book 1937 "For Perfect Skiing in Victoria... THIS WINTER!" (advertisement page xxxi) george shirling, falls creek, the australian ski yearbook 1937, cleve cole hut

The Emerald Country Club was originally set up as a country retreat for the wealthy in the late 1920s. It was modelled on American country clubs and it was situated on land formerly owned by the Gembrook Nurseries. It offered accommodation and dining, a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, a bowling green as well as swimming and fishing facilities. By the 1970s the exclusive nature of the club had been relaxed and the golf course expanded. Its complex history since then is detailed in the typescript. This short essay describes the history of golf in Emerald.A typed A4 page entitled: 'The Emerald Golf Club'. The font is of a cursive style.emerald country club, gembrook nurseries, golf, emerald golf club

The Emerald Golf Club began as the iconic Emerald Country Club which was set up as a country resort for the wealthy in the late 1920s. Following a period of financial difficulties and change of ownership it was renamed the Emerald Golf and Country Resort in the 1990s. It then operated for several years before winding up. Former members and a new manager re-established the club as the Emerald Golf Club in 2001, but that finally closed in 2017. This cup relates to the time of the Emerald Country ClubThe Emerald Country Club was an integral part of Emerald's sporting and social history.Silver plated golf trophy cup on dark plastic standInscribed on cup: 'EMERALD CUP / 1957 / won by / D.F.C. Ham - G. Hanger'emerald country club, golf

This book contains information on all known Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes were organizations formed originally to improve the education of working men and to instruct them in their various trades. The first Institutes were established in London and Manchester in the 1820s and in Australia the first Institutes were set up in New South Wales and Tasmania in the late 1820s, with the first one in Melbourne in 1839. Mechanics’ Institutes were set up in Victorian country towns, in many cases, soon after the settlements were founded. This book is of some importance as a reference book as it gives information on all known Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria and there were many in the Warrnambool region. The Mechanics’ Institutes were important centres for local adult education and recreation. The book will therefore be of great use to readers of local history and researchers. This is a hard cover book of 704 pages. It has many photographs, mostly black and white, and other images related to Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. It has a Contents page, Foreword, Dedications, a story entitled ‘Dingo Flat’, Preface, Introduction, Acknowledgements and articles on hundreds of Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria, whether closed or still existing. The front cover has two black and white photographs and the title and the back cover has images from two Mechanics’ Institutes. The authors are Pam Baragwanath and Ken James.Front Cover: ‘These Walls Speak Volumes’, ‘A History of Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria, ‘Pam Baragwanath and Ken James’mechanics’ institutes in victoria

The Emerald Golf Club began as the iconic Emerald Country Club which was set up as a country resort for the wealthy in the late 1920s. Following a period of financial difficulties and change of ownership it was renamed the Emerald Golf and Country Resort in the 1990s. It then operated for several years before winding up. Former members and a new manager re-established the club as the Emerald Golf Club in 2001, but that finally closed in 2017. These pennant flags relate to the club's success in Victorian Golf League competitions in 2009, 2010 and 2016.The Emerald Golf Club has been an integral part of Emerald's sporting and social history. 3 x blue coloured flags for premiers of Victorian Golf League Handicap Divisions - Emerald Golf Club1) Victorian Golf League (Emblem)/Handicap Division 9/Premiers/2009 2) Victorian Golf League (Emblem)/Handicap Division 8/Premiers/2010 3) Victorian Gold League (Emblem)/Handicap Division 7/Premiers 2016/Emeraldemerald country club, emerald golf club

BHS CollectionDiggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors. Picture titled ''THE REASON THAT IS IN HIM.'' UP-COUNTRY PARSON; ''I am gratified to notice that you are becoming more regular in your attendance at church, Mr. Pottluck. MR. POTTLUCK (candidly): well fact is, parson, the pubs. Won't let a fellow in, on Sundays, now.'' picture depicts the parson looking down on Mr. Pottluck as they talk, a house in the background. Markings; Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890 Set 432 No. 22. ''The Reason The It Is In Him''- ''Sydney Bulletin,'' June6, 1885. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centereducation, tertiary, goldfields

The Emerald Golf Club began as the iconic Emerald Country Club which was set up as a country resort for the wealthy in the late 1920s. Following a period of financial difficulties and change of ownership it was renamed the Emerald Golf and Country Resort in the 1990s. It then operated for several years before winding up. Former members and a new manager re-established the club as the Emerald Golf Club in 2001, but that finally closed in 2017. This pennant flag relates to the Club's success in the Mountain District of the Mornington Peninsula District Golf Association Australia (MPDGAA) competition in 1988.The Emerald Golf Club was an integral part of Emerald's sporting and social history.Triangular flag of dark blue cotton with white print and two black ties.'MPGDA / MTN. DIST. / PENNANT 1988 / DIV. 2'emerald country club, emerald golf club

The Emerald Golf Club began as the iconic Emerald Country Club which was set up as a country resort for the wealthy in the late 1920s. Following a period of financial difficulties and change of ownership, it was renamed the Emerald Golf and Country Resort in the 1990s. It then operated for several years before winding up. Former members and a new manager re-established the club as the Emerald Golf Club in 2001, but that finally closed at the end of 2016. This shield relates to that part of the Club's history when it was operating as the Emerald Golf Club. It records the winners of the Top Qualifier of the Matchplay Championship of the Emerald Golf Club from 2006 to 2013.The Emerald Golf Club was an integral part of Emerald's sporting and social history.Shield-shaped ebony-colour. Made of chipboard with a faux timber veneer. A central panel with club and competition information surrounded by 17 small gold shields, eight of which have the names and years of the competition winners.'At top of shield: ' EMERALD GOLF CLUB / FOUNDATION SHIELD' Underneath the first inscription: ' TOP QUALIFIER / MATCHPLAYER CHAMPIONSHIP'. Below that is information about the Emerald Golf Club. emerald country club, emerald golf club

The Emerald Golf Club began as the iconic Emerald Country Club which was set up as a country resort for the wealthy in the late 1920s. Following a period of financial difficulties and change of ownership it was renamed the Emerald Golf and Country Resort in the 1990s. It then operated for several years before winding up. Former members and a new manager re-established the club as the Emerald Golf Club in 2001, but that finally closed in 2017. This pennant flag relates to that part of the Club's history when it was still operating as the Emerald Country Club. The absence of any identifying information on the flag apart from the year would suggest this was a flag awarded in an internal competition of the club.The Emerald Golf Club was an integral part of Emerald's sporting and social history.Green felt triangular flag with gold lettering stitched on to the felt. Two black ties.'PENNANT 1973'emerald country club, emerald golf club

"The introduction of gas and electricity, refrigerators, and modern kitchen utensils in nearly every household, alterations in the living conditions through radio, television and motors cars as common family properties have changed considerably the work in the kitchen and the available time for food preparation.....There as a real need for an up-to-date COUNTRY COOK BOOK composed of recipes from experienced housewives, who know the country and its cooking needs. The Bendigo housewives have shown several times a good sense of co-operation and experience in this matter....The purpose of this publication was to collect from experienced housewives proven recipes for daily use, made of ingredients which are available at "the shop around the corner." (Quote from page 1 of book).Soft cover. 68 PP. White cover. Title in red letters on front cover. Drawn images in fawn and red of food and cooking implements to front cover. 'Terms used' in fawn text on back cover surrounded by red box. Stapled at spine. Published by JWH Publications, Bendigo. Has general contents on page 1. Has index. Has advertising throughout book - mostly for food related products. bendigo, cookery, recipes

The Emerald Golf Club began as the iconic Emerald Country Club which was set up as a country resort for the wealthy in the late 1920s. Following a period of financial difficulties and change of ownership, it was renamed the Emerald Golf and Country Resort in the 1990s. It then operated for several years before winding up. Former members and a new manager re-established the club as the Emerald Golf Club in 2001, but that finally closed at the end of 2016. This shield relates to that part of the Club's history when it was operating as the Emerald Golf Club. It records the winning team of a competition which was operating amongst Gippsland golf clubs and it covers the period of 2002 to 2013 after which the Emerald Golf Club may have stopped participating in this competition. The Emerald Golf Club was an integral part of Emerald's sporting and social history.Shield-shaped ebony-colour. Made of chipboard with a faux timber veneer. In the centre of the shield is a silver plate. Surrounding this plate are 27 mini golf shields. The first eleven of these shields have the names of winning club and team members in the competition from 2002 to 2013 (2007 is missing). Sixteen have no inscriptions. On the back of the shield is affixed a wire loop to enable hanging the shield on a wall and a small label with the manufacturer's (or seller's) details.'At top of shield: ' EMERALD GOLF CLUB ' Around top of silver plate: 'EMERALD GOLF CLUB / EMERALD SILVER PLATE' Eleven of the twenty-seven mini shields each have the inscription of the names of the winning club and of that club's four team members.emerald country club, emerald golf club

Black and white photograph of Volvo Articulated bus in "The Met" colours, c1985, Number 06 at Doncaster depot. Has other buses in the background. Model No. B10ML on radiator. Web site: http://www.showbus.co.uk/Australia/gallery/met2.htm accessed 20/8/2013 - says under a photo of a similar bus: "In 1985 Japan took delivery of 100 Volvo B10ML articulated buses for services to the World Expo in Tokyo. The order caused a stir at the time as Japan was self-sufficient in bus production. However articulated buses were not street legal, so after the Expo the buses were all exported. Seventy nine of them ended up in Australia, popping up all over the country."On rear in ink "MTA Newly acquired Volvo Artic Bus"trams, tramways, the met, buses, doncaster, tram 6

John Cleeland JP of Newhaven, 1826-1914, a native of County Down, Ireland, came to Victoria in 1840 with his parents and settled at Darebin Creek. After a few years spent there he went to sea in his schooner yacht of 200 tons, the Harriet, visiting the South Sea Islands and the west coast of South America. In 1859 he took the well known Albion Hotel, Bourke-street east, Melbourne, the starting place for all Cobb and Co's lines of up-country coaches, and kept it for 22 years, marrying whilst there Miss Blake, of Mornington. Shortly before leaving the hotel he purchased 7000 acres of land at Phillip Island for breeding purposes, and there bred Wollomai, who won the Melbourne Cup in 1875. In 1881 he retired to his magnificent estate, besides which he has another 1000 acres at Bass and other properties. He also once owned racing stables at Brighton, where he had Barwon (which won the Champion race) and other valuable horses. Mr Cleeland is a member of the Phillip Island Council and is a justice of the peace for the central bailiwick. Taken from Victoria and its Metropolis: past and present, 1888. Donated by Ivy Cleeland, John Cleeland's grand-daughter.Portrait of John Cleeland of Wollomai House, Phillip Island.On front: Paris, 119 Swanston Street, Melbourne On back: John Cleeland of Wollomai House.john cleeland, ivy cleeland

Ron Bridger was an avid collector of items related to transport, predominately Trams. These items include newspaper cuttings, pamphlets, reports, timetables, fares prices plus special items relating to events. Items from Melbourne and regional Victoria, interstate - Adelaide and Sydney, plus overseas, make up this collection. Two country areas are shown - Ballarat and Bendigo. Bendigo blind has destinations to Golden Square, North Bendigo, long Gully, Eaglehawk, Quarry Hill, Lake Weeroona, Railway Station, Depot and Special. The Ballarat tram blind shows Gardens vis Ripon Street, Drummond Street North, Sturt Street West, Mt Pleasant, City, Sebastopol, Rubicon Street Grey St Sebastopol, Lydiard Street North, Sturt Street West, city, City Oval, Gregory Street, View Point, Bells Street Haddon Street Special. The Depot stop is via Ripon Street and via Drummond Street.Sheet showing destination routes for Bendigo area and Ballarat area. Blinds are black with white print. Name of stopping places for each routeas box 48a, destination blinds, bendigo, golden square, thorpe street, long gully, eaglehawk, quarry hill, charing cross, lake weeroona, depot, railway station, special, gardens, rippon street, drummond street, sturt street, city, sebastopol, rubicon street, grey street-sebas'tl, lydiard straat north, victoria street, mt pleasant, depot via ripon st, depot via drummond st, sturt street west, city oval, gregory street, view point, haddon street, bell street, ron bridger collection