Postcard Valentine Series No 1084. Sisters Rocks Stawell. c 1940'sPostcard of Valentine Series 1084. The view of the Sister Rocks looking South. c 1940'sValentine Series No 1084 The Sister Rocks Stawell on the front. On the back Valentine Publishing Co Melbourne & Sydneystawell tourism

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 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 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. Valentine Vox Author: Henry Cockton Publisher: George Routledge & Sons Date: 1854 Further Information: The Life and Adventures of Valentine Fox. The Ventriloquist The label on the spine cover with typed text R.H. 823 COC The front pastedown paper has the name M Barker, 206 Napier La.., Fitzroy written in pencil Flypaper has the name M. Barker written in pencil Inside front, loose endpaper has the name Mrs. Gannson, Williamstown written in pencil. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, 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, valentine vox, henry cockton

An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s. This postcard was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.VALENTINE'S POST CARD A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHsteavenson falls, marysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, postcard, souvenir

This collection of photographs shows various scenes around Warrnambool and district such as street scapes, the Ozone Coffee Palace, Botanic Gardens, Beach scenes, Hopkins River and Proudfoots on the Hopkins. Valentines snapshots were done of many place world wide, and packaged in a convenient size to be posted.These cards have an historic and artistic significance and also provide the opportunity to be used in an interpretive way. Small, pale green, card folder with 24 photographs, 12 are gloss finish and 12 matt finish. The gloss photos have titles printed on reverse and matt cards have handwritten style titles.On folder: Valentine’s snapshots. Printed in Great Britain.warrnambool, valentine postcards, lava street, koroit street, liebig street, proudfoots, warrnambool botanic gardens, warrnambool beach

This collection of photographs shows various scenes around Marysville and surrounds such as waterfalls and rivers. Valentines snapshots were done of many places world wide, and packaged in a convenient size to be posted.An envelope with 6 black and white photographs of scenic attractions taken in and around Marysville in Victoria.VALENTINE'S/ SNAPSHOTS/ 6 REAL PHOTOGRAPHS/ FOR YOUR/ ALBUM/ MARYSVILLE, Victoria/ Published by The VALENTINE PUBLISHING CO.,/ PTY., LTD., Melbourne. To From Design 539/ PRINTED IN GT BRITAINtaggerty river (image 1), acheron way (image 2), nicholl's lookout (image 3), main street marysville (image 4), stevensons falls (image 5), cora lynn falls (image 6), valentine publishing co, marysville, victoria, souvenir

This collection of photographs shows various scenes around Marysville and surrounds such as waterfalls and rivers. Valentines snapshots were done of many places world wide, and packaged in a convenient size to be posted.Early photographs of Marysville and surrounds. Published by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Valentine's Snapshots/ MARYSVILLE, Victoria/ 12 Real Photographs for Your Album/ Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd., Melbourne./ PRINTED IN GT. BRITAIN HONEYMOON 13/9/41/ JACK AND NORMA HIDSONcora lynn falls marysville no. 1, stevenson's falls marysville no. 2, keppels falls marysville no. 2, cumberland falls marysville no. 3, main street marysville, cumberland falls marysville no. 5, taggerty river marysville no. 7, mount gordon marysville no. 8, the old ford marysville no. 9, nicholls lookout marysville no. 10, taggerty river marysville no. 11, on the acheron way to marysville no. 12, souvenir, valentine publishing co, marysville, victoria

Part of a collection of the "Rose & Valentine Series" Post Cards. M4915S.S. Genista leaving Cowes Jetty, Phillip Island. G. Walton's fishing boat in foreground. Small rowing boat near foreground.- Valentine series Post Card M4915Valentine series M4915local history, photographs, transport, shipping, maritime technology, boats, postcards, phillip island shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, western port, ferry - genista

An early colour tinted photograph of Steavenson (Steavenson's) Falls, Marysville in Victoria.An early colour tinted photograph of Steavenson (Steavenson's) Falls, Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.Valentine's/ POST/ CARD SENDING YOU GREETINGS/ FOR ADDRESS ONLY PRINTED IN/ GT BRITAIN Published by The Valentine Publishing Co., Sydney and Melbourne. -THIS IS A REAL PHOTOGRAPH-steavenson falls, steavenson's falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, john steavenson

Three black & white "Valentine Series Postcard No 3200 Pioneers Memorial, Stawell." One of the post cards is from Ruby & Stan and addressed to Stella & Frank, with information on the back. The post card is dated Oct 4 - 1947. Valentine Post card series of Pioneers Memorial, Stawell. There are 3 post cards and 2 enlarged photographs of the post cards.Valentine Series No. 3200 Pioneers Memorial, Stawell. Valentine Publishing Co. Melbourne & Sydney.stawell

Silver Springs Lodge, Emerald, was owned and managed in the 1940s-1950s by William and Olive Hamilton. It offered Pianola, Radio, Swimming, Tennis, Riding, Golf, Farm Produce, Home Cooking, coke fires, continuous hot water and was sewered. Weekly Tariffs were ₤4-10-0 and ₤4-15-0. Mrs Hamilton served as official photographer for Royal visits.The Lodge was an early tourist enterprise in the region, and located in a particularly admired area.B/W postcard photo issued by Valentine's, showing front gate and part profile of Silver Springs Lodge, Emerald. Caravan visible to left, and five people visible around the front door. Arch over front gate bears legend "Silver Springs Lodge".FRONT: Silver Springs Lodge, Emerald V6 REVERSE: Valentine's POST CARD A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHsilver springs lodge, hamilton, guest houses, valentine's

Scene on Beach, St Kilda, pavilion in foreground, two 1920s motocylcles in front, Valentine Series Postcard, black and white postcard, gloss paper, unmounted, good condition[front, printed] Valentine Series no. 577, Scene on Beach, St. Kilda [back, handwritten, pencil] 13th October 1929 [postcard format imprint]

Valentine Postcard of Pioneers’ Memorial Valentine's Post Card of Pioneers' Memorial Stawell. Image of Pioneers Memorial with trees in the background. Also, a photo of the memorial. "Pioneers' Memorial Stawell - V2" on the front "Valentine's POST CARD a genuine photograph" on the back. stawell

Valentine Series No 1083 The Willows Victoria Park. This photo was possibly taken before the diving tower and change rooms were erected. The Victoria Park name was changed to Cato Park in 1930.Two original Valentine Series and one enlarged black and white photograph of Victoria Park later called Cato Park. The two Valentine Series No 1083 show the willows to the left and buildings hidden by trees in the distance surrounding the lake. The lake is very still and reflective of the trees around the lake.Valentine Series No 1083 The Willows, Victoria Park, Stawell on the back Valentines real phot series Valentine Publishing Co Melbourne & Sydney. written in pencil "Pre 1930 Duplicate of 67.9"stawell

Pictures depicting scenes of Warrnambool & District. 9 pictures are, The Beach. Hopkins River. Thunder Point. Liebig St. Botanical Gardens. Breakwater and pier. Hopkins River. Soldiers Memorial. Hopkins Falls.Oblong postcard with flip down views of Warrnambool from a purse with two kittensValentine's Mail Novelty Post Cardwarrnambool, hopkins river, warrnambool breakwater, warrnambool postcards

A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Here's Luck/ from MARYSVILLE 1954 PRINTED PAPER MAILING NOVELTY TO OPEN RAISE FLAP From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD COPYRIGHT Printed in Great Britain Tomarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, crossways cabaret (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), acheron way (image 3), blacks spur road (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street marysville (image 6), sugarloaf bay eildon (image 7), steavenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9)

A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Best of Luck from/ MARYSVILLE 2027 PRINTED PAPER MAILING NOVELTY TO OPEN RAISE FLAP From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD COPYRIGHT Printed in Great Britain Tomarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, crossways cabaret (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), acheron way (image 3), blacks spur road (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street marysville (image 6), sugarloaf bay eildon (image 7), steavenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9)

A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.ALL THE BEST FROM/ MARYSVILLE 1997 PRINTED PAPER MAILING NOVELTY TO OPEN RAISE FLAP From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD COPYRIGHT Printed in Great Britain Tomarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, crossways cabaret (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), acheron way (image 3), blacks spur road (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street marysville (image 6), sugarloaf bay eildon (image 7), steavenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9)

A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Having a fine old time at/ MARYSVILLE 5588 PRINTED PAPER MAILING NOVELTY TO OPEN RAISE FLAP From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD COPYRIGHT Printed in Great Britain Tomarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, crossways cabaret (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), acheron way (image 3), blacks spur road (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street marysville (image 6), sugarloaf bay eildon (image 7), steavenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9)

A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 11 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 11 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Greetings from MARYSVILLE WHEN AM I GOING TO HEAR FROM YOU? PRINTED PAPER MAILING NOVELTY TO OPEN RAISE FLAP From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD. COPYRIGHT. Printed in Great Britain Tomarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, acheron way (image 1), keppel's falls (image 2), cumberland falls (image 3), stevenson falls (image 4), mount margaret (image 5), main st (image 6), nicholl's lookout (image 7), the old ford (image 8), the acheron way (image 9), taggerty river (image 10), the road to cumberland valley (image 11)

A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.BEST THING I'VE SEEN ON THE/ T.V. FOR A LONG TIME./ Greetings from MARYSVILLE 5690 PRINTED PAPER MAILING NOVELTY TO OPEN RAISE FLAP From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD COPYRIGHT Printed in Great Britain Tomarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, crossways cabaret (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), acheron way (image 3), blacks spur road (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street marysville (image 6), sugarloaf bay eildon (image 7), steavenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9)

Liddon Emlyn Thomas was born 21 November 1899. He was educated at Humffray Street State School before commencing his secondary education at the Church of England Grammar School, Ballarat. He had great admiration for Dr Robin, the headmaster and many other staff members including Horace Rintel. Liddon was confirmed inthe Chapel of St Mark on 28 November 1913. A letter of reference from Dr Robin described Liddon as "always strictly honourable and trustworthy, his work painstaking and his demeanour gentlemanly". There is a memorial window to Liddon Thomas in the Ballarat Grammar Chapel.Black and white formal postcard photograph of four male friends dressed in suits, white shirts and ties.Verso: POST CARD (printed in black) Underneath "Correspondence - Address Only" "Kodak Australia" where stamp goes. Richards & Co Photo Ballarat (along left hand side) Handwritten "The four friends" in pencil "Back Row L to R" in blue biro "Rollie Valentine (34 pencilled in), Liddon Thomas (31 pencilled in), F. Row Stan Westcott (55 pencilled in) - Charlie Reddan (115 pencilled in). The names are written in blue biro.liddon-thomas, charlie-reddan, rollie-valentine, stan-westcott, ballarat-grammar, cegs, richards-&-co.,

Vista of Belgrave Heights, homes in the far backgroundPhotograph/postcard of Belgrave HeightsFront: Valentine Series No 3829 'Panorama of Belgrave Heights'valentine series, belgrave heights

Valentine Series Postcard. Victoria Park later Cato Park at Head of the St George Mine Dam originally established with donations from Mr E Simmons and voluntary efforts. Shows two rotundas.B/W Photo. Valentine Series No. 1082 Lake Victoria Park, Stawell. Taken between the two rotundas showing lake, pier and older willows. Both now renamed Cato lake and Cato park.Valentines Real Photo Series Logo. Published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. Queen St. Melb.stawell

A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Having a High Old Time at MARYSVILLE KEEP WELL/ AND BRIGHT/ KEEP SMILING/ AND WRITE 1902 VALENTINE'S/ MAILING NOVELTY From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POSTCARD. COPYRIGHT/ PRINTED IN GT. BRITAIN To Dear Mrs Bannan, I was expecting/ you down to meet "my folks" while they/ were over. Sorry you couldnt fit it in/ They went back last Tuesday & we came/ up here on Wednesday. Weve settled in/ to have a restful holiday. its a lovely/ place spotlessly clean & beautiful meals/ Ive never eaten so much for years. We/ will be here for 10 days so I should put/ on at least a stone the way Im eating/ love & best wishes to you all from Wm Staceymarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, crossways cabaret (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), acheron way (image 3), blacks spur road (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street marysville (image 6), sugarloaf bay eildon (image 7), steavenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9)

A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.There's No Flies on the Beer At/ MARYSVILLE Lift up the booze-please don't refuse-/ And here's to our next meeting./ While in behind some views you'll find,/ And I send you my hearty greeting. 1274 PRINTED PAPER MAILING NOVELTY TO OPEN RAISE FLAP From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD COPYRIGHT Printed in Great Britain Tomarysville, victoria, souvenir, crossways cabaret (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), acheron way (image 3), old blacks spur road (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street (image 6), sugarloaf bay eildon (image 7), steavenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9), valentine publishing co, postcard

A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 11 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 11 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Having a Thrilling Time/ at MARYSVILLE 1765 PRINTED PAPER/ MAILING NOVELTY/ SHAPE PASSED BY THE G.P.O./ FOR PRINTED PAPER POSTAGE RATE/ Only Name and Address of Sender Allowed/ If any other writing, Letter Postage is required/ TO OPEN RAISE FLAP From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD. COPYRIGHT Printed in Great Britain Shape Passed/ by G.P.O./ for/ Printed Paper/ Postage Rate/ 34-2 Tomarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, acheron way (image 1), keppel's falls (image 2), cumberland falls (image 3), stevenson falls (image 4), mount margaret (image 5), main st (image 6), nicholl's lookout (image 7), the old ford (image 8), the acheron way (image 9), taggerty river (image 10), the road to cumberland valley (image 11)