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Kew Historical Society IncBooklet, Gordon & Gotch Ltd, Humour: The Finest Selection of the World's Wit, 1934
... Humour: The Finest Selection of the World's Wit...Cover: "Humour, The Finest Selection of the World's Wit. November 2, 1934. Price 'Threepence'. ...Humour: The Finest Selection of the World's Wit Booklet Booklet Gordon & Gotch Ltd New Century Press Ltd ...Book of stories, jokes and cartoons sourced from international newspapers and magazines and published locally in 1934.Cover: "Humour, The Finest Selection of the World's Wit. November 2, 1934. Price 'Threepence'. Registered at the GPO Sydney for transmission by post as a Periodical"humour, australian periodicals - 1930-1939 -
Kilmore Historical SocietyREV ROWLAND HILL, The Rev. Rowland Hill: Preacher and Wit, 1881
... Rowland Hill: Preacher and Wit...Red cloth cover with gold embossing on front cover and spine "Cassell's Monthly Library The Rev Rowland Hill Preacher and Wit Edward W. Broome' 'Rowland Hill 182 pages; 15cm ...Rowland Hill: Preacher and Wit REV ROWLAND HILL Edward W. Broome Cassell, Petter, and Galpin Rev. ...Red cloth cover with gold embossing on front cover and spine "Cassell's Monthly Library The Rev Rowland Hill Preacher and Wit Edward W. Broome' 'Rowland Hill 182 pages; 15cm Handwritten inscription on first page '88' '69' kilmore mechanics institute library. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Erica De Wit
... Erica De Wit...A black and white photograph of Erica De Wit one of the lead singers with the Official Apr-May 70 Sydney Concert Party and an Engineer Digger friend trip the light fantastic to the delight of the audience at 1 Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Luscombe Bowl...Photograph Entertainers Sydney Concert Party Erica De Wit 1 ATF Nui Dat Luscombe Bowl Gibbons Collection Catalogue Official Apr-May 70 Sydney Concert Party Engineer Digger 1st Australian Task Force Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of Erica De Wit one of the lead singers with the Official Apr-May 70 Sydney Concert Party and an Engineer Digger friend trip the light fantastic to the delight of the audience at 1 Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Luscombe Bowl Erica De Wit Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...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 Erica De Wit one of the lead singers with the Official Apr-May 70 Sydney Concert Party and an Engineer Digger friend trip the light fantastic to the delight of the audience at 1 Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Luscombe Bowlphotograph, entertainers, sydney concert party, erica de wit, 1 atf, nui dat, luscombe bowl, gibbons collection catalogue, official apr-may 70 sydney concert party, engineer digger, 1st australian task force, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Erica De Wit
... Erica De Wit...A black and white photograph of Members of Australian Army Training Team Vietnam assemble on ANZAC Day 1970 in Danang enjoy Erica De Wit, lead singer of the Official Apr-May 70 Sydney Concert Party. ...The concert was held on the lawn of AATTV HQ in Downtown Danang Erica De Wit Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...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 Members of Australian Army Training Team Vietnam assemble on ANZAC Day 1970 in Danang enjoy Erica De Wit, lead singer of the Official Apr-May 70 Sydney Concert Party. The concert was held on the lawn of AATTV HQ in Downtown Danangphotograph, entertainment, erica de wit, aattv, anzac day 1970, danang, gibbons collection catalogue, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), official apr-may 70 sydney convert party, denis gibbons -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Papers and Addresses, Benjamin Disraeli, Wit and Wisdom of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield: collected from his writings and speeches, 1886
... Wit and Wisdom of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield: collected from his writings and speeches...Wit and Wisdom of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield: collected from his writings and speeches Author: Benjamin Disraeli Publisher: Longmans Green and Co Date: 1886 (new edition, first printed in 1881) Brown cloth hardcover book with blue reinforcing on spine and corners. ...The book is part of the Pattison Collection. Wit and Wisdom of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield: collected from his writings and speeches Book Papers and Addresses Benjamin Disraeli Longmans, Green & Co. ...Benjamin Disraeli (1801-1881) was a politician, who wrote novels, was the prime minister (twice) of the United Kingdom, and was the only Jewish-born Prime Minister. He became a close friend to Queen Victoria, who entitled him to 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill's Pattison Collection, a large group of books and records, some of which are rare and valuable. The collection was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute, which was founded in 1853 and is named after Warrnambool's Public Librarian, Ralph Pattison. The publisher firm Longmans, Green & Co. was founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. This collection of papers and speeches of politician Benjamin Disraeli is significant as a window into the political background of the Victorian era. The book is important for its connection with the London publisher Longmans, Green & Co. The firm has been established for over two centuries and is renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development 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.Wit and Wisdom of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield: collected from his writings and speeches Author: Benjamin Disraeli Publisher: Longmans Green and Co Date: 1886 (new edition, first printed in 1881) Brown cloth hardcover book with blue reinforcing on spine and corners. Inscriptions are on stickers, a label, a stamp, and handwritten on the fly page. The book is part of the Pattison Collection.Label on spine: "PAT 824 DIS" Sticker on pastedown front endpaper: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" covered by a sticker "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Stamp on front loose endpaper: "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Handwritten on fly: "N" "257 (crossed out)" "8" "G 328 (crossed out)" "4" "265"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, longmans green and co. london, wit and wisdom, benjamin disraeli, queen victoria's friend, longmans green & co, speeches, addresses, writings, papers, earl of beaconsfield, british politician, british prime minister -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Winnowings of wit & wisdom, C1910
... Winnowings of wit & wisdom...The cover is a little stained and slightly torn at the left bottom edge. Winnowings of wit & wisdom Book ...This booklet is a souvenir of St. John’s Young Women’s Association (St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Spence Street, Warrnambool) and was printed about 1910. It contains the favourite sayings or quotations of over 200 people living in the Warrnambool district at the time. A young women’s group commenced at St. John’s in 1892 and church groups for both young men and young men were well-organized and popular in the 20th century. It is presumed that the booklet was sold as a fund raiser for the youth group. The identity of ‘C.McLaren’ is not known. This booklet is significant because it contains not only the names of over 200 people living in the district at the time but also their contributions to the booklet. These contributions give us some small insight into the philosophies of these people when we study the quotations they chose to contribute. The contributors include the well-known names of Younger, Forrester, Tyers, Mainland, Dickson, Davidson, Swinton, Goodall, Battarbee, Salamy, Shaddock, Newcombe and Uebergang This is soft cover booklet of 40 pages (the pages are not numbered). The cream-coloured cover overlaps the printed pages. The front cover has black printing and two black scrolls at the top and bottom of the cover. The book has been bound with one staple and tied with white cord. There are two blue stamps of the Warrnambool & District Historical Society at the front and the back of the booklet and the inscription is handwritten in black ink. The cover is a little stained and slightly torn at the left bottom edge. ‘C. McLaren, Merri St., W’bool’. st. john’s presbyterian church, warrnambool, history of warrnambool, st. john's young women's association -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK - Biography, humour, GEOFFREY WILLIAMS & CHARLES ROETTER, The Wit of Winston Churchill, 1954
... The Wit of Winston Churchill....INSCRIPTIONS AND MARKINGS PAGE BEFORE TITLE PAGE AND PAGE AFTER PAGE 106. The Wit of Winston Churchill. Book BOOK - Biography, humour. ...Hard cover book. Hard cover - cardboard, blue coloured buckram, gold print on spine. 106 pages - paper, cut, plain, off white. Illustrated black & white cartoons, sketches. INSCRIPTIONS AND MARKINGS PAGE BEFORE TITLE PAGE AND PAGE AFTER PAGE 106.Page before title page - Owner's stamp, black ink " BENDIGO DISTRICT RSL SUB BRANCH INC/ PO BOX 42/LONG GULLY 3550" . Page after page 106 - grey lead pencil - drawing of a circle with lines.books, history, biography, humour -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument, UB, SMB, WIT Merger Working Paper, 1997, 1997
... UB, SMB, WIT Merger Working Paper, 1997...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields ballarat school of mines univerisity of ballarat wimmera institute of tafe A4 documents relating to the University of Ballarat merger UB, SMB, WIT Merger Working Paper, 1997 Document ...A4 documents relating to the University of Ballarat mergerballarat school of mines, univerisity of ballarat, wimmera institute of tafe -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Nimmo, Hay & Mitchell, birthday book of wit and humour
... birthday book of wit and humour...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Inscribed 'Martha Ann Lock, "Almond Villa", Rhyll, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia'. birthday book of wit and humour Book Nimmo, Hay & Mitchell ...Inscribed 'Martha Ann Lock, "Almond Villa", Rhyll, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia'. -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, Leion Hunt, Wit and Humour by Leigh Hunt, 1871
... Wit and Humour by Leigh Hunt...Stawell 7/6/73 (1873) A Green hand covered book with Gold inscription. Spine Broken. Wit and Humour by Leigh Hunt Book Leion Hunt ...The Sunday School mentioned in the front of this book. St Marks Church was a break away Presbyterian Church. The Cost of running this church became to much. seem to all return to the one Presbyterian by 1881 - the building still remains.A Green hand covered book with Gold inscription. Spine Broken. 1 Class Boys. Awarded to James McIntyre Jnr 7/6/1873 Good Conduct, General Diligence at St. Marks P.S.S. Stawell 7/6/73 (1873)stawell education -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia IncStud
... stud, tie, wit white stone...Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc No physical address melbourne This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia. stud, tie, wit white stone Stud ...This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.stud, tie, wit white stone -
Canterbury History GroupCard - Bryson Private Hospital
... White wit on front of cardh blue print...Business Card from the Bryson Private Hospital Health Professionals White wit on front of cardh blue print Card Bryson Private Hospital ...White wit on front of cardh blue printbusiness card from the bryson private hospital, health professionals -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, The History of Ballarat
... Label on spine with typed text RA 994.53 WIT ...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village 89 Merri Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village shipwrecked-artefact book the history of ballarat carl archibald william bramwell withers Label on spine with typed text RA 994.53 WIT The History of Ballarat Has name Carl Archibald on front end page Author: William Bramwell Withers, Publisher: FW Niven and Co Date: 1877 The History of Ballarat Book ...The History of Ballarat Has name Carl Archibald on front end page Author: William Bramwell Withers, Publisher: FW Niven and Co Date: 1877 Label on spine with typed text RA 994.53 WIT warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, the history of ballarat, carl archibald, william bramwell withers -
Federation University Historical CollectionArtwork, other - Metalwork, Turned, Pierced and Planished Copper Bowl
... Small copper planished bowl wit pierced design on edge....Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields Thought to be made at the Ballarat Technical Art School copper metalwork ballarat technical art school Small copper planished bowl wit pierced design on edge. Turned, Pierced and Planished Copper Bowl Artwork, other Metalwork ...Thought to be made at the Ballarat Technical Art SchoolSmall copper planished bowl wit pierced design on edge.copper, metalwork, ballarat technical art school -
Federation University Historical CollectionObject - Scroll, Chinese painted scroll
... painted scroll wit butterflies and flowers which is kept in an ornamental box....scroll butterflies flowers painted silk chinese ornamental box Label with Chinese characters painted scroll wit butterflies and flowers which is kept in an ornamental box. ...painted scroll wit butterflies and flowers which is kept in an ornamental box.Label with Chinese charactersscroll, butterflies, flowers, painted, silk, chinese, ornamental box -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph, University of Ballarat Hong Kong Alumni Chapter founding members
... Framed signatures wit two photographs relating to the founding of the Hong Kong alumni chapter. ...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields University of Ballarat is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia university of ballarat alumni founding chapter hong kong hong kong chapter david battersby simon chan ran leung yy kwok nikki davies michael kwok-fung mak queenie ng ivan chan rachel ma carman chiu international students Framed signatures wit two photographs relating to the founding of the Hong Kong alumni chapter. ...University of Ballarat is a predecessor institution of Federation University AustraliaFramed signatures wit two photographs relating to the founding of the Hong Kong alumni chapter. university of ballarat, alumni, founding chapter, hong kong, hong kong chapter, david battersby, simon chan, ran leung, yy kwok, nikki davies, michael kwok-fung mak, queenie ng, ivan chan, rachel ma, carman chiu, international students -
Coal Creek Community Park & MuseumSling, cloth
... Triangular shaped calico arm-sling (used) wit cotton stitching along one side....Triangular shaped calico arm-sling (used) wit cotton stitching along one side. Sling, cloth ...Triangular shaped calico arm-sling (used) wit cotton stitching along one side.nil. -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Anecdotes, Larwood, Jacob, The book of clerical anecdotes : a gathering from many sources of the antiquities, humours, and eccentricities of "The Cloth", [n.d.] [First published c.1871, this edition c.1874]
... ...Wit...published by Hotten's successors Chatto & Windus. Humour Wit Clergy A collection of humourous stories about and sayings of clergymen. 336 p. : preface, table of contents. 40 page Chatto & Windus catalogue at end of text, dated 'December 1874-' The book of clerical anecdotes : a gathering from many sources of the antiquities, humours, and eccentricities of "The Cloth" Book Anecdotes Larwood, Jacob John Camden Hotten Chatto & Windus ...A collection of humourous stories about and sayings of clergymen.336 p. : preface, table of contents. 40 page Chatto & Windus catalogue at end of text, dated 'December 1874-'non-fictionA collection of humourous stories about and sayings of clergymen.humour, wit, clergy -
Kew RSLFramed print, HMAS Brisane
... framed print of ship's crew in a large hall early 20th Century including tally band wit hships name...Kew RSL 63 Cotham Rd Kew melbourne Picture of ship's crew in a large hall, includes a tally band from a cap Date unknown but probably circa 1914 hmas brisbane H.M.A.S Brisbane 'Australia is proud of you' framed print of ship's crew in a large hall early 20th Century including tally band wit hships name HMAS Brisane Framed print ...Picture of ship's crew in a large hall, includes a tally band from a cap Date unknown but probably circa 1914framed print of ship's crew in a large hall early 20th Century including tally band wit hships nameH.M.A.S Brisbane 'Australia is proud of you'hmas brisbane -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - ENVELOPE & POSTCARD WW1, c.1915
... .1) Handwritten address on envelope. Envelope "YMCA" wit "H.M. Army & Navy" .2) Handwriting on rear of postcard....Postmarked British Camp. .2) Postcard - Le Caire - L'Obelisque d'Heliopolis Passchendaele barracks trust envelopes postcards .1) Handwritten address on envelope. Envelope "YMCA" wit "H.M. Army & Navy" .2) Handwriting on rear of postcard. .1) Envelope YMCA, light khaki colour with one stamp. .2) Postcard to Lilac Rogan of Maryborough from her brother, sent from Egypt. ....1) Envelope address to Miss Lilac Rogan Casey Street, Maryborough, Victoria, Australia. Postmarked British Camp. .2) Postcard - Le Caire - L'Obelisque d'Heliopolis.1) Envelope YMCA, light khaki colour with one stamp. .2) Postcard to Lilac Rogan of Maryborough from her brother, sent from Egypt..1) Handwritten address on envelope. Envelope "YMCA" wit "H.M. Army & Navy" .2) Handwriting on rear of postcard.passchendaele barracks trust, envelopes, postcards -
Federation University Historical CollectionBooklet, Ballarat College of Advanced Education Library Bookmark, c1980, c1980
... Yellow card bookmark wit library hours, loans, and other details. ...Ballarat College of Advanced Education is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. mt helen library e.j. barker library ballarat college of advanced education library librarians catalogues loans counter reserve bookmark Yellow card bookmark wit library hours, loans, and other details. ...Ballarat College of Advanced Education is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. Yellow card bookmark wit library hours, loans, and other details. On verso is information on counter reserve, the cataogue, copytex, and contacts.mt helen library, e.j. barker library, ballarat college of advanced education, library, librarians, catalogues, loans, counter reserve, bookmark -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchToilet Case
... Brown leather toilet case containing 2 brushes wit rising sun insignia, a comb and a metal mirror each in a separate compartment. ...Waverley RSL Sub Branch 161 Coleman Parade Glen Waverley melbourne Nil Brown leather toilet case containing 2 brushes wit rising sun insignia, a comb and a metal mirror each in a separate compartment. ...Brown leather toilet case containing 2 brushes wit rising sun insignia, a comb and a metal mirror each in a separate compartment. Nil -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionCeramic - Floor Tile, Floor tile from original Alfred Hospital Administration Building 1871, [ca.1870]
... ceramic floor tile, dark brown background with tan pattern, back of tile has been covered wit ight brown felt...Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History Collection Ground Floor, Building 10 Caulfield Hospital 260 Kooyong Road Caulfield melbourne Tile rescued by Matron Hanna when building was being demolished Of significance to the AHNL as a memento of an original Alfred Hospital building Alfred Hospital Floor tile ceramic floor tile, dark brown background with tan pattern, back of tile has been covered wit ight brown felt Floor tile from original Alfred Hospital Administration Building 1871 Ceramic Floor Tile ...Tile rescued by Matron Hanna when building was being demolishedOf significance to the AHNL as a memento of an original Alfred Hospital buildingceramic floor tile, dark brown background with tan pattern, back of tile has been covered wit ight brown feltalfred hospital, floor tile -
Mont De LanceyBook, Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Limited, Chatterbox, 1918
... On the page opposite the Contents page, in grey pencil copperplate witing is: ' To Dear Iris with best love from Dear Nan 25th Dec 1920....On the page opposite the Contents page, in grey pencil copperplate witing is: ' To Dear Iris with best love from Dear Nan 25th Dec 1920. ...A vintage 1918 Chatterbox collection of puzzles, poetry and stories for children with black lined illustrations and coloured plates throughout.A vintage 1918 hardcover children's book with the title Chatterbox printed in white lettering at the top of the front cover which has a green coloured background with an illustration in a large circle showing a boy and girl playing in hay. The publisher details are printed at the bottom. It is bound on the left side with red tape. The cream and red coloured back cover has an advertisement for "Pears" soap 'This only is the witchcraft I have used' showing a smiling woman talking to a man. Both are dressed in Victorian Era style clothes. The frontispiece coloured illustration inside depicts four Egyptian black men on a Dhow boat chasing another boat next to it. 'Chasing Gun-Running Dhows' is the name of the illustration. The title page has the title plus Founded by J. Erskine Clarke, M.A and publisher details with a black lined illustration of children, a woman with children at her knee reading and flowers. There are further coloured plates in the collection. There are many puzzles, poetry, and stories for children. Pp. 316. The end papers have several advertisements related to children, their health, food and sweets included.fictionA vintage 1918 Chatterbox collection of puzzles, poetry and stories for children with black lined illustrations and coloured plates throughout. children's books, books, children's stories, adventure stories -
Lara RSL Sub BranchNewspaper - The Sun Dated 15/12/1939 - My War Part 4 - Graf Spee Defeated, Local Newspaper 15/12/1939 Special reporting World War 2 news
... The Sun Newspaper dated 5/12/1939 wit reports of World War 2 News...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara The Sun Newspaper dated 5/12/1939 wit reports of World War 2 News History recorded by Local Newspaper graf spee defeated fins fight on against soviets Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 News The Sun Newspaper Special - My War Part 4 - Graf Spee Defeated Local Newspaper 15/12/1939 Special reporting World War 2 news Newspaper The Sun Dated 15/12/1939 - My War Part 4 - Graf Spee Defeated ...The Sun Newspaper dated 5/12/1939 wit reports of World War 2 NewsHistory recorded by Local NewspaperThe Sun Newspaper Special - My War Part 4 - Graf Spee DefeatedLocal Newspaper reporting World War 2 Newsgraf spee defeated, fins fight on against soviets -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, Square Dinkum
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Square Dinkum Author: Fred J Mills Publisher: Melville, Mullen & Slade Date: First Published 1917 Further Information: A volume of orginal Australian wit and humour ...The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. 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 square dinkum fred j mills The label on the spine cover with typed text R.A. 827 MIL Square Dinkum Author: Fred J Mills Publisher: Melville, Mullen & Slade Date: First Published 1917 Further Information: A volume of orginal Australian wit and humour Square Dinkum Book Book ...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. Square Dinkum Author: Fred J Mills Publisher: Melville, Mullen & Slade Date: First Published 1917 Further Information: A volume of orginal Australian wit and humour The label on the spine cover with typed text R.A. 827 MIL 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, square dinkum, fred j mills -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, A bus with no driver, 14/03/2018
... Take part in LaTrobe University's next phase of testing and help shape the future of transport in Victoria wit a ride in a driverless bus....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Take part in LaTrobe University's next phase of testing and help shape the future of transport in Victoria wit a ride in a driverless bus. latrobe university driverless bus News article 1 page, black text and colour image . ...Take part in LaTrobe University's next phase of testing and help shape the future of transport in Victoria wit a ride in a driverless bus.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .latrobe university, driverless bus -
Federation University Historical CollectionScientific Instument, Students' Potentiometer
... In a polished wood box wit lift-off lid. Circuit diagram inside lid. ...In a polished wood box wit lift-off lid. Circuit diagram inside lid. ...Students potentiometer type D-73-A. Black top panel with terminal posts, elector knobs and switches. In a polished wood box wit lift-off lid. Circuit diagram inside lid. Serial Number 3008scientific instrument, potentiometer, physics, electrical engineering, laboratory -
Federation University Historical CollectionEquipment - Cassette Tape Recorder, Sanyo, Sanyo Cassette Tape Recorder
... Black and silver electric or battery powered plastic tape recorder wit 5 black and 1 red push button to operate and record on the equipment. ...(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassette_deck) electronics cassetter recorder recording tape recorder Black and silver electric or battery powered plastic tape recorder wit 5 black and 1 red push button to operate and record on the equipment. ...Early recorders were intended for dictation and journalists, and were typically hand-held battery-powered devices with built-in microphones and automatic gain control on recording. Tape recorder audio-quality had improved by the mid-1970s, and a cassette deck with manual level controls and VU meters became a standard component of home high-fidelity systems.[1] Eventually the reel-to-reel recorder was completely displaced, in part because of the usage constraints presented by their large size, expense, and the inconvenience of threading and rewinding the tape reels - cassettes are more portable and can be stopped and immediately removed in the middle of playback without rewinding. Cassettes became extremely popular for automotive and other portable music applications. Although pre-recorded cassettes were widely available, many users would combine (dub) songs from their vinyl records or cassettes to make a new custom mixtape cassette. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassette_deck) Black and silver electric or battery powered plastic tape recorder wit 5 black and 1 red push button to operate and record on the equipment. The recorder also has a counter and a rec.batter light. electronics, cassetter recorder, recording, tape recorder -
Federation University Historical CollectionPostcard - Cape Town Water Front, Lanz von Horsten, Postcard sent to Peter Tulloch from South Africa
... Peter Tulloch was involved with the Ballarat Academy of performing Arts which was associated wit University of Ballarat Performing Arts which is a predecessor of Federation University ...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields Peter Tulloch was involved with the Ballarat Academy of performing Arts which was associated wit University of Ballarat Performing Arts which is a predecessor of Federation University Peter Tulloch Cape Town Performing Arts University of Ballarat South Africa postcard Postcard with photograph of Cape Town South Africa on the front with black border. ...Peter Tulloch was involved with the Ballarat Academy of performing Arts which was associated wit University of Ballarat Performing Arts which is a predecessor of Federation University Postcard with photograph of Cape Town South Africa on the front with black border. Sent to Peter Tulloch from Jamie and Elzettepeter tulloch, cape town, performing arts, university of ballarat, south africa, postcard
