Instruction Paper No.490: Woolen and worsted loom fixing, 1st ed, 1925Instruction Paper No.490: Woolen and worsted loom fixing, 1st ed, 1925weaving textile machinery textile industry - history textile industry - education, international correspondence schools ltd, cloth - woollen, cloth - worsted, weaving looms, weaving, textile machinery, textile industry - history, textile industry - education

"Instruction Paper No.486: Woolen and worsted cam-looms.." - International Correspondence Schools Ltd."Instruction Paper No.486: Woolen and worsted cam-looms.." - International Correspondence Schools Ltd.weaving textile machinery textile industry - history textile industry - education, international correspondence schools ltd, cloth - woollen, cloth - worsted, weaving looms, weaving, textile machinery, textile industry - history, textile industry - education

"Instruction Paper No.484: Woolen and worsted cloth calculations, 1st Ed." - International Correspondence Schools Ltd."Instruction Paper No.484: Woolen and worsted cloth calculations, 1st Ed." - International Correspondence Schools Ltd.weaving textile machinery textile calculations textile industry - education, international correspondence schools ltd, cloth - woollen, cloth - worsted, weaving, textile machinery, textile calculations, textile industry - education

"Instruction Paper No.485A: Woolen and worsted warp preparation Part 1, 1st ed" - International Correspondence Schools Ltd."Instruction Paper No.485A: Woolen and worsted warp preparation Part 1, 1st ed" - International Correspondence Schools Ltd.weaving textile machinery textile industry - history textile industry - education, international correspondence schools ltd, cloth - woollen, cloth - worsted, weaving looms, weaving, textile machinery, textile industry - history, textile industry - education

"Instruction Paper No.487B: Woolen and worsted fancy looms, part 2, 1st ed - International Correspondence Schools Ltd."Instruction Paper No.487B: Woolen and worsted fancy looms, part 2, 1st ed - International Correspondence Schools Ltd.weaving textile machinery textile industry - history textile industry - education, international correspondence schools ltd, cloth - woollen, cloth - worsted, weaving looms, weaving, textile machinery, textile industry - history, textile industry - education

"Instruction Paper No.487A: Woolen and worsted fancy looms, part 1, 1st ed - International Correspondence Schools Ltd."Instruction Paper No.487A: Woolen and worsted fancy looms, part 1, 1st ed - International Correspondence Schools Ltd.weaving textile machinery textile industry - history textile industry - education, international correspondence schools ltd, cloth - woollen, cloth - worsted, weaving looms, weaving, textile machinery, textile industry - history, textile industry - education

"Instruction Paper No.485B: Woolen and Worsted Warp Preparation part 2, 1st Ed." - International Correspondence Schools Ltd, 1926."Instruction Paper No.485B: Woolen and Worsted Warp Preparation part 2, 1st Ed." - International Correspondence Schools Ltd, 1926.weaving textile machinery textile industry - history textile industry - education, international correspondence schools ltd, cloth - woollen, cloth - worsted, dressing, beaming, weaving, textile machinery, textile industry - history, textile industry - education

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance Woolen and Worsted Finishing Author: John F Timmerman Publisher: American School of Correspondence Date: 1908Label on spine with typed text PAT 677.3 TIM Inside front cover has a sticker that reads Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, john f timmerman, woolen and worsted finishing

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castlemaine fire brigade, castlemaine woolen mill

1939-1945 IssueBlanket- wool, grey with lighter grey stripe.blankets, wool blanket, army equipment

Made by Bob Stewart to place prominently at Reception in order to advertise the availability and smartness of this item of the uniform. As an optional item of uniform, it was popular with students who found the woolen jumper uncomfortable next their skin.Because of its size and portability it has become somewhat of a mascot in school displaysMiniature version of the dark navy fully lined woolen blazer which forms part of the School uniform, including the embroidered logo next to the left lapel. The display includes a wooden stand.The Donvale Christian College logo is embroidered on the front,next to the left lapel. On inside of the right front of the blazer is sewn a "Bob Stewart's Kew" printed Name tag which has room for the owner's name and phone number to be writtenblazer, jacket, donvale christian college

Woolen Knitteduniform, 2000, army

Khaki Woolen Tieuniform, 1980, army

Scarf woolen knitteduniform, 1960, army

Gloves, Woolen, Khakiuniform, 1908, army

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Navy woolen knitted scarf.accessory, military, raaf

Woolen Khaki Button Flyuniform, 1953, army

Woolen knitted fingerless gloves

The quilt, alternatively known as a wagga due to its improvised nature of creation, was made by Harry Walter Hewitt Wilton (great grandfather of donor), b.1872, d.1950. Harry joined the Essex Regiment and served in the British Military in India, as well as seeing action in the Boer War. Married wife Mary Elizabeth in India in 1895, she was a seamstress. Harry was injured during a battle and made this quilt as part of his rehabilitation. Quilt was made using woolen army singlets. Harry and Mary moved to Victoria, near Orbost, in 1914. Patchwork style quilt with coloured pieces of dyed woolen singlets stitched together over a backing. Features feather stitching between pieces and around border edges. Size of a double bed.wagga, harry walter hewitt wilton

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Navy woolen scarf with overlocked ends.Printed in white on one end: AM below a crown ?? & SONS LEEK 1941 CONT. 292/A/9/11 (GON17B)accessory, military, raaf

Woolen Trousers Khaki. Button Flyuniform, 1952, army

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Cream, hand knitted, woolen leg warmer.accessory, military, raaf