From Museum Victoria: Made in about 1927 by Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd and sold under the model name 'Foot Warma'. The foot warmer was made from the late 1920s until the 1950s and did not change substantially in design during this time. The Hecla brand name and logo was registered in 1918 by Clarence Marriott. It was inspired by the recent eruption of Iceland's volcano Mt Heckla. Clarence and his father James were metal workers who had made Australia's first carbon filament electric radiators in 1899, and also built an early steam car. As electricity use exploded in the 1920s and 1930s, 'Hecla' became a household name in Melbourne. They made a wide range of appliances for the home, and supplied commercial appliances to cafés, hospitals and offices. In 1927, the company shifted from small premises in the city to a bigger, electric-powered factory in South Yarra. Hecla had no retail stores of its own - instead it sold products through wholesalers and retailers, including the State Electricity Commission (SEC). The company promoted its goods through advertisements in home magazines and displays in shop windows, home shows and the 1935 All-Electricity Exhibition. A popular advertising slogan in the 1930s was 'Hecla household helps make happy healthy housewives!'. Hecla ceased manufacturing in Melbourne in the 1980s.Documentation of how people lived and is an example of early domestic electrical appliances. From Museum Victoria: Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd were a significant Melbourne manufacturing company, who became a household name in the 1920s making small electric appliances such as heaters and kettles. They also made a variety of other electrical appliances for domestic, commercial and military use. The company manufactured electric appliances in Melbourne from about 1922 until the 1980s, although Clarence Marriott, who formed the company, had begun making radiators with his father James in 1899. The company had a reputation for quality products. The company also played an important role within the Australian domestic and commercial appliance industry, both as a leading innovator and through its role in training skilled staff, many of whom went on to work for competitors such as Kambrook, Electrolux and Sunbeam. This electric coffee percolator represents the typical small domestic appliance that the Hecla company was famous for. Along with other items in the Hecla Collection, it highlights the diversity of electric appliances that the company made. This object also highlights the legacy of high quality design and metal construction work that Clarence and James established for the company, stemming from their early work as talented art metal workers. It also represents the first major period of the take-up of electricity use in the home. This take-up began in the 1920s and 1930s with the use of small appliances, and by the 1950s electricity had become commonplace in the home, and large appliances such as refrigerators and stoves became standard.Square metal object. The top surface is heavy cast iron and patterned with floral motifs. In the centre is a circle with the words ' Hecla Foot Warma' inside. Under the top is a black metal base with two feet at either end which extend the length of the base. The back foot is higher than the front foot. There is a circular disk from which extends the electrical cord. The cord is brown and white checks. At the end of the cord is a plug on which is printed 250V AMP S.2 EARTH 5. The plug is brown and made from Bakelite. On the base is a rectangular label which has words printed - HECLA Australia.Top: HECLA/-FOOT-/WARMA Base: Volts / 230/250 / WATTS / 80 / HECLA / Australia / CAT. NO. F26domestic, city of portland, glenelg shire council, electrical, foot warmer, heating, hecla, manufacture

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Coloured photo showing Syd Cuffe receiving his City of Portland citizenship award.syd cuffe, portland town crier, portland citizenship

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Coloured photo. Syd Cuffe at lectern, making a speech after receiving his City of Portland citizenship award.

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Coloured photo. Syd Cuffe at a lectern, making a speech after receiving his City of Portland Citizenship Award.Back: 8.8 x 13

Coloured photo. Syd Cuffe receiving his City of Portland Citizenship Award. Similar to 9099, different angle

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Laminated , illuminated address. Vellum, City of Portland crest at top, black plastic rods top and bottom, gold cord for hangingsyd cuffe, address, speech

Coloured photo. Syd Cuffe receiving his City of Portland Citizenship awards. Presented by Sir Brian Murray, Governor of Vic.syd cuffe

Souvenir medallions (11) - copper coloured metal. One side depicts city of Portland Crest, with words 'Portland proclaimed a city on Monday 28 October 1985.' Reverse 'Commemorating a visit to the city of Portland by their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales on Monday 28 October 1985' Each medallion in a plastic pocket. Brim. Melbourne - Lower edge

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Laminated. City of Portland Crest at top, possibly used at an international Town Crying event. Black plastic rods at top and bottom, gold cord for hanging.

Single fold brochure, yellow paper, black print; on the occasion of collection of Ronald skate copper etchings presented to City of Portland, by Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Coloured photo of Mayor of Portland, Cr Robert Halliday and Sir Brian Murray, leaving Glenelg Shire Offices, after the presentation of the City of Portland's Citizenship award to Syd Cuffe.

White fine china Westminster plate, with the new City of Portland Coat of Arms, commemorating the declaration of Portland as a city, by their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Measures 23cm in diameterBack: Makers mark, 'Fine China Westminster Australia'

White, Westminster fine china square ashtray with new City of Portland Coat of Arms, to commemorate the declaration of Portland as a City, by their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Gold corners, for resting cigarettes on.Back: Makers mark, 'Fine China, Westminster Australia'

Framed citation, appointing Sydney John Cuffe as the official town crier for the Glenelg Shire Council, 10th June 1997. White certificate, under glass, black print, seal of City of Portland, black wooden frame, stand on back.Front: Signatures of Mayor, Councillor and CEO blue and black birosyd cuffe, portland town crier

K.S. Anderson CollectionItems relating to the K.S. Anderson Scholarship fund. They include a newspaper clipping with photo of two recipients, letters from trustee of the K.S. Anderson Scholarship Fund, Bill Golding, Principal Portland High School, report and letter from City of Portland to Trustees.k s anderson, scholarship, archives

Identification numbers 7044 a,b Two packs of 10 paper serviettes commemorating Charles and Diana's visit, OCT 28 1985. White with royal blue print. 'Royal Visit to the City of Portland by Prince Charles - Princess Diana October 28 1985 KURRAJONG'

City of Portland Collection|Kurtze MuseumThree pronged shape-shaped iron tool, painted with high gloss black paint.whaling, whaling tools, maritime industry

City of Portland Collection|Kurtze MuseumIron utensil featuring shaft with V shaped section on one end and soldi cone shaped section on the other end. Painted with glossy black paint.

City of Portland Collection|Kurtze MuseumIron weapon or tool comprising triangular shaped wedge attached to end of shaft. Painted with glossy black paint.whaling, weapon, harpoon

Purchased from Brendon Kurtze by the City of Portland.Rocket launcher - tripod, galvanised iron channel. wrought iron and wooden legs. Bronze hinges and fittings. Rocket -"stick" - wooden, hexagonal head, steel tubular, orange slides onto stick. Case - white. P & H on the side.Front: 'P & H' on side of case. Back: -rocket launcher, case, marine safety

City of Portland Collection|19/4/2000Spherical glass sitting within white painted metal frame. Sitting on white painted metal circular base, with white painted metal cylindrical cover on top, with fluted vents, and fold-down handle.lamp, light

Framed citation, appointing Sydney John Cuffe as official town crier for the Glenelg Shire Council 17 Oct 1989. White certificate, black print, red seal of City of Portland, black wooden frame, glass over citation, wire for hanging on back, brown tape.Front: Signatures of Mayor, Councillor and GEO red biro

City of Portland Collection. Original use by Cheyenes Beach Whaling Co. Albany W.A. Garry Tonkin - Albany W.A. transferred ownership to Brendan Kurtze - Portland Vic. Who then donated object to the City of Portland. 1990's?Whale harpoon modern circa 1970's used in Albany W.A. Explosive head type. Distorted in use, steel, 4 hinged barbs and slotted swivel, tip can be screwed off to load explosives.Front: - Back: -

City of Portland Collection Original use by Cheyenes Beach Whaling Co. Albany W.A. Garry Tonkin - Albany W.A. transferred ownership to Brendan Kurtze - Portland Vic. Who then donated object to the City of Portland 1990's?Whale harpoon modern circa 1970's used in Albany W.A. Explosive head type. Distorted in use, steel. 4 hinged barbs and slotted swivel, tip can be screwed off to load explosives.Front: - Back: -harpoon, whaling, maritime, 1970s

City of Portland Collection (possibly)|19/4/2000Wooden oar, painted (not original paint), with the inscription "Casino" on blade. Blade width 15.0Front: on blade "Casino"