Blue cloth binding over carboard covers, with title in gold on spine. Title in white outlined with black on front cover, with picture of two men in pith helmets seated before tents and camels. Detailed in white. 360 pp.history, war

From the Victorian Heritage Register: The foundation stone of the original Portland Town Hall was laid by William Learmonth on 21st September, 1863 following a competition and subsequent public controversy over the permitted entry of architect John Barrow. The conservative classical design of municipal surveyor Alexander Ross was preferred and this axially planned design with central council chamber and side offices fronted by a fine axed pedimented gable entablature of basalt and Tuscan Doric pilasters was completed by 24th may 1864. The old Town Hall is one of a distinguished group of public buildings in Portland and an interesting example of conservative classical architecture of the first years of settlement in western Victoria. The basalt structure was partially erected of stone from the Portland stockade and has significant historical associations with local Government administration in the district. The Town Hall is the most impressive work of Alexander Ross, a surveyor architect whose career remains largely undocumented. The old Town Hall at Portland has been discreetly extended at the rear to provide additional meeting room accommodation. The premises are no longer used for local government administration.A4 sized certificate demonstrating Portland Town Hall's special significance to the state of Victoria & inclusion on the Historic Building Register. Singed by Robert Maclellan, Minister for planning & Historic Buildings Council Chairperson. Red seal attached, bottom right.portland town hall, history house, heritage register, historic buildings, certificate

Laid foundation stone of Portland Town Hall 1863Silver engraved trowel in velvet-lined case. Presented by the Municipal Council of Portland to William Learmonth esq. The chairman on the occasion of his laying of the foundation stone of the council chamber 21st Sept. 1863

Book, a detailed synopsis of Portland from 1800 to 1920. Cream, light card covers, green print, photo of Portland, old and modern on front covernon-fictionA history of Portland, Victoriaportland, local history, 1800 to 1920

Book, Portland synopsis 1800 - 1920. Light card cover, but with green print, sepia photos on front cover, early and later Portland

Eight page booklet, short history of St. Stephen's Church of England, Portland by Noel LearmonthFront: 'B. Vivian' - handwritten, blue biro, top right

Black and white photograph, production of the last issue of the Portland Guardian, 26 March 1964. Four men and two women, some watching papers, come off the press, others folding papers.Back: '26 March 1964 Portland Guardian final issue Ms J.J. Schunke (nee Kean) Dawn Barclay, Mr Bill Dunne, Geoff Baker Mr Noel Learmonth (Historian) Mike Middleton' hand written black pen '8r'/23A - pencilportland guardian newspaper

Booklet - 'Three Ways to Cross a River', a short history of Nelson, focussing on the crossings of the Glenelg River - ford, punt and bridge. Blue card, cover, black print. Complied to mark the occasion of the opening of the new Glenelg River bridge at Nelson, 14 Mar 1963

Mr George Wilson lived in Portland for many years. An article about his sudden death appears in the Portland Guardian on 16 June 1893. It states that he held a chemist shop on Julia Street. The article says that he 'arrive in the colonies in the early forties'.Single A4 sheet, typed on one side only, discussing an article about a claim by a Mr. George Wilson, that he was the oldest chemist in Australasia, his business in Portland being the forerunner of Martells. He also built 'Avonmore'.george wilson, pharmacists, chemist, portland, julia street

Black and white photograph of headstones in cemetery. Names include: 'Learmonth' and 'Wright'Back: 'Learmonth', 'Wright' - handwritten in pencildeath, headstones, memorial, funeral

a. black and white passport sized photograph of K.S. Anderson b. black and white photo of K.S. Anderson and his brother Bruce Learmonth Anderson c. Coloured photo of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar, K.S. Anderson, Ralston Thomson d. coloured photo of Brownie and Betty outside shire officesk s anderson, portrait photography, port of portland

K.S. Anderson CollectionIdentification numbers 6922a, b Letters from Wimmera Regional Committee and Corangamite Regional Committee to K.S. Anderson re his resignation as Chairman of the Port of Portland Advisory Committee. a) K.H. Lovett, Secretary b) Hugh D.W. Learmonth, Secretaryk s anderson, port of portland

Port of Portland AuthorityBack: Barge constructed at Newcastle - black ink dred 015 - pencil.port of portland archives, dredge barge

Sheet of 12 contact prints of rephotographed photographs. Identifying numbers 5711 a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l Measurements unframed (a, d, e, g, h, k, l)5 x 3.24.6 x 3 (b, c, f, i, j) Framed (d, g, h, k)5.3 x 3.65 x 3.5 (b, c, f, i, j) (a) All Saints Catholic Church (b) 'Blainslie' (c) Railway Line and Dutton's beach, towards Whalers Bluff (d) Lighthouse, Observatory Hill (e) North side Julia Sreet, looking west, Bank of Australasia (f) Fire station, C of E grounds (g) Julia Street from Percy Street intersection looking towards sea (h) Richmond House - W.M. Learmonth (i) London Inn (j) Julia Street. Hewly and Learmonth Woolstores, Bank of Australasia (k) View from Henty Beach - Old Town Hall (l) Annie Clark's ladies school

Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image of north side of Julia Street between Percy and Bentinck Streets. Bluestone buildings - Woolstores of Henty, Learmonth & Co, Bank of Australasia on right. Numerous people on footpath.Front: 'Henty Woolstore - 2 Observer Buildings, Julia Street' - green ink Back: 'Bayview and Observer Printers' - blue biro

Bowerbird MuseumTwo foolscap pages, black type, two holes punched into left margin.