Electricity sub-station meter readings 1922-24. Dark green cover with black cloth spinelocal government - city of port melbourne, utilities - electricity

Electricity sub-station meter readings 1924-27. Dark green cover with red cloth spinelocal government - city of port melbourne, utilities - electricity

Tatura State School book prize. Awarded to Alfred Reilly 1899Hard cover, red and black letters. Sketch of girl reading a book. Rabbits and grass. Title on spine.State School 1441. 29th Dec. 1899. 4th Prize. Class 3. Alfred Reilly. Samuel Hill, Head Teachertatura state school 1441, jarrold & sons, london, tatura, mrs h b paull, education in tatura

xi-xxv; 467 P.; index; endnotes; reading list; PoRTS.; map; facsimiles; 23 cm.History of interaction between Aboriginal people in Victoria and Europeans from first settlement until present day, based on consultation with Aboriginal people as well as range of historical research; settlement and its effects on Aboriginals and their way of life and culture; race relations; conflict; treatment of Aboriginal people by police, law and settlers; adapting to European life in post-frontier times; reserves; government policy including protectionism and assimilation and legislation controlling Aboriginal people; Lake Tyers; Framlingham; camps; removal of children; Aboriginal activism; Aboriginal autonomy; Aboriginality; argues Aboriginal people have established own place in Victoria, living as Aboriginal people within an altered world and that they are reclaiming their culture. // The fascinating and sometimes horrifying story of Aboriginals in Victoria since white settlement. With painful stories of personal loss as well as many successes, outlines how they survived near decimation to become a vibrant community today.aboriginal australians -- victoria -- history. | colonisation. | government policy - assimilation. | government policy - state and territory - victoria. | settlement and contacts - government settlements, reserves. | habitation - camps - fringe and town. | social identity - aboriginality. | politics and government - political action - activism. | government policy - initial period and protectionism. | race relations. | child welfare - child / parent separation - stolen generations.

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.Colour photo. Syd Cuffe in Town Crier regalia, reading aloud from a scroll, Knox City, 1991Back: 'Knox City 1991' - hand written blue biro

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Section of library showing bookshelves, seats, several small children playing, reading