White metal medal issued to commemorate Melbourne's centenary 1934-35. This medal was given out to Victorian school children; 325,600 white metal medals were struck. There were also a few VIP pieces in other metals, including two in gold. The medal references Portland, the location of Victoria's first settlement. The Henty brothers, entrepreneur farmers and whalers, established the state's first permanent European settlement in Portland in 1834. Melbourne was established the following year by a party of settlers led by John Batman.White metal medal. Medal, silver. with hole and ring at the top. Obverse: Sailing Ship, Coast, Boat on shore, 3 men. Reverse Colonial man on grass, river, city buildings on other river bank Medal commemorates the centenary of Victoria and Portland 1834 and Melbourne 1835. Obverse:Scene of landing at Portland Bay; in ground below, PORTLAND / 1834; above, centenary of victoria / 1934 Reverse: Pioneer on south bank of Yarra looking across to Melbourne, below 1835 above, CENTENARY / OF / MELBOURNE / 1935Front: Inverse: Centenary of Melbourne 1835 (Top) 1835 (Bottom) Back: Obverse: Centenary of Victoria 1934 (Round Top) Portland 1834 (Bottom)medal, numismatics, celebration, 1834, 1934, 1935, melbourne, portland

Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, PortlandA sugar bowl. The lid has relief design and gold highlights, and there are small areas of green glaze.dolls, toys, childhood, children

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip visited Hamilton on February 26 1954. It was the first time a reigning monarch had visited regional Victoria. More than 13000 children were said to have listened to a speech by the Queen in Melville OvalFlag, Royal visit to Hamilton, 1954, blue, red and gold print and coat of arms, attached to wooden stick. Pennant style.royal visit, hamilton, western district, queen elizabeth ii, prince phillip, post war

Postcard showing lighthouse & Harbour, Portland, Victoria, from the "Rose" series ----colourview No 503, showing adult & three children walking on an unsealed road north of Whaler's Bluff. Clothing suggests c. 1950's-60'spostcard, view of portland, holiday, whalers bluff, lighthouse

Coloured photograph showing the Portland Maritime Discovery Centre inside. Group of 2 children, man and woman inside whale skeleton, looking at spinal disc.Back: 'D1A'portland maritime discovery museum, sperm whale, skeleton, museum

Commemorative medal commissioned by the Victorian state government as a souvenir of the Royal Visit by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh to Victoria in 1954. The medal was presented to all Victorian school children. It was struck by Stokes & Sons of Melbourne. The Queen and Prince Philip visited Victoria from 24 February to 9 March 1954. The first reigning monarch to tour Australia, she arrived in Sydney on 3 February 1954 and departed the country from Fremantle on 1 April 1954. The Royal party visited all the capital cities apart from Darwin, and over 70 country towns.Bronze medal, hanging from a rectangular bar. The obverse of the medal features profile portraits of the Queen and Prince Philip. Presented to children of Victoria on Royal Visit, 1954Obverse: bust of Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh Reverse: E II R Royal Visit/ 1954/ Victoriamedal, queen elizabeth ii, 1954, royal visit, victoria, numismatics, celebrations, schools

Belonged to Robert Arthur Henty as a child.Children's book

The Australian Woman's Weekly top front cover coloured photograph of a woman and three children looking at World Globe. Backcover - Advertisement for Black Lance fashion garments. 56 pages.non-fictionaustralian womens weekly, magazine, home, domestic

Blue cloth-covered binding. Title and author on spine in blue lettering against a gold design. 320pp.fictionromance, female author, woman, 1854, american

Vern Mc Callum CollectionDigital copy of monochrome photo taken in Portland in 1859. Front and side view of 'prospect'. Several ladies and children centre front. On left a man holding a horse with a small child on its back, and a young girl standing with her hand on the horses rear.

Children's book. Hard cover, green with black print and decoration. Spine has gold print.

Children's book, hard cover. Front cover burgundy with green print and maritime and military illustrations. Gold section with 2 sailors in green. Back cover green. Spine green with gold print; burgundy with green and gold sailor carrying a barrel.henty

Collection of old tales of Greece Part II. Sage paperback, dark green print and decorationA selection of ancient Greek tales and myths in a format suitable for young children.

Black and white photo. Studio portrait of two children mounted in a cream folder.Front: Inside cover, Joylene aged 3 years Timothy aged 18 mths' - hand written in blue biro

Cupro-nickel medal commissioned by the Commonwealth of Australia to commemorate the Australian Bicentenary in 1988, designed by Michael Meszaros and M. Tracey and minted by the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra. This medal was presented to school children to commemorate the Australian Bicentenary in 1988. The obverse was designed by Melbourne artist Michael Meszaros and depicts school children climbing steps with the Southern Cross in the sky and the word 'EDUCATION' below. The reverse, designed by M. Tracey, features the Bicentennial logo, a map of Australia formed by intersecting diagonal lines.bicentennial, education, medal

Round brass medallion. Obverse has an inner circle in which a returned soldier is depicted greeting a woman and two children. The boy is wearing the soldier's slouch hat. The outer circle contains the words 'AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945-1995'. The reverse has an inner circle with the Australian coat of arms and an outer circle with the words 'FREEDOM MEDALLION'.medal, world war ii, wwii, commemoration

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Children at computer, playing chess. Dressed in period costumeFront: '00 11 29'

Coloured photo. Portland Library, group of children being read a storyFront: '00'

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Small group of adults and children around a table, making 'something'

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Children sitting on floor, lady on chair at front of group. Sea creature netting display visible overhead

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Same section as 9654, 55, different view, different children

a) White china cup, orange / gold coloured border around rim, fish design. b) saucer for a), same design

Contemporary reproduction of a period photo of Wando Villa / Stanton drew. Front view, group of children and adults sitting/standing at front of house

Black and white photo. Timber single storey building, facade extends above roof. Single door, 4 pane window, extension on left; with garden in front. Mr. and Mrs. Vivian and 2 children standing in front of building, 4 horse collars leaning against front wall.Back: 'Grandfather Vivian's 2nd shop Rosebery' - handwritten, blue biro

Coloured photograph of inside the Portland Maritime Discovery Centre, shows 2 children from the family group in 10344 at the 'Try some knots' activity space.Back: 'A13'maritime discovery centre

Eight page pamphlet, outlining the history of Legacy and the establishment of Legacy Lodge at Portland as a camp for Legacy children during school holidays, black and white photos.

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of children and parents sitting on the floor, being addressed by a library staff member.Front: '99 8 24portland library, events, community event, council services, glenelg shire