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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Harbour, 20/10/2000
Coloured photograph showing a government official and pilot of tour boat, on deck. Carrie Templeton (Portland Maritime Discovery Centre) on wharf, Nelson. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Invitation - Portland Rifle Club, Mar-56
Invitation from the Portland Rifle club, to the official opening of their new range at Point Danger on Sat. 17 MAR 1956. Pale green card, scalloped edges, gold print and edgingFront: 'Mr. H.L. Vivian and Lady' handwritten, blue ink -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme, 20/11/1960
Official souvenir programme for Portland Harbour opening celebrations, NOV. 13 - 20 1960. White paper, black print -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Film, Grain Terminal: Early beginnings, extension, official opening, 1960s
Port of Portland AuthorityFront: TREWALLA. Port Adelaide (black pen on white adhesive label) Back: Kodachrome safetyfilm (on side of film)port of portland archives, grain, construction -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph Premier Sir Henry Bolte, Governor of Victoria Sir Dallas Brooks and Chairman of Portland Harbour Trust Mr K.S. Anderson at the Official Opening Ceremony of the Port, 19 November 1960, 1960
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: MR K.S. ANDERSON Chairman of PHT/ SIR HENRY BOLTE, Premier/ SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Governor of Victoria at official Opening Ceremony 19/11/1960 (pencil, lower left and lower edge)port of portland archives, k s anderson, henry bolte, dallas brooks, celebration, 1960 -
Derrinallum and Lismore Community Association - History Group
Telegraph Key
Lismore Post Office was opened in the year 1864. In the year 1883 a telegraph system was introduced to Lismore, this service carried on until 1888. In 1914 the Lismore Post Office was opened as an Official Post Office and the Morse system was reintroduced. This service functioned until the closure of the system in Victoria on Saturday June 30 1962. This key sent the last Morse Telegraph message in Victoria.Wooden "T" frame supporting a square bakelite shape. Mounted on this are two metal keys. The larger lever has a rounded handle, to operate the lever, controlled by a spring. The smaller lever communication, morse key, telegraph key, morsecode key, morse telegraph key -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Program / Souvenir - Port of Portland official opening 1960, c. 1960
'Bower Bird' Museum, HeywoodA4 souvenir and programme, for the Port of Portland official opening 19 November 1960. Cover coloured, shiny, front cover has artist's impression of ultimate development of Port and two photos of cargo being loaded on ships. Back cover coloured artist's impression of super tanker under construction at Whyalla. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Journal - Portland RSL, Observation Post, n.d
'Observation Post', official journal Portland Sub-Branch, R.S.L, May 1967. Cream cardboard covers, 32 pages, image of Portland R.S. L Clubrooms on front coversub branch portland, rsl, journal -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Ticket - Portland Harbour Opening Celebrations Official Ball, Nov-60
Ticket to Portland Harbour Opening Celebrations Official Ball, Fri. 18th NOV. 1960. White card, gold print.Back: 'Aberdeen' - handwritten, blue biro. 'A164' - black stamp -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Booklet - History of Portland, c. 1965
Two copies of 8 page booklet of Portland's history, produced by CEMA Historical Group for the official opening of Gardens Cottage restoration, and to commemorate the landing of Edward Henty, 19 November 1834, and other pioneers of Victoria. White paper, black print, single stapleFront: a. 'VIVIAN' - top right, handwritten, blue biroportland history, local history, portland botanic gardens, curators cottage -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Programme - North Portland Water Tower lookout Official Opening 27 April 1996, 27/04/1996
Program, 4 pages, cream card, black print. North Portland water tower lookout official opening, Sat. 27th April, 1996 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Booklet, Programme, Poster - The Port of Portland Souvenir of Harbour Opening November 1960, The Port of Portland Souvenir of Harbour Opening November 1960, Nov-60
Identification numbers 8028 a, b, c a. Souvenir booklet produced for Harbour opening, Nov. 1960. Buff card covers, sepia photo of harbour, green print. 24 pages, black and white, detailing growth of Portland and the building of the Harbour, 1860 - 1960 b. Official Souvenir Programme for opening of Harbour Nov. 13 - 20 1960. c. Artist's impression of ultimate development of the Port of Portland. Heavy glossy paper, full colourport of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Programme - Official opening of Portland Civic Hall 1974, Mar-74
Official opening of the Portland Civic Hall 1974Town of Portland programme for Festival of Performing Arts to commemorate official opening of Portland Civic Hall, 26 - 31 March 1974. White semi-gloss paper, printed both sides. Town of Portland Seal on frontportland civic hall -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Card - Entry Card - Proclamation of Portland as a town 1949, n.d
Proclamation of Portland as a town 1949Entree card to the official enclosure for the Proclamation of Portland as a town, Sat. Nov. 19 1949. Cream card with scalloped edges, gold print and edging and a gold Town of Portland sealFront: 'Cr. H.F. Bell', - handwritten, blue ink -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Programme - Opening of Portland Grain Terminal, 1965, Apr-65
Programme for official opening of Portland Grain Terminal, Thurs. 8 April, 1965. White A4 sheet, black print, one side.Back: 'Duplicate receipts, Aug. 3 L 5?0 Sept 2 L 49-17-3 "Framed prints' no duty stamps' - handwritten, blue biro.1965, portland grain terminal, port of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Football Team, n.d
Black and white photo postcard. View of a football team and officials, sitting/standing on a grassed area. Long white shorts, lace-up style guernseys.Back: 'PORTLAND' -blue biro -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Card - Invitation - Victoria's 150th Anniversary Year, Nov-84
DonationInvitation for Mrs Vanda Savill and partner to attend official opening of Victoria's 150th Anniversary Year, from Cr Keith Wilson, Chairman and Members of Portland's 150th Anniversary Committee. Logo top right. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Plate - The 'Moliver Collection' official plate commemorating Victoria's 150th Anniversary, n.d
China plate. The 'Moliver Collection' official plate commemorating Victoria's 150th Anniversary. Gold rim, pale blue background, replica of original painting of Exhibition Building by Charles McCubbin. Reverse has information re plate being one of limited edition. Measures 23.5cm in diameterFront: 'To commemorate the 150th Anniversary' - blue script, above Exhibition Building Back: 'Plate No. 0074', 150th logo, Moliver Collection Logo Charles McCubbin Signature Westminster logo -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Account of official excursion undertaken by the Field Naturalist Club 1947, c. 1947
Account of official excursion by committee members of Field Naturalists Club of Victoria to the Lower Glenelg, regarding proposed creation of Glenelg National Forest and Sanctuary. Buff cardboard cover, black print, 91 pages. B.W. Vivian, written in blue ink on front of the flyleaf.glenelg national forest and sanctuary -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Opening of Glenelg Shire Council Heywood offices, n.d
Possibly from Bowerbird MuseumBlack and white photograph of Glenelg Shire Offices opening in Heywood, official party outside offices. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Commemorating the official opening of the Portland Grain Terminal, on 8th April 1965, 08/04/1965
Six page booklet of statistical details, produced for commemorating the official opening of the Portland Grain Terminal, on 8th April 1965. White glossy paper, black print. Printing on covers superimposed on pale blue photo of grain silos.portland grain terminal -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Invitation - Town of Portland Opening of Civic Hall 26 March 1974, Mar-74
Invitation from Town of Portland, to the official opening of Civic Hall, and opening Ball, Tues. 26 Mar. 1974. White card, dark red print and Town of Portland seal. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Programme Portland Harbour Trust Official Opening of Port of Portland 1960, c. 1960
Souvenir programme, Portland Harbour Trust for official opening of the Port of Portland, 19 November 1960, 64 page booklet, soft cover. Coloured impression of ultimate development of port on front cover. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph - Official opening of the Public Baths Portland, c. 1970
Official opening of the Portland Public BathsPhotographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows official opening of the Portland Public Baths, taken from beginning of walkway to main building and entrance. Several people standing in front of the entrance.Front: 'Baths' - green ink -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - View of a football team, n.d
Black and white photo postcard. View of a football team and officials, sitting/standing on a grassed area, shrubs behind. Long white shorts, high necked guernseys.Back: Blue round stamp: 'PRINTED BY - E. ANDREWS PORTLAND' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Invitation and Envelope - Photographic Archive Project Casterton 1986, n.d
a. Invitation from Shire of Glenelg president to Mrs. B. Vivian, to official opening of the Photographic Archive Project being held in Casterton from 3 - 21 March 1986. White card, gold Shire of Glenelg logo, black print. Invitation folded in half. b, Envelope containing the invitation. white, red, Shire of Glenelg stamp, Casterton Post Office date stamp, Aust. Post red franking stampFront: 'Mrs. B. Vivian, 22 Otway Street, PORTLAND, 3305' - black script Back: Shire of Glenelg gold logo on flap -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Souvenir Programme - Port of Portland Harbour Opening, Port of Portland Opening, 1960
Donor's father was Shire Secretary at Hawkesdale and attended the opening of the Port.Official souvenir programme, Portland Harbor opening. Single sheet leaflet, folded in half. Cream paper, black print on four pages. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Glass, n.d
STS Young Endeavour is a brigantine rigged tall ship, purpose built for sail training as a bicentenary gift from the Government and the people of the United Kingdom to the people of Australia. Construction began in May 1986 in Lowestoft, England and on 3 August, 1987 the ship began the voyage to Australia with a crew of 12 young people from Great Britain and 12 young Australians. The official handover ceremony took place on 25 January, 1988 in the presence of their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales in Farm Cove, Sydney Harbour.Glass, commemorating the visit of the Young Endeavour. Gold rim, gold embossed depiction of Young Endeavour.Front: 'Young Endeavour visits Robe December 1987' - gold embossed Back: 'To commemorate the visit of Young Endeavour Britain's Official Bicentennial gift to Australia 1988' - gold embossedyoung endeavour, ship, tall ships, bicentenary -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Document, Jungle Training Centre. Tactics Wing. Artillery Data, Feb 1971
A 13 page photocopy document that is an extract from various official publications to provide students at the Centre with information about artillery.Feb 71artillery -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Photographic Record of the War
Reproductions of prictures taken by the Australian official photographers (Captains G H Wilkins MC and J F Hurley, Lieutenants H K Baldwin and J P Campbell and others. Annotated by CEW Bean and H S Gullett