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. Sea cadets standing at ease, Henty Beach - Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations.

Souvenir spoon, electroplated nickel silver, enamelled badge with Henty memorial. 'HENTY MEMORIAL' top edge of badge; 'PORTLAND' beneath image of Henty Memorial.Back: E.P.N.S.

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 afieldIdentification numbers 9023 a, b a) Photo, coloured, group of Town Criers in regalia, at 1993 Town Crier Championships, Markham, Ontario, Canada b) Folder for above, black card

Black and white photo of a steamship berthed at Ocean Pier. Wool bales on pier, waiting to be loaded. Looking towards shore.Back: 'Ocean liner at Portland Pier' - handwritten, black ink '19' - pencilport of portland

DVD - unedited. Interview with George Wallace. Unedited interviews with former Borthwicks workers. These interviews appear in the DVD on Borthwicks, launched 5 DEC 2014. Interviews conducted by Gary Kerr and filmed by Noel Waugh.thomas borthwick and sons, oral history interview, employee

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.Trophy, clear perspex, Colac Otway Shire 3rd place, 10th Victorian Town Crier Championships, 4 Nov 2001.

Bowerbird MuseumShire of Portland Handbook 1977-1978 with information for ratepayers. White covers, black print, Shire of Portland logo.

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.Syd Cuffe's Town crier's waistcoat. Yellow cotton, lined , gold buttons with anchor design.

Black and white photo. Henty St. Casterton looking east. Casterton Hotel on right; vintage cars parked either side of road

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.Certificate (unframed) cream, teal border left hand edge, green band across top, with image of Town Crier's bell. Presented to Syd Cuffe on his participation in the 6th Vc Town Crier Championships, Colac Victoria, 1 Nov 1997.

Congratulatory wedding telegram, originating from Red Cap Creek, Vic, sent to Mr & Mrs M.B. Smith, married at Penola in South Australia on the 4th of December 1954. Telegram postmarked at Penola; buff coloured paper, message in black type; 'Congratulations' in banner at top with town crier one side, bird the other.

Lady's long sleeved, hand knitted woollen jumper, coral. Wide ribbed waistband and cuffs. two pearl buttons on each cuff. coral with cream spots, collar with bow

Black and white photo. Betty Vivian and Church of England priest standing either side of a memorial plaque in honour of Betty's parents, on the wall of St. Stephen's Church of England, Portland.

Flag, shiny, synthetic, green and white, yellow whale and triangle logo - Portland 150th Celebrations.

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.Syd Cuffe's Town Crier's coat. Navy blue, pure wool, trimmed with gold ribbon and braid on collar, cuffs and lower front pockets, gold diagonal stripes on front, gold buttons (Australian Military Force)syd cuffe, portland town crier, ceremonial regalia, coat

Butter knife, electro plated nickel silver. Oval enamelled badge with view of Portland Harbour. (same view as 6668, 6670, 6671).Back: Pitcher EPNS A.1

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.Identifying numbers 9025 a,b a) Letter to Syd Cuffe from Commander of HMAS 'Torrens', thanking Syd for warm welcome in Portland. b) brown envelope for above

Black and white photo. Henty Beach, Portland, Centenary celebrations, 19 Nov. 1934. Harbour, piers, ships, bullock team, slab hut, background; a number of horses and riders middle-ground, spectators, mostly wearing hats, in foreground

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 in Town Crier regalia Portland foreshore. KS Anderson wharf in background.

Clear glass soft drink bottle. Embossed in circle. 'Jeffreys Bros Trade JB Mark Casterton' Rear 'THIS BOTTLE IS THE PROPERTY OF JEFFREYS BROS. CASTERTON' Measures Diameter top 2.5cm, Bottom 8cm, 30cm high

Rope samples prepared by Miller Ropes and Yarn (Brunswick) in the 1950's for Portland Harbour Trust

Four black and white photos attached to grey cardboard. a) Man sitting on cannon - Battery Point b) The harbour from Battery Point c) The battery, Battery Point d) Henty Memorial, town GreenFront: 'Battery Point Portland' - handwritten, black ink, down left side of mount. 'Henty Memorial' - handwritten, black ink, beneath photo of Henty Memorial

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. In November 1984 Portland marked the 150th anniversary of European settlement and the foundation of the City of Portland. Various events happened in and around Portland, many community ledColoured photo. Group of people, vintage car, steam engine and carriages. Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations 1984.portland 150th celebrations

Homemade 1950's cork fishing float, carved and sealed cork, shank painted white, black, red and yellow. Metal eyelet top and bottom. Purchased for $36 (for 4)

Black and white photo of Portland and harbour, looking north from Cliff st. Road not sealed

Coloured photograph of a close up view of the lighthouse on Whalers' Bluff, taken from cliff 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 afieldColoured photo. Men with flags heading parade down Julia St. Portland's 150th Anniversary Celebrations 1984portlands 150th anniversary celebrations 1984