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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, Macbeth, c. 1946
Three witches tell the Scottish general Macbeth that he will be King of Scotland. Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth kills the king, becomes the new king, and kills more people out of paranoia. Civil war erupts to overthrow Macbeth, resulting in more death.Book of William Shakespeare's play, 'MacBeth', edited by A.W. Verity. Red hard cover, black print.Three witches tell the Scottish general Macbeth that he will be King of Scotland. Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth kills the king, becomes the new king, and kills more people out of paranoia. Civil war erupts to overthrow Macbeth, resulting in more death. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, In Fealty to Apollo, c. 1944
An anthology of Australian and English Poetry for secondary school studentsAnthology of poetry, soft cover, yellow, black printAn anthology of Australian and English Poetry for secondary school students -
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Book, G.W. IRVING, Caveman to Capitalist, 1935
... to economic history for Australian readers. Front: 'Grahame J McDonald ...An introduction to economic history for Australian readers.Hardback, grey blue print economic history textAn introduction to economic history for Australian readers. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - An Australian Muster, Selected by A.A. PHILLIPS, n.d
An anthology of the Australian way of life. Orange limp cloth cover, black print -
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Book - Book - The Australian Economy, Halstead Press PTY LTD, c. 1947
Blue hardback with black print, light blue slip cover, royal blue print. Economics textbook -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, J.W. MARRIOTT, Exercises in Thinking and Expressing, c. 1941
From the Foreword: ' This little book is not intended to be a work on formal logic. The author's purpose was to attempt to teach some of the rudiments of right thinking, to suggest an attitude of mind which weighs before it accepts, to show the need for fearless sincerity.Hard back, red, black print, English expression and thinking textbookFrom the Foreword: ' This little book is not intended to be a work on formal logic. The author's purpose was to attempt to teach some of the rudiments of right thinking, to suggest an attitude of mind which weighs before it accepts, to show the need for fearless sincerity. -
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Book, Narratives of the Admella Shipwreck, c. 1998
72 page booklet (Replica, unabridged) Facsimile narrative of the Shipwreck of the Admella', drawn from authentic statements by rescuers and survivors. Book by Samuel Mossman (printed & published by the committee of the 'Admella' fund, by JH Moulines and Co. Melbourne 1859. )This unabridged facsimile was printed by Wiltshire Publications in Feb 1998admella, shipwrecks, south australia, portland lifeboat, rescue, maritime -
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Magazine - Magazine Article, Australian Off-Road Action, c. 1981
Pages 15 - 26 of 'Australian Off-Road Action' magazine. White, black print and photographs. Pages 16 -26 is an article title 'Portland - the venue' documenting the history of the Portland Dune Buggy Club from its formation inv 1969 -
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Certificate - Certificate - Listing of Portland Lifeboat 2008, c. 2008
Certificate acknowledging the listing of Portland Lifeboat on the Australian Register of Historic Vessels in 2008. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Diving Suit, n.d
Australian 12 stud Robertson diver's suit, circa 1946. Fabric (cotton) and rubber. One knee patch separated from suit placed inside neck. Gorman tyre 12 studdiving suit, marine, maritime, harbour deep sea -
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Map - Map - RACV Portland District Map, Portland, Victoria & Mt Gambier, South Australia, c. 1970
RACV map, black and white tri-fold, photo of Cape Nelson lighthouse on front. When unfolded, map of Portland District on one side, map of Portland and Mt. Gambier on the other, together, with short description and a list of points of interest -
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Certificate - Certificate - 50th anniversary of the end of the second World War, c. 1995
Certificate awarded to Dawn Turner on the 50th anniversary of the end of the second World War. Parchment style card, yellow rising sun border. 'Australia Remembers' logo, Commonwealth of Australia coat of arms, black script, hand written 'Dawn Turner' signed by PM, Minister for Veteran Affairs and Federal Member. -
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Flag - Souvenir Flag - Royal Visit, 1952/54, c. 1952
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, were to have toured Australia in 1952, but this was postponed following the death of her father, King George VI. The visit happened in 1964 instead and was the first to Australia by a reigning monarch.Flag, rectangular, fabric, souvenir of Royal visit 1954 (originally 1952, which was cancelled. '1952' has been cut from bottom of flag). Union Jack and Australian flag crossed behind crown.royal visit, 1954, 1952, flag -
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Map - Map - Western Victoria, n.d
Fold-out map of the western section of Victoria- Melbourne to Mt. Gambier and north to NSW border. Has been detached from its cover and glued to brown paper.map, western victoria, melbourne, mount gambier, victoria, south australia -
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Souvenir - Souvenir Spoon Portland, Victoria, Celeste Australia Perfection Plate PTY LTD, c. 1988
Teaspoon, silver plate, oval enamel badge, blue background, image of sailing ship. Portland Victoria in white, above ship, 'March 1988' in white below ship.Back: Maker's details embossed 'Silver plated' on handle -
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Medal - Medal - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, c. 1995
Medal, copper, shaped like globe with banner, with star at each end, bell in centre, surrounding map of Australia. Bottom section of bell, including clapper, form part of shape of medal. Attached to green and gold ribbon.Front: '6th World Town Crier Championships Ballarat '95 ' -
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Photograph - Photograph - Portland 150th anniversary, Australian Navy Band, 19/11/1984
Coloured photo. Australian Navy Band performing on grass, Henty Beach, Portland - Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations150th anniversary, celebration, music, band, performance, henty beach -
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Award - Trophy - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, Supplied by Sportscoast Trophies, 203 the Entrance Road, Erina 2250, c. 2001
Wooden plaque, rectangular, coloured perspex badge with gold laurel wreath surround at top; gold and black plaque at bottom, inscribed in gold. Brass hanger on back.Front: 'WINNER SENIOR SECTION Australian Town Criers Championships Gosford, NSW. Satureday 8 September, 2001' Back: white sticker with supplier's details -
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Certificate - Certificate - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, Jan-97
Framed certificate under glass, cream, black script, silver metal frame. Presented to Sudneyffe Esquire, LIfe Membership of the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Australian Town Criers, 1st Jan 1997, signed by President and Hon Secretary, under the Common Seal. Backing board of frame has construction / deconstruction details, sticker. -
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Medal - Medal - South Australian Inaugural Town Crying Competition, 2001
Medal, round, silver, front, black, silver inscription, silver wreath border. Ring at top to navy ribbonFront: 'SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INAUGURAL TOWN CRYING COMP. 30/9/01. In Association with Victorian Guild'syd cuffe, town crier, portland -
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Medal - Medal - Australian Bicentenary, 1988
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 -
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Souvenir - Stamp Set - 150th Australian Anniversary, c. 1938
Set of 3 oblong stamps, 150th Anniversary of Australia 1788-1938. Red 2d, blue 3d, burgundy 9d; all have depiction of Governor Phillip at Sydney Cove, 1788. -
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Medal - Medal - Australian Bicentennial, c. 1988
Gold coloured medallion set in green perspex, encased in clear perspex. Bicentennial medal 1788-1988. Depiction of arrival of 1st Fleet on one side, Captain Arthur Phillip on the other.medal, numismatics, first fleet, centenary -
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Medal - Freedom Medallion, c. 1995
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 -
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Photograph - Photograph - Colonel (RTD) Sydney Patterson, M.C., M.I.D, c. 1950
On display in History House.Black and white photograph of man in military uniform, with peaked hat. Badges are pinned to hat and left lapel. ¾ turn to right. Below image is text stating man's identity and positions.Front: Colonel (RTD) Sydney Patterson M.C., M.I.D., War Service World War 1. Served from 1914-1919 New Guinea (Naval Force) 1914. Egypt, France, Belgium 1915-1919, 20th Batalion A.I.F.M.I.D. 1916, M.C. 1917. Commissioned on the Field. Twice wounded. World War 2. Served from 1939-1945 Australia (Darwin) New Guinea, New Britain, etc. Captain 1939, Adj. No. 7 Aust Int. Training Centre, 1941. G.S.O. 3 (O) G. Branch A.H.Q. 1942. Major R.A.E. (Docks) 1942. L.L. Colonel R.A.E. C.R.E 3rd Aust. Dock Group. CIVIC SERVICE Councillor, Portland 1931-1940 (Resigned for War Service) 1945-1957. Mayor of Portland 1935, 1938, 1939-40, 1949-50, 1953-54. Harbour Trust Commissioner, appointed March 1950 (1950-1957). Back: Mr. Stevenson (pencil, centre) -
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Certificate - Certificate - Exemption from Service in the Defence Force, Herbert Vivian, 11/06/1942
Exemptions from serving in the military were made during World War II to protect certain occupations. See this article from the Australian War Museum: https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/homefront/reserved_occupations#:~:text=In%20March%201942%20the%20list,for%20any%20change%20of%20employment.Certificate of Exemption from Service in the defence force. Granted to Herbert L. Vivian, as he was employed in a reserved occupation, as a fireman. Printed form, details typed in.world war ii, second world war, exemption certificate, reserved occupation, vivian family records -
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Financial record - Account Book - Commercial Bank of Australia Limited, Beula Branch, 1899-1908
Account book for William Vivian, Saddler, Rosebery, with the Commercial Bank of Australia Limited, Beula Branch. Blue card cover, white sticker, with 'The Commercial Bank of Australia Limited, IN ACCOUNT CURRENT WITH Wm Vivian Page 597'. All entries handwritten, black ink.Front: 'Wm Vivian 597' - handwritten, pen and ink. -
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Souvenir - Pencil - Commercial Bank of Australia, n.d
Black lead pencil, outside yellow with black print 'THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED' 'SAVE WITH THE CBA'.souvenir, contemporary collecting -
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Negative - Negative -Mrs Arabella Maschmedt standing on a wooden walkway beside Salt Creek, Portland Victoria, Zilah Maschmedt, c. 1934
Part of a collection of photographs taken by Zillah Maschmedt in 1934. Zillah was a teacher from South Australia.Negative for black and white photo. Mrs Arabella Maschmedt standing on a wooden walkway beside Salt Creek. Wooden retaining wall along both sides of creek, near opening to sea. Bluestone house on opposite bank. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate- Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, n.d
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.Framed certificate, under glass, vellum, Victorian Tidy Towns, Keep Australia Beautiful logos, black wooden frame, wire hanger on back, framer's stamp. Awarded to Syd Cuffe, Certificate of Appreciation, 23 Victorian Tidy Towns Awards, not dated.Back: stamp, black, framer's details