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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Frederick Schofield Esq., 1881, c. 1881
Portland City CouncilRetouched black and white portrait of a bearded man in three-quarter view. He is wearing a suit and bow tie, and his hair has a central part.Front: F. Schofield Esq., 1881 (engraved on brass panel, lower centre) Back: (no inscriptions) -
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Photograph - Photograph - Opening of Deep of Water Pier 13 Feb 1902, 1902
Photo of Opening of deep water pier 13 February 1902Black and white photo showing a crowd of people on the pier, looking back to shore. A ribbon is positioned across the width of the pier, with another group of people on the shore side of it. Soldiers lined up on the sea-side of ribbon. Pier decked out with bunting. Photo glued on grey board.Front: VANDA STUDIO, stamped in RH bottom corner. Back: EOC Cameron, Red Biroport of portland -
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Memorabilia - Sticker, n.d
Formerly Bower Bird Museum, HeywoodRectangular card with removable oval-shaped vinyl sticker in the centre. Sticker has an image of several wind-surfers in Portland off Henty Beach Harbour, Trawler Wharf and Fisherman's Breakwater in Background. Round hole for hanging, top centre . Pink border, pink "Portland', top centre of sticker Dimensions of item (widest point of sticker ) 8.6 x 13Front: Yellow logo 'Australia collectors choice Murray Views' in black Souvenir vinyl stick-ons, black print $1 blue texta -
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Postcard - Postcard - Panorama of Portland Harbour, n.d
Black and white photographic image of a harbour with two long piers running into it and a shorter jetty with a building on it and circular jetty protruding from it. In the foreground are trees, a dirt road to the foreground right and a railway track visible between the trees.Front: THE ROSE SERIES P. 1113/ COPYRIGHT (typed, lower left) PANORAMA OF THE HARBOUR, PORTLAND (typed, lower centre) Back: (no incriptions) -
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Plant specimen - Coral - Zebra type, n.d
Displayed in History House.One branch of zebra (black and white striped) coral. -
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Postcard - Postcard - The Harbour, Portland, n.d
Black and white photographic image of a harbour with two long piers running into it and a shorter jetty with a building on it and circular jetty protruding from it. In the foreground are trees, a dirt road with an RACV sign bridging it to the foreground right and a railway track visible between the trees.Front: THE ROSE SERIES P. 10771/ COPYRIGHT (typed, lower left) THE HARBOUR, PORTLAND (typed, lower centre) -
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Postcard - Postcard - Lighthouse Bluff, Portland, Victoria, The Rose Stereograph Company, n.d
Black and white photograph of a cliff face with a beach at the base. At the top of the cliff is a lighthouse. In the foreground is a grassy area and a wooden paling fence. A jetty extends into the harbour in the background.Front: THE ROSE SERIES. P. 1117/ COPYRIGHT (typed, lower left) LIGHTHOUSE BLUFF, PORTLAND, VICTORIA (typed, lower centre)postcard, portland view, lighthouse, tourism, communication, correspondence -
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Functional object - Camera - "Kodak Box Brownie, Six - 20, Model D", 1953-1954
Displayed at History HouseBlack box camera.Front: Six-20 'Brownie' D/Made by Kodak -
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Weapon - Harpoon Gun and Harpoon, n.d
Part of the Kurtze Collection purchased by the City of Portland in 1990s from Brendan Kurtze. Theo Frederics said his grandfather used this gun to shoot porpoise. He was a fisherman - Frederickson? Changed name when migrated to Australia from Sweden. Further research with Theo and other family personal conversation with Theo Frederics (Gordon Stokes 1997)Wooden stock, bronze breech, steel barrel. Barrel painted high gloss black, polished bronze sights and name plate running length of barrel. Gun has pivot mount. Harpoon, steel, with hinged flukes.Front: On bronze name plate. 'CHASE OSBORNE & CO WHITEHALL PLACE LONDON WORK BIRMINGHAM GOLD MEDAL AWARDED INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1883'. Back: -harpoon, whaling, maritime -
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Photograph - Photograph - Portland Identities, 1953
Displayed in History House (in window recess).Black and white photograph of seventeen men standing and sitting around table. Framed in a mount with a description of scene. Framed under glass in wooden decorative frame with white paint. Frame decorations deteriorating.Front: Portland Identities/Card Club at Martin's Corner/Portland 1953. (black text, above and below image) -
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Postcard - Postcard - War Memorial, 1934
Black and white photograph of a memorial statue of a soldier with approximately 60 small white crosses in a wreath of pale flowers.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: 1934 -
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Postcard - Postcard - Richmond Henty, Portland, n.d
Black and white photograph of a building with verandah and striped awnings. A large sign above the steps leading u the verandah reads "RICHMOND HOTEL". In the foreground is a garden with roses.Front: THE ROSE SERIES. P. 1114/ COPYRIGHT (typed, lower left) RICHMOND HOTEL, PORTLAND (typed, lower centre) Back: (no inscriptions)postcard, portland bay hotel -
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Postcard - Postcard - "Burswood," the old home of the Henty's, Portland, n.d
Black and white photograph of a large house with vines growing up the right side of teh building, and an enclosed front verandah with white steps leading up to it on the left.Front: THE ROSE SERIES. P. 10799/ COPYRIGHT (typed, lower left) "BURSWOOD," THE OLD HOME OF THE HENTYS, PORTLAND (typed, lower centre) -
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Postcard - Postcard - Richmond Henty, Portland, n.d
Black and white photograph of a building with verandah and striped awnings. A large sign above the steps leading u the verandah reads "RICHMOND HOTEL". In the foreground is a garden with roses.Front: THE ROSE SERIES. P. 1114/ COPYRIGHT (typed, lower left) RICHMOND HOTEL, PORTLAND (typed, lower centre) Back: (no inscriptions)postcard, portland bay hotel -
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Postcard - Postcard - Bentinck Street, Portland, n.d
Black and white photograph of an unpaved path edged with rocks in a garden. In the background left in a cottage with two chimneys.Front: THE ROSE SERIES. P. 10800/ COPYRIGHT (typed, lower left) BENTINCK STREET, PORTLAND (typed, lower centre) -
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Postcard - Postcard - St Stephens Church, Portland, n.d
Black and white photograph of a bluestone church, with a large tree casting it in shadow. In front is a stone and metal rail fence, with large metal gates where the two sides of the fence meet on the corner of the block.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: St Stephens Church Portland -
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Postcard - Postcard - Richmond Hotel, Portland, n.d
Black and white photograph of a building a verandah and striped awnings in front. A large sign above the steps leading onto the verandah reads "RICHMOND HOTEL". There is a garden with roses in front of the building.Front: THE ROSE SERIES. P. 1114/ COPYRIGHT (typed, lower left) RICHMOND HOTEL, PORTLAND (typed, lower centre)portland bay hotel, richmond henty, postcard -
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Postcard - Postcard - Julia Street, Portland, n.d
Black and white photograph of an unpaved street (Julia Street) with six cars and a motorbike on it. To the left is a row of buildings, painted different colours, some with awnings. People and dogs are walking on the footpath on the left side of the street.Front: THE ROSE SERIES. P. 1100/ COPYRIGHT (typed, lower left) JULIA STREET, PORTLAND (typed, lower centre)julia street, portland cbd -
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Weapon - Whaling Spade Lance, n.d
Part of collection purchased from Brendan Kurtze by the City of Portland in 199...?Spade Lance - Iron, painted black gloss, no handle. Whaling implement flat blade pointed one end and handle sleeve on the other end.Front: - Back: -whaling, maritime history, maritime industry -
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Postcard - Postcard - Police patrol for Duke of Gloucester at Portland, 1934, 1934
Black and white photograph of a row of men in dark uniforms and hats on motorcycles, each with a sidecar. There are also two standing men, one in uniform, one in a pale-coloured suit.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: Police patrol for Duke of Gloucester at Portland 1934postcard, royal visit portland, duke of gloucester -
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Sign - Luminescent Sign - Glenelg Shire Council, 1990s
In use by Council 1995 - March 2006A semi-circular piece of Perspex in a black plastic base containing light bulb and electrical wiring. Black electrical cord (2 metres) extends from lower left back of base. Sticky safety label attached to cord with safety assessment printing on it in pen.Front: (GSC logo) Back: (no inscriptions)glenelg shire council, signage -
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Postcard - Postcard - Memorial to Pioneer Women of Victoria at Portland, Victoria, n.d
Black and white photograph of a memorial, surrounded by a post and chain barricade. Beach in background.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: Memorial to Pioneer Women of Victoria at Portland, Victoriamemorial, womens history, pioneer women -
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Functional object - Life Buoy, n.d
The case was provided by the Sullivan family in memory of John Loring Sullivan who was lost at sea on 30.11.1934.Circular ring, white and red painted canvas on buoyant material perhaps cork. "Coramba' and PORT FAIRY lettered in black. A rope loop fastened in 4 places around the edge of the buoy. The buoy hangs in a glass fronted clear finish timber case, stands vertically on 2 timber footings. The 2 hanging brackets are made form stainless steel. Memorial plaque in centre of case.Front: 'Coramba' 'Port Fairy' Back: -lifesaving, marine, maritime history -
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Domestic object - Tea Cup, n.d
Displayed in History HouseWhite teacup with gold edging. Handle has slight uptilted point at top. Decorative gold line on lip.Front: Base:VITR. ED China/Westminster/Australia (black transfer, base) -
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Souvenir - Badge - "IFBPW", n.d
Displayed at History House.Black and silver badge in shape of Australia with a banner across centre bearing cursive letters "IFBPW".Front: "FBPW" (centre) -
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Photograph - Photograph - Aerial View of Thomas Borthwicks & Sons Meatworks, n.d
On Display at History House.Framed, black and white aerial photograph of Thomas Borthwick & Sons Meatworks PortlandBack: Reg. No 58 -
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Photograph - Photograph - Portland Old Boys, Nov-34
On Display at History HouseFramed black and white photograph of a group of men on Julia Street, Portland, November 1934 Piece of wire across back for hangingFront: Top, Centre Portland Old Boys Julia St Portland November 1934 Bottome - Left to Right, A. Rogers, G. Dusting, J. Holmes, J. Samson, T. Miller, A. Martin (President) Back: Bottom Right REG. NO 72portland centenary, julia street, portland old boys -
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Photograph - Photograph - portrait of a woman, 1880s
Displayed in History House.Black and white ambrotype image of a seated woman holding a small book in her left hand. She is wearing a high-necked black dress with small white collar. At her throat is a broach and at her waist are two button closing the front of her jacket. Both have been tinted gold. Framed in gold mount with a leather-bound hinged case with cream velvet lining.ambrotype, studio portrait, portrait photography -
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Book - Book - Victorian Government Gazette 2, 1868. 1 July - 31 December, 1869
Used by Local Council.Dark blue marbled cloth covered over hard cardboard. Red leather spine and corners. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown and lettering on spine.Front: Presented to the Committee of the Portland Free Library by the Hon. George Turner, Commissioner of Customs, 6 June 1892. -
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Photograph - Photograph - View of Portland Harbour, circa 1900, c. 1900
Displayed at History House.View taken from an elevated position of the harbour and piers. Black and white with a sepia tinge. Framed under glass in dark wood frame, with thin wooden mount.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)