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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Sash belonging to Syd Cuffe, Portland Town Crier, n.d
Blue velvet sash, gold fringe, lined with blue fabric. Approx 250 badges collected by Syd Cuffe on trips around Australia and overseas to participate in competition as a Town Crier. Earliest date on a badge 1985. The badges cover 50 % of the sashtown crier, championships, world travel, badges, sash, syd cuffe, portland -
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Booklet - Booklet - The Seaside Calls, n.d
Sixteen page booklet, issued by Victorian Railways Publicity and Tourist Services, Melbourne. Information on Victorian seaside towns, from Mallacoota Inlet on the east to the South Australian border in the west.Front: 'VIVIAN' - handwritten, biro, top right. -
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Medal - Medal - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, c. 1997
Medal, bell-shaped, clear perspex, attached to red ribbon.Front: '1997,Sidney - Anacortes World Competition Syd Cuffe Australia' - black lettering -
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Certificate - Certificate - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, c. 1996
Framed certificate, under glass, grey vellum, black script, floral border left and top, floral surrounded letter at beginning of each paragraph, black wooden frame, gold trim. Presented to Syd Cuffe at 1996 Australian National Town Criers' championships by the Moree Plains Shire -
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Pamphlet - Brochure - Ronald Skate Copper Etchings Portland, Victoria, c. 1984
Single fold brochure, yellow paper, black print; on the occasion of collection of Ronald skate copper etchings presented to City of Portland, by Commonwealth Bank of Australia -
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Medal - Medal - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, c. 2001
Medal, round brass, black front, brass lettering and border. Hole at top of medal, ring attached, with red, white and blue striped ribbon. Medal measures 7.8cm diameterFront: Anacores Arts Festival, 9th World Championship 2001. The Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers Back: Inscribe ' SYDNEY CUFFE GLENELG SHIRE AUSTRALIA', maker's details -
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Souvenir - Sash of badges - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, c. 1992
Blue felt sash, gold fringe, approx 150 badges collected by Syd Cuffe on Town Crying trips around Australia and overvseas. Reverse of sash shows that it is a show ribbon from Portland Show, 1992. earliest dated badge 1996 - badges cover 3/4 of sash -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Headwear - Town Crier's Hat - Syd Cuffe, n.d
Syd Cuffe's Town Crier's hat. Black felt sides, turned up with point in brim at front, back of brim also turned, trimmed in gold fabric black ribbon rosette on front brim, also 4 badges - gold map of Victoria Australia, Victorian flag, silver buffalo (Manitoba) and Canadian flag. Cockatoo feather threaded through gold ribbon on back. two small fabric appliqués on back turned up brim - red maple leafFront: Maker's tag inner crown. Red flower with green stemsyd cuffe, town crier, hat, headwear -
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Booklet, Portland Victoria: Australia's Gateway of Opportunity, Feb-65
Twenty-eight page promotional booklet, encouraging industry to invest in Portland, published by Victorian Government, 1965. Glossy card covers, black and white photos of Portland on front cover, green edging, white print, map of Portland and hinterland on back coverportland industry, advertisement, trade, economy -
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Souvenir - Stubby Holder - Portland, Victoria, n.d
Stubby holder, neoprene wrap-around, velcro closure, black; front white with coloured view of cannon in memorial triangle and courthouse in background - PortlandFront: 'Portland Victoria Australia' yellow lettering -
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Document - Clothing Ration Card, c. 1948
Commonwealth of Australia clothing ration card issued in 1948 to 'R. Kiel Buln Buln East'. Pale yellow card, red print. Card complete - 56 ticketsFront: 'Kiel R. Buln Buln East' - handwritten, black ink -
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Souvenir - Medallion - Portland Aluminium, Alcoa Australia, Portland Smelter: Project Announcement Alcoa Australia 1979, 1979
Displayed at History House.Aluminium medallion. Image depicts molten aluminium poured into vats. Measures O: 4.5 x D: 0.5Front: Project Announcement/Alcoa/Australia/1979 Back: Portland Smelter -
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Weapon - Police Truncheon, c. 1860
Alexander Carroll Dempster was born in Tipperary in 1834 and arrived in Australia in 1853. He joined the Police Force in 1857 and served until 1882 when he was discharged with failing eyesight. He died 14/11/1897Police truncheon, wooden, lead 'cage' around top 10cm, bottom 5 cm bound with cord - leather loop/strap. Belonged to Alexander Carroll Dempster.police, truncheon -
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Souvenir - 1988 Calendar - Portland, Victoria, c. 1988
Portland calendar 1988 in commemoration of Australia's Bicentennial celebrations, sketches of Portland by Richard Beal, signed 'Richard Beal 87'souvenir, bicentennial, calendar -
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Card - Card - Clothing ration, Commonwealth of Australia, c. 1947
Commonwealth of Australia Clothing ration card, issued in 1947 to 'M.T.Kiel, Buln Buln East'. Pale yellow card, black print. 14 ration tickets unused.Front: 'KIEL M.T. BULN BULN EAST' - handwritten, blue ink -
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Legal record - Probate - William Vivian, 12/07/1929
Probate of the Will of William Vivian. Standard Probate form, parchment, details typed in, signatures in black pen. Seal of the Supreme Court of Victoria, bottom left.Back: Purple Union Bank of Australia Ltd. stamp, dated 25 July 1929vivian family records, legal document, will, probate, william vivian -
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Souvenir - Envelopes - Australia Post Portland's 150th Anniversary, Nov-84
Two identical Australia Post souvenir envelopes, for Portland's/Vic's 150th Anniversary. Cream, full colour illustration of Edward Henty superimposed over Portland Bay, small pier, 'Thistle', left hand side of envelope. reverse has printed explanation of event. a. has a 30c and 3c stamp postmarked 1985, date illegible b. not stampedFront: a. 'Miss B. Vivian Box 103 Portland 3305' - handwritten, black biro b. 'Miss Betty Vivian 22 Otway St Portland 3305' - handwritten, blue biro -
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Letter - Letter - call to service for H. L. Vivian, 1916, n.d
Training camps were set up during the first world war to train men to be part of the citizen forces. Camps were set up across Victoria including at Portland.Form letter, Commonwealth of Australia, War Service Regulations 1916 requiring H.L. Vivian to report to O. C. training centre at Portland on 14 October 1916, as a member of the Citizen Forces of the Commonwealth. Details in black pen.first world war, wwi, conscription, training, soldier, military history -
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Certificate - Certificate of entry to United Grand Lodge - K.S. Anderson, 29/06/1921
Certificate of entry to United Grand Lodge, Mason's entry for K.S. Anderson. Cream parchment, black script, in English and Latin. Blue Masons' seal; Australian coat of arms, Doric, Ionian and Corinthian columns.freemasons, masonic lodge, k s anderson -
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Card - Card - thank you from K. S. Anderson to Betty Vivian, n.d
Thank you card from K.S. Anderson to Betty Vivian for her card to him on his 90th birthday. White card, Australian scene and wild flowers on front cover. Blank inside, handwritten message from K.S. Anderson.k s anderson, betty vivian, vivian family records, greetings card -
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Document - Invitation - Opening of Gallipoli Gallery, Australian War Memorial, Canberra 1984, c. 1984
Identification numbers 6977 a,b Invitation to K.S. Anderson to opening of Gallipoli Gallery, Australian War Memorial, Canberra, 29 August 1984, together with a covering letter from the Office of the Director of the Australian War Memorial.k s anderson -
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Certificate - Certificate - Inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia, c. 1901
Certificate, frame behind glass, wooden frame. Coloured, Greek column either side, state crests in shields, three each side at top state floral emblems between and shield with 'Municipal Association of Victoria' 'Inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia' beneath. Signed by Shire of Portland Councillors. Depiction of young woman as 'The Empire', Lion Empire Jack, Australian coat of arms. -
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Souvenir - Tea Towel - Casterton, Victoria, c. 2011
Cotton souvenir tea towel. Back white, front yellow, green border, images of kelpies and sheep and a man on horseback rounding up sheep with a dog. Windmill and tanks, shed, trees and mountains in background. Black print: 'MUSTER TIME AUSTRALIA'; 'CASTERTON Birthplace of the kelpie'. 'Designed in Australia ©' in bottom bordersouvenir of casterton, kelpie, kelpie muster -
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Souvenir - Tea Towel - Portland Victoria, n.d
Souvenir tea towel, cotton, white on back, front multi-coloured, dark blue border. Images of whales, chart showing sizes of whales relative to one another. Black print 'Greetings from PORTLAND Victoria', in orange 'WHALES' -
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Document - Portland Rifle Club - Records, 18/05/1936
Identification numbers 8339 a, b a. Certificate of Authority for Waiving the fifth instalment due for purchase of Rifle No. 1 (H), upon the Deferred Payment System; issued by Commonwealth of Australia to H.L. Vivian. Printed form, details typed in. b. Envelope for above certificate, brown government issue, addressed to Captain, Portland Rifle Club c/- Mr. H.L. Vivian.Back: 'H.L. Vivian' - handwritten in pencilportland rifle club, h l vivian -
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Souvenir - Souvenir Spoon - Visit of Tall Ships to Portland, Victoria March 1988, STUART SILVERPLATED, c. 1988
Silver plated shovel-shaped sugar spoon, round enamel badge, image of sailing ship. 'March '88 Portland Vic' in white, round top edgeBack: 'Perfection Plate Made in Australia' on shank of spoon. 'STUART SILVER PLATED' on handle -
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Uniform - Tie - Port of Portland Authority, n.d
Neck tie, navy blue with embroidered light blue and yellow embroidered diagonal stripe beneath embroidered Port of Portland Authority.port of portland authority archives, uniform, mens clothing -
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Souvenir - Envelope - Commemorating Portland being proclaimed a city 1985, c. 1980
Air mail envelope, 'Town of Portland Victoria Australia' top centre Black stamp, bottom left 'PORTLAND PROCLAIMED A CITY 26 OCTOBER 1985 -
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Certificate - Certificate - ordination of K.S. Anderson as elder-emeritus of the Portland-Heywood congregations of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, n.d
Framed certificate - Ordination of K.S. Anderson as elder-emeritus of the Portland-Heywood congregations of the Presbyterian Church of Australia. White certificate, blue print, and Presbyterian Church logo. 'K.S. Anderson' typed in black, signed in blue biro by Session Clerk. Patterned mount, glass front, frame in blonde wood, backing cardboard.k s anderson -
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Photograph - Photograph - Opening of the New Pier, 13 February 1902, 1902
See previous worksheet.Black and white photograph, Framed, under glass. Wooden frame, decorated with lines. Image: Opening of new pier, Portland Victoria, 13 February 1902. Original frame [?]Front: Label "Opening of the 'New Pier', Portland, Victoria 13.2.1902. 'Gulf of Siam' loading at pier. Australian Squadron in background." See other information.port of portland