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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - W.J Williamson, Solicitor and notary, 06/03/1925
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Note from W. J. Williamson, solicitor and notary which was attached to a Certificate of Title forwarded to Mr. H. L. VivianFront: 'W. J. Williamson' - handwritten, black penw j williamson, h l vivian -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet - Brochure - Ronald Skate Copper Etchings Portland, Victoria, c. 1984
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Portland Bird Sanctuary Victoria, c. 1934
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Negative for a black and white photograph. Image shows views of Portland Bird Sanctuary, remains at wooden fence across section of water. -
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Photograph - Photograph - Marine Discovery Centre Portland, Victoria, c. 1997
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Coloured photograph: external view of section of MDCBack: 'B9' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper article - Lilli Cooper, Miss Portland 1962, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Photocopy of an article on Lilli Cooper (Miss Portland 1962) and her role as 'Ellen in the National Theatre's production of 'Oklahoma'. From 'The Sun' Wed May 19 1965lilli cooper -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Portland Harbour, Victoria, Zilah Maschmedt, c. 1934
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Negative for a black and white photograph. Image shows Portland Harbour, looking east. Ocean Pier, Railway Pier. Vessel playing the part of Henty's 'Thistle' at centenary of landing, anchored off Railway Pier, bunting on rigging. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - 200th Anniversary of the Sailing of the First Fleet, 1988
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Medallion presented to John Francis by Michael Kichenside, Commodore of the First Fleet Re-enactment Voyage in recognition of his ten years tireless effort with the aid of the Portland Bi-centenial Committee to bring the Fleet to Portland, arriving on Thursday 24th March 1988 and departing Monday 28th March 1988.Metal medallion commemorating 200th anniversary of the sailing of the first fleet. One side depicts the flagship H.M.S. Sirius, the other bears a roundel with a ship in centre and date of 1988. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet - Pamphlet - What's on in Portland Tourist Guide, Mar-72
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Two copies of 'What's on in Portland', tourist guide, including map of portland with historic buildings marked. Also advertising 'Back to Portland March 3 - 13 1972' a. pink paper, black print. b. yellow paper, black print. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Envelope relates to Ancient Order of Foresters Society administration, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...The Ancient Order of Foresters, which originated in England in the mid 1700s, established its first branch (Court) in Victoria in 1849. Foresters was set up as a non-profit organisation, the founding principles of the Society being to provide financial and social benefits as well as support to members and their families in times of unemployment, sickness, death, disability and old age. The Society is now known as the Foresters Friendly Society and in July 1999 was incorporated as a public company limited by shares and guarantee.Blue envelope, 7 cent stamp, postmarked Hamilton 3300, 6 am 2 JAN 1973. Addressed to Mrs. F. Hewitt, Kennedy Street Hamilton, 3300, in blue biro. The address has been crossed out and Box 16 Donald added in red biro. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flyer - Flyer - Scotts Pictures, Free Library Hall, Portland, Victoria, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Single page flyer, green paper, black print, advertising Scott's Pictures, at the Free Library Hall, PortlandBack: List of names and numbers, handwritten, pencil -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Award - Trophy - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Trophy, block of wood with emblem and laurel surrounds, plaque beneath, 5th National Town Criers Championships, City of Maryborough, 1993 loudest cry. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Marine Discovery Centre Portland, Victoria, c. 1997
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Coloured photograph: external view of MDC, section with sign, night view -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...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's regalia, including bell, standing beside steam locomotive, with Portland Station Master. Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations.portlands 150th anniversary celebrations 1984 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Marine Discovery Centre Portland, Victoria, c. 1998
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Coloured photograph: MDC - inside. Jan Lovell (MDC volunteer) examining the rudder of the Portland lifeboatBack: 'B30' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Portland scene, Victoria, Zilah Maschmedt, c. 1934
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Negative for a black and white photograph. Image shows Gun emplacement on Battery Point. Harbour, piers, Botanical Gardens, town of Portland in background -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - Military Forces of Commonwealth, Oct-06
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Certificated from Military Forces of Commonwealth to captain of the Rosebery Rifle Club waiving the last payment on a rifle for W. Vivian. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Baby's Bonnet, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Baby's bonnet, hand crocheted, very fine ecru thread, ?silk, ?cotton with a sheen. Fine filet crochet, folded back brim, round crocheted flower on both sides, figured satin ribbon ties -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Marine Discovery Centre Portland, Victoria, c. 1998
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Coloured photograph: MDC, inside. 3 women looking at items in souvenir shopBack: 'B17' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Child's Jumper, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Child's hand knitted woollen jumper, donkey brown, with pale yellow, orange and dark brown Fair Isle above waistband. Long sleeves, v-neck, stocking stitch, with ribbed neckband, cuffs and waistband. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Government official, 20/10/2000
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Coloured photograph: Government official addressing the crowd from the verandah. See 10394 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Breeches - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, 1988-1995
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Syd Cuffe's Town crier's breeches. Black velveteen, elastic at waist and legs. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Portland and South West Tourist Guide, E. Davis & Sons, Pty Ltd Portland, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Single page flyer, folded 3 times, printed both sides. White, black print, tourist guide to Portland and the far South West. Illustrations of Portland and district, maps of Portland, Heywood and Nelson, information about places to see. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Portland Scene, Victoria, Zilah Maschmedt, c. 1934
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Negative for a black and white photograph. Image shows view from Bentinck Street looking over Portland Public baths and Ocean Pier. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - People on stage in costume, 1915-1920
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white photograph. Large group of people on stage in costume - perhaps cast from a performance? On grey card mountBack: 'Flashlight photograph' hand written, black ink. Purple stamp 'Toye Bros, Photographers, Hamilton & Portland' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Marine Discovery Centre Portland, Victoria, c. 1998
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Coloured photograph: MDC, view outside section of cafe -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Camera - Format - 6x9, "Goldy Box Camera", 1946
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Displayed at History ...Displayed at History House.Box camera covered in thin black leather veneer. Format 6 x 9.Front: Goldy/Objectif Menisque/6 x 9/Made in France (Printed label, front) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Marine Discovery Centre Portland, Victoria, 09/12/1995
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Coloured photograph: Timber walkway and steps leading to edge of cliff overlooking sea, ?Yellow Rock? -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Lure, c. 1970
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Fishing lure. Blue feathers covering shank of hook. Blue painted lead 'head'. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Magazine - Magazine - Portland Echo, Portland Aluminium Smelter Victoria, Portland Echo, 10/08/1990
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Four page periodical, the 'Portland Echo', produced by Portland Aluminium. Contains articles on various smelter employees, local business, Admella Festival 1990. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medal - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, c. 2001
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...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