Booklet - 'Three Ways to Cross a River', a short history of Nelson, focussing on the crossings of the Glenelg River - ford, punt and bridge. Blue card, cover, black print. Complied to mark the occasion of the opening of the new Glenelg River bridge at Nelson, 14 Mar 1963

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

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.Black and white photo postcard, looking towards Lighthouse Bluff, Portland, Loreto Convent and All Saints Church left foreground. Southern Cross Series 1104

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

Displayed at History HouseBrass and blue (enamel?) in cross-pattern frame. Portrait of Henty in centre. Pin and hinge on back.Front: Portland/Progress/Association/Henty

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.Black and white photo postcard - Bentinck Street Portland, west side, between Julia and Gawler Sts, Southern Cross Series 10800

Port of Portland Authority Archives

Port of Portland Authority ArchivesFront: 'PEBBLY BEACH 5.11.52 Looking south from Blacknose Point' - typed Back: Purple PHT stamp 15/4 crossed out - top left - penport of portland archives

Port of Portland Authority ArchivesFront: 'BLACKNOSE QUARRY FACE 21.10.52 LOOKING NORTH SHOWING ROCK BROUGHT DOWN BY TRIAL BLAST' Printed in bottom frame Back: Purple PHT stamp 5/2 crossed out - ink top leftport of portland archives, blacknose quarry

Port of Portland Authority ArchivesFront: d'BLACKNOSE QUARRY TRIAL BLAST 21.10.52 250 LBS CHARGE' Printed on bottom frame Back: Purple PHT stamp 5/1 crossed out - ink top left

Black and white photo. Wooden house and outbuildingsBack: '16' crossed out, '17' in pencil

Badge, Empire Day, cardboard, plastic coated obverse, two crossed flags, Union Jack and Australian flag, red white and blue. Measures 2.5 cm in diameterBack: MAKER'S DETAILS IN RED PRINT

Glass tumbler, 'dimples' on base, gold rim, gold printed ' PORTLAND LAWN TENNIS CLUB', two crossed tennis racquets and 2 tennis ballssouvenir, sport, tennis club, recreation

Glass, solid base, squat, gold rim, gold printed 'PORTLAND LAWN TENNIS CLUB', two crossed racquets, two tennis ballssouvenir, sport, lawn tennis

Postcard of a view of Portland - looking towards the lighthouseportland harbour, portland lighthouse

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.

Champagne flute, waisted bowl, hexagonal stem, segments continuing on to round base. Gold rim, gold printed 'PORTLAND LAWN TENNIS CLUB', two crossed racquets, 2 tennis ballssouvenir, glass, portland lawn tennis, sport, recreation

Champagne flute, gold rim, gold printed 'PORTLAND LAWN TENNIS CLUB', two crossed racquets, two tennis balls

High ball glass, gold rim, gold printed 'SURRY DISTRICT TENNIS ASSOC. RUNNER-UP', two crossed racquets above a leafy banner.

Highball glass, solid base, large 'dimples'. Gold rim, bronze printed 'Heywood Golf Club' and Kookaburra sitting on two crossed clubs.

Glass tumbler, solid glass base, slightly sloping sides, gold rim, gold printed 'SURRY DISTRICT TENNIS ASSOC.' Twp crossed racquets, above leafy banner.

Wine glass, gold rim, gold printed 'PORTLAND RACQUETBALL CLUB', two crossed racquets, ball

Wine glass, gold rim, gold printed 'PORTLAND LAWN TENNIS CLUB'. Two crossed racquets and two tennis balls depicted.souvenir, portland lawn tennis, sporting club, recreation

Champagne flute, waisted bowl, gold rim, gold printed 'PORTLAND LAWN TENNIS CLUB', two crossed racquets and 2 tennis balls

Doily, oval, cream cotton, embroidered with pale and medium green fruits and darker cross stitches. Hand crocheted medium green borderwomens history, handicraft, embroider, needlework

Doily, round, curved edges, cream cotton, brown hand crocheted border Brown cross stitch 'frame' with cross stitch flowers in purple, yellow and orange, and lazy daisy stitch flowers in blue. Measures 21 cm in diameter.

Sun Insurance Office Limited Fire Policy, in the name of Mrs. Ellen Greta Vivian, on building at Otway St. Portland, in the sum of £400; premium £2.10.4. Period of insurance 18/11/29 to 18/11/30. Printed form, details typed in. Policy originally in the name of Herbert Leslie Vivian, transfer to Ellen Greta Vivian, typed on to side of policy, dated 18th April, 1935. His name crossed out in red pen, hers written in red pen.vivian family records, house insurance, sun insurance, otway street, portland

Satchel, green PVA coated nylon fabric, yellow print and logo of crossed torches, 'Heywood Consolidated School'. Flap with velcro closure, green woven handle in clear plastic sleeve

Badge/logo, two crossed rifles, embroidered in yellow on khaki fabric.

Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (former Shire of Glenelg)Black and white photo. Cr. D.P. Mullane sitting in large chair, behind a desk. Velvet drapes in background. Hands crossed. Council chambers, Casterton Town Hall.Back: Black stamp '003635' "Exactly the same size as Cr. Mitchell" - handwritten, blue biro Blue biro line arrowed each end drawn across photo. '3" ' above line "Foreword" 3 1/2 Cr. D.P. Mullane Shire President 1962/3 1/4 Black E' - pencil