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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, VX27255 Pte Michael Doherty, Cira 1940s
VX27255 Kevin M Doherty enlisted in the Australian Army on 15 June 1940 and became o Prisoner of War. The items in this collection I believe would have been collected during this mans enlistment.The Items are original and provide a service history of VX27255 K M Doherty5 reproduction photographs, 2 silk scarves, 1 mother of pearl necklace1 Photograph - Kevin Michael Doherty Private VX27255 1 silk scarf with the Rising Sun embriodered on one corner 1 mother of pearl necklace, hand made?vx27255 k m doherty, silk scarfs, photographs, prisoner of war -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medallions, Sands of Gallipoli, Our People - Their Service 2006, 2006
Medallions depicting Infantry, Medical, Light Horse Artillery, They also Served, Navy. from pictures from collections.This set is Number 1620 of 10,000.7 x round medallions, brass alloy, polished silver, engraved pictires on both sides of the each medallion. Gallipoli Sand from the Gallipoli Peninsula.Images on the medallions are from Australian War Memorial, The New Zealand Army, Subritzky Collection, Digger History Collectiongallipoli, medallions -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - China Dish, n.d
Hand painted china dish, rectangular with rounded corners of aboriginal motif. Souvenir of Portland.Front: 'PORTLAND' - in white Back: Makers 'HAND PAINTED 'S. Anna - inscribed into surface gold sticker STUDIO ANNA Australia' AUSTRALIA'souvenir of portland, domestic item -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Henty Beach, Portland, c. 1930
Black and white postcard. Rose series (Beach, Portland) Showing beach below the end of Gawler Street with people on beach, cars, shelters, swings, bathing boxes and other structures. Some hand colouring. Postcard under glass, to which it has adhered.Front: Back- 'Post (Sketch card of rose) The 'rose' series deluxe A real photograph produced in Australia - all printed -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - China Ashtray - Portland souvenir, Westminster, Australia, c. 1970
White fine china, Westminster ashtray. Decal, coloured images of K.S. Anderson wharf, historic cottage and obelisk. Square with rounded corners, gold rim and corners.Front: 'PORTLAND - VIC' Back: Makers stamp 'Fine China Westminster Australia' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - China Boomerang - Portland souvenir, Harry Mermott, n.d
Olive green china boomerang shaped souvenir with beach scene and 'Return to Portland'Back: 'Harry Mermott, Australia, etched into base -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Coffee Mug - Portland souvenir, G.R. Hose Glassware Pty Ltd, c. 1994
'Loreto past pupils reunion Portland' 19-11-1994White ceramic coffee mug. Double gold band on rim. Decal Loreto Convent gold logo. Measurements 9.6 x 10.7 x Diameter 8.3cmFront: 'LORETO PAST PUPIL'S REUNION PORTLAND' 19-11-1994' - gold, beneath logo Back: Base - Makers stamp 'Designed & Decorated in Australia C.R. Hose Glassware Pty Ltd Glass & Ceramic Decorators Est. 1945 Blank made in China -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Award - Coffee Mug - Trophy Heywood Squash Club, n.d
Black, ceramic coffee mug. Heywood Squash Club trophy. Gold decal, 'Heywood' in banner above crossed squash racquets. Double gold band in rim. Mug Diameter 8.2cmFront: 'SQUASH CLUB TROPHY' - gold, beneath logo Back: Base - makers stamp 'Designed & Decorated in Australia C.R. Hose Glassware Pty Ltd Glass & Ceramic Decorators Est. 1945 Blank made in China' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - HMAS Australia, 1913-1920, c. 1920
Black and white photograph of a steam ship at sea. Mounted on cream matt, under glass in wooden frame made from teak from the ship's deck.Front: HMAS AUSTRALIA First flagship of the Royal Australian Navy 1913-1920 . Sunk under Terms of the Washington Treaty 12th April 1924. This frame is of teak from her deck (metal plaque, lower centre of frame). Back: (no inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir - Spoon Portland RSL Memorial Bowling Club, n.d
Spoon, boxed, scalloped, silver plated, round enamelled badge, Portland RSL Memorial Bowling Club, shield in centre.Front: 'PERFECTION PLATE PTY LTD AUSTRALIA' - impressed Back: 'Stuart Silverplated' - embossed -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Portland, 1970
From the Glenelg Shire Council records. The Queen and Prince Phillip toured Australia in 1970. During this tour they visited Portland.Black and white photo. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip stepping down from dias at Hanlon Park, Portland.royal visit, queen elizabeth ii, prince phillip, 1970 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Plastic Drink Bottle - Portland Coast Water, n.d
Portland Coast Water plastic drink bottle, opaque, blue lid, Portland Coast Water logo back and front.Front: Side: metric scale from 100-400mls - embossed Back: Base: Bottles of Australia - Logo) Made in Australia ) embossedportland coast water -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, 1970
From the records of the Glenelg Shire Council. The Queen and Prince Phillip visited Australia in 1970 and made the trip to Portland. The visit drew large crowds which were reported to be up to 30,000.Black and white photo. Queen Elizabeth II being presented with flowers, on tarmac near plane. Prince Phillip behind her.royal visit, 1970, queen elizabeth ii, prince phillip -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Envelope, 1984
Two Australia Post souvenir envelopes - Victoria's 150th anniversary (Portland. First settlement). Cream coloured, envelope, full colour design on front of envelope shows Edward Henty, view of township, thistle, pier and council logos. Reverse has shows 150th.australia post, souvenir, victoria 150th -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Botanic Gardens Portland, Victoria, n.d
Coloured photo postcard, wavy edge. View of the cottage in Portland's Botanic Gardens, showing front and one end. Printed in Australia.Back: 'PORTLAND VICTORIA' 'P31' 'Historic cottage in the Portland Botanic Gardens' printed in green, top left corner -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flag - Flag Pennant - Western Victoria and South-East South Australia Welcome our Future Queen. Royal visit to Portland, 1952
Visit of Princess Elizabeth and Phillip to Portland, 1952.Red cloth (satin) pennant attached to dowel stick. White and blue words. Coat of Arms on left.Front: See title -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - "Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Commemorative Medallion", 1953
Displayed at History House.UnknownFront: Inverse: Stokes (base of portrait) Queen Elizabeth II (around edge) Back: Obverse: Coronation/2nd June 1953/Australia -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Medallion - Portland Smelter, n.d
Silver coloured medallion. Portland Smelter project announcement, Alcoa Australia 1979.portland smelter, alcoa, 1979, celebration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - The Brooksby, Sep-87
Possibly from Bowerbird MuseumColoured photograph of candle stick from 'the Brooksby' and Andrew Herbertson's log, on table, candlestick on crocheted doiley, wallpapered wall behindFront: 'Candle off "The Brooksby" when Andrew Herbertson sailed from Glasgow to Australia on 9th July 1852. Andrew Herbertson's Log commenced when he left for Autralia' 'Photograph taken Sept 1987' Printed by hand black - fine point biro -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Tea Cup and Saucer, n.d
China, tea cup and saucer. White fine china. Cup-gold rim, coloured depiction of Henty Street, Casterton. Saucer - round, gold rim, coloured depiction of Henty Street, Casterton.Front: Cup and Saucer: 'Henty Street, Casterton Vic' Back: Base: Cup and Saucer: Makers mark: 'Fine China Westminster Australia'souvenir, casterton, decorative item, domestic item -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Spoon, NCV, n.d
Spoon, boxed, silver coloured metal, round enamelled badge, white ram's head on orange background, 'CASTERTON VIC' above ram's head.Back: NCV MADE IN AUSTRALIA -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Headwear - Top Hat, n.d
Grosgrain ribbon is a type of fabric that has a ridged appearance and is made from silk or synthetic materials. It is regularly used in sewing and crafts, as well as in fashion applications such as millinery and trimming. This type of ribbon is also frequently used to make bows.Denton Hat Mills was built in stages from 1888 until the 1940s. It was Australia's first steam powered hat factory and exported many hats. It remained at hat factory until 1971. Black felt top hat, sides of brim slightly rolled, edged with grosgrain ribbon. Grosgrain ribbon around base of crown. Brown leather headband inside, maker's stamp in leather. 'HENRY' in black texta either side. Set of small pin-holes either side of crown -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Poster - Poster - Classroom Resource, Migration to Australia during the 19th century, n.d
Reproduction from the Illustrated London News January 20, 1849 'Scenes on Board an Australian Emigrant Ship. Tea Water-Soup Time' Part of a set of 8 posters developed for classroom education. Number 4educational resource, migration, classroom, childhood -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flag - Flag - Australia, n.d
2 small Australian flags, fabric, on wooden stickflag, australian flag -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Poster - Poster - Classroom Resource, AUDIO-VISUAL CENTRE ED. DEPT. VIC, Migration to Australia during the 19th century, n.d
Reproduction from the Illustrated London News, April 13 1944 'Emigration to Sydney: Emigrants at Dinner' Part of a set of 8 posters produced as a classroom resource. Number 2educational resource, classroom, migration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Footwear - Boots, Bedggood and Company, n.d
Charles French was a shoe shop in Portland located on Percy Street. Advertised in the Portland Guardian in April 1916. This Melbourne firm of shoe manufacturers was founded in 1854 by Daniel Bedggood. On arrival from England he set up a business in Richmond, Victoria to make working boots. He later began importing English footwear. When branches were opened throughout Australia and business increased, the partnership, which included his three sons, was extended. The company was run by Bedggood's son John from the 1870s until 1911, then by John's son Daniel and later Horace Bedggood, as chairman of directors of Bedggood and Co. The company was deregistered on 21 July 1965.Pair of ladies lace-up boots, foot and heel white kid, top of boots white canvas, metal eyelets, white with brown leather strip as support also brown leather strip around inside top of boots. From Charles French's shop. Shoes made by Bedggood shoes. c) White cardboard box, 'Premier Brand' label on front, lidFront: Inside top of each boot '5E 352' Back: On sole of each boot, manufacturer's stampfemale fashion, womens wear, boots, charles french, portland business -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Spoon, n.d
Spoon, boxed, silver coloured metal; round enamelled badge, white ram's head on orange background "CASTERTON VIC' above ram's head. Small silver coloured model of a ram's head hanging below badge.Back: NCV Made in Australia -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Princess Margaret Rose Cave, n.d
Full colour photo/postcard of the interior of one of the Princess Margaret Rose Caves, showing stalagmites and stalactites; white border, with black print 'PRINCESS MARGARET ROSE CAVE, SOUTH WEST VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA'.postcard, tourism -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Keyring - Heywood, n.d
Keyring, plastic tag with view of Heywood; 'Heywood Victoria Australia'. Reverse has close up of a section of photo on front.souvenir, mass produce -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Sticker - Portland, n.d
Sticker, 'Australia' shaped, whale tail across centre, capital cities marked in black. 'PORTLAND' in blue, 'VICTORIA'S BIRTHPLACE', black beneath 'PORTLAND'. Sticker mounted on white card. Sticker in clear cellophane packet, cardboard top with hole for hanging.souvenir of portland