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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Rainfall Chart, c. 1974
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Rainfall chart, double sided, 1974 one side, 1979 the other. Heavy card, buff coloured, green grid lines, rainfall figures in blue biro; promoting Castrol fuels. Red 'Sibley Motors Pty Ltd HEYWOOD AND PORTLAND', on both sides. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, John Ferres, Government Printer, Melbourne, Victorian Government Gazette 1, 1884. 1 January - 30 June, 1884
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Local Courts.Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.Front: N/A -
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Photograph - Photograph - Syd Cuffe, City Square Ipswich, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white photo. Syd Cuffe Town Crier's regalia at the entrance to the City Square, Ipswich. He is holding his bell and a wooden plaquesyd cuffe -
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Postcard, Vanda Savill, c. 1985
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Vanda Savill, Bower Bird Museum, Heywood 'Dear Friends' servesBlack and white postcard, hand drawn by Vanda Savill. Image of Heywood's first official post office and residence. -
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Functional object - Money Box - State Savings Bank of Victoria, 1960-1970
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Tin money box - State Savings Bank of Victoria, printed colour images and text on sides, contains some coins. -
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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.Black and white photo. Syd Cuffe Town Crier's Regalia in Percy St portland, arm around a woman, Clyde Ayley's shoe store, Stuchberry's jewellers in background.Back: White sticker ' Copyright, Portland Observer' '2239/1' hand written in blue biro -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Mixed media - Photocard - Colour Panorama, Portland Bay, Colour Panorama, Portland Bay, n.d
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Displayed at History ...Displayed at History HouseTinted photo. Baths with blue roof in foreground. Fisherman's Wharf in background, Long Pier, Railway Pier, and Cypress Trees along Bentinck Street. Telegraph Poles along Street. Truck carrying bales. Mounted on cardboard.Front: Panorama of Portland, Victoria (Length of Ocean Pier, 2880 ft). -
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Photograph - Photograph - Portland's 150th Anniversary Ball 1984, 17/11/1984
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...In November 1984 Portland marked the 150th anniversary of European settlement and the foundation of the City of Portland. Various events happened in and around Portland, many community led. 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. Portland's 150th Anniversary ball, transit shed, KS Anderson wharf. View of stage, Australian Navy Band performing.portlands 150th anniversary celebrations 1984 -
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Domestic object - Bottle, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Clear glass soft drink bottle. Embossed in circle 'Jeffreys Bros Trade JB Mark Casterton' Rear 'THIS BOTTLE IS THE PROPERTY OF JEFFREYS BROS CASTERTON' Measures 23cm high Diameter top: 2cm Bottom: 6.2cmBack: Bottom: 'M608' M - embossed -
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Pamphlet - Menu Card for Victorian National Resources Development Train, 23/04/1939
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Menu card for Victorian National Resources Development Train, April 18 - May 1 1939. Front cover full colour, showing fields and flocks in background, goddess of plenty with pile of produce, in foreground. Inside card, menu for tea April 23 1939, plus table of Victoria's prowess at industry and productionFront: 'B. VIVIAN' - handwritten, pencil -
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Memorabilia - Ball Ticket - Charity Ball, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Portland Benevolent Asylum and Hospital was founded in 1849. Benevolent asylums were places that housed anyone who could not support themselves; these were usually the aged, infirm, disabled and destitute. Benevolent Asylums also served as immigrants' homes, blind asylums, orphanages, lying-in hospitals and lunatic asylums. Benevolent asylums were often associated with hospitals in rural towns; they have evolved into aged care homes and hospitals in larger towns.Variegated card (orange, yellow, green) ticket, gold edge, black print and text. Charity ball in aid of the Bazaar Fund, on behalf of the Portland Benevolent Asylum and hospitalBack: '98' black pen -
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Postcard, Vanda Savill, c. 1985
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Vanda Savill, Bower Bird Museum, Heywood 'Dear Friends' servesBlack and white postcard; hand drawn by Vanda Savill. Image of Edgar Street, Heywood. -
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Souvenir - Mug - Heywood golf club, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...White ceramic mug, printed in gold, with gold trim. Heywood golf club Victoria.Back: bottom - maker's details -
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Domestic object - Saucepan, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...UnknownHollow-handled pot, enamelled. Repaired with a metal disc and stud in base. -
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Photograph - Photograph - Australian Navy Band, Portland, Victoria, 19/11/1984
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Coloured photo. Australian Navy Band performing on grass, Henty Beach, Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Brochure - Promoting Portland, Victoria, Victorian Railways Print, Oct-38
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Brochure promoting Portland, folds out to A3 printed on light card. Front cover, white and blue stylised sky with sea and a seabird. 'PORTLAND, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA' -printed in red. Back cover, black line map with roads marked in orange. Black and white photos of harbour, Dutton Beach, Gardens cottage, Henty Beach, 'Burswood', Henty Memorial, plus printed information about Portland and district.portland -
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 delivering a cry, outdoors, coloured bunting in background. -
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Photograph - Photograph - Memorial Triangle Portland Anzac Day Victoria, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white photo. Memorial triangle, Portland Anzac Day commemoration, floral tribute. Taken from elevated positionBack: Square photographer's stamp - 'M.E. Andrews' -
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Negative - Negative - Donovan's landing Nelson, Victoria, c. 1936
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Transparency for black and white photo. Donovan's Landing Nelson, Vic. Group of people standing on small wooden jetty, several dinghies tied up at jetty. -
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Flyer - Flyer - Maretimo, Portland Victoria, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Foolscap size flyer, yellow, burgundy print. Information for visitors to 'Maretimo' Portland, including floor plan of building -
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Photograph - Photograph -Henty Beach, Portland's 150th Anniversary Celebrations 1984, 19/11/1984
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...In November 1984 Portland marked the 150th anniversary of European settlement and the foundation of the City of Portland. Various events happened in and around Portland, many community led.Coloured photo. Salvation Army band in period costume, Henty Beach, Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations.portlands 150th anniversary celebrations 1984 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Float, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Handmade wooden fishing float, painted white top section, blue bottom section. Coiled wire loop at junction of white and blue sections. Fine wire wrapped around bottom of blue section, ending in loop wire wrapped section painted white. -
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Photograph, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Coloured photo. Same subject as 9060, slightly different view and Syd is holding the bell by his side -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white photo mounted on grey card. Photo taken from middle of intersection of Percy and Julia St's. St. Stephens Anglican Church in centre, fire station, 'Annesley' and Dr. Grier's house in Julia St, west: Plume garage, other shops in Percy St. south.Back: 'B. Vivian' - pencil -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Address - 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.Laminated. City of Portland Crest at top, possibly used at an international Town Crying event. Black plastic rods at top and bottom, gold cord for hanging. -
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 entrance to MDCBack: 'B8' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Citation - 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.Citation, calligraphy on paper (torn and burnt to look old) welcoming Syd (John) Cuffe, noting his achievements. -
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Book - Book - Mary Barton A Tale Of Manchester Life, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Blue cloth-covered board covers and spine. Impressed design on spine and front cover. Gold text and graphics.Front: Label on inside of cover - Award Certificate. Back: See 'other information' -
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Photograph, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Coloured photo. Same as 9041, only Syd had right hand raisedBack: 'Maryborough QLD' - hand written, black biro -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph/Postcard - View of Portland Harbour, View of Portland Harbour, n.d
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Displayed at History ...Displayed at History House.Black and white photo. Images shows bare Battery Point, buildings under cliff, pier with building at end , another building (Baths?) and uprights in ocean.Front: View of Portland Harbour Back: State Library of South Australia, Photographic Section. Reproduction prohibited except with the permission of the copywirte holders. Order No. A/6493