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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionAccessory - Badge - Portland Surf Life Saving Club, n.d
Badge, metal, round, 'Portland Surf Life Saving Club Surf carnival' in green print on white metal pinsurf life saving club, victoria, portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionMedal - Silver Medal - James Kean for saving life, Admella Shipwreck, 1859
Displayed in History House and Maritime Discovery Centre.Admella shipwreckSilver Medal awarded to James Kean by Victorian Colonists for Heroic Exertions, in saving life.. from the wreck of the Admella Silver Medal with detailed relief designs on both sides. Broken silver loop on top. Inverse: Detailed scene of a manned rowboat being launched to rescue a foundering ship. On horizon line are two ships with smoke stacks. A large banner and anchor design in the sky bears the words "Hope to the Last". Obverse: Laurel wreath and a braid motif encircle the central text. At top of design is a depiction of an eye and eyebrow with stylised rays radiating in semi-circle.Front: Inverse: The Admella Steamer wrecked on her passage from Adelaide to Melbourne of Cape Northumberland/ 6 August 1859 (around edge) Back: Obverse: Awarded to/James Kean/by the Victorian Colonists/for/heroic exertions,/in saving life/(under divine providence)/from the/wreck of the Admella.admella, portland lifeboat -
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Functional object - Compass, Compass from ex-wreck of S.S. Barwon, 1860-1870
S.S. Barwon was built in 1868, 419 tons gross. 376 tons nett, length 172.3 feet, beam 21.6 ft depth 14 feet. Bound from Adelaide to Sydney when total wrecked in Bridgewater Bay 3 April 1871. Owned by the Henty's. No loss of life. The Master Captain Shoobert and the second mate were found guilty of faulty navigation.Compass - ex-wreck of S.S. Barwon, lost of Cape Bridgewater 1871. Gimballed in timber box, no lid, compass arm and glass missing.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)ss barwon ship -
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Functional object - Lifebuoy, n.d
City of Portland Collection|Kurtze Museum|19/4/2000. The lifebuoy came from the S S Casino. A popular cargo ship, the Casino was a regular sight on the Moyne river and along the coast. The ship was an integral part of coastal life until she was shipwrecked in the 1930's, and objects from the Casino can now be found in collections from across the region.S S CasinoCanvas covered ring of bouyant material (possibly cork), with rope loop fixed to 4 ponts on the outside edge. Inscription "S.S. CASINO" centre top, "PORT FAIRY" at centre bottom, a flag painted centre left and centre right.Front: Centre top "S. S. CASINO"|Centre bottom "PORT FAIRY"|flag on centre left and centre rightss casino, port fairy, cargo ship, lifebuoy -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, George Alfred Henty, Dorothy's Double, 1894
Dorothy Hawtrey's life is turned topsy turvy by a rogue enemy who cultivates a poor girl who resembles Dorothy and uses her to impersonate Dorothy. The tale expands to the California gold fields where the double and her captor are eventually discovered. The double turns out to be a long lost sister, the rogue is killed, and all ends well.Dark brown leather bound spine and cover corners. Green cloth-covered board covers. Gold text on spine.fictionDorothy Hawtrey's life is turned topsy turvy by a rogue enemy who cultivates a poor girl who resembles Dorothy and uses her to impersonate Dorothy. The tale expands to the California gold fields where the double and her captor are eventually discovered. The double turns out to be a long lost sister, the rogue is killed, and all ends well.fiction, historical fiction, thriller -
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Souvenir - Mug - Saint Mary McKillop, Victoria, c. 2010
... of St. Mary McKillop in oval frame on one side, short history... on one side, short history of her life, in black print ...White fine bone china mug in box. Coloured illustration of St. Mary McKillop in oval frame on one side, short history of her life, in black print on the other.Front: In frame 'Commemorating the Canonisation of St Mary MacKillop 17th October 2010' Back: On base 'Decorated for the Sisters of St Joseph. UNIQUE POTTERY AUSTRALIA, PH 61-3-9555-6362' black print, around black and white depiction of St Mary MacKillop. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet, Text Gilbert P. Whitley. Illustrated by Mary E. Soady, Solvol Fish Book, 1940-1950
Soft cover book, promotional item for Solvol soap. Describes life and habitats of 80 Australian fishes, includes colour illustrations. Covers, coloured depiction of typical fishing scene along N.S.W. coast. Front cover: young boy holding two fish. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Magazine - Magazine - Shoreline Guide to the Good Life in Portland District Vol. 3 No.7, 1983, Nov-83
Eight page 'Shoreline' magazine, loose leaf, guide to 'the good life' in Portland District, free. Published monthly. Vol. 3 No. 7 November 1983. Black and blue print on cover, black and white photo of Roger and gretta Cameron in period costume, inside pages white with black print. -
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Magazine - Twelve page 'Shoreline' magazine, loose leaf, guide to 'the good life' in Portland District 1981, E. DAVIS & SONS Pty Ltd, Shoreline, Nov-81
Twelve page 'Shoreline' magazine, loose leaf, guide to 'the good life' in Portland District, free. Published monthly. Vol. 1, No. 7, November 1981. Black and purple print on cover, black and white photo of Reg Beavis and his pony cart, inside pages white with black print. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Robert Browning, c. 1941
Book about the life and works of Robert Browning. Soft cover, grey, black print. -
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Book, The Life and Death of King John, c. 1898
Book of the William Shakespeare play ' The Life and Death of King John'. Brown hard cover, black and white illustrations taken from the designs of Frank Howard -
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Book, Sohrab and Rustum, c. 1944
Narrative poem with tragic themesPoem by Matthew Arnold, edited by W.J. Cunningham-Pike, plus a life of the poet, by A.T. Guiller-Couch. Soft cover, blue with black print.Narrative poem with tragic themes -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - An Australian Muster, Selected by A.A. PHILLIPS, n.d
An anthology of the Australian way of life. Orange limp cloth cover, black print -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, Jan-97
Framed certificate under glass, cream, black script, silver metal frame. Presented to Sudneyffe Esquire, LIfe Membership of the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Australian Town Criers, 1st Jan 1997, signed by President and Hon Secretary, under the Common Seal. Backing board of frame has construction / deconstruction details, sticker. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph, Portland Lifeboat Going to the Rescue, n.d
Displayed at History House.Portland LifeboatSeries of 4 photos, sepia. 1. Shows building housing lifeboat - flag flying. Group of people. Gas light. 2. Lifeboat being lowered - crew on board. 3. Lifeboat in water - men wearing life jackets and using oars to push off. Man on pier. 4. Lifeboat and others rowing boat under way. Crowd on pier.Front: Portland Lifeboat. Going to the Rescueportland lifeboat, admella, portland, vessel -
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Souvenir - Poster - Advertising Portland Upwelling Festival 2011, Oct-11
Poster advertising Portland Upwelling Festival 2011. White card, image of squid boat, sea life info about Upwelling Festival in colours of blue, green, aqua.upwelling festival -
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Postcard - Postcard - advertising Portland Upwelling Festival 2011, Oct-11
Postcard advertising Portland Upwelling Festival 2011. White card, image of squid boat, sea life, info about Upwelling Festival in colours of blue, green, aqua.upwelling festival -
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Document - Invitation - 150 Years of Life in Portland, c. 1984
Invitation to the opening of the '150 years of Life in Portland' poster exhibition, Friday September 9 1984. Part of the 150th celebrations. White heavy card, silk screen printed in black, cartoon of 2 boxers in ring, people sitting around at tables.Front: '150 years in Portland' Back: An exhibition by members of the Portland Community and Angela Gee, Artist-in-Residence, at the CEMA Arts Centre, Portland, open daily 1.30 - 4.30 Sept 9.30 Funded by ?R.A.P V10B PIC. VACportland 150th anniversary, poster, exhibition, portland arts centre -
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Book - Book - Mary Barton A Tale Of Manchester Life, n.d
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' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Portland Lifeboat Going to the Rescue, Kodac, n.d
Displayed at History House.Small series of 4 photos - Width is 13.4cm 1. Shows building housing lifeboat. Flag flying. Group of people. Gas lamp. 2. Lifeboat being lowered - Crew on board. 3. Lifeboat in water - men wearing life jacket - using oars to push off - man on pier. 4. Lifeboat and 1 other boat under way. Crown on pier.Front: Portland Lifeboat. Going to the Rescue (NZ) ??? Back: Postcard. To Jean with love Uncle Will -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - Portland City Council, 12/10/1993
Unframed certificate appointing Portland City Council a life Governor of the Portland and District Hospital, 12 Oct 1993. cream card, god decorative border, cerise and gold print -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Magazine - Magazine - Shoreline Guide to the good life in Portland District. Vol. 4 No. 7, 1984, Shoreline, n.d
Twelve page 'Shoreline' magazine, loose leaf, guide to 'the good life' in Portland District, free. Published monthly. Vol. 4 No. 7 November 1984. Orange and black print on cover, black and white photo of Portland Harbour; inside pages white with black print. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, 23/03/2000
Coloured photo. Portland Library. 'Friends for Life' exhibition displayFront: '00 3 23'portland library, council service, community -
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Certificate - Freemasons Certificate - K.S.Anderson, c. 1941
Certificate from Freemasons' Homes of Victoria, to K.S. Anderson enrolling him as Life Governor, 1941. White paper, blue fron, black print, masons' symbolsfreemasons, k s anderson, life governor, 1941 -
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Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, May-02
Coloured photo. Portland Library. 'Life in the Sea' exhibition and wall displayportland library, community services, council services -
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Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, May-02
Coloured photo. Portland Library. 'Life in the Sea' wall displayportland library, community facility, library exhibition -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Card - Membership Card - Portland Pastoral Agricultural & Horticultural Society, K. S. Anderson, n.d
Portland Pastoral Agricultural & Horticultural Society (P A & H) life membership card for K.S. Anderson; blue card, gold print. In white envelope with 'Portland P & A Society Life Membership' handwritten on front.k s anderson, p a and h, life membership -
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Souvenir - Ticket - Tomb with a View. C.E.M.A Life membership award, n.d
Ticket to film 'Tomb with a View' and supper to award life membership of C.E.M.A to Mrs. June Hedditch. Sat. 28th Nov. 19? Buff card, black print -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Book, Pownall, Eve, Australian Pioneer Women, 1975
Traces the history of Pioneer Women in Australia from the Stone Age ( Aboriginal Women) up to 1975. The author has concentrated on women that settled firstly in the bush with their families and the hard life they endured in this environment.296 p. : ill., ports A hard cover book with a dust cover and a plastic clear cover over that. On the dust cover front and back there is a picture of a man and a woman ( early settlers) out in the bush.On the back cover the woman is holding a baby. The inside covers front and back show an old photo of a man leaning on a gate talking to a woman in the front garden of a house. non-fictionTraces the history of Pioneer Women in Australia from the Stone Age ( Aboriginal Women) up to 1975. The author has concentrated on women that settled firstly in the bush with their families and the hard life they endured in this environment. australia, pioneer, women, history, pastoral, goldfields. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Book, Your Memories Association Inc, Armchair Memories, 2011
This is a auto biography of Mary's life from birth 1920 till her 90th. birthday in 2000.A soft covered book dark blue book, dark blue pages with white writing on each page. Also on the cover is a photo of Mary Henshelwood Davenport ( in her latter years) sitting in a chair (which has a brightly coloured patchwork quilt over it) looking towards the camera.non-fictionThis is a auto biography of Mary's life from birth 1920 till her 90th. birthday in 2000.history, memories, stories, auto biography, tasmania, caulfield, elwood, bentleigh, school days, myers, clothes, birthday party.
