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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Instrument of Surrender, Late 20th Century
The Instrument of Surrender was signed on 2 September 1945 and is the Surrender of the Empire of Japan. Emperor Hirohito announced the Surrender of Japan in August 1945, the surrender document was signed by board USS Missouri on 2 September 1945.The Instrument of Surrender ended WW2 in 1945.A paper copy of the Instrument of Surrender in a gold painted wooden frame.Presented to Fred Stanley, Best Wishes from RSL Club Norfolk Island 1995.ww2, instrument of surrender, aif -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Print - 'Mosquito', Mid 20th century
The print is of a 'mosquito' aircraft and has been signed by Leonard Cheshire, VC. Group Captain RAF. Group Captain Cheshire became a most decorated pilot during WW2 and was created Baron of Cheshire in 1991 in recognition of his charitable work.This print 'Mosquito' has been personally signed by Leonard Cheshire.A print of the aircraft Mosquito, the aircraft is portrayed in flight on a sky background. The print is in a silver metal frame with a white backing.Each print is individually signed by Leonard Cheshire, VC. The original painting is by Robert Taylor. The print is published by The Military Gallery, Bath. leonard cheshire, vc., group capt raf, ww2, baron of cheshire -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, A show stand intended for promotional purposes, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archives.Front: (no inscriptions) 6473 (lower right ) (pencil) Back: A show stand intended for promotional purposes. (upper left) (pencil). Photography by The Arthur Studion. Further copies always obtainable at 27 Commercial St, east. Mt Gambier (blue stamp) (lower right).port of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Portland Wool Exchange, n.d
Port of Portland AuthorityFront: (no inscriptions) Back: 177 (centre, pencil)port of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Untitled, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archives.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Ford cars prepared for shipping, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - bulk storage, n.d
port of portland archives, bp, portland railway -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Bulk Storage, 1954
Back: PHT purple stamp 15/8 69 23-7-54 Bulk Storage - blue biroport of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Entrance to Richmond Hotel Centenary Celebrations Portland 1934, 1934
Photographs taken by Esther Winifred Hall (nee Smallpage) - great grand-daughter of Stephen George Henty. Taken in 1934 Centenary Celebrations in Portland.Back: "Original Home of Stephen George Henty. To E.... Hall from Marg...."centenary celebrations portland 1934 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Photograph - Commissioning of Tug "TARRAGAL", n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: Professional photographers blue stamp. 69/1623 in pencil.port of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - View of Richmond Hotel, 1934
Photographs taken by Esther Winifred Hall (nee Smallpage) - great grand-daughter of Stephen George Henty. Taken in 1934 Centenary celebrations in Portland.Back: "to E.....Hall from Mary Grant." (and further text)portland centenary celebrations 1934 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Hospital Portland , Victoria, n.d
Black and white photo postcard. View of old Portland hospital, taken from street (Bentinck or Fern). Buildings obscured by large trees, and high stone fence. Nurse standing either side of metal gate, with a 'PORTLAND HOSPITAL' sign on it. Woman in a two-seater roadster parked near gate. A man and 2 nurses can be seen in the groundsFront: 'THE PUBLIC HOSPITAL, PORTLAND VIC. TOYE, PHOTO' - white script on black bottom border Back: Purple stamp: 'TOYE BROS. Photographers, Hamilton & Portland' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Bridge, n.d
Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (former Shire of Glenelg)Coloured photograph. Same as 7302 7302 - Coloured photograph. Unmade road between paddocks. Photo taken close to bridge with wooden railings. Erosion of creek sides can be seen. Sign at bridge ' Bridge Load Limit 5 t gross'? Same bridge as 7301, taken at different time. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Marine Discovery Centre Portland, Victoria, c. 1997
Coloured photograph: external view of MDC, showing wall with sign and entranceBack: 'B3' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Sign - Metal Sign, n.d
V/Line metal sign, painted orange one side, black lettering.Front: 'Staff Only' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Julia Street, Portland, c. 1929
Black and white photo. Large group of people on road in Julia St. Photo taken facing west. Group facing east. Flags, bunting and 'WELCOME' sign flying over street. Photo attached to grey mount board.Front: 'BACK TO PORTLAND November, 1929' -printed in black on photo mount beneath photo. 'M..E. Andrews, PORTLAND' printed in black on photo mount, bottom left hand cornerback to portland celebrations, festivities, parade -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Andrew Bryant and Darryl Morrison, Portland, c. 1992
Black and white photo. Andrew Bryant, signwriter, and Darryl Morrison, 'Observer' reporter, standing on footpath outside Observer office, Percy St Portland. Large decorative sign on window commemorating 150 years of Portland Observer & Guardian publishingBack: Sticker - 'COPYRIGHT PORTLAND OBSERVER'portland observer 150th anniversary, newspaper, media, celebration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Shearer's Agreement, c. 1920
Shearer's Agreement, A3 size printed form (both sides of paper), between Leslie Austin, the employer and J. Ryan of Casterton, the shearer. Agreement dated 28 October, 1920 and signed by Austin & Ryan, witnessed by George Foster.rural industry, sheep farming, casterton, shearing, trade -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Bluestone Building, n.d
Black and white photo postcard. Two storey bluestone building with iron verandah, wrought iron lacework. Two men in leather aprons, leaning on verandah posts. Sign on verandah roof: 'W.V. VIVIAN SADDLER' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - Independent Order of Rechabites, Greta Thomas, c. 1909
The Independent Order of Rechabites began in Salford, England in 1835. The Rechabites were a group named after Rechab, a leader from the old testament in the Bible. He instructed his followers not to drink. The Rechabites were a nomadic group of separatists who did not drink and abstained from other practices associated with the Canaanites. The IOR was a temperance friendly society named after this man.Certificate presented by IOR of Victoria, to Greta Thomas for signing the pledge committing to abstinence from intoxicating liquors. Dated 9 March 1909. White card, coloured coat of arms of Independent Order of Rechabites. Pledge Signing Crusade banner in blue, place for signatures. Reverse printed information about I.O.Rtemperance, rechabites, ior -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Parade, Portland 1934, 19/11/1934
Black and white photo, street parade Portland, centenary celebrations 19 Nov 1934. Back view of military band and possibly the sea cadets, standing at ease. Two storey bluestone building, with Max Campbell Motors sign painted on wall, in backgroundportland centenary, 1934, parade, celebration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Sports Carnival Parade, n.d
Black and white photo. Man in period costume, dressed as a shark - step in costume. Part of 'Diggers' sports carnival parade. Same as 7756. 7756 - Black and white photo of bearded man, in period costume with top hat, 'wearing' a large crafted fish, similar to 7754 and 7755, but not the same one. A wooden sign on fish, writing illegible. Man standing in same location as the one in 7754 and 7755diggers sports carnival parade -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Sign - Sign - Portland Bay Hotel, n.d
Metal sign attached to building identifying it as originally the Portland Bay Hotel. 'Site of PORTLAND BAY HOTEL, 1842 (D. CAMERON)' painted in black on front, 'VIVIAN' in pencil on backportland bay hotel, tourism, travel, accommodation -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Marine Discovery Centre Portland, Victoria, c. 1997
Coloured photograph: external view of MDC showing sign on wall, garden in front -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Road and bridge, n.d
Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (former Shire of Glenelg)Coloured photograph. Unsealed road between two paddocks. Wooden bridge and railings. Sign at bridge ' Bridge Load Limit 5t gross' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph -Bridge, n.d
Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (former Shire of Glenelg)Coloured photograph. Unmade road between paddocks. Photo taken close to bridge with wooden railings. Erosion of creek sides can be seen. Sign at bridge ' Bridge Load Limit 5 t gross'? Same bridge as 7301, taken at different time. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Engineering report - typed, 10/02/1964
Five foolscap pages with typed information and photographs, Dartmoor Hamilton Road, Bridge over Humphy's Creek. Stapled top left, signed by E.J.E. Byrne, Bridge Inspecting Engineer.engineering, professional report, bridge, building works, dartmoor -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph - 32 Percy Street Portland, c. 1970
Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows double storey weatherboard building. Verandah at front. Shepherds Arms Hotel, 32 Percy Street, originally called Sign of the Good Woman Inn. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, 1970s
Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image of two storey building top residence, bottom shop. "W.L. MEYER' printed above verandah over footpath at front of shop. Sign 'FRUIT, SWEETS - above this. DRINKS ICE CREAM' Several people on footpath at front of shop. Building next door has been demolished. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Sheet of 12 contact prints - Various historic Portland buildings and landmarks, c. 1970
Sheet of 12 contact prints of rephotographed photographs: Identifying numbers 5722 a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l (a) Court House (b) ' Kenley', Res. George Crouch, 1 Portland Post Master (c) Cliffs Henty Beach (d) Steam Packet Inn (e) F.H. Row, Jeweller, 16 Julia Street (f) Victoria Hotel (g) Third Baths (h) A.R. Cruickshank & Co. Warehouses, Cnr Percy & Julia Streets (i) Britannia Hotel (j) All Saints Catholic Church (k) National School (i) Shepherds Arms Hotel, originally Sign of the Good Woman Inn