The Star Theatre opened on 7th November 1925, with 991 seats located in orchestra and balcony levels. It was rebuilt to the plans of architect Geoffrey S. Richards, opening of 27th October 1937. In 2011, there was a small Star Cinema operating in the former balcony area. The main orchestra floor has been in use as a plumbers merchants, but is unused. The Star Cinema was closed in 2015 and is now in use as a church.Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business. Bright and Hitchcock's Pty. Ltd - Jantzen swim suits. Image painted on one slide, then another plain glass slide fixed over imageportland star cinema

Leather gunpowder flask, brass fittings

Victorian Railways Portland to Hamilton single economy ticket; grey heavy card, black print. No. 8295.Back: '08295' - stampvictorian railways, portland to hamilton, train ticket, public transport

Possibly from Bowerbird MuseumBlack and white photo last drilling rig in the Condah area.Front: Kevin McLennish The last drilling rig 1960 Condah area Hand written blue biro

Silver coloured medallion. Portland Smelter project announcement, Alcoa Australia 1979.portland smelter, alcoa, 1979, celebration

a. Plywood boat shape game, painted blue and cream on outside, red fittings inside, bell mounted on red platform. b. 4 counters, shaped like sailors, wooden, blue painted 'hats', red base, numbered 1 - 4 underneath. Another counter, the same shape as other 4, red painted 'hat' with knob, painted blue base. c. Wooden top, red and blue stripes

Set of 6 bottle labels, Cal Master low calorie dry ginger ale with artificial sweetener. Silver labels, blue and white printing.drink bottle label

Metal badge, circular, blue on white. 'PALMER ST. Primary School fete, 1976, No. 1236portland primary school

Blue plastic triangular key ring, white lettering, metal ring, stubby opener in back.Front: CLAYMAC FORD PORTLAND PH: 23 2644

Hand written supplementary Police Report of Criminal Offence - cattle stealing, Macarthur police station, 19th Mar 1915

Hand embroidered doily, white cotton, white crocheted border. 'Centenary' in brown at top, purple and gold flowers, green stems embroidered around edge; Coat of Arms embroidered bottom. Centenary of Victoria.centenary of victoria, hand craft, handmade

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

Folder/ cover for documents, heavy mushroom-coloured card. 'ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY FIRE' in gold print, inside red shield, with gold border and red and gold crown. Inside cover of folder has information about fire insurance. agent's name: John Maddock

Victorian Railways Hamilton to Heywood single economy ticket, blue heavy card. No. 19588.

Coloured photograph: MDC inside. Same people as 10355, 56, at interpretive centreBack: 'A11'

Black and white photo. Church of England vicar and curate standing in front of wall, with memorial plaque. There is also a woman or either side of two male figures. All are holding typewritten sheet of papercofe, religion, worship, christianity

Invitation to Portland Artists Society's third Annual Exhibition, Friday, 13th November. Brick red, light card, black print.portland artists society

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.

Coloured photograph: MDC, inside. View of cafe, people sitting at tables, looking towards windowsBack: 'C4'

Possibly from Bowerbird MuseumColoured photo of part of an illuminated address, Henty family, mounted on brick wall

Boxed fork - Electroplated Nickel Silver , enamelled badge, white ram's head on blue and green background, dark red border 'CASTERTON' above ram's head, 'VIC' below.Back: 'Collectors World' MADE IN NEW ZEALAND

Tri-fold brochure for Mt. Richmond National Park. Light card, white with dark green print. Image of bushland and logo for National Parks Service, Victoria on front cover.

Neoprene stubby holder. Cylindrical, open at top. Royal blue outside, white depiction of Heywood Hotel. White print.Front: 'HEYWOOD HOTEL' THE BEST IN THE WEST PH: (03) 5527 1803'

Souvenir triangular felt pennant, green with image of long pier in white, and 'PORTLAND VIC' in white, yellow and pink. Image printed both sides. Item at widest end, for attaching to stick.

Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (Former Shire of Glenelg)Coloured photograph. Wooden bridge, close-up of wooden rails on one side. Erosion of creek banks can be seen in background.

Cigarette lighter, aqua clear plastic, gold lettering.Front: 'RICHMOND HENTY HOTEL PORTLAND VICTORIA Phone (03) 5523 1032'souvenir, commerce, advertising, portland bay hotel, contemporary collecting

Coloured photograph: MDC - view up steps to outside section of MDC cafte

Black and white photo of 'Netherby', North Portland. Bluestone house, full length verandah, metal verandah posts with wrought iron decoration. Several people on verandah, partly obscured by garden, two in garden; bird in cage on verandahBack: 'Netherby' North Portland Phyl Storer (Kerr)' - handwritten, red biro, top right cornernetherby, bluestone building, historic homestead

Brass gunpowder flask, decorated on both sides with scallop shape shell

Cloth badge, triangular, white background, black lettering; black emu in triangle bordered in black; white embroidered border on badge; white backing.Front: 'GREAT SOUTH WEST WALK'souvenir, great south west walk, recreation, sport, walking, coastal