Bowerbird Museum4 Page souvenir program, opening of Glenelg River bridge at Nelson, 21 September 1997. Black and white image of completed bridge on front cover; images of construction phases back cover. Details of opening ceremony and history of Glenelg River crossing at Nelson, inside pages.

Cupro-nickel medal struck for the Sydney Sunday Herald newspaper of distribution to its readers. It features a dove flying right holding a branch in it's beak and a sailing ship over a map of Australia. 'The Sunday Herald Decade of Hope 1980-1990', onward from the first 200 years. One side has dove with olive branch; the other a map of Australia with a square rigger superimposed on it.commemoration, medal, medallion

Black and white photo postcard, 'Rose' series. View of gardener's cottage, botanic gardens, PortlandFront: 'THE ROSE SERIES, P. 1112 COPYRIGHT' 'IN THE GARDENS, PORTLAND, VICTORIA - bottom border printed Back: Maker's details, logo. Handwritten message

Coloured photo of flowstone formations beside path in Princess Margaret Rose Caves.tourism, postcard, princess margaret rose caves

Black and white photo postcard. Group of men sitting/standing on bowling green, bowling mat, jack and bowls on ground in front of them. Picket fence behind, and several bluestone buildings.Back: 'B. VIVIAN' - in pencil

Greenish and white postcard. View of Merino Hotel and cinema c1857. Reverse has details of photo and publican.merino, tourism, glenelg shire, postcard

Black and white photo. The Portland lifeboat, on chocks in the Botanic Gardens.Back: 'The Old Lifeboat, Portland' - black print

Ruler, wooden, metric and imperial. 'With Compliments C.B.A. Bank' in red.ruler, stationery

Timber hand-fishing reel, cylindrical with handle.fishing, recreation, sport

Coloured photograph: external view of MDC from water, looking westBack: B 31

Square temporary tattoo. Black background, figure in red, '21 March HARMONY DAY everyone belongs' in pale orange, beneath figure.fashion, tattoo, harmony day

Beige cardboard dance card/programme for a dance at the Free Library Hall, on August 24th 1920, run by the Portland Social Amusement Club. These details plus a large 'Programme' in pink, glittery lettering on front cover. Back cover - 'STEWARDS: Messrs. M. CAMPBELL, N HENRY, T. OSBOURN'. Inside has programme of dances. Serrated edge.portland social amusement club

Coloured photograph: MDC - inside. Wall display of marine life, 2 different styles of cray pots in front of wall

Portland and District Scenic Tourist Guide, compiled and prepared by the Portland Camera Club. Fold out contains detailed maps of Portland and District; black and white.Copyright Portland Camera Clubcamera club, tourism, advertising, travel

Set of 3 stamps, Centenary of South Australia, 1836-1936. Red 2d; blue 3d; green 1 shilling. All have depiction of Adelaide and the Proclamation Tree.stamps, stamp set, centenary, south australia

Shaped vinyl sticker, oval in centre, with whale tail, 'PORTLAND' above whale, 'Discovery Coast VICTORIA' beneath. Sticker mounted on white card. Sticker in clear cellophane packet with hole for hanging.souvenir of portland, sticker, whale

Black and white photo. Anzac Day floral display at Portland War Memorial, looking towards the sea. Cannon on right, memorial on left, group of ?girl guides standing facing the memorial.

Macarthur Police Station reportsHand written supplementary Police Report of Criminal Offence - sheep stealing, Macarthur police station.

Tin wall-mounted whale oil lamp, that also has two feet, making it stable on a flat surface. Asa ? tiger head where the burner exits. Round base, curved stand, hook for hanging. Clear glass chimney.

Rectangular rubber fridge magnet. Black back, front white with black print. 'PINO'S PIZZA HOUSE HOME DELIVERY TAKEAWAY BYO RESTAURANT PHONE 21 7388'; line drawing of man carrying pizza.advertising, local business, portland restaurant

Telegram from 'Hart' of Watchem, to W. Vivian Saddler, GlenthompsonBack: Portland Rifle Club business - figures for trophies, handwritten, black pencommunication, telegram, saddlery, glenthompson, vivian

Gold coloured medallion, set in orange perspex block, encased in clear perspex. Bicentennial medallion 1788-1988 H.M.S. 'SIRIUS', flagship of 1st Fleet; depiction of HSM 'SIRIUS' on one side, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, bicentenary logo on other. Commemorative medallion with case, 'HMS Sirius Flagship of First Fleet 1788', marking bicentenary of Australia, metal / plastic / gold plate / paper, made by Amor Sanders, Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, 1988commemoration, medal, first fleet, bicentennial

DL flyer, bi-fold, map of Portland Botanic Gardens, Portland City Coat of Arms, and view of Gardens Cottage on one side,. History of the gardens on the other. green paper, black print.tourism, visitor, advertising, local information

Black and white photo. Same location as 7775, photo taken from front of group, some on ground in prone position, with rifles. 7775 - Black and white photo. Rural setting, hills in background. Several men sitting on benches or standing near an easel with a board on it, all with backs to camera. Old ute and motorbike on right, several firearms leaning against benches, flag flying. Possible at the Portland rifle range.

Bowerbird MuseumSchool Committee's book, Lyons State School, No. 3254, 1929-1970. Dark grey, light card covers, blue spine. White lined pages, minutes handwritten, pen.Front: 'School Committee's Book of State School at Lyons 3254'

Order of service for opening of Portland Harbour Celebrations held at St. Stephen's Portland, Sunday 20th November 1960. Pale yellow heavy paper, black print and depiction of St. Stephen's Church of Englandportland harbour, opening, 1960, st stephens, cofe

Wooden ruler, metric 'The State Savings Bank of Victoria' in red.advertising, souvenir, stationery, bank of victoria

Four page newsletter, 'Portland Echo', produced at Portland Aluminium Smelter. Volume 01 Number 05 30 June 1989

Australian Bicentennial calendar tea towel. Cotton/linen blend, designed in Australia. Made in Poland; images of landing of first fleet, the gold rush, a city scene, Federation, Sydney harbour bridge and new Parliament House.tea towel, souvenir, tall ships, bicentenary

Coloured photo postcard, wavy edge. Aerial view of 'Maretimo' historic home, Portland. view shows main house and outbuilding plus gardensFront: 'Maretimo', PORTLAND, VICTORIA' printed in bright pink, top right Back: 'Short history of Maretimo' printed in brown, top left