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.15 badges with image of sailboat, multi-coloured background. Given out by Syd Cuffe at Town Crying events, nationally and internationally.

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.

Coloured photo. Portland Library. 3 adults, 8 small children, sitting with backs to camera. 2 ladies out front, demonstrating or entertaining, one with a blue hat.Front: '00 8 25'portland library, event, council services

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group at the library with a man is now holding a raffle ticket.Front: '97 12 22'portland library, community, services, event

Coloured photo. Portland Library book sale, set up in drill hall, Library staff lady at table for payment for books. People examining booksFront: '98 10 10'portland library, community services, council services, events

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Phil Darby and others giving a presentation. People applaudingportland library, community, service, events

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group in the library.Front: '00 8 25'portland library, community, event

Two identical Australia Post souvenir envelopes, for Portland's/Vic's 150th Anniversary. Cream, full colour illustration of Edward Henty superimposed over Portland Bay, small pier, 'Thistle', left hand side of envelope. reverse has printed explanation of event. a. has a 30c and 3c stamp postmarked 1985, date illegible b. not stampedFront: a. 'Miss B. Vivian Box 103 Portland 3305' - handwritten, black biro b. 'Miss Betty Vivian 22 Otway St Portland 3305' - handwritten, blue biro

Portland Centenary Celebrations programme of events and movements of His Royal Highness, the Duke of Gloucester, for Monday November 19th 1934. White paper, black print, one side only; fancy border, top and bottomportland centenary, 1934, royal visit, duke of gloucester

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Book launch of 'Malinche's Conquest'. Author, Annie Lanyon and two other women in front of book poster.Front: '99 8 12'portland library, community services, council services, book launch, author event

Coloured photo. Portland Library. 'The Battle for the Ashes' exhibition display.portland library, council services, community, event

Coloured photo. Portland Library - a group of six women. There are chairs in a circle and a screen, slide projectorFront: '00 6 7'portland library, council services, community event

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of school children in the library. Sitting on the floor. There is a man in a blue cap presenting to them.portland library, community, school group, education, event

Coloured photo. Portland Library. A view of the ' Story Time' wallportland library, community event, council service

Coloured photo. Portland Library - three children sitting on table, one with a white woolly wig on and earsFront: '99 9 27'portland library, community services, council services, event

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group in the library for an event.Front: '00 8 25'portland library, event, community

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Woman and young girl standing in front of mock 'stage'. The stage has yellow curtains with an orange velvet border.Front: '00 1 13'portland library, community, council services, event, amateur dramatics

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Corner section, several people - adults and children, sitting on seats.portland library, community service, activity, events

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of children and adults sitting on floor, back to camera. Library staff member at front showing them a book.Front: '01 1 23'portland library, council services, community, event

Coloured photo. Group of children and adults doing craft activities at a table at Portland Library.Front: '01 1 9'portland library, community service, council services, event

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of children in school uniform, sitting on floor, backs to camera. A man with long hair, blue cap, blue camo-shirt and trousers is talking to the group.portland library, community facility, childrens events

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Book launch: 'Malinche's Conquest', view of guests and bar.Front: '99 8 12'portland library, book launch, author event

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of children sitting on the floor. Hilary Endicott is sitting in front of group, with another woman who is displaying a picture book to the children.portland library, council services, community, event

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Woman sitting at display board in front of group of children and adults. She is displaying a picture book of dinosaurs. Beatrix Potter and 'Share the World' posters on display boardportland library, community, event, childrens book

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Several people at a table who are taking part in a workshop on repairing booksFront: '01 1 14'portland library, workshop, community event

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of children round a table doing activitiesportland library, community facility, childrens events

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of children sitting on floor, being read to by a lady in a chairFront: '01 1 16'portland library, book reading, childrens events

Coloured photo. Portland Library - group of six children and three adults sitting on floor, taking part in an activity. Another woman, standing, watching them. A string of CFA bunting across room.portland library, community facility, event

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of children being read to in the library.portland library, community facility, childrens events