'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens, blue soft cloth cover, black print and decoration, edited by W.H.D. Rouse.A Christmas Carol recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man

Collection of old tales of Greece Part II. Sage paperback, dark green print and decorationA selection of ancient Greek tales and myths in a format suitable for young children.

Hardcover, red, black print and decoration. British History textbook, black and white photos and illustrationshistory, british, european

Hardback, red, black print. British History text book covering the period 55 BC to 1558 AD. Black and white maps and illustrations

Hardback, red with black print and line drawing world map, front cover, British Empire in solid black. Junior geography textbook with black and white mapshistory; British Empire; world history

Tourist information brochure, 'Welcome to Portland' 20 page booklet, information and advertising. Front cover has image of Tourist Information Centre

1981 Portland 'Back-to' Souvenir Program. Glossy card covers, coloured image 'landing of the Hentys' (Photo courtesy of RACV) on front cover; aerial photo of the harbour (photo courtesy of Portland Harbour Trust) on back cover

Program - 'Portland Bay Swells ' A theatrical history of Portland and district celebrating its 150th year, by Ken Harper and the people of Portland. 10 pages, yellow cover, brown print and photograph. Contents white, brown print.

Tourist information brochure, 'Welcome to Portland'. 12 page booklet, information and advertising. Front cover has image of old Town Hall.

Displayed in History House in cut glass pen holder (3821)a. nail file b. nail file c. cuticle cutter d. nail cleaner e. button hookgrooming, manicure, personal care

(a) Buff cardboard certificate. Honourable mention awarded to Mrs. A. E. Osbourne, in the Women's Centenary council Empire knitting competition. (b) Appraisal slip of piece of knitting, giving score out of 100 (92)Front: (a) 'Mrs A.E. Osbourne Box 18 Portland Victoria' 'C' - hand written, blue ink (b) '49, 18, 12, 13 = 92' - hand written, black ink

Twelve page tourist guide to Portland, includes map of Portland on middle pages, showing location of historic buildings, tourist office. Guide contains list of historic buildings, suggested tours, picnic areas, advertising. White with black print.

Three copies of Shire of Portland Handbook, 1980 - 1981. White light card cover, black print; 21 pages.tourism, shire of portland

Gold coloured medallion commemorating Halley's comet. Encased in clear plastic case with sliding lid.Front: Identified by E. Halley, 1682, appears every 76 years (medal). Halley's Comet 1986 appears once in a lifetime (card in case). Back: Halley's Commet 1986 (medal)medal, medallion, commemorative, halleys comet, 1986

Identification numbers 9200 a-g Folder containing Valentine's Snapshots - 8 hand-coloured photographs of Portland 9200 - folder grey green card, black print 9200 a-g a) Path in gardens, Portland b) Looking towards lighthouse, Portland c) View along beach, Portland d) Post office and Mac's Hotel e) The famous Portland Lifeboat of 1859 f) Edward Henty memorial g) Panorama of Portland

Pamphlet, white, brown print. Major Mitchell Cairn Reserve, 10 km from Portland Post Office on Cape Nelson Road. Sketch of Major Mitchell on front cover, map of Cairn location on back.

Mr. E Campbell owned. Walter Henty, son of Stephen Henty, married Nancy Campbell, Aunt of Mr. E (?) CampbellPair of cufflinks with decorative edging around monogram of 'WTH'.

Bowerbird MuseumShire of Portland Handbook 1977-1978 with information for ratepayers. White covers, black print, Shire of Portland logo.

Program - CEMA music group, 'South Pacific'. Portland Civic Hall, Dec 2 -7 1974. Blue card, black print, single fold

Portland P.A.&H Annual show schedule of prizes 1961. Green cardboard cover, black print. 40 page booklet.

DL flyer, black and white, single fold, advertising full day and half day tours of Portland District by Karinga Tours of Portland

Black and white single sheet flyer, advertising the gardens cottage.

Single page flyer, folded 3 times, printed both sides. White, black print, tourist guide to Portland and the far South West. Illustrations of Portland and district, maps of Portland, Heywood and Nelson, information about places to see.

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.

Collection of pamphlets, information and maps for seven tourist tours of Portland and district. a. green Tour No. 1 Town of Portland b. pale yellow Tour No.2 Portland Harbour c. blue Tour No. 3 Scenic Drive d. gold Tour No. 4 Cobboboonee Forest e. yellow Tour No.5 Nelson, Glenelg River and caves f. pink Tour No. 6 Bridgewater Bay, Lakes, Blowholes g. orange Tour No. 7 Yambuk Lakes, Mt. ClayFront: 'VIVIAN' -handwritten, blue biro, top right

Invitation to become a member of 'Club 34' as a part of Portland's 150th anniversary. Applicants had to have been in Portland on Nov. 1934. White card, black print, 150th logo in black, front cover. Inside detachable membership form.

Account rendered from Mr. E.L. Quayle, dentist, to Mr. Vivian, in the sum of £10.10. - . Printed form, details in black ink.vivian family records, dentist, health

K.S. Anderson CollectionIdentification numbers 6920a-e 5 copies of letter of thanks from Office of the Prime Minister, sent to R. Potter, Secretary Portland RSL re gift of K.S. Anderson's 'A Port is Built'.k s anderson

Identification numbers 9202 and 9203 a - h Valentine's snapshots - eight real photographs, Portland No. 1 a0 Julia St. b) Historic Lifeboat of 1854 c) Henty beach d) Bentinck St e) Dutton Beach f) Botanic gardens g) The Harbour h) 'Burswood' the old Henty Home

Invitation to Heywood Football Club annual dinner Sat 29 Oct 1955, pavilion at recreation reserve. Yellow cardboard, green print.Front: 'Mrs E Bell' - hand written, blue biro