Displayed in History House. Removed from frame and rehoused, January 2007. Previously owned by Murray Wilson, 1923-1989.Donated by Mrs Betty Wilson in memory of her husband, Murray Wilson (1923 - 1989)Lithograph of a drawing of Portland, viewed from an elevated position. Cliffs on foreground right curve towards a series of piers. To right is a church and a series of houses on blocks, with a wide street in front. Couta boats, row boats and steam ships are in the harbour, one steamship is berthed at the end of a long pier with a railway track leading from it. In background the coastline curves around the harbour, with a lighthouse evident on a bluff at upper left of image.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: Murray F. Wilson/from E. Wilson (on backing board, now removed)

Wooden pattern for mould for boat fitting. Cylindrical, hollow, 2.5cm rim around top. Small cylinder with 6 equal arms, attached to base in centre of hollow. Two grooves around side wall of larger cylinder. Top originally yellow, underneath unpainted.boat building, pattern, mould

Rocket launcher and tripod. Galvanised iron channe, wrought iron and wooden legs. Bronze hinges and fittings. Rocket 'stick' wooden hexagonal. Orange tubular steel head slides onto stick. White case.Front: "P&H" on side of caserocket launcher, maritime, rescue, kurtze museum

View ware dish, diamond cut border, image of Portland from Battery Point. 'PORTLAND FROM BATTERY POINT', black print on white, lower section of image.portland, view ware, battery point

Brass spring loaded scales, round barrel with weights marked up to 30 pounds, metal ring on top, hook at bottom.fishing

Black and white photo of bearded man dressed in period costume 'wearing' a large, crafted fish, holding it in place with both hands, and a plaque reading 'THIS BIG FISH CAUGHT BY BOB BURNETT ON THE LONG PIER'. The man is standing near the door of small wooden building which is possibly an outdoor toilet.betty vivian collection, bob burnett, maritime, fishing

Cardboard box of Mustad brand fish hooks. White and brown label on box with details of hooks and manufacturer.

Stone inkwell

Black and white photo of bearded man dressed in period costume 'wearing' a large, crafted fish, holding it in place with both hands, and a plaque reading 'THIS BIG FISH CAUGHT BY BOB BURNETT ON THE LONG PIER'. The man is standing near the door of small wooden building which is possibly an outdoor toilet.

Plastic tumbler, with sealed section at bottom, containing clear fluid, and plastic underwater scene. 'Portland Victoria' in black script, side of top section of tumbler. With its cardboard box. Decorated with various blues and 'bubble' pattern.

Triangular cloth shoulder patch, white with black embroidered print 'GREAT SOUTH WEST WALK' and black embroidered emu in smaller triangle in centre on badge. Edges whipped in white, reverse white felt.portland, great south west walk, souvenir

Horse whip, complete, octagonal shaped wooden handle, plaited leather whip

Tyrendarra Agricultural Show has been running since 1919.Third prize certificate from Tyrendarra 22 Annual Show, Sat. March 7th 1936. Class and recipient's name blank. Beige card, black print and decorative black border, drawing pin hole, top edge.tyrendarra, tyrendarra agricultural show

Black and white photo postcard. Head and shoulders photo of Bill Vivian. He is dressed in naval uniform; the word 'Protector' can be seen on the front of his hat'Back: 'Uncle Bill Vivian' - handwritten in blue pen.bill vivian, military, navy

The bicentenary of Australia was celebrated in 1988. It marked 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet of British convict ships at Sydney in 1788.Tea towel, white linen/cotton. Souvenir of Australian. Visit by Tall Ships. Brown 'rope' circle surrounding black and white tall ship. 'Australia' in yellow above circle, 'visit by the tall ships' beneath. 'PORTLAND VICTORIA' in blue, beneath this and 'Feb-March '88" beneath that. Top left corner ships wheel, top right, bell, bottom left, compass, right anchor - all surrounded by thin brown 'rope'.bicentennial, tall ships, 1988

Possibly from the Kurtze collection The 531 ton coastal steamer, the S.S.Coramba, was built in Scotland in 1911 and was lost at sea off Phillip Island on November 30, 1934, during a violent storm. There were no survivors. This starboard lifeboat from the Coramba was found washed up on the southern shores of Phillip Island on November 30, 1934, and was thought to have held two crew members, whose bodies were later found near Forrest Caves. This piece of lifeboat was found among the wreckage on Phillip Island shortly after the vessel sunk in 1934.A section of wreckage from the lifeboat 'Coramba'. This section has been cut from the wreckage. 4 sections of planking. Lapstake construction painted white with the lettered name 'CORAMBA' in black.Front: 'CORAMBA' 'S1' Back: -sscoramba, lifeboat, wreckage, phillip island, kurtze museum

Black and white photo, glued to dark grey mount board. Group of seven children, quite young to teenagers, standing in front of brick wall. All in fancy dress. (Names on back of mount board) Man sitting on 'throne', wearing crown.Back: 'Knight Hennely(?) Fossit Seayrs(?) Knight Thomas Alice Adia Eric May Marin Ina Will' handwritten, black ink

Used by Port of Portland Authority for sealing of documents between 1982-1997.256.1: Positive section (metal) of Port of Portland Authority seal. Logo and text at top and bottom plates. Port of Portland Authority (around outside) [image of lighthouse, cliff, anchor and ocean] (centre) 256.2: Negative section (bronze) of Port of Portland Authority seal. Logo and text at top and bottom plates. Port of Portland Authority (around outside) [image of lighthouse, cliff, anchor and ocean] (centre)Front: Port of Portland Authority * (around outside) [image of lighthouse, cliff, anchor and ocean] (centre) Back: -

Displayed at History House.Orange brick with holes

Found on Admella wreck by an Abalone Diver some time ago, perhaps 10 plus years. Has been stored in donors shed ever since.Found on wreck of AdmellaCream coloured milk bottle ceramic, flat bottom, broken top, clear glazed.Front: Indented rim for attaching lid. Indentation near base appears to be from when it was made. Back: -admella

Fishing lure. Cream feathers, yellow painted lead 'head'.

White china dish with view of Casterton Town Hall, scalloped edges.Back: Makers stamp Victoria Made in Bohemia Fine China

PORT OF PORTLAND COLLECTION. Provenance unknown, believed to be from the 2nd Portland Lifeboat. Research required.STEERING OARS (2) wooden, stained shaft, blade painted white, leather rowlock protection - tacked to shaft. Believed to be from the 2nd Portland life boat (1915)