Identifying Numbers: 8553 a,b Two linen tea towels depicting the arrival of the Hentys at Portland Bay Nov 19 1834. Back and front border white, front background blue, yellow sand, green grass, two trees with foliage. One man in dinghy, rowing another standing on beach, with boxes, barrel, sailing ship at anchor. Large 'HENTY' in black, Country Womens Association logo, 'Landing of Hentys, Portland Bay, NOV 19 1834'

Handwritten letter from T.A. Drysdale, Acting Secretary, Defence Department, Melbourne, to Fred. L. Lyne, Portland, re sanctioning establishment of a Rifle Club in Portland.Back: 'Portland Rifle Club' in black ink. List of bird names in pencil.

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Two students at computer, red label 'VCE PC'.Front: '98 12 1'

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Two vans parked outside the library. Mac's Hotel in background.Front: '99 2 5'

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Woman dressed in trousers and sequined vest, standing in front of a group of children who are sitting on the floor. Mock theatre is backdrop.

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. World Environment Day display.Front: '98 6 5'

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Book launch: 'Malinche's Conquest'. Some of the guests enjoying a drink, Howard Barclay, Leigh Marriott, Celia King, Helen Myles and others'.Front: '99 8 12'

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library, small children, toddlers, babies, tartan rug on floor, parents, prams.Front: '00 5 19 '

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library, National Reconciliation Week display.Front: '99 5 27'national reconciliation week

Coloured photograph: Government official and Sally Lewis (Director of the Portland Maritime centre)

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Same subject as 9537, but with a man and 2 animal puppets in front of the screen.Front: '99 9 27

Souvenir silver jam spoon, fluted edges, enamel round badge, cream with gold and green Portland 150th logo, 'Portland 150 Years 1834 - 1984' in gold around edge

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Same group as 9642, 43, different people.

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library, group of primary school students with teacher, backs to camera, seated on low forms or floor, being entertained / lectured by a woman in a black suit, long hair, standing in front of the group.Front: '97 5 7'

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Children's Book Week.Front: '99 8 24'

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Man at computer, another man and a woman at bookshelves.

Souvenir key ring with locket. Silver with an image of the Portland Lighthouse on the locket.Front: 'Made in China' label Back: Price tag stickersouvenir of portland, portland lighthouse, whalers bluff, contemporary collecting

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Large group of primary school students (several schools) sitting on floor of library, watching a group at the front.Front: '98 9 8'

Coloured photo. Portland Library book sale, set up in Drill Hall.Front: '98 10 10'

Certificate from Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Victoria made out to K.S. Anderson. Cream parchment, charcoal print and masonic symbols, red wax seal.freemasons, mason, k s anderson, certificate

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Same group as 9577, plus extras reading books.Front: '00 11 29'

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library - Sydney 2000 Olympic display, man giving a speech.Front: '00 9 8'

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Black and white photo. Woman sitting on chair, open suitcase beside her various items visible. Children sitting, facing her. This woman also in photos 9462, 9463, 9464.Back: white sticker, black print 'COPYRIGHT PORTLAND OBSERVER' '2655' Black biro

Coloured photo. Portland Library, group of children sitting on floor, parents on chairs along the wall, staff member at front of group, showing book to group.

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. One of the children from 9631, 32, 33, alone at table colouring in.

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library, 2 men with tape measures, at empty library shelf.Front: '98 8 20'

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Christmas display.Front: '00 12 21'

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Staff Christmas party.Front: '99 12 7'

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Boy in shorts and sunhat sitting on a chair watching TV, smiling.Front: '01 1 19'

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library, group of adults seated with their backs to camera. Man at desk, front of room, facing group.Front: '00 8 24'