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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSouvenir - Cloth Badge, n.d
Cloth badge, shield shaped, Portland City Coat of Arms (old), coloured, on white background, red lettering, gold embroidered border round badge, black backing.Front: 'PORTLAND VICTORIA' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Poster - Poster - Commemorating the Proclamation of Portland as a city, c. 1985
Poster. Souvenir pictorial commemorating the Proclamation of Portland as a city during the visit of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Oct 28, 1985. Historic images and image of Charles and Diana -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal, c. 1985
Copper medallion, Portland proclaimed a City on Monday 28 October 1985. One side has coat of arms, the other information about the visit to Portland by their Royal Highnesses, Prince and Princess of Wales.souvenir of portland, city proclamation, 1985 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Sticker - Portland, n.d
Sticker, 'Australia' shaped, whale tail across centre, capital cities marked in black. 'PORTLAND' in blue, 'VICTORIA'S BIRTHPLACE', black beneath 'PORTLAND'. Sticker mounted on white card. Sticker in clear cellophane packet, cardboard top with hole for hanging.souvenir of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flyer, Portland Botanic Gardens, n.d
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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Tea Towel - Australian Bicentennial, c. 1988
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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Syd Cuffe, Portland Town Crier, 19/11/1985
Coloured photo. Syd Cuffe receiving his City of Portland Citizenship Awardsyd cuffe, portland town crier, citizenship, city of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Envelope - City of Portland, c. 1992
White envelope. City of Hamilton to Bower Bird's Nest Museum, postmarked 23.3.92. Various notes, dates etc. written on both sides of envelope, in black and blue biro.bower bird museum, heywood, city of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Tea Towel - Portland, Victoria, n.d
Linen/cotton souvenir tea towel. Pale gold background. Printed with map of Victoria, with towns/cities, coloured depictions of hisitoric buildings in Victoria, including the Steam Packet Inn, Portland. "Historic Victoria' printed in black. Red border around tea towel.souvenir of portland, tea towel, domestic item -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Teaspoon, n.d
Silverplate souvenir teaspoon with enamelled image of the City of Portland Coat of Arms. Electro plated nickel steelFront: 'PORTLAND' Back: 'PITCHER E.P.N.S A1 MELB'souvenir of portland, city of portland, coat of arms -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Clothing - Tie, n.d
Corporate tie, Portland City Council, dark blue, narrow blue diagonal stripe, whale logo in gold and black, in diagonal rows over tie 'PORTLAND' in gold beneath slightly larger whale logo, near pointed end of tie. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Portland Tourist Information Kit, c. 1988
Identification numbers 7974 a - l Cream cardboard folder. Information kit: brochures / pamphlets/magazines about Portland and surrounds, compliments of Portland Tourist Assoc. Inc. Cover: red outline map of Australia with capital cities in red, and Portland by a blue dot, and 'Portland Victoria's Birthplace' and logo. Red print Portland Victoria's Birthplace above and below blue logo. 'Information kit with the compliments of ' in red print. (See other information)Front: White Portland Tourist Information Centre card stapled to inside of folderportland and surrounds -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Tie - Portland City Council, n.d
Corporate tie, Portland City Council, dark green, narrow blue diagonal stripe, whale logo in balck and white in diagonal rows over tie. "PORTLAND' in white beneath slightly larger whale logo, near pointed end of tie.uniform, office wear, civic uniform, portland city council, tie, mens wear -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Tie - Portland City Council, n.d
Corporate tie, Portland City Council, maroon, narrow blue diagonal stripe, whale logo in gold and black, in diagonal rows over tie. 'Portland' in gold beneath slightly larger whale logo, near pointed end of tie.corporate uniform, clothing, mens wear, tie, office wear, portland city council -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print - Contact Print - Stereoscopic. Portland, 1960-1979
Sheet of 3 pairs of stereoscopic contact prints from glass plate negatives. Top: Two ladies about to exit gates of Botanic Gardens. Middle: Small cottage, front verandah, tin roof, 2 stone chimneys. Bottom: View of large city. Two story building with clock tower. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Plate, Westminster, Australia, c. 1985
White fine china Westminster plate, with the new City of Portland Coat of Arms, commemorating the declaration of Portland as a city, by their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Measures 23cm in diameterBack: Makers mark, 'Fine China Westminster Australia' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Cup and Saucer, Westminster, Australia, n.d
Westminster fine china cup and saucer. White with gold rim on cup and saucer. City of Portland Coat of Arms on both cup and saucer. Identifying numbers 6045 a, b Measurements: Saucer 15.3cm diameter,Cup - 7.7cm x 10.8cm x Diam 8.5cmFront: Both: 'To commemorate the Declaration of the CITY OF PORTLAND VICTORIA - Above Coat of Arms OCTOBER 28th 1985 by their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles & Princess Diana' - below Coat of Arms Back: Underside (both): 'Company mark Fine China WESTMINSTER AUSTRALIA' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Ashtray, Westminster, Australia, c. 1984
White, Westminster fine china square ashtray with new City of Portland Coat of Arms, to commemorate the declaration of Portland as a City, by their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Gold corners, for resting cigarettes on.Back: Makers mark, 'Fine China, Westminster Australia' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Cloth Badge - Portland City, n.d
Cloth badge, shield shaped, Portland City Coat of Arms (new), coloured on white background, red and black lettering, blue embroidered border round badge, white backing.Front: 'PORTLAND' - Red 'Victoria' - Blackbadge, souvenir of portland, city of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Salt and Pepper Shakers, c. 1985
White china salt and pepper shakers with new City of Portland Coat of Arms, commemorating the declaration of Portland as a city, October 28 1985, by their Royal Highnesses, Prince Charles and Princess Diana.domestic item, kitchenware, city of portland, commemorative -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBooklet, Banyule City Council, Banyule: Heartland of the Wurundjeri willam, 2011_
This booklet "looks into Banyule's Aboriginal heritage" by detailing some of the history of the Wurundjeri willam clan, including William Barak. Illustrations are from La Trobe Picture Collection, State Library of Victoria. Booklet prepared for Banyule City Council by Phillippa Sutherland.6 pages, colour illustrations. Cover is mainly orange with line drawings courtesy of the Rare Book collection State Library of Victoria. 2 copiesbanyule, wurundjeriwillam, william barak, phillippa sutherland -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley News. 29 Sept. 1964 : Commemorative edition : Proclamation of the Shire of Diamond Valley, 29/09/1964
The Shire of Diamond Valley was formerly the north ward of the City of Heidelberg. In 1960 following inequitable rate increases, it was proposed that the 'north ward' sever itself from Heidelberg and form its own municipality. The Shire was abolished in 1994 and areas redistributed to Banyule, Nillumbik and Darebin councils.This newspaper reports on the history and politics of the new Shire of Diamond Valley. It includes news articles and advertising material from local businesses. 40 page commemorative edition. Yellowed newsprint. Front cover icludes "The Shire of Diamond Valley" on red outline map of shire and photos of the 12 inaugural councillors. 3 copies.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBooklet, Souvenir : Heidelberg Old and New 1860-1933, 1860-1933
Originally written in 1933 for the 'Shire of Heidelberg Relief Organisation' this booklet gives a brief history of some areas within the municipality, including St Helena and Greensborough. A list of some pioneers is included. Contains advertisements from local businesses.A snapshot of the Heidelberg municipality in the 1930s.Photocopy of booklet. 32 pages, black and white illustrations.heidelberg, greensborough, st helena -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper - Newspaper supplement, The Age, A City is Born: Melbourne Celebrates 150 years 1842-1992, 09/08/1992
The Sunday Age supplement celebrating 150 Years of the incorporation of Melbourne as a city (1842-1992) Newspaper supplement, 4 pages, text and illus. melbourne, melbourne history, victoria 150th anniversary -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper - Newspaper supplement, Sunday Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph Bicentennial Liftout 24/01/1988. Sydney, let's party, 24/01/1988
Sunday Telegraph liftout for the Bicentennial of Australia in 1988, listing events taking place in Sydney, Canberra and other cities in NSW.Newspaper supplement four p., text and images.bicentennial celebrations 1988, australia history -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Pewter Mug
Presented to the Lord Mayor of Melbourne during Regiment's build up to Freedom of Entry Ceremony March 1977Pewter mug with one handle. Metal badge of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment affixedThe Lord Mayor's Mug Hallmark on base Circular logo - Selangor Pewter - Malaysia - Singaporemug, pewter, city of melbourne -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Queen City Printers, Shoot to Kill. Part X Basic and battle physical training 1944, 1944
Soft covered booklet describing physical exercises with the rifle to enable a soldier to acquire complete mastery over his weaponrifle training -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Queen City Printers Pty Ltd, Artillery Training Vol III Field Gunnery Pam No 3, Part III Concentration of Observed Fire 1943, 1943
Paper covered booklet superseding Artillery Training Vol III 1934 Chapter XV. Dealing with methods of control, application of fire, procedures and communicationsNot to be publishedartillery training, world war 2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomFilm - Film 16 mm, Cutting Room Cambridge, Freedom of the City of Melbourne, March 1977
16 mm colour print, 300 ftfilm, 16mm, ceremonial, freedom of city -
Yendon History GroupRailway anniversary badge, 2012
Part of the contents of a souvenir gift bag given to those who rode on the re-enactment train for the 150th anniversary of the Geelong to Ballarat railway on 12 April 2012.Enamel badge, with stick pin and clasp, in a plastic bag attached to City of Greater Geelong letterhead paper. The top half of the badge is white with black writing 'Geelong Ballarat Railway' and the bottom half of the badge is black with white writing '150 years'. It was part of the gift bag given to those who rode on the reenactment train, 10 Apr 2012.GEELONG BALLARAT RAILWAY 150 YEARSgeelong ballarat railway, railway anniversary, 150th re-enactment train.
