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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Pier and Battery Point, Portland, n.d
... local history... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road local history Portland ...View of the pier and Battery Point, Portlandlocal history, portland, photography, harbour, battery point -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Burswood , Portland, n.d
... Portland local history... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Portland local history ...Photograph of 'Burswood' which was the home of the Henty family in Portlandportland local history, burswood, hentys -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - interior of Town Hall, Portland, Yeoman & Co., Melbourne, c. 1910
Displayed in History House. Portland Town Council?Sepia photograph of interior of room with wooden floors and ceiling. Pale-coloured walls. Three tall arched windows on each side (left and right) and fireplace in centre of rear wall. Single central light suspended from ceiling. Paintings and framed photographs on wall, wooden benches along 3 walls and at front left and right, with large central table and 10 chairs in centre of room. Mounted on buff card with decorative stencil.Front: Yeoman & Co. Extra copies can always be obtained. Royal Arcade melbourne. (ink stamp, centre right). Back: Yeoman & Co. The popular photographers, Royal Arcade Melbourne. [.....] Prahran, Richmond, Carlton and South Melbourne (purple ink stamp, centre left).portland town hall, local government, administration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Robt. S. Brain, Government Printer, The Acts of the Parliament of Victoria, 1892
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road social history local ...Light brown leather bound spine and corners. Gold text on spine highlighted by red background. Textured blue/dark brown cloth covered covers.social history, local government, state government -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Victorian Government Gazette 2. 1912, 1 May - 31 August, 1912
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Dark green grained fabric over hard cardboard, red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.victorian government, state government, administration, governance -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Back to Casterton 1938, 1938
Souvenir book, paper cover, white with black print. 40 pages containing history of Casterton and surrounding districts, local properties, current clubs, churches, schools, businesses etc. plus advertisements, photos.book, souvenir publication, casterton, 1930s, 1938 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Brief history of the Rose, Shamrock and Thistle Hotel, Plenty Road East Preston, 21/06/1854o
... and Thistle Hotel dates from 1854. Early history taken from the local ...The history of the Rose Shamrock and Thistle Hotel dates from 1854.Early history taken from the local council rate books.2 foolscap pages, typed.rose shamrock and thistle hotel, hotels, preston -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Greenhills: by name and appearance, 04/07/1978
... of a series on the origins and history of local communities.... Resigh as part of a series on the origins and history of local ...The article was written by Rosalind Resigh as part of a series on the origins and history of local communities.Gives the historical details of Greenhills and adjoining areas of Greensborough.A photocopy of a newspaper article on the history of Greenhills.Nilgreenhillls, andrew yandall reserve, a k lines, cecil jessop, partington, sutherland homes, st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Greeting Card, Apollo Parkways Primary School AP5184, 2010_10
... the students of some aspects of local history.... history. Records the local history presentation by GHS President ...This was created to thank Noel Withers for informing the students of some aspects of local history.Records the local history presentation by GHS President Noel Withers at Apollo Parkways Primary School in October 2010.A blue and gold outer side, with a hand written message inside in green ink.Message and 4 signatures in green ink and another signature in black ink.noel withers, greensborough historical society, apollo parkways primary school, presentations -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Hurstbridge and District Local History Group, 2006c
... Hurstbridge and District Local History Group....hurstbridge and district local history group... of the Hurstbridge and District Local History Group. Operating out of Allwood...Hurstbridge and District Local History Group... and activities of the Hurstbridge and District Local History Group ...This brochure details the purpose and activities of the Hurstbridge and District Local History Group. Operating out of Allwood Neighbourhood House, the Group offers a range of local history activities and access to the Hurstbridge collection.Tri-fold A4 sheet of buff paper, printed in brown with sepia illustrations.hurstbridge, allwood neighbourhood house, hurstbridge and district local history group -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, June Hall, The Noel Withers story, 2011
... the development of his interest in the Greensborough cemetery and local... in the Greensborough cemetery and local history. A told to June Hall 2011 ...Noel Withers recounts his background in England, emigrating to Australia and settling in Greensborough. He discusses the development of his interest in the Greensborough cemetery and local history. A told to June Hall 2011.A primary source account of Noel's background and interest in local history. 3 typed pages. noel withers, greensborough historical society, june hall, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, The Dickson Family story / by Rosie Bray, 1951o
Bonnie Dickson recounts her early married life in Greensborough from 1955, the building of their home in Nell Street and their involvement in the local community.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages. Second copy of Item bonnie dickson, ray dickson, rosalie bray, nell street, greensborough, oral history. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, History comes home, 15/10/2014
Local newspaper article about a social history exhibition at Bundoora Homestead in 2014. The exhibition traces the history of Bundoora Homestead as Bundoora Repatriation Hospital from the 1920s. Newspaper clipping, text and photographs.Written on clipping DV Leader 15-10-2014bundoora homestead, bundoora repatriation hospital -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, A community portrait: lifetimes in the City of Whittlesea, 2001_
... century to 2000. Local oral history whittlesea oral histories ...A collection of oral histories and recollections of life in the City of Whittlesea from the mid 20th century to 2000.Local oral history159 pages, black and white illustrations. Burgundy cover with photo collage..whittlesea, oral histories, robert pascoe, city of whittlesea -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, History of the Greensborough Football Club, 1893-2012
A comprehensive history of the Greensborough Football Club. Information gathered from local news reports, annual reports of the Club, Diamond Valley Football League, etc. Compiled by Rex Smith.Rex Smith has compiled a well-referenced history of the club. It is under annual revision.38 pages plus appendices. Text and images.Version: 24 June 2012greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, dvfl, rex smith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Digital Image, Bruce McDowell, GFC - 90 seasons, by Bruce McDowell, 1893o
... Club through 90 seasons. Traces the history of the local ...From its earliest beginning in 1893, Bruce McDowell traces the history of the Greensborough Football Club through 90 seasons.Traces the history of the local football club, mentioning many pioneer families associated with the Club.Digital book, 73 pages, text and illustrations.bruce mcdowell, greensborough football club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Judith Dodd?, Peck's Dam history, 1900o
History of a parcel of land bounded by Bolton Street, Brougham Street, Main Road and Grand Boulevard purchased by Mr Orr around 1900. It may have been called Panorama Heights Estate, Montmorency Park and later, Orr's Park. Orr had a dam made, which was called Peck's dam by locals in the 1940s-1950s.2p. typescriptorrs park, montmorency, pecks dam -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Box of sealing wax, n.d
Possibly from the Portland Town Council collection.Artefacts relating to the Portland Town Council represent the history of the Glenelg Shire and how it came to be. The Glenelg Shire Council was established by an Order-in-Council under the Local Government Act 1989, published in the Victorian Government Gazette S63 on 23 September 1994. Three councils were amalgamated, the City of Portland and the Shires of Glenelg and Heywood, to form the new Glenelg Shire.Cardboard box containing 11 full sticks and 5 partial sticks of sealing wax. Sealing wax embossed with maker detailsFront: Orange and yellow paper label on top. S. Maw, Son and Sons Fine sealing wax Crest in centre with London Englandportland town council, local government, glenelg shire, administration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Seal - Portland Municipality Seal, 1856
Displayed at History House. Used by Municipality of Portland, 1856-1863Wooden handled seal with brass seal.town of portland, municipality of portland, local government -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - Local Government Act 1915 and Other Acts, Local Government Act 1915 and Other Acts, 1915
Brown cloth-covered board binding with title in gold lettering on cover. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, E. W. (Ned) HARVEY & NOEL F. LEARMONTH, Portland 1800 - 1920 a synopsis, Dec-66
... local history... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Portland local history ...A history of Portland, VictoriaBook, a detailed synopsis of Portland from 1800 to 1920. Cream, light card covers, green print, photo of Portland, old and modern on front covernon-fictionA history of Portland, Victoriaportland, local history, 1800 to 1920 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, E.N.T. HENRY, Historic Portland Street Names, 1972
... local history... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road local history street ...Book of historic Portland street names, including their origin, location and significance. A street map of Portland is attached to inside of back cover. Semi gloss card covers, grey with red and blue print. Inside pages pale yellow, black print. Map of Portland white with black print.local history, street names, portland, directory -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Glenelg Shire, 150 Years in the Making, Jul-14
... local history...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...a) Book, Glenelg Shire, 150 Years in the Making. Produced by Glenelg Shire Council, launched July 2014. Card cover, views of early Portland front and back covers, sepia tones, Glenelg Shire logo on front. Black print, black and white and coloured photographs b) envelope for the book white with a Glenelg Shire logo printed on it.glenelg shire, local history, portland, nelson, dartmoor, heywood, casterton -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Borough of Portland - Acts of Council, 1864
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Two volumes. Volume 1 & 2 Red leather bound spine and cover corners. Light red textured covers. Red leather label on centre of front cover with gold text. Gold graphics on spine. Hand written contents page. Contents are acts of Parliament of Victoria relating to Local governmentlocal government, victorian history, council -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Victorian Government Gazette 1. 1906, 1 January - 30 April, 1906
... local history... administration Victorian Government local history Front: N/A Dark green ...Dark green grained fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather spine & corners. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.government administration, victorian government, local history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet, Historic Portland Buildings Open Day, 1970s
... local history... of Portland tourism local history Front: Black and white image ...Camperdown and District Heritage Society, Collection.Two copies of black and white pamphlet to commemorate the first permanent settlement in Victoria, Historic Portland Buildings Open Day.Front: Black and white image of Gardens cottage Back: Black and white map of Historic Portland buildingshistoric buildings, buildings of portland, tourism, local history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Written History, c. 1979
... local history...Handwritten history of local government and list... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road local history shire ...Handwritten history of local government and list of councillors up to 1979, on heavy cardboard, by Vanda Savill.local history, shire of portland, glenelg -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Victorian Government Gazette 2, 1882 (1 July - 31 December), 1883
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Local Courts.Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.Front: N/Alocal courts, legal documents, victorian history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Craft - Cotton Doyley, n.d
Part of a collection of doyleys and cloths, hand worked by Florence Millard, who won numerous prizes in local showsEmbroidered cotton doyley with crochet edging, cream, oval, yellow wattle design.domestic item, craft, handicraft, embroider, womens history -
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