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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Alan Wilson, Crumpets, 1991
Exhibition, CEMA 1991.View of beach with crumpets in foreground and hills and cliffs in background. Scene sweeps up to the right of image. Sea is breaking over several boulders along shoreline. Far out to sea the water's colour is dark green and indigo, arond a rocky island. Sky is pale blue with violet clouds near horizon line and white wispy clouds above. Mounted in a double matt (white on violet) and framed under glass in decorative wooden frame with gold decoration and paint.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: Alan Wilson. "Crumpets". Hollands framing sticker (lower centre). Oils-on canvas on ply. 1991. (lower right) (pen) 1991 (lower centre) (pencil). -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Untitled (Portland Port), c. 1990
Project to interconnect NSW, Victoria and SA power grid officially opened 30 March 1990. Painting one of several commissioned to mark the link up. Presented to Cr. Bob Menzel at Heywood terminal station. Later in Admella Week activities display (Aug. 4-18, 1990). Displayed at Woodturners' Guild rooms in 1992 (Source: Portland Observer, 12/8/92).Depiction of a harbour and port with industry, boats, ships and a town in the background. In foreground is a road and a grassy area with pine trees. Jetties lead from this area into water. At centre right is an active port with woodchip pile, cranes, buildings and silos. To the left is a red vessel. At top left is a shore area with a road rising to the right, a spired church and several buildings. Large amounts of steam rises from the pile of woodchips of the port. Unframed.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Untitled (Portrait of Edward Henty), c. 1860
Portrait of a man against a dark background (green-brown and black). He is wearing formal attire: a black suit, black waistcoat, a white shirt with small brass (?) buttons and a narrow black cravat. His hair is dark blond and parted on the left. His sideburns are of a more reddish shade and reach to his jawline. Only upper torso visible. Original frame: ornate gold-painted wooden frame.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: Framers label - (Isaac Whitehead Collins St Melbourne) Conservation Centre, Melbourne label. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Joshua Black, c. 1850
UnknownPortrait of a man against a blank brown and black background. He is in formal attire, with black jacket, high-collared white shirt and black cravat. His hair (black) is parted on the left and he has side burns descending past his cheekbones. Framed in a black frame with gilding.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions) Conservation Centre, Melbourne - label. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Thomas Clark, Portland Bay, c. 1860
Port of Portland AuthorityView of Portland Bay with a bluff in foreground left. On top of bluff is a lighthouse and a white cottage. Lighthouse is white with a red roof. Cottage has a tall flagpole flying a red flag. Two figures stand in front of cottage. Below bluff are two further figures looking out to see. In background right is a town and harbour. Further figures can be seen on the beach. Framed in ornate gilded frame.Front: (no inscriptions) Plaque on frame read: "PRESENTED BY MRS. J.E. GRICE GRAND DAUGHTER OF STEPHEN GEORGE AND JANE HENTY." Back: (unknown)portland bay, thomas clark -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Helen Fergusson, Pat's Joy, 1998
1998 Portland Rotary Art ShowScene of a cottage in a wild garden. There is a mountain in the background of the right. Blue sky with light clouds. Mounted in cream and dark gray double matt, framed under glass in gold-coloured wooden frame.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)landscape, garden, flowers, rotary -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Textile - Tapestry, Portlands Fibre Group, Women's View On Peace, 1987
International Year of Peace TapestryTapestry depicting three outlines of doves, with depictions within their outlined shape of stars, flowers, and two sets of (depicted in white and brown) holding wheat and corn. The background is composed of rainbow colours arranged in horizontal strips, with red at the top and indigo at the base.textile, international year of peace, tapestry, wool, weave -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print - Print - Lawrence Rocks and Point Danger from Crumpets, Paula Tsernjavski, Lawrence Rocks and Point Danger from Crumpets, 1985
Gannet in flight over seascape. Blue and white checks form an abstract background in a little over half the top area of image.Front: 7/25 (lower left, pencil) Lawrence Rocks and Point Danger from Crumpets (lower centre, pencil) Mayor of Portland (lower left, blue stamp) Back: Portland Proclaimed a City October 28th 1985 (lower centre, blue stamp) Minister for Local Government (lower right, blue stamp) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Artwork, other - Mural, Mitchell Parker and the Portland Community, Aruolumnantiquitous, n.d
Opened by Robert HallidayLarge mural painted against foreshore wall. Sea creatures and plant life are depicted between framing pedastals and capitals, forming a colonade along the wall. In background is abstract pattern of 3 shades of blue in horizontal sections. Along wall fish are stencilled in red and blue. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Hawker Transport, 1977
View of two tents and a wagon in a dry landscape. In foreground is a camel loaded with packaged goods. A man on a horse is in centre of image, to the right of one of the tents. Two more horses are tethered by the wagon of far right. In background are trees and grassland. The top half of image is sky, with clouds painted in blue, grey and mauve with white highlights. Framed in silver and gold painted wooden frame.Front: B. Malloch '77 (lower right) (sienna paint) Back: 8 (pencil, sticker, upper left)oil painting, camel, horses -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph- Seascape, n.d
Con Kroker Private CollectionBlack & white photo, rocks in foreground, sea in background. Rays of sun shining through clouds and onto sea on the horizon. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Seascape, n.d
Con Kroker Private CollectionBlack & white Photograph of a long stretch of beach, possibly Discovery Bay. Rock formations & cliff with spinafix and other grasses, in backgroundcon kroker, kroker, photography -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Sculpture - Bas-relief, Untitled [Early Agricultural Industries], n.d
Commissioned by State Bank to produce 5 copper bas-reliefs for 73 Percy Street, Portland. Spoke with Miss Betty Vivian (Member of the Portland Historical Society) re Portland's history. Commonwealth Bank stored objects in Melbourne (c.1991). Negotiations between Portland Historical Society and Commonwealth Bank of Australia led to gift of works to People of Portland. Stored at Council depot c.1998, retrieved for Maritime Discovery Centre display.Copper bas-relief depicting two horses pulling a plow, which a man is walking behind and guiding. Three birds are flying close to the ground in the foreground, and there is a stylized sunburst (a partial circular form with radiating lines) depicted in the background. More abbreviated bird forms are depicted against the sun and sky.sculpture, bas-relief, copper -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Sculpture - Bas-relief, Untitled (Modern Portland Port View), n.d
Commissioned by State Bank to produce 5 copper bas-reliefs for 73 Percy Street, Portland. Spoke with Miss Betty Vivian (Member of the Portland Historical Society) re Portland's history. Commonwealth Bank stored objects in Melbourne (c.1991). Negotiations between Portland Historical Society and Commonwealth Bank of Australia led to gift of works to People of Portland. Stored at Council depot c.1998, retrieved for Maritime Discovery Centre display.Copper bas-relief. Depicting of port with 14 large silos and a large domed shed in background. On horizon line is a wharf with a ship berthed. In foreground left is a pier stump with wood nailed to it, and leaning on it is a large anchor with a rope tied to it. In foreground left is a beach area, diminishing rapidly toward port in background.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (unknown)sculpture, bas-relief, copper, port of portland, portland harbour -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting - Painting on cloth - Tongan Tapa Cloth, n.d
Clircular tapa cloth painted and sewn to a round wooden frame. View of a village painted on front of cloth, depicting a pole and wire fence with palnts at base, and palm trees and bushland in the background. The huts have thatched roofs.Front: Tonga Friendly Islands (lower centre, black dye) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Reproduction painting, James Trangmar, n.d
Photo of Painting (Painting removed for storage). Male in Navy uniform, white belt, white cuffs, sword, white epaulettes on shoulders, white sash and buttons, pointed helmet, white badge, on stand, 3 books on stand. Mauve background. White hair and beard. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Captain James Fawthrop, n.d
Small oil on paper painting of Captain James Fawthrop, wearing his gold Admella medal. He is wearing a dark-coloured uniform jacket & cap with letters "HD" in gold. Blue sky & clouds in background. The painting is covered with glass and is set in an oval, dark wooden frame, that has a gold inner line. The painting is bordered by three mat boards, dark grey, light grey and gold. The back is covered in brown paper, with cord between the two metal 'eyes' for hanging. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Henry Cordner (1885-1943) and Edward Rae Cordner (1887-1963), 1885-1963
Records some of the early history of the Cordner family including their sporting and education backgrounds. Written in 2011.Dr Edward Rae Cordner was a prominent local identity in Greensborough. His family were involved in many local causes. The family had a close association with the University Football club and the Melbourne Football club. His son Don won the Brownlow Medal in 1946.A half page article on the Cordner brothers.Nilcordner, greensborough, melbourne football club, university football club, brownlow medal winners, melbourne grammar school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Bundoora Primary School 1877 - 1977, 16/07/1977
Issued to commemorate the Centenary Celebrations of Bundoora Primary School.It lists the program for the Centenary Celebrations on 16th July 1977 and surnames of the families who attended the school. Also a brief history of its founding and development.A 4 page folded booklet printed with blue ink on a white background.Nilbundoora, janefield, 1977, 1877, primary school, pine plantation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, June Hall, The Noel Withers story, 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
Genealogical Document, Edward Bernard Green - Greensborough, 1809o
A short history of Edward Bernard Green, after whom Greensborough was named. Describes his various business activities including his purchase of property on the Plenty River and his contract for the carriage of mail overland between Melbourne and Sydney. Author unknown.Background on the origins of "Greensborough".2 typed pages.greensborough, edward bernard green, green family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Betty McKenzie (Adams/Joyner) memories, 1937o
Memories of life at Briar Hill from the late 1930s to about 1960 as told by Betty McKenzie to Dawn Bennetts (nee Petts)2 pages typescript (2 copies), one with background notes by Dawn Bennettsbetty mckenzie, greenhills, briar hill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Tickets, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club, 2010-2012, 2010-2012
These recent tickets belong to Rex Smith who has documented the history of the Greensborough Football Club. Tickets admit bearer to games.Rex Smith is a long time member of the football club and a GHS member3 season tickets, plastic. Front face: green with white printing, includes club logo; rear of ticket: green background with fixture printed in white. Names of sponsors printed in colour on both sides.greensborough football club, membership tickets, rex smith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Church History, Diamond Valley Leader, Watsonia Uniting Church, 18/06/2017
The Watsonia Methodist Church, also known as Watsonia Uniting Church, Gresswell Uniting Church and Watsonia Worship Centre, was established 30/01/1957, and closed 18/06/2017. The article is by GHS member Rosie Bray, also a member of the Church. She provides some background to the foundation of the Church in 1957 and photographs taken through the years. Rosie has included newspaper clipping of the closure and the booklet issued at the Service of Closure.A short history of this Church.8 p. typescript and col. photographs, accompanied by clippings from Diamond Valley Leader and Heidelberg Leader 14/06/2017, and an 8 p. leaflet of Service of Closure.watsonia uniting church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflet - Digital Image, Springthorpe Owners Corporation et al, Springthorpe Local History Project, 21/02/2017
An invitation or advertising flyer to a meeting of the Springthorpe Heritage Project on 21/02/2017 Show the historical significance of the area surrounding the Springthorpe estate.2 p., black text on blue background, black and white images.springthorpe project -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - street scene, Portland, n.d
Photograph showing a street scene. There is a church spire in the background and a group of 3 people crossing the street. There is a monument in the middle of the road. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Botanical Gardens, Portland, n.d
Black and white photograph of Portland Botanical Gardens. Showing an unpaved path edged with rocks in a garden. In the background left in a cottage with two chimneys.Front: THE ROSE SERIES. P. 10757/ COPYRIGHT (typed, lower left) BOTANICAL GARDENS, PORTLAND (typed, lower centre)portland botanic gardens, postcards, travel, tourism -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - street scene, Portland, n.d
Black and white photograph of a dirt crossroads with factory in background.Back: Portland Development Committee (centre, blue stamp) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Fern Gully, n.d
Glenelg Shire Council recordsPicture of man seated on rock in creek, fern trees in background, Fern Gully, Lower Glenelg National Park.Front: Sticker bottom left. 'Fern Gully, Lower Glenelg National Park' - penportrait photography, fern gully -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print - Labels, n.d
Two coloured paper labels for Cock Brand fancy apples. Blue background, red and green apple top right, rooster on yellow box with 'COCK BRAND' in red, on left. Dark blue stripe with yellow stars, packers details in dark blue, beneath stripe.