Benevolent asylums were places that housed anyone who could not support themselves; these were usually the aged, infirm, disabled and destitute. Benevolent Asylums also served as immigrants' homes, blind asylums, orphanages, lying-in hospitals and lunatic asylums. Benevolent asylums were often associated with hospitals in rural towns; they have evolved into aged care homes and hospitals in larger towns. Portland Benevolent Asylum and Hospital was founded in 1849Cream card ticket, gold edge, two red and blue stripes diagonally, across ticket, black print and script. Charity Ball in aid of the Bazaar Fund on behalf of the Portland Benevolent Asylum and hospital. Single ticket 55.Back: '67' Black ink

Black fabric peaked cap (cotton). Red and white Holden lion logo embroidered on front. 'Portland' embroidered beneath logo. 'Driving satisfaction' embroidered in white, back of cap above metal and fabric adjustable strap. Cloth covered button on top. Buttonhole eyelets around topheadwear, sun protection, advertising

Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (former Shire of Glenelg)Rural scene? This field had been left blank.Back: 'I don't know where this is. Possibly Roseneath A.F. Dain--in' - handwritten, red pen

Major Mitchell 150th celebrations, 31 Oct - 9th Nov 1986A4 DL Flyer, programme for Major Mitchell 150th celebrations, 31 Oct - 9th Nov 1986, at Dartmoor and District. White paper, red print and depiction of Major Mitchell on front.

Local ChemistFront: n/a

Local ChemistFront: n/a

New Portland Athletics Club, 1960portland athletics club, 1960s, receipts

Local Chemist - Suttons, PortlandFront: n/asuttons chemist, prescriptions, ledger, record, 1970s

Suttons Chemist, PortlandFront: n/asuttons chemist, prescriptions, records, ledger, 1980s

Local Chemist - Suttons, PortlandFront: n/asuttons chemist, prescriptions, ledger, records, 1980s

Local Chemist - Suttons, PortlandFront: n/asuttons chemist, prescriptions, record, ledger, 1970s

Minute Book, new Portland Athletics Clubportland athletics club, administration, minutes, records, leisure, clubs, sport

North Portland Cemetery cash booknorth portland, cemetery, administration, receipts, records, financial

Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: Professional Photographer's Blue Stamp 69/1615 in pencil.port of portland archives, tug, tarragal, wharf, commissioning

Port of Portland Authority ArchivesFront: White sticker - 'Page 7' - Black biro John Logan 10mm 3`/`/1962 - red biroport of portland archives, portland harbour trust, 1960s, 1962

Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: Professional Photographer's Blue Stamp 69/1632 in pencil.port of portland archives, commissioning tarragal tug

Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: 2966 Blue Biro - 61/8 x 4/5 red pencil overwritten 3/4 in blue biroport of portland archives, portland harbour

Port of Portland CollectionFront: NOV 1955 'AIRSPY PHOTO' ref NO 2/b/74port of portland archives, portland harbour, portland residential areas, tb and s abattoir, red brick wool store, petroleum installations

Stainless steel mug with wooden handle. Far Western Bowling Association badge, round enamelled, red border with gold lettering; centre representation of Portland Harbour, sea green and gold; black and gold bowl, bottom edge of badge. Measurements 10.5 x 12 x Diameter 8 cm

Spoon, scalloped electroplated nickel silver, enamelled badge, man kneeling on green grass, blue sky, red and yellow border, Portland Bowling Club.Back: 'PITCHER E.P.N.S.AI. MELB' - Imprinted '6-1-59' engraved

'Bower Bird' Museum, HeywoodParking plan for Edgar Street Heywood. Angle parking.Front: Back - 'Parking Heywood' - Red Pen

Green felt pennant, souvenir of Portland. Beach scene, white, pink and yellow, 'PORTLAND VIC' along pennant; red and white. Reverse side 'PORTLAND VIC', red and whitesouvenir of portland, portland harbour, portland beach, felt pennant

China gold lustre plate; dark rim, black decal depicting Portland Harbour. Measurements 22cm Diameter Depth 2cmFront: 'THE HARBOUR, PORTLAND, VICTORIA' Back: Makers red stamp 'RKG Made in Cechoslov'

White ceramic coffee mug, tapered sides, flared base. Hedditch First National logo in red and gold, on one side. Mug Diameter Top 8.2 cm Bottom 7.2cmFront: 'Hedditch First National' - Red gold, below logo Back: 'Made in China'

Black and white photo. group of men and women. 'Queen of the Murray Beauty Contest 1950. Women in formal wear. 8 wearing sashes, including Miss Murray Bridge, Miss Yarrawonga, Miss Renmark, Miss Swan Hill, Miss ? Queen of the Murray 1950. Other men and women ? judges.Back: 'J Moore' - red biro. Stamp - very faint 'COPYRIGHT SUNRAYSIA DAILY'

Black and white photo. Two women, standing, in evening dress and sashes. Queen of the Murray 1949, and Queen of the South 1949, who is also wearing a Miss Warrnambool 1949 sashBack: 'J. Moore' - red biro. 'Queen of the Murray 1949 Miss M. Bridey'' 'Queen of the South 1949 Miss V McLaren ' - pencil