Part of the Kurtze Collection purchased by the City of Portland in 1990s from Brendan Kurtze. Theo Frederics said his grandfather used this gun to shoot porpoise. He was a fisherman - Frederickson? Changed name when migrated to Australia from Sweden. Further research with Theo and other family personal conversation with Theo Frederics (Gordon Stokes 1997)Wooden stock, bronze breech, steel barrel. Barrel painted high gloss black, polished bronze sights and name plate running length of barrel. Gun has pivot mount. Harpoon, steel, with hinged flukes.Front: On bronze name plate. 'CHASE OSBORNE & CO WHITEHALL PLACE LONDON WORK BIRMINGHAM GOLD MEDAL AWARDED INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1883'. Back: -harpoon, whaling, maritime

Part of collection purchased from Brendan Kurtze by the City of Portland in 199...?Spade Lance - Iron, painted black gloss, no handle. Whaling implement flat blade pointed one end and handle sleeve on the other end.Front: - Back: -whaling, maritime history, maritime industry

In use by Council 1995 - March 2006A semi-circular piece of Perspex in a black plastic base containing light bulb and electrical wiring. Black electrical cord (2 metres) extends from lower left back of base. Sticky safety label attached to cord with safety assessment printing on it in pen.Front: (GSC logo) Back: (no inscriptions)glenelg shire council, signage

The case was provided by the Sullivan family in memory of John Loring Sullivan who was lost at sea on 30.11.1934.Circular ring, white and red painted canvas on buoyant material perhaps cork. "Coramba' and PORT FAIRY lettered in black. A rope loop fastened in 4 places around the edge of the buoy. The buoy hangs in a glass fronted clear finish timber case, stands vertically on 2 timber footings. The 2 hanging brackets are made form stainless steel. Memorial plaque in centre of case.Front: 'Coramba' 'Port Fairy' Back: -lifesaving, marine, maritime history

Displayed at History HouseUnknownFront: Inverse: 1901 - 1951 (centre) Back: Obverse: Fifty years/Commonweatlh/of Australia (centre)

Iron with octagonal sides, folding wire handle, glass sides. Burner incomplete. Painted semi-gloss black. Burner painted flat gold.Front: Prices Patent Candle Company/ Government Immigrant Ship Lanthorn No 3610/ Registered July 5 1854 (brass plate) Back: (no inscriptions)ss lanthorn, lantern, ships light

Metal bottle / can opener, silver, metal loop for hanging, round black enamelled section, gold print, promotional itemFront: D.N. & LL RUNDELL CALTEX DISTRIBUTOR PHONE 232581 PORTLAND' - gold lettering on black Back: 'REG DGN' etched into metal

Displayed at History House.Medallion - "Centenary of Melbourne 1935 Commemorative Medallion Victoria 1935"Front: Inverse: Centenary of Melbourne 1935 (Top) 1835 (Bottom) Back: Obverse: Centenary of Victoria 1934 (Round Top) Portland 1834 (Bottom)

Port of Portland CollectionUnframed, black and white aerial photograph, taken from the N.W., of C.S.R. Softwoods plant, Darts Road Portland under construction, various wool stores; skin sheds at Thomas Borthwick & Sons abattoir.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland archives, aerial photography, portland harbour

Unknown. Perhaps navigation lights or marker buoys.Lamp chimneys in a white wooden box (reds, greens) with sliding lid. Lid is missing. Some chimneys appear used, some unused.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)

Letter written by Mrs Jane Fawthrop, Launceston, to her son Thomas Ward, prior to his departure to England at the age of 16. It was his first voyage as an apprentice under Captain Cairncross, who was a friend of the family.Displayed in glass bottle in History House for __ years.Connection to Captain James FawthropHand-written letter in glass bottle. Letter written by Mrs Jane Fawthrop, Launceston, to her son Thomas Ward, prior to his departure to England at the age of 16.Front: - Back: -captain james fawthrop, mrs jane fawthrop, thomas ward, personal letters

White china mug with handle. Decal of Kelpie; "CASTERTON' above Kelpie, 'Birthplace of the Kelpie' beneath.Back: Bottom of mug: 'Brodie Casterton' - transfers.

Souvenir glass with gold rim, gold lettering "Merino-Digby Back to 1977"

Black and white photo attached to heavy card. Lighter area around print. Rural scene, two men standing on bank of waterway.Back: 'largo/fargo Class 1' - black ink

New Year's greeting card, bi-fold, front third scene of houses and trees, edges cut out, to show a flock of swallows, on the back section, middle third has a verse, by S.K. Cowan M.A.Front: 'A New Year of Joy and Peace be yours' Back: 'To Dear Clara from Maretimo January 1st 1893

Souvenir letter opener / fruit knife, dagger shaped, white plastic handle, with coloured image of the harbour, Portland.Front: On handle: above image, 'THE HARBOUR PORTLAND' Back: On blade, just above handle 'MADE IN GERMANY'souvenir of portland, portland harbour, letter opener

Part of the collection purchased from Brendan Kurtze by the City of Portland in 199..?Whaling implement, iron, painted black gloss, no handle.Front: - Back: -whaling, whale hunting, maritime, harpoon