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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionFunctional object - Envelope - City of Portland, c. 1992
... Functional object.... Functional object Envelope - City of Portland ...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 -
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Functional object - Bottle Label - Jeffrey Bros, n.d
... Functional object... and yellow print, depiction of oranges and lemons. Functional object ...Jeffreys Bros. Casterton; orange fruit juice cordial, paper bottle label. Green and yellow background, black and yellow print, depiction of oranges and lemons.jeffrey bros, casterton, cordial factory -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Bottle - Swing Machine Oil, c. 1880
... Functional object... side. Functional object Bottle - Swing Machine Oil ...Bottle, purple glass, rectangular, round neck, 'SPERM SEWING MACHINE OIL' embossed on one side. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Box of Fish Hooks, n.d
... Functional object... with details of hooks and manufacturers. Functional object Box of Fish ...Cardboard box of fish hooks made by Bartleets in England. Green and black label on box with details of hooks and manufacturers. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Envelope with Franked 30 cent stamps 1984, c. 1984
... Functional object..., 19th Nov. 1984 Functional object Envelope with Franked 30 cent ...Envelope, same as 8085 (Victoria's 150th Celebrations ), but including two 30 cent stamps, 15oth Anniversary designs, one helmeted honeyeater, the other, Leadbeater's Possum (Victoria's emblems). Stamps franked at Portland, 19th Nov. 1984 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Walking Stick, n.d
... Functional object... part of a fishing rod. Functional object Walking Stick ...Wooden walking stick, tapered. Brass cap on top end, brass fittings on stick. Originally part of a fishing rod. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Box of Fish Hooks, Edgar Sealey & Sons, Redditch England, n.d
... Functional object... label on top of box with details of hooks. Functional object Box ...Cardboard box of fish hooks, Edgar Sealey & Sons brand, hand forged. Green and black label on top of box with details of hooks. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Milk Bottle (10 fl oz), n.d
... Functional object... mouth, clear glass milk botle, 10 fl. oz. Functional object Milk ...Express Dairy Portland embossed wide mouth, clear glass milk botle, 10 fl. oz.Front: 'This bottle contains milk bottled for sale by (EXPRESS DAIRY PORTLAND) - in circle Back: "CONTENTS 10 ozs' - embossed Base: '571' - embossedindustry, rural, dairy -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Envelope, 1967
... Functional object... registered post. Registered sticker top left. Functional object ...Records Department Glenelg Shire CouncilAs size envelope from Hudson's store to Cr. Mibus Mayor of Portland 1967. Remains of cellotape around 3 edges. Red cross on front and back indicating registered post. Registered sticker top left.cr mibus mayor -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionFunctional object - Brick, n.d
... Functional object... Institute. Dark-coloured brick with mottled texture. Functional ...Displayed at History House. This type of brick was made in Portland, and was the kind used in the Portland Free Library, Museum and Literary Institute.Dark-coloured brick with mottled texture. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Object - Section Of Wood, Jun-08
... Functional object... in it. Functional object Object - Section Of Wood ...Section of wood found at the site of the wreck of the "New Zealander, north of Nun's' beach Portland. It has 2 holes drilled in it.new zealander -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Ashtray - Richmond Henty Hotel, n.d
... Functional object...". Functional object Ashtray - Richmond Henty Hotel Goodwill products ...Round, black bakelite ashtray. Blue lettering around sides "RICHMOND HENTY HOTEL MOTEL".Back: Circle, with 'Goodwill Products (Aust) Pty Ltd' - impressed.souvenir ashtray, henty hotel, richmond henty hotel, bakelite -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Whip Handle, n.d
... Functional object..., with metal inlay Functional object Whip Handle ...Whip handle, carved wood, with metal inlay -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Crown Seal, n.d
... Functional object... WATERS'. Functional object Crown Seal ...The crown seal was invented by an American of British descent named William Painter in 1892.Crown seal with cork insert - unused. Blue top, white print 'PORTLAND AERATED WATERS'.drink seal, bottle seal, portland aerated waters -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Stamp, n.d
... Functional object... shank, 'E.G. VIVIAN' Functional object Stamp ...Stamp, rubber, wooden shank, 'E.G. VIVIAN' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Surf Ski, n.d
... Functional object... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Unknown Functional object ...Unknown -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Trouser Hanger, n.d
... Functional object... and Mercer, P.P. Box 14 Portland, made in Germany Functional object ...Wooden trouser hanger branded with G.M. Osbourne, Hatter and Mercer, P.P. Box 14 Portland, made in Germanyclothing, accessory, male clothing -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Desk Calendar, n.d
... Functional object..., date month. Functional object Desk Calendar ...Pyramid shaped brass and leather desk calendar from ANZ Bank. Dials on either end adjusted day, date month.administration, trade, commerce, calendar, office accessory -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Memo Slate - Peter F. Cram Chemist, Casterton, c. 1958
... Functional object... and back by round metal stud. Functional object Memo Slate - Peter ...Peter Francis Cram was a pharmacist based in Casterton. In the 1966 Victorian government gazette he is listed as being at 83 Henty Street and having registered on 20 April 1955.Memo slate advertising Peter F. Cram, Chemist, Henty St., Casterton. Yellow plastic, red lettering, 1958 calendar on back. Slide-out white plastic slate, held between front and back by round metal stud.casterton, local business, industry, pharmacy, chemist -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Pen - Glenelg Shire Council, n.d
... Functional object... and gold Glenelg Shire logo on cap. Functional object Pen - Glenelg ...Pen, boxed, biro, maroon with gold trims, gold lettering and gold Glenelg Shire logo on cap.Front: 'Glenelg Shire Council Victoria, Australia' - goldglenelg shire council souvenir, pen -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Metal Sign - V/Line, n.d
... Functional object... representation of luggage. Functional object Metal Sign - V/Line ...V/Line metal sign, painted orange one side, black lettering, black stencil representation of luggage.Front: 'Luggage'v/line, sign, signage, luggage, public transport -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Notebook - John H. Row, Watchmaker and Jeweller, n.d
... Functional object... notebook from John H. Row, watchmaker and jeweller. Functional ...John H. Row was a Watchmaker and Jeweller based on Julia street, PortlandSmall notebook, cream hard covers, gold lettering, pages black card (like 'blackboard'), holder at side for writing implement. Complimentary notebook from John H. Row, watchmaker and jeweller.local business, jeweller, john h row, portland industry -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Shasta Bottle (850ml) - Portland Aerated Waters, n.d
... Functional object... x bottom 8cm Functional object Shasta Bottle (850ml ...Portland Aerated Waters clear glass Shasta bottle 850ml, Pyro label. Measurements 29cm x Diameter top 2.3cm x bottom 8cmFront: 'Shasta 850ml Refreshing Drinks' Back: "ARTIFICALLY COLOURED AND FLAVOURED PRESERVATIVE ADDED BOTTLED BY PORTLAND AERATED WATERS, 13 OSWARD ST., PORTLAND, VICTORIA' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Salt and Pepper Shakers, c. 1985
... Functional object... Highnesses, Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Functional object Salt ...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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Tea Strainer, n.d
... Functional object... of Portland Coat of Arms Functional object Tea Strainer Pitcher ...Metal tea strainer with round enamelled badge; Town of Portland Coat of ArmsBack: 'Pitcher Melb' - impressedsouvenir, souvenir of portland, tea strainer, domestic item -
Greensborough Historical SocietyFunctional object - Tea-towel, Going Metric, 1971c
... Functional object... with blue, red and black print. Going Metric Functional object Tea ...Metrication in Australia took place between 1970 and 1988. Before then, Australia mostly used the imperial system for measurement. This tea-towel is a handy reminder of conversions.This item was designed to assist people to understand the conversion and as a reference to make conversions from imperial to metric. It is in mint condition (never used)Linen tea-towel. Cream background with blue, red and black print.Conversion tables for metric stencilled on tea-towel.imperial measurement, metric measurement, metric conversion, tea-towels -
Heidelberg Repatriation HospitalFunctional object - Sugar bowl, c.1947
... Functional object... of a rectangular shape. Functional object Sugar bowl Untitled ...Used in the hospital setting as general kitchen ware. For patients and staff in dining rooms. Stainless steel selected due to robust nature. Reflects an earlier era before individual serves, bulk sugar being the only availability.Significant as it is reflective of an earlier era and a somewhat expensive and decorative piece that is no longer in use in society.Stainless steel sugar bowl with single hinge lid with single knob and two oval like handles, on opposite sides, Bell like in shape. Cutout in lid for spoon location is representative of a rectangular shape.Embossed on lid "R.G.H.H". Embossed on bottom "EXHIBIT/ E.R.N.S.AS"sugar bowl, stainless steel, kitchen ware, repatriation general hospital heidelberg -
Heidelberg Repatriation HospitalFunctional object - Drinking cup, K.G. Luke
... Functional object... liquid whilst reclined in bed. Functional object Drinking cup K.G ...Metal drinking vessel, a cup with a spout, used to help patients imbibe liquid whilst reclined in bed. Paramount Stainless Ware K.G. Luke Melb Sep 40 -
Heidelberg Repatriation HospitalFunctional object - Scoop, c. 1970
... Functional object... with metal handle. Functional object Scoop ...Metal scoop used in industrial kitchen. U shaped utensil with metal handle.Pressed into Handle: M industrial kitchen, metal work, moulding -
Heidelberg Repatriation HospitalFunctional object - Scoop, c. 1970
... Functional object... with handle. Functional object Scoop ...Metal scoop commonly used in industrial kitchens. U-shaped with handle.On handle base: TAIWANindustrial kitchen, metal, moulding
