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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Sign - Sign - Pelaco Shirt Signs, n.d
Two metal Pelaco Counter-top Signs, from Campbell's Stores, Percy Street. Portland Front Black. with metal border. Printing in red and white. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Booklet - The Hamilton Spectator Directory and Almanac 1898, Printed at the 'Spectator' Office Gray Street Hamilton, The Hamilton Spectator Directory and Almanac 1898, 1898
Small booklet of 114 pages, black printing on white. Held together by metal staples. Buff coloured paper front & back covers. Black printing & graphics -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Ship loading, Untitled, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archives.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland archives -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Allan Mann, Ikon to a Fossil King, c. 1982
NoneAbstract image. Centre image is a human (shown without skin) climbing a narrow mound/hill form. At the top is a screen supported by three poles. The screen reproduces a photograph of what appears to be a classical narrative bas-relief sculpture. On each side of the hill are Celtic and Norse carvings/gilded artefacts/metalworks mounted on long poles. Abstract could patterns are at the top of the print. No matt. Silver metal frame.Front: 1/10 (lower left) Ikon to a Fossil King (lower centre) Allan Mann (lower right) (pencil) Back: (no inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Banner - Banner - Tomorrow's Possibilities, Nov-10
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Banner - Banner - The Heart of our Region, Nov-10
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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
Gramophone Needles, His master's voice, His Master's Voice Gramophone needles in tin, 1950c
Gramophone needles (stylus) used in gramophones which played 78 rpm shellac records. Tin has the His Masters Voice dog on lid.Metal box containing brass gramophone needles"His Master's Voice" Loud tone English gramophone needles, manufactured for the Gramophone Company Limited, Sydney N. S. W.his masters voice, styluses (audio), gramophone needles -
Greensborough Historical Society
Badge, ? Patrick, Bundoora District Hall Badge, 1923c
An illustration of the original Bundoora District Hall, built in 1923, and located on the southern corner of Grimshaw Street and Plenty Road, is on the front of this badge. Black and white image on metal backing with pinbundoora district hall -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottles - Ink, Collection of Ink Bottles, 1948_
Collection of three glass ink bottles. Three ink bottles, various sizes and glass colours. Two have metal lids.ink bottles -
Greensborough Historical Society
Biscuit Tin, Baird's Shortbread Fingers, 1956c
Small tin (10 oz weight) for shortbread biscuits.Metal biscuit tin, tartan decoration with white and black print on red background.shortbread -
Greensborough Historical Society
Flour Sifter, Kande, Metal flour sifter, 1954c
This sifter was used at Poulter Avenue Greensborough for over 55 years.Owned and used by the Colvin family for over 55 years.Metal sifter with metal handle and green painted winder. Some rust damage and a hole in wire."Kande" brand inside outline map of Australia, stamped on side with patent information.flour sifter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Spike, Hand forged metal spike, 1900c
Hand forged metal spike found along Plenty River.Hand forged metal spike. Some rust. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Petrol Can, Victa Motor Mower Fuel - Wakefield Castrol Motor Oil, 1960s
Mower fuel container also marked as "Victa Motor Mower Fuel".Metal container for mower fuel.The slogan "Best for 2-stroke", instructions for mixing ideal fuel combination, quick fault finding and advice to shake can before use. petrol cans, mower fuel -
Greensborough Historical Society
Sewing accessories, Sewing Kit, 1950s
Probably used in making or repairing clothingPortion of card with 4 black 1 cm press studs; cotton reel 3.9 x 1.5 cm with orange thread; metal thimble 2 x 1.5 cm -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bread Tin, Baker's bread tin, 1953_
Bread tin from Wright's Bakery; Main Street Greensborough. This bakery has now closed. Advertisement: Baker: must be a board hand. Apply Wright's Bakery. 96 Cape Street. Heidelberg. [The Age 14/10/1953, page 25]Metal baker's bread tin (double). Rusted.bread tins, wrights bakery greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Functional object - Key, 1930c
Key of unknown originMetal key, slightly rusted.keys, metalwork, cast iron -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pliers, Farrier Hammer Pliers, 1845-1945
Hammer Pliers used for removing horse-shoe nails. Found along Plenty River in Lower Plenty. Commonly advertised and available during the century spanning 1845-1945.Metal pliers, some rust.pliers, lower plenty, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Nail Spacer, House gutter nail spacer, 1970-1980
This spacer was used when installing guttering on houses. Similar spacers were used by Gary Partington when building houses in the mid to late 20th Century.Metal nail and spacer.gary partington, guttering, gutter spacers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Spoon, 1899c
Metal spoon with timber handle, found along Plenty River near Yallambie circa 2005. [View advertisement in The Weekly Times Saturday 12 August 1899, page 32]Spoon with pointed bowl, timber handle and bone on shaft. Some rust.spoons, plenty river, yallambie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Buckle, 1880c
Metal buckle, possibly for horse gear. Found along Plenty River near Yallambie.Metal buckle, some rust.buckles, horse buckles, plenty river, yallambie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Tool - Fence Strainer, 1914c
Fence strainers were used to tension the wire on farm fences. This strainer was used on the Partington property in Greensborough. Walkers Fence Strainers are advertised in the Tweed Daily (Murwillumbah, NSW) on Saturday 11 April 1914, page 1. A relic from Greensborough's rural past.Metal fence-wire strainer. Some rust.Stamped on side of item "WALKERS"fence strainers, partington family, farm equipment -
Greensborough Historical Society
Buckle, Oblong buckle, 1900c
Large metal buckle found in Greensborough.Metal buckle, oblong shape. Some rust.buckles -
Greensborough Historical Society
Strainer, Tea strainer, 1960c
Tea strainer. The spring loaded handle opens the two perforated bowls into which tea is placed for infusion in a cup. The pre-cursor to tea bags.Metal tea strainer. Spring loaded handle with perforated bowls to hold tea.tea strainers -
Greensborough Historical Society
School badge, Greensborough Primary School, Greensborough State School Badge, 1960s
Greensborough Primary School student's badge from the 1960s.An original badge from the 1960s.Metal badge, two-tone blue enamel.Greensborough SS No 2062 in gold-coloured lettersgreensborough primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle opener, Metal bottle opener or can opener, 1952c
Multi-purpose opener in common use in the mid 20th century. Functions include corkscrew, can-opener and bottle opener.Metal with corkscrew, bottle opener and can opener."Buckle proof blue blade" and "Made by Henry Squire and Sons" etched into handle.bottle opener, can opener, corkscrew, henry squire and sons -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oil Can, H.C.Sleigh Limited, Golden Fleece Home Lubricant, 1948_
This small can held household lubricant . A list of uses is on back of label.Small metal can with blue and yellow label. Has fold down plastic nozzle for pouring oil.On front label "Golden Fleece Home Lubricant"golden fleece, oil cans, household lubricant -
Greensborough Historical Society
Rugmaking Hook, Rug Hook, 1950s
Metal tool used for hooking hand made rugs. May have been used to make rugs as a hobby.Metal tool used for hooking rugs. Hollow hexagonal handle with holed 'punch'.rug hook, hooking rugs, partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
School badge, Macleod High School, Prefect's pocket and badge, Macleod High School, 1960-1970
Macleod High School Prefect's badge and pocket from Rosemary Isaacs (nee Davies). Embroidered pockets were sewn onto school uniform as a sign of student seniority and responsibilityA personal memento of responsibility at school.Green woolen pocket with stitched school crest and motto. Badge with school crest and motto, enamel on metal."Prefect" on each item.macleod high school, rosemary isaacs, rosemary davies, prefects badge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Trophy, Greensborough Golf Club Trophy 1950, 24/06/1950
Greensborough Golf Club trophy won by Miss E Partington 24th June 1950.Miss E Partington was a member of a Greensborough pioneer family. She was active in the community and a member of the local golf club.Metal tropy on bakelite stand. Engraved: G.G.C. won by Miss E Partington 24.6.50.partington, greensborough golf club, eva partington