Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Coloured photo. Syd Cuffe in Town Crier's regalia delivering a cry, outdoors, coloured bunting in background.

In November 1984 Portland marked the 150th anniversary of European settlement and the foundation of the City of Portland. Various events happened in and around Portland, many community led.Coloured photo. Salvation Army band in period costume, Henty Beach, Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations.portlands 150th anniversary celebrations 1984

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Laminated. City of Portland Crest at top, possibly used at an international Town Crying event. Black plastic rods at top and bottom, gold cord for hanging.

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Citation, calligraphy on paper (torn and burnt to look old) welcoming Syd (John) Cuffe, noting his achievements.

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Coloured photo. Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club in Bentinck St Portland, for the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Garden.

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Black and white photo. Syd Cuffe and Mike Noske holding Australian flags.Back: white sticker ' copyright Portland Observer'

In November 1984 Portland marked the 150th anniversary of European settlement and the foundation of the City of Portland. Various events happened in and around Portland, many community led. Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Coloured photo. Volunteer Battery Brigade - re-enactment group, parade Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations.Back: 'M 24' - blue biro

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85.  200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Coloured photo. Syd Cuffe in Town Crier's regalia, including bell, standing beside steam locomotive, with Portland Station Master. Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations.portlands 150th anniversary celebrations 1984

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Certificate, unframed awarded to Syd Cuffe, Town crier, November 1984. Portland 150th Anniversary Committee Pioneer Award of Meritsyd cuffe, portland town crier

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Syd Cuffe's Town crier's hat. Black felt, sides turned up with point in brim at front, trimmed in gold braid, gold feather, round white felt Portland souvenir, cloth patch on one side of turned-up brim, printed in red and blue with image of beach, tree and yachtsyd cuffe, headwear, ceremonial clothing, town crier

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Syd Cuffe's Town crier's cloak. Mid blue lightweight home made coat with detachable cape, trimmed in gold braid with gold buttons with shield design. Five cloth patches sewn to one side of the front of the cape - American Guild of town criers; 11th World Town Criers Championship Maryborough Queensland; The Honourable Guild of Town Criers, NZ, AHG - ATC Town Criersyd cuffe, town crier

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Trophy, wood base, gold plastic and wooden drum, flame and laurel wreath on top, gold plaque ' Clunes Gold Festival 1996, Town crier Competition'Back: white sticker, maker detailssyd cuffe, award, town crier competition, 1996

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.ID badge Sydney Cuffe Glenelg Shire Council with shire logo on it.portland town crier, syd cuffe, glenelg shire council

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of children and parents sitting on the floor, being addressed by a library staff member.Front: '99 8 24portland library, events, community event, council services, glenelg shire

Coloured photo. External view o fsouth west corner of CEMA Arts Centre, featuring leadlight windows, made as a part of a community project.Back: '5' - black texta

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group at the library with a man is now holding a raffle ticket.Front: '97 12 22'portland library, community, services, event

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of people, seated, computer areaFront: '99 9 15 'portland library, community, service

Coloured photo. Portland Library; Group in the libraryportland library, community, service

Coloured photo. Portland Library book sale, set up in drill hall, Library staff lady at table for payment for books. People examining booksFront: '98 10 10'portland library, community services, council services, events

Coloured photo. Portland Library, fiction section, two women at book trolleyFront: '99 5 28'portland library, community, events

Coloured photo. Portland Library. A group of performers in the Portland Library.Front: '98 9 8'portland library, community service, council service

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Four bikes leaning against wall outside.Front: '00 1 13'portland library, community, service

Coloured photo. Portland Library; Three men are standing at empty bookshelvesFront: '98 8 19'portland library, community, service

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Phil Darby and others giving a presentation. People applaudingportland library, community, service, events

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group in the library.Front: '00 8 25'portland library, community, event

Coloured photo. Floral arrangement on floor in front of information counter at Portland library, coloured streamers, hanging from ceiling. Two women at work behind counter.Front: '97 5 1'portland library, community, services

Coloured photo. Portland Library. Book launch of 'Malinche's Conquest'. Author, Annie Lanyon and two other women in front of book poster.Front: '99 8 12'portland library, community services, council services, book launch, author event

Coloured photo. Portland Library. 'The Battle for the Ashes' exhibition display.portland library, council services, community, event

Coloured photo. Portland Library, group of children and a staff member. There is also parent nursing a child.Front: '98 12 17'portland library, community, council service

Coloured photo. Portland Library - a group of six women. There are chairs in a circle and a screen, slide projectorFront: '00 6 7'portland library, council services, community event