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Greensborough Historical Society
Collection Tin, Spastic Children's Society Home Bank, 1960c
These small collection tins were distributed to homes to encourage the 'banking' of small coins which would then be donated to assist the work of the Spastic Society of Victoria. Founded in 1948, and now known as "Scope" this is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability services throughout Victoria to thousands of children and adults with physical and multiple disabilities An example of mid 20th century fund raising.Cardboard cylinder with metal ends. Top has slot for coins. Cream coloured outer with red writing.On label "Spastic Children need your help" "Home Bank"spastic society of victoria, home bank, fundraising -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle opener, Persinware, Persinware bottle opener, 1978c
Multi purpose bottle or can opener. Size is suitable for carrying in pocket. [Persinware Openers were advertised in the Canberra Times in June and October 1978]Metal bottle/can opener with black plastic handle.Stamped into metal "Persinware"persinware, bottle opener, can opener -
Greensborough Historical Society
Knife, Unknown, 1950s
Single knife, possible part of cutlery set. Mark on handle is not identified.Metal knife with serrated blade and marks on handle.knife -
Greensborough Historical Society
Hat Pin, Unknown, Metal hat pin, 1930c
Hat pins were used to secure a hat to the head, inserted through hair. this hat pin was owned by Mrs Wyn Partington of Greensborough.Metal hat pin with 'thistle' shaped top,hat pins, wyn partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Hook, Unknown, Rug hook, 1970s
These hooks were used to make 'hooked' rugs, usually as a craft or hobby. Popular in the 1970s.An example of craft tools from the mid to late 20th century.Metal hook with two-directional clip; varnished wooden handle.Letters scratched into handle "MITHI"rug hooks, rug hooking, crafts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Decorative object - Badge, Greensborough Swimming Pool Appeal, 1961c
Small badge from the 1960s, indicates a donation to the Greensborough Swimming Pool Appeal.Circular metal badge, green and black print on yellow"Greensborough Swimming Pool Appeal" 541greensborough swimming pool, fundraising, community support -
Greensborough Historical Society
Kitchenware, Whisk, 1950s
One of many designs of egg whisk.Egg whisk, metal spring around loop with wooden handle painted redkitchenware, whisk -
Greensborough Historical Society
Kitchenware, Ladle, 1950s
Kitchen ladle, circa 1950s.Metal soup ladle with wooden handle painted red"Skyline"kitchenware, ladles -
Greensborough Historical Society
Jelly Mould, Vintage metal jelly mould, 1960c
Individual jelly mould.Small aluminium jelly mould, fluted.jelly mould -
Greensborough Historical Society
Jars, Kraft Foods, Vegemite Jars, 2008-2016
A variety of Vegemite jars: 115g jar with yellow plastic lid (manufactured 2008), standard labelling; 145g jar with red metal lid (manufactured 2010), special labelling 'New, Name Me', possibly first edition of 'Cheesymite'; 235g jar with orange plastic lid (manufactured 2016), labelled as 'Reduced Salt', part of the 'Beat the Drum Campaign' to support Australian Olympians in Rio de Janeiro.Shows the variety of this common spread.3 Vegemite glass jars, different labels and sizes. Plastic or metal lid, paper or plastic labels.vegemite jars, kraft foods -
Greensborough Historical Society
Badge - Digital Image, Bundoora Bowling Club badges, 1980s
Digital image of Bundoora Bowling Club badge, circa 1980. The Club is now affiliated with the Bundoora RSL.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of enamelled metal badge, green and yellow with gold writing. One badge has an insert with "90" added."Bundoora Bowling Club" and logo.badges, bundoora bowling club -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Banner - Banner - Women's Christian Temperance Union, c. 1900
Florence Dellar (Mrs. George), 59 Henty Street, Portland.Blue satin front. Blue cotton backing. Blue cord down edges and across top. Hand painted scene of Whalers Bluff. White satin lettering edged with gold thread. Gold thread lettering. Metal rod with pointed finials with cord hanger. Brown fringe on base.Front: Portland WCTU. Till Death or Victory. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal, Centenary of Melbourne 1835 Commemorative Medallion, 1834
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road White metal medal issued ...White metal medal issued to commemorate Melbourne's centenary 1934-35. This medal was given out to Victorian school children; 325,600 white metal medals were struck. There were also a few VIP pieces in other metals, including two in gold. The medal references Portland, the location of Victoria's first settlement. The Henty brothers, entrepreneur farmers and whalers, established the state's first permanent European settlement in Portland in 1834. Melbourne was established the following year by a party of settlers led by John Batman.White metal medal. Medal, silver. with hole and ring at the top. Obverse: Sailing Ship, Coast, Boat on shore, 3 men. Reverse Colonial man on grass, river, city buildings on other river bank Medal commemorates the centenary of Victoria and Portland 1834 and Melbourne 1835. Obverse:Scene of landing at Portland Bay; in ground below, PORTLAND / 1834; above, centenary of victoria / 1934 Reverse: Pioneer on south bank of Yarra looking across to Melbourne, below 1835 above, CENTENARY / OF / MELBOURNE / 1935Front: Inverse: Centenary of Melbourne 1835 (Top) 1835 (Bottom) Back: Obverse: Centenary of Victoria 1934 (Round Top) Portland 1834 (Bottom)medal, numismatics, celebration, 1834, 1934, 1935, melbourne, portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Decorative object - Lamp Bowl, n.d
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland. Pair to 3850.Cut glass lamp bowls, decorated in criss-cross pattern around bowl, creating numerous facets. Circular base and brass top with metal tags.Front: Rd. No 5373 (stamped in base) Rd. No 218630 (stamped in top)birmingham collection, lamp, decorative, household, lighting -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Wooden Stamp, n.d
Portland Town CouncilWooden handle, rubber stamps, metal framestamp, administration, portland town council -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Homestead, Side View, Esther Winifred Hill (Nee Smallpage), 1920
Photographs taken by Esther Winifred Hall (nee Smallpage) - great grand-daughter of Stephen George Henty. Taken in 1934 Centenary Celebrations in Portland.Black and white photograph of house with wide verandah, water tank (on left), behind light-coloured pole and wire fence with metal and wire gate. Donated by Ms. Mary Robinson, acting on behalf of Mrs. W.G. Hutchinson "Tellong", Blackwood River Drive, Balingup, W.A. 6253Front: (no inscriptions) Back: Homestead side view -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - six contact prints of silo construction, 1964
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesSheet of (6) black and white contact prints relating to Silo Construction. First and fourth photo's are of the corner KS Anderson Wharf and some construction equipment. Second and third metal tower being constructed. Fifth shed on KS Anderson. Sixth photo completed structure of metal tower.Front: 2. 28-2-64 3. 28-2-64 4. 10-3-64 5. 5-3-64 6. 5-3-64 7. 10-3-64 (Under each of the prints, in white.)port of portland archives, construction, silo, k s anderson wharf -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Key for clock, 1860
Portland Free Library clockLarge metal key for clock. Painted black.Back: (no inscriptions visible) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Float, n.d
Wooden handmade fishing float, painted red at top, blue centre, white bottom section. Metal coiled ring at junction of red and blue. Fine wire wrapped around white section, ring at bottom. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Container - Condiment set, n.d
Displayed in History House.Three glass containers (glass and silverplate) in a novelty carrier in shape of three tennis rackets. 390.1 - Base - metal, three round balls for feet. 390.2 - Mustard container - glass, silverplate lid, spoon (390.3) 390.4 - Salt cellar - glass, silverplate lid with holes in it. 390.5- - Mustard container (not part of original set), silverplate top and spoon (390.6)Front: NPNS (side, container top) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Fishing Boats, n.d
Con Kroker Private CollectionBlack & white photo of three fishing boats, two are moored to metal drums, the other is at anchor. One on the left is "Sandra Michelle"' the one on the right is "Success". Mounted on board - front white textured, back buff coloured -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Slide - Slide - Cashmore Airport, Portland, n.d
Coloured slide. Pin light top centre. 'Something' made out of wood and metal, bottom foreground.portland airport, cashmore airport, air travel, construction -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Fork -Portland Memorial Bowling Club, n.d
Fork, electoplated metal, enamelled shield, gold and red, Portland Memorial Bowling Club.Back: '20c' - blue texta 'PARAMOUNT E.P.A.I' - impressed -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Metal Matchbox, n.d
Nickle plated silver matchbox (containing one match)Back: English make stamped into metal -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Printed Metal Match Box Cover, G & G (A/ASIA) LTD>, c. 1931
Promotional metal matchbox cover for the Club Hotel Portland. Green Border, cream panels centre front, back and side, with gold fancy border. Text & graphics in black.Front: G & G (A/Asia) Ltd. Picture of a face - smiling underneath "This man drinks Richmond Beer" Turn up other way Face is frowning, underneath "This man wishes he had" Back: 1931 Calendar Side Strike the Club Hotel for a good spot ( J.R. Sullivan Prop) Portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir - Volunteer Air Observers Corps Badge, 1939-1945
Belonged to Thomas EverettMetal circular badge with cord and safety pin. Badge has blue outer border with text volunteer Air Observers Corps in gold. White inner band with text "observer' in gold. Inner red circle with gold bird with outstretched wings.Front: Volunteer Air Observers Corps Observer, gold enamel Back: This badge is the property of the Dept. of Air. 16993 Stokes -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Hole Punch, n.d
Heavy duty metal 'Velos' hole punch used at Glenelg Shire Council ( and most likely former Town /City Council) Metric, so most likely made after early 1970'sFront: Heavy Duty Velos Trade Mark Perforator Made in England NO 4376 Back: RP. 102/10 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Badge - Waterside Workers Union Badge, WITTENBACH & CO, n.d
Belonges to Thomas EverettEnammelled silver badge, royal blue 'outerbelt' design and text. 'Waterside Workers Fed. of Australia', circling internal initials W in royal blue, WFA in aquaFront: Waterside Workers Fed. of Australia W.W.F.A. Back: 88772 0R 887/2 stamped into the metal -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - St Stephens Church, Portland, n.d
Black and white photograph of a bluestone church, with a large tree casting it in shadow. In front is a stone and metal rail fence, with large metal gates where the two sides of the fence meet on the corner of the block.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: St Stephens Church Portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Badge - "Henty Memorial, Portland badge", n.d
Displayed at History House.Enamel and metal badge. Silver details and lettering on a blue and green enamelled field. Lower banner in dark blue enamel.Front: Henty Memorial/Portland