In use by the Glenelg Shire Council 1995-March 2006Sticker with the Glenelg Shire Council logo on it.Front: GSC logo Back: (no inscriptions)glenelg shire council, administration, local government

From the Victorian Heritage Register: The foundation stone of the original Portland Town Hall was laid by William Learmonth on 21st September, 1863 following a competition and subsequent public controversy over the permitted entry of architect John Barrow. The conservative classical design of municipal surveyor Alexander Ross was preferred and this axially planned design with central council chamber and side offices fronted by a fine axed pedimented gable entablature of basalt and Tuscan Doric pilasters was completed by 24th may 1864. The old Town Hall is one of a distinguished group of public buildings in Portland and an interesting example of conservative classical architecture of the first years of settlement in western Victoria. The basalt structure was partially erected of stone from the Portland stockade and has significant historical associations with local Government administration in the district. The Town Hall is the most impressive work of Alexander Ross, a surveyor architect whose career remains largely undocumented. The old Town Hall at Portland has been discreetly extended at the rear to provide additional meeting room accommodation. The premises are no longer used for local government administration.A4 sized certificate demonstrating Portland Town Hall's special significance to the state of Victoria & inclusion on the Historic Building Register. Singed by Robert Maclellan, Minister for planning & Historic Buildings Council Chairperson. Red seal attached, bottom right.portland town hall, history house, heritage register, historic buildings, certificate

Displayed at History House. Used by Municipality of Portland, 1856-1863Wooden handled seal with brass seal.town of portland, municipality of portland, local government

Green cardboard cover. Maroon fabric spine and corners. Gold letering on spine. Brown marbled fly leaf.

Cream fabric cover and spine. Red band - gold writing on spine. 20 in ink on spine. Brown and blue marbled fly leaf.

Red marbled vinyl cover. Maroon vinyl spine. Gold lettering on cover. Hand written.

Shiny yellow card cover, red & brown text, brown and green drawing of a sinking ship. Fictional recreation of a first hand account of the wreck of the Admella by a local author. The story of the sole female survivor of the wreck - Bridget LedwithFictional account of the story of Bridget Ledwith - sole female survivor of the Admella Shipwreckadmella, bridget ledwith

Local ChemistPrescription Book, September 1973 - June 1974 - title Red marbled vinyl cover. Maroon vinyl spine. Gold lettering on cover. K on spine.Front: n/achemist, pharmacists, prescription, ledger, 1970s

Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.local courts, government, gazette, victorian government

Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.local courts, government, gazette, victorian government

Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.local courts, government, gazette, victorian government

Dark green grained fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine . Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.local courts, government, gazette, victorian government

Dark green grained cloth over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine . Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.local courts, government, gazette, victorian government

Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.local courts, government, gazette, victorian government

Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.local courts, government, gazette, victorian government

Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.

Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.local government, local courts, gazette, victorian government

Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.

Fawn cloth bound spine and covers. Black text on spine. Volumes 1 -1V only. Volume V not in set.local courts, local government, government administration, gazette, victorian government

Light green cloth-covered covers and spine. Gold text. Dark green and gold graphics on front cover - floral design.poem, social history, local history

Small booklet of 120 pages, black print on white. Held together by metal staples. Front cover of greenish cardboard P printing & graphics in black. No back cover.non-fictionhamilton, almanac, directory, local business

Book, a detailed synopsis of Portland from 1800 to 1920. Cream, light card covers, green print, photo of Portland, old and modern on front covernon-fictionA history of Portland, Victoriaportland, local history, 1800 to 1920

Black and white photo with inscription beneath, from newspaper dated 19 NOV 1929. Re-enactment of confrontation between landing party, led by Edward Henty, and a group of local aborigines (played by boy scouts). Stuck to white cardboard

Book of historic Portland street names, including their origin, location and significance. A street map of Portland is attached to inside of back cover. Semi gloss card covers, grey with red and blue print. Inside pages pale yellow, black print. Map of Portland white with black print.local history, street names, portland, directory

a) Book, Glenelg Shire, 150 Years in the Making. Produced by Glenelg Shire Council, launched July 2014. Card cover, views of early Portland front and back covers, sepia tones, Glenelg Shire logo on front. Black print, black and white and coloured photographs. Signed on the fly-leaf by the then premier of Victoria, Denis Napthine. 'Congrats to Glenelg Shire 150 years in the Making. Well done, Denis Napthine PREMIER July 2014' b) Envelope for the booklocal history, history of the glenelg shire, victoria, denis napthine

a) Book, Glenelg Shire, 150 Years in the Making. Produced by Glenelg Shire Council, launched July 2014. Card cover, views of early Portland front and back covers, sepia tones, Glenelg Shire logo on front. Black print, black and white and coloured photographs b) envelope for the book white with a Glenelg Shire logo printed on it.glenelg shire, local history, portland, nelson, dartmoor, heywood, casterton

Two volumes. Volume 1 & 2 Red leather bound spine and cover corners. Light red textured covers. Red leather label on centre of front cover with gold text. Gold graphics on spine. Hand written contents page. Contents are acts of Parliament of Victoria relating to Local governmentlocal government, victorian history, council