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

Record of the Glenelg Shire CouncilUnused oblong shaped sticker with the text 'Portland a Whale of a Place Victoria" and design incorporating boat sails, whale and the sea, printed blue ink on a white backgroundsouvenir, tourism, portland whales

Portland celebrated the 150th anniversary of its formation as a town in 1984. A number of commemorative items were produced.Oblong-shaped promotional sticker, promoting Portland's 150th celebrations in 1984. Black text printed on white background, plus logo of whale in triangle with blue green wave designs.Front: Portland's 150th Anniversary 1934-1984 Victoria's First Permanent Settlement150th, 1984, 1934, sticker, commemorative, celebration

Postcard showing lighthouse & Harbour, Portland, Victoria, from the "Rose" series ----colourview No 503, showing adult & three children walking on an unsealed road north of Whaler's Bluff. Clothing suggests c. 1950's-60'spostcard, view of portland, holiday, whalers bluff, lighthouse

(Previous collection, Exhibitions, Prizes, etc.) Displayed at History House. Used by Henty cordial company in Portland (?)Label with design of a ship of choppy waters in a roundel in upper right corner. Name of drink is in a white banner across lower centre.Front: (text on label includes brand name, flavour of drink, etc...)

Previous collection, Exhibitions, Prizes, etc.) Displayed at History House. Used by Henty cordial company in Portland (?)Label with design of a ship of choppy waters in a roundel in upper right corner. Name of drink is in a white banner across lower centre.Front: (text on label includes brand name, flavour of drink, etc...)

Displayed at History House.Medallion - "Centenary of Melbourne 1935 Commemorative Medallion Victoria 1935"Front: Inverse: Centenary of Melbourne 1935 (Top) 1835 (Bottom) Back: Obverse: Centenary of Victoria 1934 (Round Top) Portland 1834 (Bottom)

Coaster / dish - small circular dish with glass base, metal rim 'Nelson Vic' with image of pelican.

Circular metal ashtray with enamel badge 'Heywood', showing Heywood community hall

Port of Portland CollectionA black and white aerial photograph taken from the N.W. of T.B.& S. abattoir, red brick wool store, petroleum installations, north/central Portland residential areas and Portland Harbour.Front: NOV 1955 'AIRSPY PHOTO' ref NO 2/b/74port of portland

The Ancient Order of Foresters, which originated in England in the mid 1700s, established its first branch (Court) in Victoria in 1849. Foresters was set up as a non-profit organisation, the founding principles of the Society being to provide financial and social benefits as well as support to members and their families in times of unemployment, sickness, death, disability and old age. The Society is now known as the Foresters Friendly Society and in July 1999 was incorporated as a public company limited by shares and guarantee.Plain green sash, cloth, hemmed, a narrow piece of lighter green ribbon attached to one of the long sides, about a quarter of the way along.

White sticker with green and black print, image of a kelpie in black and white, on right. 'Casterton Vic. the Kelpie's Birthplace Casterton Project', Rotary logo.

White china mug with handle. Decal of Kelpie; "CASTERTON' above Kelpie, 'Birthplace of the Kelpie' beneath.Back: Bottom of mug: 'Brodie Casterton' - transfers.

Souvenir glass with gold rim, gold lettering "Merino-Digby Back to 1977"

(Previous collection, Exhibitions, Prizes, etc.) Displayed at History House. Used by Henty cordial company in Portland (?)No details supplied.Front: (text on label includes brand name, flavour of drink, etc...)

(Previous collection, Exhibitions, Prizes, etc.) Displayed at History House. Used by Henty cordial company in Portland (?)No details supplied.Front: (text on label includes brand name, flavour of drink, etc...)

Hand painted silk handkerchief with scalloped edge, painted gold on outer edge. Bottom left corner hand painted logo edged in gold paint, shows two women in Grecian style dress flanking a shield with the Southern Cross and floral designs and banner beneath, then the words 'Victoria 1834 Centenary 1934'.

The Ancient Order of Foresters, which originated in England in the mid 1700s, established its first branch (Court) in Victoria in 1849. Foresters was set up as a non-profit organisation, the founding principles of the Society being to provide financial and social benefits as well as support to members and their families in times of unemployment, sickness, death, disability and old age. The Society is now known as the Foresters Friendly Society and in July 1999 was incorporated as a public company limited by shares and guarantee.Plain green sash, red fringe either end *T and a bunch of keys in gold and black, printed on to sashancient order of foresters, friendly society, sash

The Ancient Order of Foresters, which originated in England in the mid 1700s, established its first branch (Court) in Victoria in 1849. Foresters was set up as a non-profit organisation, the founding principles of the Society being to provide financial and social benefits as well as support to members and their families in times of unemployment, sickness, death, disability and old age. The Society is now known as the Foresters Friendly Society and in July 1999 was incorporated as a public company limited by shares and guarantee.Plain green sash, red fringe either end, sash in two pieces, there is also a hand-sewn seam.

Black and white photo of Anderson's Reef, below the roundabout in Hanlon Parade.Front: 'Portland Victoria, August 1970' - handwritten, blue ink. Black stamp - 'B.E. Carthew 9 Hurd st. PORTLAND, VICTORIA AUSTRALIA' Back: 'Anderson's Reef Below the new roundabout Hanlon Parade' 'typed in red

Fabric pennant/flag, souvenir of Royal visit for Centenary of Portland and Victoria (most likely used in Portland). Red background, blue border on long sides. Image of Duke of Gloucester in various colours. 'Our Royal Visitor H.R.H DUKE OF CLOUCESTER RECEIVED WITH GLADNESS 1934' in white

Black and white photo of lighthouse, Portland. Same as 7728Back: 'Lighthouse Portland' - handwritten, black ink Round purple stamp: 'PRINTED BY M.E. ANDREWS, PORTLAND'

From Glenelg Shire Council records archiveBlack and white photograph of the house in Glenelg Street, Portland, that became Henry House Day Care Centre.