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.15 badges with image of sailboat, multi-coloured background. Given out by Syd Cuffe at Town Crying events, nationally and internationally.

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'

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

Framed colour photograph of the replica 'Endeavour' in Portland. White mount, wooden frame with gold trim, inscribed brass plaque below photo.Front: 'Competitor 5th Victorian Town Criers Championships POrtland 1996 inscribed on brass plaque Back: white sticker with photographer's details 'Endeavour Portland' - black texta

Medal, round brass, hole at top attached by ring to blue and yellow ribbon. Raised inscription in border on front, styalised scroll in centreFront: 'EIGHTH WORLD TOWN CRIER CHAMPIONSHIPS 1999' -in border. 'Sidney B.C. Canada' on scroll in centre Back: inscription: 'SYD CUFFE SIDNEY 1999 (BRITISH COLUMBIA)'

Framed certificate, under glass, cream vellum, black print light brown wooden frame, gold trim. Certificate of Participation, Sixth World Town Crier Championships City of Ballarat, 5 - 11 Nov, 1995, presented to Syd Cuffe.Front: Signed by Vernon Robson, Chief Commissioner

Blue velvet sash, gold fringe, lined with blue fabric. Approx 250 badges collected by Syd Cuffe on trips around Australia and overseas to participate in competition as a Town Crier. Earliest date on a badge 1985. The badges cover 50 % of the sashtown crier, championships, world travel, badges, sash, syd cuffe, portland

Medal, round brass, black front, brass lettering and border. Hole at top of medal, ring attached, with red, white and blue striped ribbon. Medal measures 7.8cm diameterFront: Anacores Arts Festival, 9th World Championship 2001. The Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers Back: Inscribe ' SYDNEY CUFFE GLENELG SHIRE AUSTRALIA', maker's details

Coloured photo. Syd Cuffe and 2 other men in Town Crier's regalia, sitting / standing on steps outside a brick multi-storey building. All three are holding wooden trophies. A fourth man is in mayoral regalia. There is a small canon in the middle of the group.Back: black stamp 'Copyrighted Strictly Photographics'

Framed certificate, glass covered, white, blue, black print, black wooden frame. White sticker with maker details on back. Presented by Portland Development Committee Incorporated to Syd Cuffe, winner of the 1990 National Town Crier competition, loudest voice section.Front: Signed by Chairman and executive officer in biro

Framed certificate under glass, cream, black print, frame gold painted wood. Presented to Mr. Syd Cuffe for his participation in the 5th National Town criers Championships in Maryborough Queensland 2 -5 Sept 1993, signed by Mayor and City Administrator.

Framed citation, appointing Sydney John Cuffe as official town crier for the Glenelg Shire Council 17 Oct 1989. White certificate, black print, red seal of City of Portland, black wooden frame, glass over citation, wire for hanging on back, brown tape.Front: Signatures of Mayor, Councillor and GEO red biro

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. Two people sitting on cannon at Memorial Triangle, section of Cliff St. Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrationsportlands 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. 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 ledColoured photo. Group of people, vintage car, steam engine and carriages. Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations 1984.portland 150th celebrations

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. Transit shed, K.S. Anderson wharf set up for Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations ball.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. 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. Pipe band marching down Julia St. Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations.portlands 150th anniversary celebrations 1984

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. Syd Cuffe and others on float, Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations, parade 19 NOV 1984.

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.Medallion, silver, Portland 150th Anniversary 1984, whale and triangle logo, reverse, Victoria 150th, Growing Together 1984 -1985, with logo. In clear plastic pocket. Medallion measures 5 cm diameter x 0.4 cm deepportlands 150th anniversary celebrations 1984

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.Silver coloured medallion on green cord. Portland 150th Anniversary 1984, round edge on front, whale and triangle logo in centre. Spray of heath on reverse. Medal measures 3.1 cm x .1cm diameter.portland 150th anniversary

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. Royal Australian Navy members marching down Julia St as part of parade for Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations.portlands 150th anniversary celebrations 1984

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. Bullock team on Cliff St, part of parade for Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations.portlands 150th anniversary celebrations 1984

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. Portland's 150th Anniversary ball, transit shed, KS Anderson wharf. View of stage, Australian Navy Band performing.portlands 150th anniversary celebrations 1984

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

Framed certificate, under glass, grey vellum, black script, floral border left and top, floral surrounded letter at beginning of each paragraph, black wooden frame, gold trim. Presented to Syd Cuffe at 1996 Australian National Town Criers' championships by the Moree Plains Shire

Coloured photograph: group photo taken inside Nelson Visitor Information Centre. Left to right: Sally Lewis, Director, Portland Maritime Discovery Centre; Government official; Syd Cuffe, Portland Town Crier; Cr. Geoff White, Mayor Glenelg Shire; Parks Victoria representative. See 10394

Framed certificate under glass, cream, black script, silver metal frame. Presented to Sudneyffe Esquire, LIfe Membership of the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Australian Town Criers, 1st Jan 1997, signed by President and Hon Secretary, under the Common Seal. Backing board of frame has construction / deconstruction details, sticker.

Congratulatory wedding telegram, originating from Red Cap Creek, Vic, sent to Mr & Mrs M.B. Smith, married at Penola in South Australia on the 4th of December 1954. Telegram postmarked at Penola; buff coloured paper, message in black type; 'Congratulations' in banner at top with town crier one side, bird the other.