Part of the collection purchased from Brendan Kurtze by the City of Portland. From the Kurtze Museum. Spades were used primarily for cutting up a whale. They were flat-bladed implements (except the gouge spade) with a chisel cutting edge and were mounted on wood poles by means of a socket at the aft end of the spade. The blades of later spades, after the 1850's, were usually made of cast steel, while the sockets and shanks were wrought iron. Cast steel held a cutting edge far better than the earlier wrought iron, and was necessary for repeated cutting. The sockets of spades were forge welded closed, without an open seam, for added strength. They were secured to the pole with a nail, screw or pinWhaling implement, iron, painted gloss black. Flat blade and handle sleeve on either end of shaft, no handle. Spades were used primarily for cutting up a whale. They were flat-bladed implements (except the gouge spade) with a chisel cutting edge and were mounted on wood poles by means of a socket at the aft end of the spade. The blades of later spades, after the 1850's, were usually made of cast steel, while the sockets and shanks were wrought iron. Cast steel held a cutting edge far better than the earlier wrought iron, and was necessary for repeated cutting. The sockets of spades were forge welded closed, without an open seam, for added strength. They were secured to the pole with a nail, screw or pinkurtze museum, whaling, tools, industry, maritime

Fishing lure. White feathers covering shank of hook, cylindrical lead 'head', painted white, 2 'eyes' painted, red and black.

Fishing lure. Grey feathers covering shank of hook, lead 'head' painted grey and white.

Port of Portland Collection. Cradle reduced in width when moved to Maritime Discovery Centre October 98 Portland LifeboatWooden lifeboat resting on cradle. Blue gun-whales and rowers' seats, canvas buoyancy covers, white hull, grey below water line, white top sides. Boat supported by chine stringer port, starboard held by 4 steel props, keel rests on cradle.

SOURCED FROM CASTERTON TOWN HALL (FORMER SHIRE OF GLENELG)Black and white photo of Casterton High School, different view from 7158Back: Black stamp '001520'casterton, casterton high school

Red plastic fish hook extractor. Round shafted, fluted both ends - one larger than the other.Back: 'CAPSTAN HOOK EXTRACTOR' - embossed on one side

Port of Portland CollectionBronze Plaque. Inscribed.Front: 'Portland Harbour Trust Commissioners, 1950' 'The construction of Portland Harbour commenced at this point November 1952'. Back: -

Donated by John Edgar? John Francis? Found on Whites Beach? 1990's?Iron anchor stock, ball shaped ends peril at mid point. Curved 120mm off centre, surface incrustations. The stock ensures that the arms rest vertically on the seabed, and thus one fluke will dig itself in, providing maximum holding power. This type, with its two flukes and its stock at right angles, remained the basic anchor for many centuries.

To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Portland. 1834 - 1894Sterling silver whale pendant in blue plastic box. Inside box lid 'Portland's 150th Anniversary 1834-1984'. Pendant on blue ribbon. Whale design taken from Portland's 150th logo - stylised whale within a triangle shape. Box includes a small description card. - see 'Other Information'.Back: Silver markanniversary of portland 1834 to 1984

Blue plastic hook extractor. Four bladed handle, double blade each end, one larger than the other.Back: 'AUSTIPLAS FISH HOOK DISGORGER' - embossed on side

Bone china sugar bowl and lidBack: Base: Makers stamp 'Royal Stafford English Bone China Made in England'

Fishing lure. Black horsehair covering shank of hook. Black painted lead 'head'.fishing

Displayed in History House.Certificate awarding third prize to Henty Cordial

Part of collection purchased by the City of Portland in 1990s from Brendon Kurtze (Kurtze's Museum Portland). “Grains with Five Prongs. GRAIN. An iron instrument with four or more barbed points, and a line attached to it, used at sea for striking and taking fish.” -Whitney, 1911Grain spear used to harpoon dolphins. Iron, painted black gloss, no handle. 3 flat blades on one end of shaft and handle sleeve on the other.fishing

Wooden pattern for mould for boat fitting. Base round, with protrusion from 3 sides. Top section round, smaller diameter than base. Front painted green, back white.

Round cloth badge, whale tail in centre, 'PORTLAND' in blue above tail, 'VICTORIA'S BIRTHPLACE' in black, beneath. Badge edge whipped in black. Badge attached to white card, in clear cellophane packet.

Wooden pattern for mould for boat fitting. Solid cylinder, in two halves, joined by wooden dowels. Main cylinder has smaller diameter cylinder attached to either end. Diamond shaped 'wings' around larger cylinder, one at top end, the other quarter way down. Painted green, inner flat sides unpainted.

SOURCED FROM CASTERTON TOWN HALL (FORMER SHIRE OF GLENELG)Black and white photo. View of Casterton Hospital, fence with seat in front of it.Back: Black stamp - 008755casterton, casterton hospital

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.

A paper 'with compliments' slip

Part of the collection purchased from Brendan Kurtze by the City of Portland in 1990sHarpoon, whaling implement, iron, painted gloss black, perhaps original head only, reconstructed shaft and handle sleeve, no handle. Completed replica obvious after removing paint. Gordon Stokes 22 September 1998.harpoon, whaling, maritime

Fishing lure. Black feathers covering barbs of hook, metal spinner.fishing

Set of drawers constructed from 46 matchboxes of various brands. Labelled on ends of boxes ' A - Z', plus various other, in black ink. Some boxes not labelled. A number of the drawers contain metal letters for stamps/printing.industry, printing

Casterton Racing Club badge. Gold metal badge on black cord. Image of rider on horse 'Casterton Racing Club Member' on front; 'Not transferable season 1990-1991 81' on reverse.casterton race club, casterton

SOURCED FROM CASTERTON TOWN HALL (FORMER SHIRE OF GLENELG)Black and white photo, front view of Casterton Youth CentreBack: 'Youth Centre Cast.' handwritten, blue biro. Blue biro arrowed both ends, line drawn across photo. 3" written above linecasterton, casterton youth centre

The Star Theatre opened on 7th November 1925, with 991 seats located in orchestra and balcony levels. It was rebuilt to the plans of architect Geoffrey S. Richards, opening of 27th October 1937. In 2011, there was a small Star Cinema operating in the former balcony area. The main orchestra floor has been in use as a plumbers merchants, but is unused. The Star Cinema was closed in 2015 and is now in use as a church.Green card (folded) Cinema Program for 'Star Talkies' for weeks ending January 26 and February 2, 1935. Includes list of films, admission prices, where to buy tickets and whether the films are suitable or not suitable for a general audience.star cinema

Fishing lure, feathers covering barbs of hook. Metal spinner with high quality 2 and 6 stars engraved on it.fishing