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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Julia Street, Portland, 1930s
Black and white photo, white border. View of Julia St. Portland, taken from middle of road, looking west, left hand side, block between Bentinck and Percy Streets. Four cars, 1 motorbike, road not sealed.'JULIA STREET, PORTLAND', black print, lower borderphotography, julia street, portland -
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Souvenir - PLASTIC TUMBLER, Portland Victoria Tumbler, n.d
Plastic tumbler, with sealed section at bottom, containing clear fluid, and plastic underwater scene. 'Portland Victoria' in black script, side of top section of tumbler. With its cardboard box. Decorated with various blues and 'bubble' pattern. -
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Functional object - Seal, Port of Portland Authority Seal, 1980s
Used by Port of Portland Authority for sealing of documents between 1982-1997.256.1: Positive section (metal) of Port of Portland Authority seal. Logo and text at top and bottom plates. Port of Portland Authority (around outside) [image of lighthouse, cliff, anchor and ocean] (centre) 256.2: Negative section (bronze) of Port of Portland Authority seal. Logo and text at top and bottom plates. Port of Portland Authority (around outside) [image of lighthouse, cliff, anchor and ocean] (centre)Front: Port of Portland Authority * (around outside) [image of lighthouse, cliff, anchor and ocean] (centre) Back: - -
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Ceremonial object - SEAL, Seal - Portland Borough, n.d
Seal - Portland Boroughseal, administrative, portland borough -
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Document - Testimonial, Municipality of Portland testimonial to Philip Scott, 1863
Written on the retirement of Philip Scott as This copy kept by Council Portland Town Council archives -
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Painting, Nancy Malseed, Painting - Seal Cave, c. 1964
Acquired by Portland Council for the Encouragement of Music and the Arts (CEMA) as a winner of its annual Art Price in 1964; later presented by CEMA to Portland Town Council.View of the interior of a cave. In foreground is a triangular pool of dark blue water with lighter highlights. The walls of the cave curve up both sides of the water, meeting at the back of the cave. At back of cave is a ledge with approximately 9-10 seals on it. One seal is diving into the water. The walls are painted in brown and dark blue, the seals in pale blue with highlights in white.Front: Malseed (lower right, red paint) Back: Nancy Malseed "Seal Cave" Portland Art Gallery Trust, c/c C. Woolcock (upper and mid left, black felt tip pen). -
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Photograph - Daguerreotype, Captain James Fawthrop, c. 1967
UnknownColour photograph on glass. Oval mount in rectangular frame, gold paint under glass. Four seals in each corner of the mount. Photograph of Captain James Fawthrop in Harbour Master's uniform wearing the gold medal awarded for his role in the rescue of surviviors from the Admella wreck.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions) -
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Sculpture - Bas-relief, Ronald C. Skate, Untitled (Early Maritime Industries), n.d
Commissioned by State Bank to produce 5 copper bas-reliefs for 73 Percy Street, Portland. Spoke with Miss Betty Vivian (Member of the Portland Historical Society) re Portland's history. Commonwealth Bank stored objects in Melbourne (c.1991). Negotiations between Portland Historical Society and Commonwealth Bank of Australia led to gift of works to People of Portland. Stored at Council depot c.1998, retrieved for Maritime Discovery Centre display.Copper bas-relief. Depicting a man in raincoat and wide-brimmed rain hat at a ship's wheel. Behind him are flying birds and in front of him is the tail of a seal diving into waves on the left and the front of a seal on the right. -
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Administrative record - Programme, n.d
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Book, Vanda Savill, 'Tha' She Blows -Old ships, Old salts & Old Days of Whaling & Sealing', 1980
White plastic bound book, front and back covers made from marine blue card, silver whales and text on front cover, silver seals and text on back cover. Text of book handwritten. -
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Tool - Press, embossing - "Portland Stevedoring Company Official Seal", 1923
The Portland Stevedoring Company took over from the "Pier Spring Trust" in 1923. Members of the new company were: W.S. Williamson, Solicitor; Capt. D.W. Hislop, Harbour Master, C.V. Parkinson, Borthwicks Manager. The Portland Stevedoring Company serviced about 3 vessels, and was then taken over by the Victorian Stevedoring Company. They were responsible for servicing vessels. Portland Harbour Trust took over moorings on 2/2/1960.Steel and bronze press, painted black with gold highlights with press-down handle and hollow base. -
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Functional object - Seal - Portland Municipality Seal, 1856
Displayed at History House. Used by Municipality of Portland, 1856-1863Wooden handled seal with brass seal.town of portland, municipality of portland, local government -
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Booklet, Ambassador Press Pty Ltd, Granville, NSW 2142, 'The Emigrant's Friend' - facsimile, c. 1974
Booklet, originally published in London in 1848. Recreated by Reader's Digest, Sydney. Buff cardboard covers, 40 page booklet. Cover has depictions of seals of New Zealand, Australia, Swan River and Van Dieman's Land, one in each corner, charcoal, charcoal print 'THE EMIGRANT'S FRIEND, OR AUTHENTIC GUIDE TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA'; plus areas included in booklet. -
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Book, A Port is Built, Sep-81
Book - 'A Port is Built', brown leather bound copy signed by K S Anderson and Malcolm Fraser, 13th NOV 1981. Portland Harbor Trust Commissioners 1950, gold seal on front cover. 'A PORT IS BUILT KS ANDERSON, CBE, MC, PHT' printed on spine in gold> -
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Certificate - Certificate - appointment of Syd Cuffe as Portland Town Crier, 1997
Framed citation, appointing Sydney John Cuffe as the official town crier for the Glenelg Shire Council, 10th June 1997. White certificate, under glass, black print, seal of City of Portland, black wooden frame, stand on back.Front: Signatures of Mayor, Councillor and CEO blue and black birosyd cuffe, portland town crier -
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Certificate - Certificate - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, Jan-97
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. -
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Letter - Letter - City of Portland to Syd Cuffe, n.d
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.Letter, framed, under glass. From City of Portland thanking Syd Cuffe as a member of Portland's 150th Anniversary Committee. Signed by Mayor, councillor and Town Clerk under the City seal. Frame wooden, painted black..portland 150th anniversary, syd cuffe, portland town crier -
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Certificate - Certificate of Participation - World Town Crying Competition, 1997, c. 1997
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.Certificate of Participation, made to look like a scroll, hand coloured, cardboard mount, glass covered, attached by silver clips, black print, gold seal. Presented to Sydney J. Cuffe, at 7th World Town Crier Competition held in Sidney-by-the Sea, British Colombia Canada 18 -20 Sept 1997syd cuffe, town crier, town crying -
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Booklet - Booklet - Town of Portland, Victoria, n.d
Sixteen page booklet containing information and services for the Town of Portland for the period 1976/77. Grey light card cover, black print including Town of Portland seal. -
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Functional object - Fishing Float, 1950s
Homemade 1950s cork fishing float, carved and sealed cork, shank painted in stripes of white, black, red and yellow. Metal eyelet top and bottom.fishing, recreation, sport, 1950s -
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Functional object - Fishing Float, c. 1950
Homemade 1950's cork fishing float, carved and sealed cork, shank painted in stripes of white, black, red and yellow. Metal eyelet top and bottom. Originally purchased for $36 (for 4) -
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Certificate - Certificate - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, 14/07/1997
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.Certificate of welcome from township of Malden, to Syd Cuffe, July 14 1997. Grey card, black print, red and black seal of Malden. -
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Programme - Programme - Presentation Dinner Menu, May-59
Presentation dinner programme menu, for Mr. E.N.T. Henry, Portland Town Clerk, Sat. May 30th, 1959. White card, dark blue print, Town of Portland seal -
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Certificate - Certificate - Framed proclamation Syd cuffe, c. 2002
Framed proclamation under glass from Mayor of Sylvania, Ohio, to Syd Cuffe for his involvement in the City of Syvania 4th of July celebrations. Signed by the Mayor, under the seal of the city of Sylvaniasyd cuffe -
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Souvenir - Souvenir Coasters - Portland Victoria, c. 2013
Clear cellophane packet containing 2 souvenir coasters - black neoprene, full colour composite views, one has lighthouse, couta boat, tram courthouse, old Post Office, Bentinck St, the other has Portland harbour, lighthouse, seals. Both have 'PORTLAND VICTORIA' printded on frontsouvenir of portland, portland harbour, portland cbd -
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Certificate - Town of Portland Certificate - Blank, n.d
Blank Town of Portland Certificate, showing the Town of Portland Seal in colour, and decorative gold border. -
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Functional object - Fishing Float, n.d
Homemade 1950's cork fishing float, carved and sealed cork, shank painted white, black, red and yellow. Metal eyelet top and bottom. Purchased for $36 (for 4) -
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Photograph - Photograph - Portland Harbour, Victoria, n.d
Black and white photo of Portland and harbour, looking north from Cliff st. Road not sealed -
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Administrative record - Piano receipt - Portland Free Library, n.d
White envelope, sealed, containing receipt for piano. Addressed to the Secretary Free Library Hall, Portland Victoria.Front: 'receipt for piano' 'The Secretary / Free Library Hall / Portland -
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Souvenir - Cloth Patch - Portland Victoria, n.d
Cloth patch, Portland Victoria, shield shape with Town of Portland seal (red, white, blue, black) with gold thread edge,