Benevolent asylums were places that housed anyone who could not support themselves; these were usually the aged, infirm, disabled and destitute. Benevolent Asylums also served as immigrants' homes, blind asylums, orphanages, lying-in hospitals and lunatic asylums. Benevolent asylums were often associated with hospitals in rural towns; they have evolved into aged care homes and hospitals in larger towns. Portland Benevolent Asylum and Hospital was founded in 1849.Pale blue card ticket, rounded corners, gold edge, black print and script Charity ball in aid of the Bazaar fund on behalf of the Portland Benevolent Asylum and hospital. Double ticket 7s. 6dBack: '75' - black penportland benevolent asylum and hospital, social care, welfare

Small jug with view of Portland harbour. White jug, gold rim around top, image full colour. On base in orange print, 'Royal Scenic China, made in Czechoslovakia, around 'crown and 1 BC', '774' impressed into base

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.Syd Cuffe's Town crier's waistcoat. Yellow cotton, lined , gold buttons with anchor design.

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.Syd Cuffe's Town Crier's coat. Navy blue, pure wool, trimmed with gold ribbon and braid on collar, cuffs and lower front pockets, gold diagonal stripes on front, gold buttons (Australian Military Force)syd cuffe, portland town crier, ceremonial regalia, coat

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.Two badges with image of tall ship (gold and red), Portland Australia. Given out by Syd Cuffe at town crying events, nationally and internationally.

Benevolent asylums were places that housed anyone who could not support themselves; these were usually the aged, infirm, disabled and destitute. Benevolent Asylums also served as immigrants' homes, blind asylums, orphanages, lying-in hospitals and lunatic asylums. Benevolent asylums were often associated with hospitals in rural towns; they have evolved into aged care homes and hospitals in larger towns. Portland Benevolent Asylum and Hospital was founded in 1849.Pale blue card ticket, rounded corners, gold edge, black print, and script Charity Ball in aid of the Bazaar Fund on behalf of the Portland benevolent Asylum and hospital Double 7s6dBack: '80' black penasylum, social care, benevolent, charity, fundraising

Fork, gold coloured metal, green and yellow round enamelled badge with 'CASTERTON VIC' in centre.Back: Pitcher Melb. SL plate

Burgundy card with black and white photo attached to front. Young man in formal attire standing next to stone wall, hand on urn. 'Melbourne Photography Company BRIDGE STREET BALLARAT' printed in gold, beneath photBack: Piece of masking tape, top edge of card, with GRANDFATHER VIVIAN' hand printed, blue biro

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.Wooden plaque, coloured image of Syd Cuffe on front, gold maker's sticker on back. Black lettering beneath image 'Anacortes Town Criers Special Humanitarian Award presented to Syd Cuffe, August 2001

Local Courts.Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.Front: N/A

Portland Benevolent Asylum and Hospital was founded in 1849. Benevolent asylums were places that housed anyone who could not support themselves; these were usually the aged, infirm, disabled and destitute. Benevolent Asylums also served as immigrants' homes, blind asylums, orphanages, lying-in hospitals and lunatic asylums. Benevolent asylums were often associated with hospitals in rural towns; they have evolved into aged care homes and hospitals in larger towns.Variegated card (orange, yellow, green) ticket, gold edge, black print and text. Charity ball in aid of the Bazaar Fund, on behalf of the Portland Benevolent Asylum and hospitalBack: '98' black pen

White ceramic mug, printed in gold, with gold trim. Heywood golf club Victoria.Back: bottom - maker's details

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.

Blue cloth-covered board covers and spine. Impressed design on spine and front cover. Gold text and graphics.Front: Label on inside of cover - Award Certificate. Back: See 'other information'

Used by Local Council.Dark blue marbled cloth cover over hard cardboard. Red leather spine and corners. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown and lettering on spine.Front: N/A

Unframed certificate appointing Portland City Council a life Governor of the Portland and District Hospital, 12 Oct 1993. cream card, god decorative border, cerise and gold print

Official program, 2013 Heywood Wood, Wine and Roses Festival. 32 page booklet, pages edged in green, program and advertisements in colour, front cover dark green, photo of wood chop , image of wineglass with red roses, gold stave and musical notes, rose petals. 20th anniversary issue.

Disk of Portland images from Marie Wilson's collection - Portland images. Gold disc, green clear plastic sleeve. Measures 12 cm in diameter

Badge of Henty Memorial (gold), red banner (Portland)

Town Criers Championships Medal. Awarded to Sydney Cuffe. Round, gold, patterned raised border on front. Clear perspex centre, coloured coat of arms. Ring at top for attaching to ribbon. In perspex box, black with clear top and black flock lined insertBack: AUSTRALIAN TOWN CRIERS' CHAMPIONSHIPS 8 SEPTEMBER 2001 GOSFORD NSW SYDNEY CUFFEsyd cuffe, australian town crier championship, crier

Small piece of textured card, scalloped edge, 'A Birthday Greeting' in gold

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

Framed certificate under glass, cream, black script and decorative border, gold painted wooden frame. Presented to Syd Cuffe for participation in the 5th World Town crier Championships in Markham Ontario Canada, June 13 -20 1993, signed by Committee Chair and Host Town Crier

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

Trophy, wooden base, gold plastic eagle on top. Gold plaque - '3rd national Town Criers Championships 1991 Competitor. Yellow sticker on base with maker details

Blue felt sash, gold fringe, approx 150 badges collected by Syd Cuffe on Town Crying trips around Australia and overvseas. Reverse of sash shows that it is a show ribbon from Portland Show, 1992. earliest dated badge 1996 - badges cover 3/4 of sash

Framed certificate under glass, gold vellum, black print and image of town crier; black border. Black wooden frame, gold trim. Certificate of Excellence, to certify that Sydney Cuffe attended the 1997 New Zealand National Town Crier Championships, at Timaru NZ, Easter 1977.Front: signed by mayor - Wynne Raymond, Timaru Districts

Trophy, wedge of wood with 2 gold plaques, 'Syd Cuffe' on one, 1st Victorian Town Criers Championship Loudest Cry Harcourt 1992 on the other. Red felt on base.

Tie clip, metal, black rectangle with enamelled badge, shield shaped, blue ang gold with ANZ on it

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.