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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPostcard - Postcard - Police patrol for Duke of Gloucester at Portland, 1934, 1934
Black and white photograph of a row of men in dark uniforms and hats on motorcycles, each with a sidecar. There are also two standing men, one in uniform, one in a pale-coloured suit.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: Police patrol for Duke of Gloucester at Portland 1934postcard, royal visit portland, duke of gloucester -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSign - Luminescent Sign - Glenelg Shire Council, 1990s
In use by Council 1995 - March 2006A semi-circular piece of Perspex in a black plastic base containing light bulb and electrical wiring. Black electrical cord (2 metres) extends from lower left back of base. Sticky safety label attached to cord with safety assessment printing on it in pen.Front: (GSC logo) Back: (no inscriptions)glenelg shire council, signage -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPostcard - Postcard - Memorial to Pioneer Women of Victoria at Portland, Victoria, n.d
Black and white photograph of a memorial, surrounded by a post and chain barricade. Beach in background.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: Memorial to Pioneer Women of Victoria at Portland, Victoriamemorial, womens history, pioneer women -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Life Buoy, n.d
The case was provided by the Sullivan family in memory of John Loring Sullivan who was lost at sea on 30.11.1934.Circular ring, white and red painted canvas on buoyant material perhaps cork. "Coramba' and PORT FAIRY lettered in black. A rope loop fastened in 4 places around the edge of the buoy. The buoy hangs in a glass fronted clear finish timber case, stands vertically on 2 timber footings. The 2 hanging brackets are made form stainless steel. Memorial plaque in centre of case.Front: 'Coramba' 'Port Fairy' Back: -lifesaving, marine, maritime history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Film Developing Envelope, n.d
Displayed at History HouseP & B Film Developing Service Envelope Paper envelope with green graphic and text, with line drawing of a camera in rounded in lower right. Sewn with green thread down sides. Folded to form pouch and cover.Front: H 3711/WET TF/537/8/13.6 (pencil, in boxed areas on front).camera, photography, film developing -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionDomestic object - Tea Cup, n.d
Displayed in History HouseWhite teacup with gold edging. Handle has slight uptilted point at top. Decorative gold line on lip.Front: Base:VITR. ED China/Westminster/Australia (black transfer, base) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionDomestic object - Bottle - Superior Milk bottle, Portland, 1940
Displayed in History HouseGlass bottle (half imperial pint), with moulded logo on side.Front: Superior Milk/Reg'd Brand/Portland Back: Half Imperial Pint -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Container - Record case cylinder - Edison Gold Moulded Record: "Manhatton Beach March" by John Philip Sousa, 1906
Displayed at History HouseCardboard case for Gold moulded edison cylinder. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Container - Record cylinder - Edison Sterling Record container: "Brooke's Triumphal March" by Roland F. Seitz, 1909
Displayed at History HouseCylinder record in cardboard case.Front: See photograph. Recording number 10137. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Container - Record, cylinder - Edison Gold Moulded Record: "Where Oh Where" by Billy Williams, 1906
Displayed at History HouseAmberol cylinder record in cardboard case.Front: Thomas A Edison PAT'D. 05. 13561. The Pullman Porters on Parade. B. Williams (engraved, edge) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Container - Record case cylinder - Edison Blue Amberol Record: "Uncle Josh Buys an Automobile" by Cal Stewart, 1903
Displayed at History HouseCardboard case containing broken cylinder record. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Container - Record case cylinder - Edison Amberol Record: "McGregor's Toast" by Harry Lauder, 1927
Displayed at History HouseCardboard case (empty)Front: 12387 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Container - Record case cylinder - Edison Gold Moulded Record: "Jean from Aberdeen" by Billy Williams, 1909
Displayed at History HouseGold moulded edison cylinder in incorrect cardboard case (see Inmagic 3860)Front: 13631 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Container - Record case cylinder - Edison Record, n.d
Displayed at History HouseCardboard case containing broken cylinder. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Badge - "Henty Memorial, Portland badge", n.d
Displayed at History House.Enamel and metal badge. Silver details and lettering on a blue and green enamelled field. Lower banner in dark blue enamel.Front: Henty Memorial/Portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Film - Film reel - Footage of Warrnambool and Portland, n.d
Displayed in History House.Yellow plastic encased film reel and film stock. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionLetter - letter - Letter from Governor of Victoria to His Worship, The Mayor, Borough of Portland, 1934
On display in frame with 1391.2 in History House. Portland Centenary Celebrations. Portland Town Council.Letter with gold crest top centre. Addressed to His Worship the Major. Framed -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Badge - "IFBPW", n.d
Displayed at History House.Black and silver badge in shape of Australia with a banner across centre bearing cursive letters "IFBPW".Front: "FBPW" (centre) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Aerial View of Thomas Borthwicks & Sons Meatworks, n.d
On Display at History House.Framed, black and white aerial photograph of Thomas Borthwick & Sons Meatworks PortlandBack: Reg. No 58 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - "Fifty years of the Commonwealth of Australia Commemorative Medallion", 1951
Displayed at History HouseUnknownFront: Inverse: 1901 - 1951 (centre) Back: Obverse: Fifty years/Commonweatlh/of Australia (centre) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Plastic Beaker -Goodwill Products Cons P/L Melbourne, n.d
Set of 4 orange plastic stackable beakers, with lidFront: 'With compliments The Rrichmond Henty Hotel-Motel Portland TEL (055) 231032 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Hanimex Bouncemaster Flash Gun and Leather Case, Hanimex, n.d
Displayed at History House.397.1 - Collapsable flash gun 397.2 - Leather case. "Hanimex" logo embossed on lid.Front: Hanimex/Flashmaster (centre, print)photography, flash, flash gun -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionLetter - Letter - Letter from Governor of Victoria to His Worship, The Mayor, Borough of Portland, 1934
On display in frame with 1391.1 in History House Portland Centenary Celebrations Portland Town CouncilLetter with gold crest top centre. Addressed to His Worship the Mayor. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print - Label - Henty: Ice Creamy Soda, n.d
(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...) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionAccessory - Ink Bottle - Imperial Bright Scarlet Red Ink, n.d
Used by the Union Bank, the first bank to open a branch in Portland, c. 1846.Clear glass ink bottle Paper label -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Lure, 1970s
Fishing lure. Pale coloured artificial fibres covering shank of hook. Dome shaped plastic head.fishing, travel, lure, recreation, sport -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Mary MacKillop Stamps, 2010
Set of 10 Mary MacKillop stamps in presentation folder. Image of Mary MacKillop on front of folder, same as used on stamps. Produced for her canonisation in 2010.mary mackillop, canonisation, saint, portland, stamps, souvenir -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Portland Old Boys, Nov-34
On Display at History HouseFramed black and white photograph of a group of men on Julia Street, Portland, November 1934 Piece of wire across back for hangingFront: Top, Centre Portland Old Boys Julia St Portland November 1934 Bottome - Left to Right, A. Rogers, G. Dusting, J. Holmes, J. Samson, T. Miller, A. Martin (President) Back: Bottom Right REG. NO 72portland centenary, julia street, portland old boys -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - portrait of a woman, 1880s
Displayed in History House.Black and white ambrotype image of a seated woman holding a small book in her left hand. She is wearing a high-necked black dress with small white collar. At her throat is a broach and at her waist are two button closing the front of her jacket. Both have been tinted gold. Framed in gold mount with a leather-bound hinged case with cream velvet lining.ambrotype, studio portrait, portrait photography -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Set of Three Sheets of Stamps - Australian Shipwrecks, May-07
A) Sheet of 50 Australian stamps depicting wreck of the 'Admella'- Stamps 50 cents each face value. B) Sheet of 50 Australian stamps depicting wreck of the 'Loch Ard'. Stamps $1 each face value. C) Sheet of 50 Australian stamps depiction wreck of the 'Dunbar'. Stamps $2 each fare value.
