This league advocated for the creation of a new state encompassing Portland, Warrnambool, Camperdown and Mount Gambier.Program for the Annual Conference of the Victorian Decentralisation League at Portland September 14th and 15th 1948. Eight pages, black and white including photographs and mapsdecentralisation, programme, programme, annual conference, 1948, 1940s, post war

Item was formerly part of the Bower Bird Museum collection.Four page cardboard leaflet, printed in black. Several pieces of sellotape on leaflet. Programme for Condah Racing Club's annual meeting, for Thursday, April 3rd 1913condah, lake condah, race club, recreation, 1913, 1900s

Formerly from the Bower Bird Museum collection in Heywood. Wallacedale is in western Victorian 28km sw of Hamilton. It was created by draining the Condah Swamp. After WWII the population declined and in the 1970s the school closed.Four page cardboard programme for the Wallacedale Racing Club's Picnic Meeting on April 18, 1914. Printing in black. Pages held together with sellotape.wallacedale, condah, condah swamp

Found in pages of William Marshall's bible (3756), Isaiah XXX.Pencil writing on lined paper. Written on one side only.

Found in pages of William Marshall's bible (3756), Isaiah XXXSheet of thin cream paper written on both sides in pencil.

Found in pages of William Marshall's bible (3756), Isaiah XXX.Series of newspaper cuttings and notes of sermons and Gospel study found in William Marshall's bible.

Booklet containing piece work prices as agreed upon between United Victorian Saddle and Harness Makers and employers. Cardboard cover, 17 pages

Four foolscap pages, thin paper, black typing. Inventory and valuation of the estate of William Vivian. each page signed 'J.L.Wyatt'. Pages held together by rusty paper clip.Front: Purple stamp, top left-hand corner of first page 'J.L. WYATT & CO, AUCTIONEER Stock & Station Agents PORTLAND'

K.S. Anderson Collection12 page magazine, the Twenty-Second's Echo, issued to members of 22nd Battalion Association, issued 25th April 1976.k s anderson collection, war history

K.S. Anderson CollectionFive typewritten pages - extracts from the Gallipoli evacuation diaries written by K.S. Anderson. (Full copy of diary at War Memorial in Canberra)k s anderson, gallipoli, war diaries, world war i

K.S. Anderson CollectionMilitary history of K.S. Anderson. Two computer generated pages from AF database.k s anderson, military history, personal history

8 pages of handwirtten notes - 'My Personal History' from a spiral back notebook. Held together with 2 sewing pins. Some military notes attached with safety pins. Envelope for the above.k s anderson collection, personal history

K.S. Anderson Collectiona) 3 Page handwritten letter on lined paper from Pat Hughes to K.S. Anderson. b) March/April 1986 copy of 'Victorian Ports Log', 8 page Newsletter published for Victoria's port workers.k s anderson, documents, archive

K.S. Anderson Collection5 foolscap pages, printed both sides, staped top left corner, the 22nd Battalion Association 'Echo', issued 25 April 1986.k s anderson collection, war history, the echo

Displayed in History House.Certified Extract of the Baptism Certificates of James Ward, 12th May 1838 and Thomas James Ward, 4th May 1836 Framed certificate. Page 21 of baptism register for Parish of Launceston in the County of Cornwall, Van Diemen's Land, 1838. Framed with 933.2, Baptism certificate of Thomas James Ward, 4th May 1836. Certified extracts from the Baptismal Registry, 28th June 1854. Carved acorns in frame.Back: Henry Ward Goldsmith/Late of Portland (black pencil, centre)baptism, family record, ward family

Tourist booklet, 'an illustrated guide for tourists'. Brown covers, red and black print, booklet is white, black print and photos, 20 pages

The Ancient Order of Foresters, which originated in England in the mid 1700s, established its first branch (Court) in Victoria in 1849. Foresters was set up as a non-profit organisation, the founding principles of the Society being to provide financial and social benefits as well as support to members and their families in times of unemployment, sickness, death, disability and old age. The Society is now known as the Foresters Friendly Society and in July 1999 was incorporated as a public company limited by shares and guarantee.Small 6 page pamphlet, outlining alterations of General laws, made at Quarterly Meeting held at Forester's Hall Gawler St Portland on Friday 9th Jan 1880. Ratified on 26 Feb 1880 by John Burstem Gregory. Registrar of Friendly Societies.

Minutes of Quarterly Meeting of the AOF, held at Foresters' Hall, Portland, on Thursday April 28 1904, 8 pages, white paper, black print

Minutes of Quarterly Meeting of the AOF, held at Foresters' Hall, Portland on Thursday Apr 23 1908. 8 pages, white paper, black print

Catalogue produced for Portland's 2nd annual trade fair, Aug 3,4,5 1967. Red and black covers, photos from 1st trade fair, white print,. 60 pages, black print, black and white photos, advertising exhibitors at Trade Fair.portland trade fair, programme, catalogue

Coloured postcard, from hand coloured photograph. Several small huts and a dwelling in a cleared area of bushFront: 'A SETTLER'S HOME, VICTORIA' - white print lower left front corner Back: Red ID stamp post mark of ('Casterton Victoria 24 Feb 1909) Hand written message and addressed to Mrs E.S Page, 5 Essy St. Norwich Englandpostcard, communication, settlers home