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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Weapon - Harpoon, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Part of the collection purchased from Brendan Kurtze by the City of Portland in 199..?Whaling implement, iron, painted black gloss, no handle.Front: - Back: -whaling, whale hunting, maritime, harpoon -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland social Amusement Club Honour Roll 1914 - 1918, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white photograph, of Portland social Amusement Club Honour Roll 1914 - 1918 World War. Photo is attached to buff coloured card, with fancy scroll work embossed on the card as a border to the photo.Front: Presented by the president and members of the Portland Social Amusement Club as a memento of the unveiling of the Honor board in the free library Hall at Portland by Arthur S. Rodgers, Esq M.P, for Wannon on 21st January 1919 - Printed on card beneath photo. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Sash - Ancient Order of Foresters, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...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.Plain green sash, red fringe either end *T and a bunch of keys in gold and black, printed on to sashancient order of foresters, friendly society, sash -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph, framed collection - Early shipping history in Portland, Victoria, Early shipping history in Portland, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...UnknownFramed collection of photographs in brown timber frame, under glass. 1. Portland 1903; 2. Shipping at Ocean Pier; 3. Bullock teams in Julia Street; 4. Portland early 1900; 5. Portland early 1980s; 6. Fisherman's breakwater South East gale; 7. S.S. Stentor being loaded by lighters - wool; 8. Lifeboat practice early 20th century.Front: Portland 1903/ Shipping at Ocean Pier/ Bullock teams in Julia Street/ Portland early 1900/ Portland early 1980s/ Fisherman's breakwater South East gale/ S.S. Stentor being loaded by lighters - wool/ Lifeboat practice early 20th century. Back: (no inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Saucer, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Displayed in History HouseWhite saucer with gold edgingFront: Base: Royal/Standard/Bone China/Englanddecorative item, bone china, saucer -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Decorative object - Ornamental Tea Set, 1884
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Displayed in History House (cabinet, North wall). Owned by Mrs. C. Keiller? (from scrap of paper in pot).Ornamental tea-set in cream and green glaze with pattern of flowers in red, white, black and green glaze. Red chinese charcters down side. 4193.1 - Sugar bowl. H: 5.0 x DIA: 6.3 (8.5 with handle) 4193.2 - Tea-cup. 2.9 x 4.2 x 5.3 (with handle 4193.3 - Lid to sugar bowl 4.0 x 1.0 4193.4 - Tea-pot 7.0 x 9.6 4193.5 - Saucer 1.2 x DIA: 8.0 4193.6 - Milk jug 6.5 x DIA: 6.7 4193.7 - Lid to teapot 3.7 x 1.0Front: Base of saucer (4193.5): Gift from/China 1884 (blue pen on sticker) Back: 1884 (blue pen scratched into glaze) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Container - Tin - flying duck over a pond, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Displayed in History House.Metal tin and lid. Green paint with design of a flying duck above an orange pond, with a pink decorative roundel.Front: (no inscriptions)food storage, container, tin -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Bookends, c. 1930
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Two bookends made of mulga wood. Shaped in curved arch shape on semi-circular base. Bark still attached to curve of base. Varnished.Front: Underneath - Mulga wood/Abo brand (sticker, gold map Aust. Lacquered over) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Matchbox and Cover, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Port Fairy Historical SocietyNo details supplied. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Weapon - Cannon, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Large cast iron cannon. Described as 32 Pounder Smooth Bore Muzzle Loading Gun. Serial no. 77386. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Award - Medallion - Royal Life Saving Society Medallion, Awarded to A. Hazelwood, 1939, 1939
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Displayed at History House.Medallion - Royal Life Saving Society Medallion, Awarded to A. Hazelwood, 1939Front: Inverse: Royal Life Saving Society/Establish 1891 (around edge) Awarded/to/A. Hazelwood/V/1939 (centre) Back: Obverse: Quemcunque Miserum Videris Hominem Scias Royal (around edge) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Tool - Coal Basket, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Former Bower Bird Museum item, Vanda Savill's collection, Heywood. Museum closed 2006.Coal Basket -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Ceremonial object - Sash - Ancient Order of Foresters, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...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.Plain green sash, red fringe either end, sash in two pieces, there is also a hand-sewn seam. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plant specimen - Black Coral, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Displayed at History HouseOne branch of black coral. Measures 72 cm long -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Memorabilia - Town of Portland - Float Decoration, Town of Portland: Float Decoration, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Displayed in History House.Round board with print of town coat of arms affixed. Measures in diameter 71.2cm x Depth of 0.6cm -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Dress - Infant's, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Displayed in History House. Laundered and starched by Anne Grant in 1993.White cotton and lace gown with long sleeves, lacework at waist, bib, collar, cuffs and hem, as well as embroidery edging the lacework. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Wooden section of Portland Pier, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Bower Bird Museum, Vanda Savill's collection, Heywood. Museum closed 2006.Wooden stump with metal bolts and writing on the side.portland pier, portland harbour -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plaque - Plaque - City of Portland Coat of Arms, 1986
... House Front: City of Portland (engraved, upper edge) Back: Made ...Displayed in History HouseCarved relief coat of arms on a circular panel of pine. Two gannets on rocks holding aloft by ribbons a heraldic symbol. Measures in diameter 27cm x depth of 5.0cmFront: City of Portland (engraved, upper edge) Back: Made by/John Hatton September/1986 (pen, black) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph, framed collection - Early harbour facilities in Portland, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...UnknownFramed collection of black and white photographs in brown timber frame, under glass. 1. Lighthouse and staff building - Battery point; 2. Official opening - Ocean Pier; 3. Official opening - Ocean Pier, cutting the ribbon; 4. Henty's House (101 Bentick St); 5. Lighthouse - Battery Point; 6. Lighthouse quarters, Battery Point; 7. View from London Hotel of Henty Piers; 8. Portland early 1860s from Whalers Point; 9 & 10. First piles being driven for the ocean pier.Front: Lighthouse and staff building - Battery point/ Official opening - Ocean Pier/ Official opening - Ocean Pier, cutting the ribbon/ Henty's House (101 Bentick St)/ Lighthouse - Battery Point/ Lighthouse quarters, Battery Point/ View from London Hotel of Henty Piers/ Portland early 1860s from Whalers Point/ First piles being driven for the ocean pier. Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Decorative object - Moustache Cup, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Displayed in History House. The moustache cup (or mustache cup) is a drinking cup with a semicircular ledge inside. The ledge, called a moustache guard, has a half moon-shaped opening to allow the passage of liquids and serves as a guard to keep moustaches dry. It is generally acknowledged to have been invented in the 1870s by British potter Harvey AdamsLarge scallop-edged tea-cup with gold patterning and pink designs on outside. Gold line around lip and handle. Section of china to protect moustache on inner edge.tea cup, functional object, moustache protector -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper Cuttings - found in William Marshall's bible, c. 1930
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...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. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Ink Well and Pen Holder, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Zinc ink well with five holes for pens. Central plastic (black) ink well with screw lid suspended in central hole in zinc frame (possibly Bakelite). Dried ink in well.Front: Made in England/Velos/Trade Mark/Reg'd. Design/N8773399/No.1219/improved non-spill (relief text, base of inkwell)inkwell, writing, stationery -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Paper fastener, The Bump Paper Fastener Co., La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.A, 1914
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Steel paper fastenerFront: The/Bump Paper Fastener Co/La Crosse Wis. U.S.A./paid July 21'14 (imprint base) Back: Paper Fastener CC/Pat/Bump/ U.S.A./La Crosse Wis (imprint, side) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Pencil Box containing pencils, Cumberland Pencil Co. Ltd, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Cardboard pencil box containing remains of pencils and crayons. Label and decorations printed on white paper and glued to top of box. Body of box is blue card glued over cardboard base.Front: (see photograph) "Cumberland "Censor" Finest Quality Coloured Pencils" -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Child's Bonnet, 1905
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Made for John Matthew Mabbit, son of Lighthouse Keeper Matthew Edward Mabbitt.Fine cream crochet bonnet. Circular pattern on rear with pichot edge. Eyelet holes for ribbon. Gold ribbon at front.clothing, childs clothing, headwear -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Anchor, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Bower Bird Museum, Vanda Savill's collection, Heywood. Museum closed 2006.Iron Anchormaritime, marine technology, ships, vessel -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Apron, 1900-1920
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Scalloped edged maid's apron, white with attached bib. Checked patterned fine lawn with white cotton binding with machine eyelet embroidery. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Commemorative Medallion - 5 million tonnes of production at Portland Aluminium Smelter, Alcoa Portland Aluminium, 2003-2004
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Part of promotional package given to guests at community function 6 February 2004. See previous worksheetBlack clam case containing cast aluminium medallion commemorating 5 million tonnes of production at Portland. Medallion measures diameter 5cm x depth .5cmFront: Around edge - 5 million tonnes production August 2003 Centre - Logo, Portland Aluminium, partnering stronger communitites Back: Portland Aluminium plus logoportland aluminium smelter -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Anderson's Reef, Portland Victoria, Aug-70
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white photo of Anderson's Reef, below the roundabout in Hanlon Parade.Front: 'Portland Victoria, August 1970' - handwritten, blue ink. Black stamp - 'B.E. Carthew 9 Hurd st. PORTLAND, VICTORIA AUSTRALIA' Back: 'Anderson's Reef Below the new roundabout Hanlon Parade' 'typed in red -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Pair Lace Cuffs, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Belonged to Marianna Trangmar, b.1820/1821 - later Mrs George Crouch.Pair of crochet lace cuffs, worn by Marianna Trangmar/Crouch.