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.15 badges with image of sailboat, multi-coloured background. Given out by Syd Cuffe at Town Crying events, nationally and internationally.

In November 1984 Portland marked the 150th anniversary of European settlement and the foundation of the City of Portland. Various events happened in and around Portland, many community led. 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.Coloured photo. Bullock team on Cliff St, part of parade for Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations.portlands 150th anniversary celebrations 1984

Black and white photo. Syd Cuffe Town Crier's regalia at the entrance to the City Square, Ipswich. He is holding his bell and a wooden plaquesyd cuffe

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.Black and white photo. Syd Cuffe Town Crier's Regalia in Percy St portland, arm around a woman, Clyde Ayley's shoe store, Stuchberry's jewellers in background.Back: White sticker ' Copyright, Portland Observer' '2239/1' hand written in blue biro

In November 1984 Portland marked the 150th anniversary of European settlement and the foundation of the City of Portland. Various events happened in and around Portland, many community led. 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.Coloured photo. Portland's 150th Anniversary ball, transit shed, KS Anderson wharf. View of stage, Australian Navy Band performing.portlands 150th anniversary celebrations 1984

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.Coloured photo. Syd Cuffe in Town Crier's regalia delivering a cry, outdoors, coloured bunting in background.

Coloured photo. Same subject as 9060, slightly different view and Syd is holding the bell by his side

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.

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.Citation, calligraphy on paper (torn and burnt to look old) welcoming Syd (John) Cuffe, noting his achievements.

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.Coloured photo. Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club in Bentinck St Portland, for the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Garden.

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.Black and white photo. Syd Cuffe and Mike Noske holding Australian flags.Back: white sticker ' copyright Portland Observer'

In November 1984 Portland marked the 150th anniversary of European settlement and the foundation of the City of Portland. Various events happened in and around Portland, many community led. 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.Coloured photo. Volunteer Battery Brigade - re-enactment group, parade Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations.Back: 'M 24' - blue biro

Coloured photo. Syd Cuffe receiving his City of Portland Citizenship Award. Similar to 9099, different angle

Black and white photo showing H.L. Vivian at work in his saddlery. Several pieces of leather straps hanging from rod, back wall covered in cigarette/tobacco packets. Mr. Vivian sitting at benchh l vivian

Medallion presented to John Francis by Michael Kichenside, Commodore of the First Fleet Re-enactment Voyage in recognition of his ten years tireless effort with the aid of the Portland Bi-centenial Committee to bring the Fleet to Portland, arriving on Thursday 24th March 1988 and departing Monday 28th March 1988.Metal medallion commemorating 200th anniversary of the sailing of the first fleet. One side depicts the flagship H.M.S. Sirius, the other bears a roundel with a ship in centre and date of 1988.

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.Coloured photo. Syd Cuffe in Town Crier's regalia, including bell, standing beside steam locomotive, with Portland Station Master. Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations.portlands 150th anniversary celebrations 1984

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.

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, unframed awarded to Syd Cuffe, Town crier, November 1984. Portland 150th Anniversary Committee Pioneer Award of Meritsyd cuffe, portland town crier

Last Will and Testament of Herbert Leslie Vivian, printed form, completed in black ink. Beneficiary, his wife Ellen Greta Vivian, also sole executrix. Dated Dec. 1928. Witnesses: A.E. Osbourne, Butcher, Portland, G.M. Osbournehl vivian saddler

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 hat. Black felt, sides turned up with point in brim at front, trimmed in gold braid, gold feather, round white felt Portland souvenir, cloth patch on one side of turned-up brim, printed in red and blue with image of beach, tree and yachtsyd cuffe, headwear, ceremonial clothing, town crier

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 cloak. Mid blue lightweight home made coat with detachable cape, trimmed in gold braid with gold buttons with shield design. Five cloth patches sewn to one side of the front of the cape - American Guild of town criers; 11th World Town Criers Championship Maryborough Queensland; The Honourable Guild of Town Criers, NZ, AHG - ATC Town Criersyd cuffe, town crier

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.Trophy, wood base, gold plastic and wooden drum, flame and laurel wreath on top, gold plaque ' Clunes Gold Festival 1996, Town crier Competition'Back: white sticker, maker detailssyd cuffe, award, town crier competition, 1996

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.ID badge Sydney Cuffe Glenelg Shire Council with shire logo on it.portland town crier, syd cuffe, glenelg shire council

Portland Centenary Celebrations programme of events and movements of His Royal Highness, the Duke of Gloucester, for Monday November 19th 1934. White paper, black print, one side only; fancy border, top and bottomportland centenary, 1934, royal visit, duke of gloucester

Sun Insurance Office Limited Fire Policy, in the name of Mrs. Ellen Greta Vivian, on building at Otway St. Portland, in the sum of £400; premium £2.10.4. Period of insurance 18/11/29 to 18/11/30. Printed form, details typed in. Policy originally in the name of Herbert Leslie Vivian, transfer to Ellen Greta Vivian, typed on to side of policy, dated 18th April, 1935. His name crossed out in red pen, hers written in red pen.vivian family records, house insurance, sun insurance, otway street, portland

Thank you card from K.S. Anderson to Betty Vivian for her card to him on his 90th birthday. White card, Australian scene and wild flowers on front cover. Blank inside, handwritten message from K.S. Anderson.k s anderson, betty vivian, vivian family records, greetings card

Invitation to his worship the Mayor of Portland and Mrs Thomas to a Pageant of Royalty at the Exhibition Building, Wed 3rd June 1953. Cream card, blue coat of arms and script, hand written names

Black and white photo of wedding party including Ted Henzell and his bride, Frances Thomson. Photo is in buff coloured light card folder, with sailing ship embossed on front.Back: (photo) Purple photographer's stamp: 'Photographs by P. SELWOOD, 12 SOUTHMOOR ROAD, OXFORD'

Postcard, black and white, advertising John De Lacy's business, which included upholstery manufacture and import of carriage materials, and his stand at the Royal Agricultural Show between August 31 and September 4 1909. Photo of stall, description of business either side of photo.Back: 'Mr. Vivian Saddler, Glenthompson' - handwritten in black ink. Postmarked Melbourne Aug. 24 09. Also rifle club scores in pencil

a. black and white passport sized photograph of K.S. Anderson b. black and white photo of K.S. Anderson and his brother Bruce Learmonth Anderson c. Coloured photo of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar, K.S. Anderson, Ralston Thomson d. coloured photo of Brownie and Betty outside shire officesk s anderson, portrait photography, port of portland