White metal medal issued to commemorate Melbourne's centenary 1934-35. This medal was given out to Victorian school children; 325,600 white metal medals were struck. There were also a few VIP pieces in other metals, including two in gold. The medal references Portland, the location of Victoria's first settlement. The Henty brothers, entrepreneur farmers and whalers, established the state's first permanent European settlement in Portland in 1834. Melbourne was established the following year by a party of settlers led by John Batman.White metal medal. Medal, silver. with hole and ring at the top. Obverse: Sailing Ship, Coast, Boat on shore, 3 men. Reverse Colonial man on grass, river, city buildings on other river bank Medal commemorates the centenary of Victoria and Portland 1834 and Melbourne 1835. Obverse:Scene of landing at Portland Bay; in ground below, PORTLAND / 1834; above, centenary of victoria / 1934 Reverse: Pioneer on south bank of Yarra looking across to Melbourne, below 1835 above, CENTENARY / OF / MELBOURNE / 1935Front: Inverse: Centenary of Melbourne 1835 (Top) 1835 (Bottom) Back: Obverse: Centenary of Victoria 1934 (Round Top) Portland 1834 (Bottom)medal, numismatics, celebration, 1834, 1934, 1935, melbourne, portland

From the Victorian Heritage Register: The foundation stone of the original Portland Town Hall was laid by William Learmonth on 21st September, 1863 following a competition and subsequent public controversy over the permitted entry of architect John Barrow. The conservative classical design of municipal surveyor Alexander Ross was preferred and this axially planned design with central council chamber and side offices fronted by a fine axed pedimented gable entablature of basalt and Tuscan Doric pilasters was completed by 24th may 1864. The old Town Hall is one of a distinguished group of public buildings in Portland and an interesting example of conservative classical architecture of the first years of settlement in western Victoria. The basalt structure was partially erected of stone from the Portland stockade and has significant historical associations with local Government administration in the district. The Town Hall is the most impressive work of Alexander Ross, a surveyor architect whose career remains largely undocumented. The old Town Hall at Portland has been discreetly extended at the rear to provide additional meeting room accommodation. The premises are no longer used for local government administration.A4 sized certificate demonstrating Portland Town Hall's special significance to the state of Victoria & inclusion on the Historic Building Register. Singed by Robert Maclellan, Minister for planning & Historic Buildings Council Chairperson. Red seal attached, bottom right.portland town hall, history house, heritage register, historic buildings, certificate

Black and white photo postcard of the Portland jail. High bluestone walls, bluestone pillars either side of entrance, roof of building visible behind wall. Cow and chickens grazingFront: 'THE FIRST JAIL IN VICTORIA, PORTLAND' - white print at bottom of photo Back: '1922' - handwritten, blue biro

Australia Victoria Portland Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 (AD) Mint: Stokes & Sons Other Details: Medal issued in 1887 by the Town of Portland to celebrate the 50th jubilee of Queen Victoria's ascension to the throne. It names W.T. Pile as Mayor. William Thomas Pile served as Mayor from 1887 to 1888.Gilt Queen Victoria jubilee medal. RoundHead of Queen Victoria facing left, wearing veil and coronet; Around, VICTORIA'S JUBILEE Below, 1887. Inscription on truncation of Queen's neck: H.S. Reverse Description At centre within broad ornate, zigzag border Town Hall building; around above, TOWN HALL PORTLAND; In exergue: W. T. PILE ESQ. / MAYORcelebrations, queen victoria, medal, numismatics, victoria, golden jubilee, 1887

Vern Mc Callum CollectionDigital copy of monochrome photo. Taken in Portland in 1859. View from corner of Julia and Bentinck streets. Looking south. London Inn on right, man on ladder working on corner of building. Henty Beach, jetty, immigration depot, Battery Point.

Vern McCallum CollectionReprint of a scan of a black and white photograph. Image shows Bridge Inn, in centre, surrounded by Hoodwaters, as are all other buildings in this photo. Print mounted on a white archival mount board frame.

Coloured photograph: MDC under construction, external view, full width of building

Camperdown and District Heritage Society, Collection.Two copies of black and white pamphlet to commemorate the first permanent settlement in Victoria, Historic Portland Buildings Open Day.Front: Black and white image of Gardens cottage Back: Black and white map of Historic Portland buildingshistoric buildings, buildings of portland, tourism, local history

DL Flyer, 'Guidelines for Participants', from Historic Buildings Council Hearings. Light grey card, 3 fold, darker grey print.flyer, council hearings, civic, historic buildings

D L Flyer, 'Guidelines for Making Applications', from the Historic Buildings Council. grey card, 5 fold, darker grey print and illustrations.information, instructions, historic buildings council

SOURCED FROM CASTERTON TOWN HALL (FORMER SHIRE OF GLENELG)Black and white photo postcard. Casterton 1946 flood. Man in overalls in foreground behind barbed wire fence, several 44 gallon drums. Buildings on left, tractor towing horse float, whole area flooded, no dry land visible.Back: Purple stamp 'POSTCARD' Purple photographer's stampcasterton, flood, 1946, tourism

Black and white photo postcard. Percy St. looking north, taken from middle of road, just north of Julia St. intersection. Row of Norfolk pines either side of road, (unmade); man on bicycle, boy on 3 wheeler, girl standing nearby, horse and buggy; buildings ? shops behind trees. People in period dressFront: 'PERCY ST. PORTLAND LOOKING NORTH 6' - white print, bottom edge of card Back: Handwritten message on back

Foolscap size flyer, yellow, burgundy print. Information for visitors to 'Maretimo' Portland, including floor plan of building

Coloured photo. View of History House and Glenelg Shire building. People seated in front of History House facing Shire offices. Portland brass band seated in front of offices, people in period dress. Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrations

Coloured photograph: external view of MDC. Construction of building complete, landscaping of surrounds in progress. View from carpark

DL Flyer, 'Guidelines for Participants', from Historic Buildings Council Hearings. Light grey card, 3 fold, darker grey print.flyer, historic buildings

'Warrane' is a substantial double story residence at 35 – 37 Henty Street and was erected c 1855 for Lindsay Clarke, a local architect and surveyor, Clarke is recorded in the 1857 rate book as the owner /occupier of the premises which it appears to incorporate an earlier single story stone cottage extent on the same site in 1853.The design of the house is centered around eight gables , all identical in size, two on each facade and the street front was originally sheltered by a single story veranda. The stone work in the building is finely executed with dressed stone moldings around all the principal openings. The home is an exceptionally unusual design and is possibly unique in Victoria for its period. The finely executed stone work and overall intactness give added significance.'Warrane' 35 Henty St Portland (now known as 'The Finials'. Also shows building on its western side. Reproduced from small snapshot photo

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of young people having discussion in computer area.Front: '99 4 16'

Program, 12 pages 'Pageant of Royalty' Exhibition Building Melb, 3 June 1953. White glossy paper, red and blue print, blue monotone photos

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library, group of small children and adults,children play-acting. Woman at front reading a book.Front: '00 8 25'

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library verandah. Close up of the dog and back wheel of bicycle from 9539> Dog on lead, tied to bench.Front: '99 10 9'

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Display of photos and posters. 'Celebration of Abilities', focussing on people with disabilities.Front: '98 12 1'

Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Plants in foyer at Portland library, coloured streamers hanging from ceiling.Front: '97 5 1'