Vida Goldstein was a feminist and suffragist. She was born in Portland on 13 April 1869. Vida's father was an anti suffragist but encouraged his daughters to be economically and intellectually independent. Vida and her sisters were well educated.Eleven pages of biographical notes on Vida Goldstein written by her niece Leslie M. Henderson, M.A. LLB. Red typing on white paper, foolscap sizevida goldstein, feminist, suffragette, suffragist, womens suffrage, womens rights, vote

Bowerbird Museum4 Page souvenir program, opening of Glenelg River bridge at Nelson, 21 September 1997. Black and white image of completed bridge on front cover; images of construction phases back cover. Details of opening ceremony and history of Glenelg River crossing at Nelson, inside pages.

Bowerbird MuseumSchool Committee's book, Lyons State School, No. 3254, 1929-1970. Dark grey, light card covers, blue spine. White lined pages, minutes handwritten, pen.Front: 'School Committee's Book of State School at Lyons 3254'

Four page newsletter, 'Portland Echo', produced at Portland Aluminium Smelter. Volume 01 Number 05 30 June 1989

Glenelg Shire Community News, newsletter, Vol. 1, Issue 2, April, 1996, 6 pages, fold out, articles on various happenings within the Shire, white light card, green, burgundy print

Sixteen page tourist guide to Portland, similar set-up to 8199, but image of Tourist Information Centre on front cover.

Twenty-three page catalogue for the auction of antique furniture, Victoriana china, silver, bric-a-brac, etc. at 'Stanton Drew' 89 Wellington Rd. Portland, on Mon. 15th March, 1976. Covers glossy paper, light burgundy and white, photo of 'Stanton Drew'. White glossy pages, burgundy print.

Four page brochure, produced by Portland Wool Brokers Limited, extolling the virtues of Portland Wool Stores and Wool Exchange to buyers and clients; black and whiteFront: 'VIVIAN' -top right corner, handwritten, blue biro, smudged

Portland 'Observer', First Fleet Commemorative edition, March 18th 1988. Coloured front page, phot of tall ship 'Eye of the Wind'. First Fleet Reenactment Voyage logonewspaper, commemorative, first fleet, 1988, portland observer

Ephemera relating to John Robertson and 'Struan', S.A. Includes photo and history of John Robertson in Australia; illustrations and descriptions of his two homes at Mosquito Plains; illustration and description of Struan House; photocopies of two artiles about Struan House, dated 8 Sep 1875 and 1 Feb 1876, all printed on heavey pale yellow card. *10529 -10542 loose pages from 10528

One page of an article on Portland's proclamation of a town, from 'the Argus' weekend magazine, Nov 19 1949. Several photos: Percy St, E.N.T. Henry and secretary Dawn Barclay in council offices, needle factory, L.R. & C.F. Kurtze at their museum, 2 men walking across Percy St.

Bowerbird MuseumPromotional booklet for Portland and District. Heavy paper covers, green with coloured photos of Portland and district. 44 page booklet, white with black print. Map of Portland and District in centre. Book contains information on Portland, plus National Parks, reacreation, business advertisments.

Booklet, 96 pages, fawn cardboard covers, black print

Menu card for Victorian National Resources Development Train, April 18 - May 1 1939. Front cover same as 7936. Inside card, menu for breakfast Tues. Apr. 25 1939, plus table of Victoria's prowess in industry and productionFront: 'B.VIVIAN' - handwritten, pencil Inside left page, 'Betty W. Vivian 22 Otway Street Portland' - handwritten, pencilvictorian railways, 1939, breakfast menu

Program, 4 pages, cream card, black print. North Portland water tower lookout official opening, Sat. 27th April, 1996

Identification numbers 8028 a, b, c a. Souvenir booklet produced for Harbour opening, Nov. 1960. Buff card covers, sepia photo of harbour, green print. 24 pages, black and white, detailing growth of Portland and the building of the Harbour, 1860 - 1960 b. Official Souvenir Programme for opening of Harbour Nov. 13 - 20 1960. c. Artist's impression of ultimate development of the Port of Portland. Heavy glossy paper, full colourport of portland

Page from account book, for Portland Saddlery 16 Gawler St. 1969 Dr. to H.L. Vivian Saddler & harness maker. Account blanksaddlery, industry, trade, vivian

Bowerbird MuseumTown of Portland services brochure 1965-66. Yellow paper, green print. 14 size paper, folded to make 4 pages. Town of Portland logo on front page.

Bowerbird MuseumPoster, single page, white paper with maroon and black print. Printed both sides. Portland Summer Activities Calendar 1994-1995. Includes calendar of events, things to do and see in Portland, advertising.

Page 34 from 'The Weekly Times' 8 Aug. 1951. Full page, black and white pictorial coverage, headlined 'Another Page of Portland Folk', local service clubs, sporting clubs, school children, working groupsnewspaper, media, advertising, portland local clubs

Souvenir booklet from Portland Trade Fair - August 1967, produced by the Australian Estates Group. Four page folded heavy paper.portland trade fair, trade fair, 1967, souvenir

Promotional book produced by Robert Palmer - Childrens activity book. Blue card covers, image of sailboat, corkscrew, seagulls, coloured front cover, photo image of Kalari truck on back cover. 32 pages of information and activities.kalari transport

Four page pamphlet, Historic Portland Buildings Open Day.

12 Page, Portland High School Prospectus, for 1964.

4 page pamphlet, Port of Portland Victoria, 1950-1969.administrative record, port of portland

Bolwarra-Heathmere cookery book. Blue light card cover, 36 pages.

Booklet, 56 pages, fawn cardboard covers, black print

'Bower Bird' Museum, HeywoodSingle page document, folded in three for posting. Message from 'Shire' President regarding restructure of local Government in Victoria. Shire of Heywood - Regarding restructure, 1994Front: Back - Label with 'Savill VAM and GJ Estate' Smith Street Heywood 3304 - printed on itgovernment restructure, heywood, portland, glenelg shire

World premiere of 'Discovery' performed at Portland Civic Hall, Saturday August 2nd 2008.A4 size, 12 page programme for the world premiere performance of Choral Symphony 'Discovery' at Portland 2nd August 2008. Back and front covers glossy white card. Images of 4 areas of Great South West Walk depicting four movements of symphony, on front cover. Back cover major sponsors and partners.music, performance, great south west walk, symphony, orchestra

From the collection of the Bower Bird Museum. Heywood.16 page Brochure 'The Port of Portland'. Cover pale blue cardboard with black print. An 8 cm diameter window in front cover showing the Port of Portland stage 1 development, which is part of map on page 1. - this is in colour. The remainder of pages in brochure are in black and white.portland, tourism, travel, economy