Sir Murray William James Bourchier (1881-1937), grazier, soldier and politician, was born on 4 April 1881 at Pootilla, Bungaree, Victoria, eldest son of Edward Bourchier, Geelong-born farmer, and his wife Francis (Fanny), née Cope. In 1878 Edward and his three brothers had taken up four adjoining selections on the Murray River near Tocumwal. Within a few years their properties had expanded considerably: Edward's, near Strathmerton, was called Woodland Park; the other three were known collectively as Boomagong. After a private education in Melbourne, Murray returned to Woodland Park. From 1909 until the outbreak of World War I he commanded a troop of light horse at Numurkah, attending annual camps and courses. Bourchier's military service was distinguished. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in August 1914 and sailed as a lieutenant in the 4th Light Horse Regiment, serving seven months on Gallipoli. After the Sinai campaign in 1916-17, during which he was promoted lieutenant-colonel commanding his regiment, he made the crucial final assault on Beersheba. On 31 October 1917 he led his men, many of them from his own district, at full gallop over two miles into Turkish entrenchments and on for a further two miles (3.2 km) into Beersheba to capture vital wells before the Turks could destroy them. Lacking sabres, the regiment used bayonets held in their hands as shock weapons. For this exploit he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and earned the sobriquet 'Bourchier of Beersheba'. Eleven months later, after fighting north through Palestine, he commanded a joint force of the 4th and 12th Light Horse regiments (Bourchier Force) in the final advance on Damascus; on entering the city the 4th captured 12,000 Turks and set about relieving their sufferings. Bourchier was three times mentioned in dispatches. He was appointed C.M.G. in June 1919 and his A.I.F. appointment ended in October. In 1921 he was promoted colonel, commanding the 5th Cavalry Brigade, and in 1931 brigadier, in charge of the 2nd Cavalry Division. He returned to Strathmerton but later farmed a property at Katandra, which he named Kuneitra. - Source: Australian Dictionary of BiographyService dress of General Sir Murray Bourchier, complete with jacket, trousers, shirt, tie, boots (high rise),Sam Browne belt, peaked cap, medal ribbons, badges of rank, medal ribbons

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.Silver coloured medallion on green cord. Portland 150th Anniversary 1984, round edge on front, whale and triangle logo in centre. Spray of heath on reverse. Medal measures 3.1 cm x .1cm diameter.portland 150th anniversary

Medal, round brass 'wreath' border/ front and back. Front has enamelled shield, blue background, Australian flag, map of Australia and kangaroo. Inscription on back. Not dated. Attached to green and yellow striped ribbonFront: 'ANCIENT & HONOURABLE GUILD O FAUSTRALIAN TOWN CRIERS 13TH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. SYD CUFFE GLENELG SHIRE COUNCIL VIC.

Medallion struck to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Portland in 1984. Belonging to Carol Payne.Blue velvet case. Red lining. Lid lining white satin. Polished brass medallion.Front: Portland's 150th Anniversary, 1984. Whale in triangle. Reverse: Pink heath. Brim Melb. Victoria. Pink Heath No. 26celebrations, 150th, anniversary, portland, numismatics, medal

Metal medallion, round, red centre with gold lion rampant, white border with MERINO & DISTRICT CALEDONIAN SOCIETY' in gold. Medallion attached to tartan ribbon with dark blue enamelled badge, top edge, gold lettering 'MEMBER'.Back: '84' ) P.J. KING ) impressed MELB )merino, glenelg shire, caledonian society, scottish history, medal, medallion