The Steam Packet Inn is the second oldest building in Portland. It was licensed to an ex convict from Van Diemens Land (Tasmania) in 1841. Later became a police barracks. It is a heritage listed buildingYellow card, tri-fold brochure, containing history of Steam Packet Inn, Bentinck St. Portland. Photo of steam Packet Inn on front of brochure, floor plans on the back.steam packet inn, bentinck street, portland

Barry & Carol PayneProclamation of Portland as City, October 28th 1985. Royal Highnesses, Prince & Princess of Wales. White cardboard. Portland Crest. Invitation to the Foreshore at the Proclamation of Portland to a City.Front: Mr. & Mrs. B.T. Payne

Mailing slip on cotton fabric. Black ink. Two stamps attached, post marked PortlandFront: 'Mr W.T. Vivian A.B. c/- H.M.A. London Depot H.M.A.S. MELBOURNE Back: Australia House Portsmouth Strand London. W.C.postage, stamps, mailing, portland

Used as channel lights, Corio Bay channel. Bob Hodgson purchased light from Geelong Harbour Trust c. 1980, purchasing four for $20.00.Navigation light, acetylene type. Automatic swtich using light intensity detector. Bronze body, painted red, glass lens cover, dioptric lens with red chimney. Brass hinged chimney. Toggle latch. Light-senstiive switch mounted on side.Front: LIDINGO A.G.A. SWEDEN Back: (no inscriptions)

Barry & Carol PayneGinger Cardboard. Black Print. "Henty's Landing at Portland", darker shade of ginger.Front: n/a Back: n/a

Souvenir of Portland's 150th. White taffeta. Town Crest (blue/red/yellow) Red lettering - Town of Portland First Permanent Settlement of Victoria Blue Fringe. Gold cord hanger.Front: n/a

Henty cordial bottle

Barry PayneWhite cardboard. Black print. View of All Saints Church & Harbor. Reverse: Souvenir of 150th Anniversary of the Foundation of Portland and the Centenary 1984 of the Arrival of Loreto Sisters 1884-1984. "Work with Constancy & Courage". (Mother Mary Mackillop).Front: n/a

Henty cordial bottle

150th Anniversary, Payne FamilyHexagonal "Gold" Stick Pin. Polished Brass. Whale in triangle. Gold Lettering & Edging. Gold Pass 88.Front: n/a

Souvenir - PortlandWhite cardboard cover. Picture of "The Landing of the Henty's" on front cover - in colour view of harbor on back cover.

3 mm diameter pellets, lead.

Tall white wooden cabinet with wood framed glass double doors.

Stephen George Henty had Claremont built in 1852 and rented the property to his brother Francis. Claremont is on Julia StreetPhotograph of Claremont, Portland.claremont, julia street, stephen henty

Saddler's tool. J H Jones Saddler and Harness maker. Percy Street, PortlandIron stamp, octagonal shaped handle, oval head with 'J.H. JONES, SADDLER, PORTLAND'j h jones, saddler, percy street, stamp

Small inkwell

Barry & Carol PayneTickets for the Leeuwin Sail Training Foundation Ltd.Front: Pale blue cardboard. Black print. Sailing Ship/Postage stamp size. In left upper corner, REVERSE-TERMS & CONDITIONS. Mr.. B. Payne. Mrs. B. Payne (as other) K.S. Anderson No. 2 Berth 5 March 1988. Enbark 0830. Sail 0900-1200

Arrived on the "John Davies" 9/11/1852 - Portland.Ecru colour linen. 2 pieces joined in centre with hand stitching. Hems - hand stitched.Front: n/a

A container for chocolates.

Barry PayneWhite cardboard. Black print. View of All Saints Church & Harbor. Reverse: Souvenir of 150th Anniversary of the Foundation of Portland and the Centenary 1984 of the Arrival of Loreto Sisters 1884-1984. "Work with Constancy & Courage". (Mother Mary Mackillop).Front: n/a

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Button hooks were used to fastens buttons on boots and long gloves. It is a tool used for the closing of shoes, gloves or other apparel that uses buttons as fasteners. The steel hook end is inserted through the buttonhole to capture the button by the shank and draw it through the opening.Metal button hookbutton hook, domestic

Black and white photograph, framed, under glass. Frame, moulded, cream. Image: 'Card Club at Martin's Corner Portland 1953Front: 'Card Club at Martin's corner Portland 1953' Yellow sticky label numbered 3049photography, martins corner, portland, 1950s

150th CelebrationsGreen bottle. 150th Label. Back to Portland.Front: n/a

Emu eggnatural history, ornithology, emu egg, bird, australia

Round leather box for holding collars.collar box, accessories, costume, grooming, 1800s

Issued to celebrate Queen Victoria's jubilee in 1887Gilt medal commemorating Queen Victoria's Jubilee 1887queen victoria, medal, numismatics, jubilee