Retrieved from the files of the former MCD Manager at Portland Visitor Information CentreFoolscap size Certificate of Survey for "Lewis", No 165, dated 5th April 1968 entitling "Lewis" to operate within the limits of the Port of Portland until 7th Feb 1969. Embossed with the seal of the Marine Board of Victoria.

Taken by Mr P.G.W. (Wal) Whitelaw in the early to mid 1960'sAgfacolor slide of Henty Beach. Portland Bay lookings towards Fisherman's Breakwater.

Item was formerly part of the Bower Bird Museum collection.Four page cardboard leaflet, printed in black. Several pieces of sellotape on leaflet. Programme for Condah Racing Club's annual meeting, for Thursday, April 3rd 1913condah, lake condah, race club, recreation, 1913, 1900s

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

Record of the Glenelg Shire CouncilUnused oblong shaped sticker with the text 'Portland a Whale of a Place Victoria" and design incorporating boat sails, whale and the sea, printed blue ink on a white backgroundsouvenir, tourism, portland whales

Portland celebrated the 150th anniversary of its formation as a town in 1984. A number of commemorative items were produced.Oblong-shaped promotional sticker, promoting Portland's 150th celebrations in 1984. Black text printed on white background, plus logo of whale in triangle with blue green wave designs.Front: Portland's 150th Anniversary 1934-1984 Victoria's First Permanent Settlement150th, 1984, 1934, sticker, commemorative, celebration

PArt of the Glenelg Shire Council uniformMen's tie, woven and manufactured in Australia with original Glenelg Shire Logo. Tie is navy blue with red, blue green diagonal stripes and GSC logo embroidered in red and green at the wider point end. In original plastic packaginguniform, civilian, tie, male clothing

Rectangular ship's barometer made of wood, with brass pointers. Glass mercury reservoir & tube. Bottom section has glass cover, top section glass missing. Scale & other information printed on paper attached to barometer. Bottom section, right is a thermometer.barometer, maritime, weather, meteorological instrument

Coloured slide of an aeroplane in the sky over Cashmore airport.portland airport, airport, cashmore, air travel, engineering

Coloured slide. Piece of earth moving equipment working on side of runway site. Two other workmen. Wooden pole in foreground with black rubber hose wrapped around it.portland airport, cashmore airport, air travel, portland

Postcard showing lighthouse & Harbour, Portland, Victoria, from the "Rose" series ----colourview No 503, showing adult & three children walking on an unsealed road north of Whaler's Bluff. Clothing suggests c. 1950's-60'spostcard, view of portland, holiday, whalers bluff, lighthouse

Belonged to Mrs Jane Rose, Portland (Mother of donor) and worn during the 1934 centenary celebrations in PortlandCotton bonnet, white fabric with all over indigo design, bonnet has frill and tucks, worn during the 1934 centenary celebrations.celebrations, 1934, centenary, bonnet, clothing, hat, headwear

Formerly from the Bower Bird Museum collection in Heywood. Wallacedale is in western Victorian 28km sw of Hamilton. It was created by draining the Condah Swamp. After WWII the population declined and in the 1970s the school closed.Four page cardboard programme for the Wallacedale Racing Club's Picnic Meeting on April 18, 1914. Printing in black. Pages held together with sellotape.wallacedale, condah, condah swamp

Coloured photograph showing the Portland Maritime Discovery Centre inside. Group of 2 children, man and woman inside whale skeleton, looking at spinal disc.Back: 'D1A'portland maritime discovery museum, sperm whale, skeleton, museum

Coloured slide. Deep trench with concrete barrier at one end. Cashmore airport construction site.portland airport, cashmore, air travel, portland development, construction

Taken by Mr. P.G.W. (Wal) Whitelam in the early to mid 1960'sAlfacolor Slide of Henty Beach, Portland Bay. Paddle Boats on sand on left. Left side cars in carpark. Moored boats & Railway Pier in background.Front: Portland Bay Vi , blue birophotography, slide, 1960s, henty beach, railway pier, portland

Retrieved from the files of the former Maritime Discovery Centre Manager at the Portland Visitor Information Centre. ( Note accompanying suggests it was donated by ex-tugman Ross Martin)Poster promoting investment in the Portland Harbour Trust's £100,000 loanFront: 1958, Top Right, Pencilportland harbour trust, loan, finance, 1958, portland, economic growth, economy

Coloured slide. Concrete retaining wall at end of trench. Tunnel through concrete to allow water flow. Cashmore airport construction site.portland airport, cashmore airport, air travel, development

Nickle plated silver matchbox (containing one match)Back: English make stamped into metal

Coloured slide. Only thing visible are two light-coloured triangles bottom left and right corners.portland airport, cashmore

Coloured slide. Three people standing to left of drain full of water. Concrete slab across drain. Roller on right. Cashmore airport construction.portland airport, cashmore, engineering, construction, portland development

From the former Bower Bird Museum, HeywoodSet of 5 straw bottle sleeves used to protect bottles during shipping. Short lengths of straw folded & woven with brown string into a 'cone' shape.

Coloured slide. Several road-making vehicles grouped together in a jumble.portland airport, cashmore airport, construction, engineering

Coloured slide. Two frontend loaders back-to-back, top small hill. Man watching from right of front loader. Cashmore airport construction site.portland airport, cashmore airport, air travel, construction, engineering

Promotional metal matchbox cover for the Club Hotel Portland. Green Border, cream panels centre front, back and side, with gold fancy border. Text & graphics in black.Front: G & G (A/Asia) Ltd. Picture of a face - smiling underneath "This man drinks Richmond Beer" Turn up other way Face is frowning, underneath "This man wishes he had" Back: 1931 Calendar Side Strike the Club Hotel for a good spot ( J.R. Sullivan Prop) Portland

Taken by Mr P.G.W. (Wal) Whitelaw in the early to mid 1960'sAgfacolor slide of Henty Beach, Portland bay lookings toward's Fiasherman's Breakwater. Portland Surf Lifesaving Club building on left (white building with red roof)Front: Portland Harbour - blue biro

Coloured slide. Road making equipment on runway site. Large cloud of dust.portland airport, cashmore airport, construction, engineering, runway, air travel

Belonged to Thomas EverettMetal circular badge with cord and safety pin. Badge has blue outer border with text volunteer Air Observers Corps in gold. White inner band with text "observer' in gold. Inner red circle with gold bird with outstretched wings.Front: Volunteer Air Observers Corps Observer, gold enamel Back: This badge is the property of the Dept. of Air. 16993 Stokes

Heavy duty metal 'Velos' hole punch used at Glenelg Shire Council ( and most likely former Town /City Council) Metric, so most likely made after early 1970'sFront: Heavy Duty Velos Trade Mark Perforator Made in England NO 4376 Back: RP. 102/10

Glass plate negative. Informal portrait in a garden. Vine on verandah of house in background.photography, portland