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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - aerial view of Portland, 1970
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white aerial view of central Portland 1970. Image depicts residential areas in foreground and Portland Harbour in background. Framedaerial photography, central portland, portland harbour, residential -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Bottle - Blue Ark Brand, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...(Previous collection, Exhibitions, Prizes, etc.) Displayed at History House. Used by (Henty?) cordial company in Portland (?)Brown glass bottle with plastic stopper. Blue, red, white and gold label. Some contents of syrup remaining in bottle. Blue Ark Brand: Essence of Dry Ginger AleFront: (text on label includes brand name, contents of bottle, etc...) Blue Ark Brand: Essence of Dry Ginger Alebottle, cordial, domestic, food and drink -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland War Memorial, Victoria, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white photo. Anzac Day floral display at Portland War Memorial, Old Town Hall in background. Man and woman looking at floral display. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Trunk, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Displayed at HHBlack tin trunk -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Wedding Dress, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Silk wedding dress.dress, wedding, female costume -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Map - Map- Tarragal, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Map - Tarragal - No further information supplied -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Bottle, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Henty cordial bottlecordial, henty cordial, drink -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Rods, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Two cane fishing rods, both have 'Steelite' brand. Bakelite reelsfishing, rods, recreation, sport -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Floats, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Two similar wooden pencil fishing floats. Top section painted orange, the rest of the float has been lacquered. Two brass loops for fishing line - one at bottom of float, the other at junction of orange and lacquered sections.fishing, travel, fishing float, recreation, sport -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Tool - Saddler's tool/ Leather working, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...T Dixon & Sons (Thomas) was an English company making leather tools. They began in 1843. Tools have been marked with T Dixon, Joseph Dixon at various times.Saddler's tool, curved iron rod, flat sides, shaped head, with small square bolt through it, attached to teardrop shaped wooden handle. 'T.DIXON' stamped on one side of rod.T Dixon stamped on the toolsaddler, tools, leather making, thomas dixon -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - the Deep Water Pier, Portland, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white photograph of a harbour with two piers in the background on right of image. A long jetty runs into the harbour in centre of the mage, with a ship visible at the end. In front of it is a shorter jetty with a building on it and circular jetty protruding from it. In the foreground are trees and a beach area.Front: THE DEEP WATER PIER, PORTLAND, VICTORIA (typed, lower left) REAL PHOTO SERIES. M. 1830 (typed, lower right)postcard, tourism, view, deep water pier, portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Diver's Weight, SIEBE GORMAN & CO LTD LONDON, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...A weight worn by a diver to help them ascend and descend in the waterDiver's lead breast weight (circular) with bronze fittings and lifting ropemarine technology, diving, gear, weight -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Sash, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Plain green sash, cloth, hemmed.accessories, sash -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Sash, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Plain green sash, red fringe either end, *'C & R', metal, sewn onto sash section with coat of arms, Ancient Order of Foresters printed / embroidered, sewn onto original sash, over the letters S.B.Ancient Order of Foresters embroidered onto sashsash, costume, accessory, ancient order of foresters -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Percy Street, Portland, 1928
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...View of PErcy Street, Portlandlandscape photography, percy street, portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Sticker - Portland 150th, 1984
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Glenelg Shire Council Records dept.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 design.Front: Portland's 150th Anniversary 1934-1984 Victoria's First Permanent Settlementsticker, souvenir, 150th, celebration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Mrs Coster, Mr. & Mrs. Coster, 1934
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Laminated copy of black and white photo. 2 gentlemen in background. Mrs. Coster wearing long coat with fur collar holding clutch purse. Martin Bree wearing hat and binoculars. All standing in field.Front: Mrs. Coster, daughter of Stephen Henty and Martin Bree. Back: - -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Tea Towel, 1930s
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Belonged to Mrs Jane Rose, Portland (Mother of donor)Unused, linen, red check along side borders.domestic, housework, tea towel -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Letter, 21/11/1978
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Original handwritten letter to the editor of the Portland Observer from Les Allitt of Glenroy Vic. re history of William Allitt, who was instrumental in establishing the Portland Botanic Gardens. William Allitt (1828-1893) was the great uncle of Les Allitt.portland observer, les allitt, william allitt, portland botanic gardens -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Ingot - Alcoa, 2006
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Collected by Anne Grant at Alcoa Portland Aluminium's 20th Anniversary Celebrations.Small cast aluminium ingot in white satin-lined black case. Encased within white card sleeve. Souvenir aluminium ingot from Alcoa Portland Aluminium 20th Anniversary celebrationsFront: PORTLAND/ALUMINIUM (gold, inside lid)alcoa, celebration, 20th anniversary -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, W.P. Mackay, M.A, Grace and Truth, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Leatherette and paper binding in dark green with title in red. 126 pp.Front: To my Grand Daughter/ Jean(?), Malseed presents/ to her for her birthday/ 28 of March 1919/ wishing her many/ happy returns of the .../ Eliza, A, Malseed. (black ink, fronticepiece) Back: (no inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Float, Borough of Portland: Float Decoration, n.d
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Displayed in History ...Displayed in History House.Circle of wood with paper printed with Borough of Portland coat of arms affixed. Souvenir floatsouvenir, float, borough of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Laminated copy of black and white photo. 4 women and 1 male. Winnie Bree holding "Cup". Wooden structure behind Martin Bree.Back: Mrs. Coster - New Nealand. Nell Coster. Pollie Bree. Winnie Bree. Martin Bree. Portland 2934 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - HMAS Sydney at Portland, 1970
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road On display at History ...On display at History House.Black and white photograph of a ship next to a stone jetty. The ship is festooned with flags from stern to central radar tower. Many people are on the deck at the prow ship and many more are visible on the jetty in background left. Ship bears the numbers : "P2142" towards the prow. Mounted in cream matt, under glass in white wooden frame. HMAS Sydney at Portland, 6th & 7th April, 1970Front: H.M.A.S. Sydeny at Portland 6th & 7th April, 1970 (typed label, lower centre). Back: (no inscriptions)hmas sydney, 1970, portland harbour -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Coloured photo postcard. View of Portland lifeboat in Botanical Gardens, on blocks, under shelter, 4 wooden pillars either side, gable roof, cannon at each end.Front: 'THE HISTORICAL LIFEBOAT PORTLAND' printed in blue, bottom borderportland lifeboat, postcard, portland, portland botanic gardens -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Whale souvenir, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Three whale vertebrae discs used for souvenirs were located in History House Maritime cabinet. One had 'H.B. Venning' written on back in pen / pencil. All three pieces may have been donated by H.B. Venning. Complete item catalogued here, and broken two placed in Public Access CollectionWooden whale (painted black and white) on piece of circular whale bone (disc), Brass arrow on back and brass screw. Brass plaque on front.Front: 'PORTLAND VICTORIA' (on brass plaque, lower front)souvenir, whale bone, whale -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white photo postcard. View of ANZAC Memorial at Portland, with floral display for Anzac Day. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Program, Portland Upwelling Festival 2010, 2010
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Program for the 2010 Upwelling Festival. The Upwelling Festival Portland is a community celebration of the Bonney Upwelling, presented by the Upwelling Festival Incorporated and including a partnership with other community groups. The Upwelling Festival celebrates what is unique about Portland and the community and show cases an important environmental phenomenon – the Bonney Upwelling. The Bonney Upwelling is a unique and epic natural ocean phenomena where the spring winds shift to the south-east driving a change in ocean currents that powers a seven month feeding frenzy of tuna, crayfish, giant crabs, squid, fish, seabirds, seals, krill and blue whales. An incredibly rich ecological food web, the Upwelling is at its greatest off the coast of Portland and is the cornerstone of the lucrative local fishing and tourism industry. The Festival is a free event maintaining the key elements of the Blessing of the Fleet, Street Parade, Festival markets, local entertainment, Marine Environment Talks and community art projects on the site.Upwelling FestivalA4 sheet folded in 4, to make program advertising Upwelling Festival 2010. Glossy white paper, illustrations on front cover in blues, greens. Back cover sponsors logos. Inside pages, Festival explanation and list of events. Two copies.upwelling festival, events, tourism, whales, portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Envelope, Jun-04
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Envelope 1st Day Cover, redesigned sails and whales postmark 2004. Photo of blue whale on right, 50 cent stamp, cancelled 16 June 2004, at Portland. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Belonged to Robert Arthur Henty as a child.Children's book