Brown leather bound spine with maroon cloth-covered board covers. Gold lettering and gold graphics in six rectangles on spine. Leather corners on outer edges.reference book

Brown leather bound spine with maroon cloth-covered board covers. Gold lettering and gold graphics in six rectangles on spine. Leather corners on outer edges.reference, encyclopaedia

Brown leather bound spine with maroon cloth-covered board covers. Gold lettering and gold graphics in six rectangles on spine. Leather corners on outer edges.reference

Six page brochure outlining services provided by Town of Portland, 1976/77. Printed in black on green foolscap size paper. Stapled left hand side

Light brown coloured leather-bound spine and cover corners. Paper-covered board covers with greens red and ochre marbling. Gold lettering and gold graphics on spine.

Brown leather bound spine with maroon cloth-covered board covers. Gold lettering and gold graphics in six rectangles on spine. Leather corners on outer edges.

Light brown coloured leather-bound spine and cover corners. Paper-covered board covers with greens red and ochre marbling. Gold lettering and gold graphics on spine.

Light brown coloured leather-bound spine and cover corners. Paper-covered board covers with greens red and ochre marbling. Gold lettering and gold graphics on spine.

Light brown coloured leather-bound spine and cover corners. Paper-covered board covers with greens red and ochre marbling. Gold lettering and gold graphics on spine.

Hand painted poster by Elsie Rose, 1945, 'The Newest Hospital for the Oldest Town'. Black border, yellow background, red printing, pile of brown bricks left hand side, replica on shilling a brick, be a brick and finish the jobelsie rose

Illustration shows an artist's impression of the ultimate development of Portland Harbour. Full colourFront: 'Impression of Ultimate Development of the Port of Portland' - black script bottom mountportland harbour, development, town development, growth

Town of PortlandFramed illustration of a map of the Town of Portland from a stone etching published by F.W. Birmingham, Dec.1853. Mounted and framed in stained black timber frame under glass.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)

Displayed in History House.Map of a harbour and town, bordered with detailed drawings of building of the town and two index keys to sites in the town.Back: (no inscriptions)

Early plan drawing of PortlandHand-drawn plan on paper, glued on linen backing. Plan shows layout of properties and a lagoon. Hand-tinted in colour. Names of property owners written on lots.plan, map, town, portland

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

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

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