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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard, Man in Rooster Costume, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white photo postcard, same as 7676 (man in rooster costume)Back: 'THE ROOSTER' AT THE "DIGGERS" SPORTS-CARNIVAL, PORTLAND, TOYE, PHOTO' - white print, bottom of postcarddiggers, sports carnival -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Serviette, Royal Visit Souvenir Serviette, 1954
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Commemorating the Royal visit to Australia in 1954.Paper serviette, souvenir of Royal Visit to Australia, 1954. White, border of red lions rampant separated by Union Jacks, Australian flags. Four corners: emu, kangaroo, lion rampant, unicorn, red, white and blue shield shape, yellow border. Also in corners in yellow, 'ROYAL VISIT 1954' above yellow crownroyal visit, queen elizabeth ii -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet - Programme, Back to Portland Celebrations Programme, Nov-49
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Back to Portland celebrations.Official programme, Back to Portland Celebrations, Nov. 1949, held on the occasion of the Proclamation of Portland as a Town, by His Excellency, Gen. Sir Dallas Brooks, Governor of Victoria. Cream card, black print, both sides, folded in half.sir dallas brooks, back to portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Lamp, Navigation Lamp, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Port of Portland Authority CollectionNavigation light, acetylene type. Steel and bronze body painted grey, glass lens cover, triangular sections; bronze and brass chimney painted grey silver. Thumb screw toggled latch.port of portland, navigation, maritime technology -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Barograph, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Port of Portland Collection A barograph is a barometer that records the barometric pressure over time in graphical form. This instrument is also used to make a continuous recording of atmospheric pressure.Wooden case, glass sided (front and ends). Steel handle on top (brass plated) used from circa 1950's.port of portland, maritime, barograph -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Animal specimen - Whale bone, Whale Bones, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Placed in custody of M.H.A.C. by the Department of Natural Resources. See Charlie Cooper - believed that the items were confiscated from the public who have violated the law.Whale Bones. Approx 25 various types and sizes. 1 Jaw bone Right Whale skull, vertebrae. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Bounty, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Con Kroker Private CollectionBlack & white photograph of the stern of a fishing boat the "Bounty", owned by 'Soldier' Smith, of PortlandBack: Quiet Anchorage, in pencil -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Ceremonial object - Sash, Independent Order of Rechabites, n.d
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Displayed at History ...Displayed at History House.Blue heavy woven sash with silver borders and fringe. Heavy silver embroidery of initials IOR. Large silver, blue and red applique and embroidery 8-pointed star in centre of sash. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flag - Pennant, Portland Sportsmen's Club, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...PORTLAND SPORTSMEN'S CLUBPurple felt pennant with yellow paint lettering. On left is a shield with depiction of a lighthouse and words "PORTLAND VICTORIA" at top and bottom. "PORTLAND SPORTSMEN'S CLUB" screenprinted on body of pennant.Front: (see description) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Sign - Notice/Sign, Bathers are warned...... Dangerous Hole, n.d
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Displayed in History ...Displayed in History House.Portland sign. Mounted in (bird-eye) wood frame. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Weapon - Whaling Lance, n.d
... history. The whaling industry was established in Portland ...Part of the collection purchased from Brendan Kurtze by the City of Portland in 199..?Whaling and whales have played an important part in Portland's history. The whaling industry was established in Portland in the 1830s by William Dutton. During a brief 10 year period, whales were almost hunted to extinction and the industry slowed down and wound up in the 1840sWhaling implement, iron, painted gloss black, shaft with screw on one end and turned back handle on the other. A weld near the handle perhaps indicates that this may not be the original configuration.Front: - Back: -whaling, whale hunting, maritime -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, 'SS Casino', wrecked 10 July 1932, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...UnknownBlack and white photograph of the SS Casino. Fastened to mount board in timber frame, under glass. Frame is embossed with leaf and acorn patterns, and is stained brown.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: H/H 22 (yellow sticky label)s s casino -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Ceramic - Butter Dish, 1930
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Owned by James and Ada Brimblecombe, Heywood. Later owned by Merle Lewis.Shell shaped china butter dish with gold edging. On base of bowl is a colour transfer of a scene of a bay with 3 jetties, a bath house and a road in the foreground.Front: The Harbour, Portland, Vic: (Black, lower centre) Back: Guaranteed/English bone china/made in England Royal/ Stafford (stamped logo, brown) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Ceremonial object - Sash, Ancient order of the Foresters, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Red silk sash with coat of arms. Joined at both ends to form loop, ending in a tassel (gold). -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white photo postcard, ship loading wheat. Deep Water Pier, Portland, 'Crecaldy'. Railway trucks, small shed near ship, numerous bicycles, several men, stall selling soft drinksFront: 'SHIPPING WHEAT, DEEP WATER PIER PORTLAND VICTORIA, TOYE PHOTO' - in white print, lower edge of postcardport of portland, industry, maritime -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Bed Sheets, 1850s
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Arrived on the "John Davies" 9/11/1852 - Portland. The JOhn Davies arrived in Portland in November of 1852 having left Liverpool, England in July 1852.Fawn in colour and has been dyed. Three pieces of linen joined length ways by hand stitching. Items hand stitched.immigration, liverpool, manchester, domestic item -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Portland Free Library Museum and Literary Institute Embossing Press, "Portland Free Library Museum and Literary Institute Embossing Press", 1900
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Portland Free Library and Museum and Literary Institute.Heavy metal. Decorative motif of flowers and leaves in gold on black background. Green felted woven fabric on base. Wooden handle. Metal embossing stamp (brass or bronze). -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ticket, Ticket for the Leeuwin Sail Training Foundation Ltd, 1988
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flag - Pennant, Melbourne-Geelong-Portland 150th Anniversary Yacht Race, 1985
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Portland's sesquicentenary, 1984-1985 celebrations.Green felt pennant with yellow edging and tabs on left.Front: (see title) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Robb's Store, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white photograph of Robb's Store 1906portland, robb, robbs store, 1900s -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Tool - INKWELL (STONE), Stone Inkwell Writing Tool, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Stone -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Deadeyes, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Howard Nicols from Flagstaff Hill gave them to John Francis to give to MDC c1999. A deadeye is an item used in the standing and running rigging of traditional sailing ships. Three holed blocks were called deadeyes as they resembled the skull of a sheep.Maritime history and technology tells an important part of Portland's story.Set of 6 deadeyes - flat wooden blocks with holes for the rope system that stabilises the boat's mast. Some old rope which could be original is attached and a metal rod attached to the bottom 3.maritime, ship technology, rigging, deadeyes -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fid, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Used by Peter Carrison (donor's father-in-law) who was a boat builder. Originally used by Henty brothers, for splicing cordage (rope) A fid is a conical tool traditionally made of wood or bone. It is used to work with rope and canvas in marlinespike seamanshipHenty brothersFid made of whale bone. Three decorative grooves (straight) around top. A fid is a conical tool traditionally made of wood or bone. It is used to work with rope and canvas in marlinespike seamanshipmaritime technology, henty brothers -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Oars, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Port of Portland Collection|19/4/2000Two wooden oars, shafts are stained wood, the blades are painted white. Leather rowlock protection tacked to shafts. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Container - Chocolate Box, Waratah Cafe Chocolate Box, 1910-1930
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Displayed at History ...Displayed at History House.Apricot coloured cardboard box with lid and blue cotton handle. Glued at sides. Gold lettering within a decorative border on front and back. Decorative motif on lid. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Artwork, other - Model Ship, MacKenzie and Co, Clan MacDougal Model Cargo Ship, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Port of Portland CollectionModel of a ship. Hull is painted in black (above water line) and burgundy (below water line). Ship has three masts, a smoke stack (black with red stripes) and a white super structure with portholes. Supported on brass stands. Housed in a timber and glass case. Label in case.Front: T.S.M.V. Clan MacDougall Length BP 475', Breadth 64'-6", Depth 41½. Built by the Greenock Dockyard Co. Ltd. for Clanline Steamers Ltd., London.port of portland collection -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Lens, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Lens was once the spare lens of the Cape Nelson Lighthouse.|Lens on display in MDC, with interactive component provided by the piece of broken lens - for handling. Investigations underway to use a low-watt light in the lens, which is in working order. Photos in Supplementary File.Glass lens with steel supports, painted black with bronze hinges and latches. From Cape Nelson Lighthouse - spare lens. Base for display purposes - section of contemporary concrete pipe.Front: (no inscriptions)lighthouse, cape nelson lighthouse -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plaque, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Port of Portland CollectionBronze plaqueFront: 'The construction of Portland Harbour commenced at this point November 1952'. verso- 'Portland Harbour Trust Commissioners, 1950'port of portland -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, First Years at Port Phillip: by Robert Douglass Boys, 1935_
... victoria-history henty-brothers portland australia-felix...-brothers portland australia-felix melbourne-history Inscribed ...A history of the discovery of Australia with emphasis on the settlement of Victoria or 'Australia Felix' from the Henty Brothers in Portland in 1834 to the proclamation of the Town Coucil of Melbourne in 1842Chronology of the development of white settlement in VictoriaHard cover, green binding., title in black text on front cover. 158 pages. A chronology of Victoria from 1834 to 1842. Includes newspaper articles relating to the book pasted in front end paper.Inscribed on fly-leaf by author "To A R Kenyon with kind regards R D Boys August 8,1935."victoria-history henty-brothers portland australia-felix melbourne-history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Captain William Henty, Captain William Henty, n.d
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Displayed in History ...Displayed in History HouseBlack and white photo. Head and shoulders. Army Uniform.Front: Captain William Mervyn Henty