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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Untitled (Portland Port), c. 1990
Project to interconnect NSW, Victoria and SA power grid officially opened 30 March 1990. Painting one of several commissioned to mark the link up. Presented to Cr. Bob Menzel at Heywood terminal station. Later in Admella Week activities display (Aug. 4-18, 1990). Displayed at Woodturners' Guild rooms in 1992 (Source: Portland Observer, 12/8/92).Depiction of a harbour and port with industry, boats, ships and a town in the background. In foreground is a road and a grassy area with pine trees. Jetties lead from this area into water. At centre right is an active port with woodchip pile, cranes, buildings and silos. To the left is a red vessel. At top left is a shore area with a road rising to the right, a spired church and several buildings. Large amounts of steam rises from the pile of woodchips of the port. Unframed.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Albert Henry Fullwood, Portland Victoria, c. 1886
Scene of Portland Harbour. View includes people walking on beaches, jetties, morred boats (some with sails, some without). Upper centre of image shows a town, with a church to the right. To the left centre is a planned garden with people promenading. In foreground is empty land with a few seagulls. A train track enters the image on bottom centre. Print is predominantly in shades of blue, grey and brown. Framed, no glass.Front: A. H. Fullwood Back: (no insciptions)print, portland harbour -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Artwork, other - Engraving, Turning the First Furrow in Victoria, 1887
Black and white etching showing 6 bullocks, 1 dog, 1 ploughman. Ploughman is holding the plough. 1 Man holding whip on clifftop overlooking ocean. Frame - Golden timber/mottled. Inner mount - Gold.Front: Panorama of Portland, Victoria (length of Ocean Pier 2880 ft).etching, portland, plough, rural, farming -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Map - Map - Map of the Town of Portland in the Colony of Victoria, 1853
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) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Programme, n.d
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Deed of Sale, 1853
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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The old Melbourne Gaol, 1841o
The Old Melbourne Gaol was built in 1841 and is presently under the care of the National Trust of Victoria. This book describes the history of the gaol and penal life in the 19th century.20 page book. Black and white illustrations. Cover includes a photograph of the interior of the Old Melbourne Gaol.old melbourne gaol, melbourne, gaols, jails, national trust of victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Opening and Dedication of the new Greensborough Methodist Church, 05/02/1966
The booklet was issued for the opening and dedication of the new Methodist Church in Greensborough on 5th February 1966.The booklet also outlines the history of Methodism in the Colony of Victoria and in Greensborough. It has a time line of significant events that led up to the opening. Also included are the Order of Service and lists of the Officers of the Church such as the then current Minister and Trustees and also a list of all Ministers of the Circuit to which Greensborough had been attached.A 16 page booklet issued for the opening of the Greensborough Methodist Church on 5th February 1966.Nilgreensborough, methodist church, 1966, ministers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Greenhills Panorama, 1959_
Relates the history of the Greenhills area of Greensborough. It was compiled by Malcolm Blair, Agnes O'Donnell and Adrienne Thompson as an entry into a Develop Victoria Council contest in 1959.Records the significant developments in Greenhills' history. It also listed the office bearers of the Greenhill and North Greensborough Progress Association from its inception.A 40 page singled sided typed book held together by staples. 3 copies.greenhills, partington, gold discovery, north greensborough, anthony beale, st helena, develop victoria council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Transport in Victoria, 1980s
Each of these booklets details the history, changes and upgrades to transport in Victoria in the early 1980s and explains the role af government authorities such as the Country Roads Board. Item 707c describes the Melbourne Freight Terminal between Spencer Street and Footscray Road.An historical look at the development of transport in Victoria.A collection of 3 booklets on transport in Victoria. Item 707a: 16 pages, colour illustrations. Item 707b: 20 pages, colour illustrations.Item 707c: 8 pages, black and white illustrations (20 x 14.5 cm). railways, transport, victoria, trams, roads -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Robert Whatmough by Alan Partington, 1960s
A scanned copy of a handwritten manuscript by Alan Partington. This article outlines the history of Robert Whatmough in Greensborough. Alan was a descendent of the Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.2 pages, handwritten on Victoria Police letterhead.alan partington, robert whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Michael Cannon, Historical Records of Victoria. Volume Three: The Early development of Melbourne, 1836-1839
Contains all official documents that could be located on important aspects of the founding of Melbourne during the years 1836 to 1839.670 p., black & white and col. illus.melbourne, melbourne history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Greensborough Historical Society, Black family - wills and probate, 1892o
Material relating to the history of the Black Family in the Watsonia area.Folder containing copies of wills and probate documents for eight members of the Black Family between 1892 and 1952; with copies of electoral rolls from Victoria and Western Australia, listing members of the Black Family and their addresses. black family, watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Family histories document tales of epic adventure, 21/10/2015
Diamond Valley Library displayed stories and memorabilia from migrant families in the area.News clipping, black text, colour image.diamond valley library, yarra plenty regional library, multicultural arts victoria, immigration -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Book, Heritage Publications, Greensborough history 1835, 1835o
Transcription of part of 'A History of the Colony of Victoria' Vol.1 1797-1854; by Henry Gyles Turner; 1904; reprinted 1973. A reference from the Diary of D. Medhurst refers to the probability of John Batman signing the treaty with indigenous inhabitants of the Melbourne area on the banks of the Plenty River at Greensborough.Typescript, 6p.plenty river, john batman, aborigines - banyule -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Bendigo Trust Ltd, Bendigo's talking trams, present past and future, 1973_
A guide and history of the 'talking' trams of Bendigo, Victoria.Description of Bendigo's tram fleet and commentary on the "Talking Tram " route.96 p., illus.trams, bendigo -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article [copy], Memoirs History 1808-1883 / author John Lindsay Beale 1830-1911, 1808-1883
Extracts from the "Memoirs History 1808-1883" pages 345-350. This is John Lindsay Beale's account of the formation of the Greensborough Roads Board and Robert William Whatmough's participation on that board. Original manuscript held by State Library of Victoria MS 10553, Call Number MSB 243Copy of 10 typed pages.Manuscript held by State Library of Victoria MS 10553, Call Number MSB 243john lindsay beale, robert whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Melbourne University Press, The Australian Police Forces by G. M. O'Brien, 1960_
This book relates the history of policing in Australia from the early days of European settlement.268 p., illus. Hard cover.police, victoria police -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Letter regarding the history of Bundoora Primary School no 1915, 22/04/1971
The letter was written in response to a request for information on the history of Janefield (later Bundoora) Primary School. It includes details of the building, staff and enrolments in the 1870s.This letter has details of the history of the Janefield (later Bundoora) primary school and was used to establish a date for it's Centenary celebrations.A typed letter from the Education Department of Victoria dated 22nd April 1977.Niljanefield primary school, bundoora primary school, educational department of victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Country Women's Association of Victoria, Years of adventure: fifty years of service by the Country Women's Association of Victoria, 1928-1978, 1928-1978
A short history of the Country Women's Association of Victoria 1928-1978. 76 pages, black and white photographs. Soft cover.country womens association of victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, History of Batman's Apple Tree, 1835o
This is a timeline of the Apple Tree's history from c1835 to 1966. Information is taken from various printed sources.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.2 typed pages, 2 copies.apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, batman apple tree -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The Batman Tree: a brief history, 1835o
A compilation of information on the Batman Apple Tree collected and written by Noel Withers.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.5 pages of text and illustrations.batmans apple tree, noel withers, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The Batman Tree 1841, 15/03/1841c
Brief history of the early life of the Batman Apple Tree in Greensborough. Compiled in 2011.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.One page of text and illustration.batmans apple tree, apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Jacinta Crealy, Joseph Rycroft (1819-1907), 2015_
Joseph Rycroft was a "Native of Liverpool. Farmer of Victoria", 1819-1907. This short history of Joseph and his family was written by descendant Jacinta Crealy.58 p. illus., family trees, comb binding.joseph rycroft -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Ian D. Clark et al, A Bend in the Yarra: a history of the Merri Creek protectorate Station and Merri Creek Aboriginal School 1841-1851, by Ian D. Clark and Toby Heydon, 2004_
A history of Aboriginal cultural institutions in colonial Victoria, in this book the interaction between Wurundjeri people and government officials and settlers at the confluence of the Merri Creek and Yarra River.Paperback book, 90 p. black & white illusmerri creek, aborigines victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document collection, Association of Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres Inc, Neighbourhood Houses 1970-2015, 1970-2015
A set of 16 PowerPoint slides from a presentation by the Association of Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres Inc. The slides outline the history and philosophy of Neighbourhood houses throughout Victoria and form the basis of operations at Greenhills Neighbourhood House. Access given by Greenhills Neighbourhood Centre Co-ordinator Chris Burroughs in 2015. The centre was renamed Greenhills Neighbourhood House in 2016.8 pages, consisting of 16 PowerPoint slides.greenhills neighbourhood house, greenhills neighbourhood centre, association of neighbourhood houses and learning centres -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Book, Robert Henderson Croll et al, The Open Road in Victoria: One day walks: St Helena, 1928_
Description of a walk to St Helena via Greensborough Railway Station, including a detailed history and description of St Katherine's Church.4p photocopy of an excerpt from 'The Open Road in Victoria', by Robert Henderson Croll. Robertson and Mullens, 1928. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - 150th Portland Medallion, 1984
Medallion struck to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Portland in 1984. Belonging to Carol Payne.Blue velvet case. Red lining. Lid lining white satin. Polished brass medallion.Front: Portland's 150th Anniversary, 1984. Whale in triangle. Reverse: Pink heath. Brim Melb. Victoria. Pink Heath No. 26celebrations, 150th, anniversary, portland, numismatics, medal -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Sash, n.d
The Ancient Order of Foresters, which originated in England in the mid 1700s, established its first branch (Court) in Victoria in 1849. Foresters was set up as a non-profit organisation, the founding principles of the Society being to provide financial and social benefits as well as support to members and their families in times of unemployment, sickness, death, disability and old age. The Society is now known as the Foresters Friendly Society and in July 1999 was incorporated as a public company limited by shares and guarantee.Small red sash, green stripe down each side. Central white stripe, coat of arms of the Ancient Order of Foresters. Embroidered in green and goldancient order of foresters, friendly society, societies -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plaque - Plaque - 1951 Commemorative Plaque, 1951
1951 Commemorative Plaque (Centenary of Government in Victoria and Centenary of the Discovery of Gold) THE obverse side of this Medallion represents the three qualitities of democratic Government which makes the citizen's life worth living. Freedom, Justice and Equality. But the basic quality, through which Equality and Justice can be achieved or which results in Equality and Justice is FREEDOM. So the artist, in agreement with the sub-committee, selected a beautiful horse, gallantly bounding forward, his broken shackles still on his foreleg, carrying a woman representing Justice and a man representing Equality on its back. Without Freedom there is no Justice and Equality, but if there is Freedom, Justice and Equality are its natural results. The Stake on the reverse side represents strong democratic Government. Supported by it society grows and blossoms freely.Medal: OBVERSE: Depiction of a bucking horse with two nude riders. The first rider is a man wielding what appears to be a torch. The second rider is a blind folded woman wielding a sword. The horse has a broken shackle on the left foreleg. Information sheet in case. Case: Black leather, white satin lining and green velvet insert. Top bears gold coat of arm of Government of Victoria.Front: Equality and Justice through freedom. Back: CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851-1951 (edge) Presented to THE TOWN OF PORTLAND 1951 (engraved, centre)medal, commemorative, centenary, victoria