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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Portland, Victoria, 19/11/1934
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white photo, street parade in Portland for the Centenary celebrations 19 Nov 1934. Large float, decorated as a multi-tiered cake, beside military band, soldier on horseback other side of float. -
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Photograph - Photograph - Group of Town Criers including Syd Cuffe, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Black and white photo. Group of Town Criers in regalia, standing on a verandah in front of historic building iron lacework on verandah. Syd Cuffe, Portland Town Crier, part of group.Back: white sticker ' copyright Portland Observer' '2239/3' handwritten in blue birosyd cuffe, portland town crier, town crier -
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Medal - Medal - Australian Bicentennial, c. 1988
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Gold coloured medallion set in green perspex, encased in clear perspex. Bicentennial medal 1788-1988. Depiction of arrival of 1st Fleet on one side, Captain Arthur Phillip on the other.medal, numismatics, first fleet, centenary -
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Souvenir - T-Shirt - Sydney 2000 Olympics, c. 2000
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Long-sleeved t-shirt, white, printed in aqua and grey, Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay, won by the torch bearers. -
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Postcard - Postcard - Portland, Victoria, Neil Tonkin, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Coloured postcard, photo of oil rig moored in Portland Bay at sunset; white bottom border 'The Ocean Patriot-Oil Rig Portland. Victoria' in black print in border. Reverse has brief description of photo. Southern Edge Images Photographer: Neil Tonkinportland, oil rig, tourism, souvenir -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Headwear - Cap - Portland, Victoria, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Green fabric cap (cotton) hard peak, back flap, plastic adjustable fastening, printed logo in lime 'MacKillop Portland Victoria'headwear, sun protection, portland, souvenir -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Hedditch's residence, Cape Bridgewater Victoria, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white photo of Hedditch's house at Cape Bridgewater. House at base of hills, main house plus outbuildings, wooden fence, windmillBack: 'Hedditch's House Cape Bridgewater' - handwritten, pencil -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Programme - Heywood Drama Group 'Only an Orphan Girl', n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Vanda Savill, Bower Bird Museum, Heywood 'Dear Friends' servesProgram - Heywood Drama Group 'Only an Orphan Girl'. Green card, folded, black print. -
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Booklet - Booklet - Town of Portland, Victoria, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Sixteen page booklet containing information and services for the Town of Portland for the period 1976/77. Grey light card cover, black print including Town of Portland seal. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photographs - Lighthouse, Portland Victoria, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Two black and white photos of lighthouse at Portland. One slightly lighter than the other Identifying numbers 7891 a, bFront: 'LIGHTHOUSE PORTLAND VIC TOYE PHOTO' in white print, bottom of each photo -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Birthday Telegram and Envelope - recipient Betty Vivian, 18/01/1950
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...a. Birthday telegram to Betty Vivian from Bryce, Melbourne. b. Envelope for the telegramvivian family records, birthday, communication, telegram -
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Card - Memorial Card - Edward Henry Vivian died 21 August 1905, c. 1905
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Memorial card. Black cardboard, gold edging, gold decoration and description of the deceased, Edward Henry Vivian died 21 August, 1905, aged 22. Includes a black and white photo of Edward Vivian and an eight line verse.edward henry vivian -
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Photograph - Photograph - Marine Discovery Centre, c. 1997
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Coloured photograph: external view of MDCBack: 'B17' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Mixed media - Video Cassette - Portland, Victoria, Powerhouse Productions, Geothermal Energy In Portland, c. 1989
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Video cassette, black in black case. White sticker on front of case ' Geothermal Energy in Portland' Duration: 11 mins. Powerhouse Productions 1989' White sticker on cassette 'GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN PORTLAND' -
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Medal - Freedom Medallion, c. 1995
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Round brass medallion. Obverse has an inner circle in which a returned soldier is depicted greeting a woman and two children. The boy is wearing the soldier's slouch hat. The outer circle contains the words 'AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945-1995'. The reverse has an inner circle with the Australian coat of arms and an outer circle with the words 'FREEDOM MEDALLION'.medal, world war ii, wwii, commemoration -
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Photograph - Photograph - Nelson Visitor Information Centre Victoria, 20/10/2000
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Coloured photograph: group photo taken inside Nelson Visitor Information Centre. Left to right: Sally Lewis, Director, Portland Maritime Discovery Centre; Government official; Syd Cuffe, Portland Town Crier; Cr. Geoff White, Mayor Glenelg Shire; Parks Victoria representative. See 10394 -
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Document - Letter of accounts owing, 08/11/1935
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Identifying numbers 7931 a, b a) Account Dr. to RJ Dunlea, wholesale saddlers', ironmonger, Leather Merchant, Indentor & Importer, to H.L. Vivian, Portland, in the sum of £39.14.1' Handwritten note at bottom 'Dear H, As my solicitors will be taking over my a/c's this month, I would be glad if you will let me have the cheque oblige' b)Envelope, white, addressed to H.L. Vivian / RJ Dunlea -
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Administrative record - Annual Report - Portland Benevolent Asylum and Hospital, 19/07/1903
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Fifty-fourth Annual Report of the Portland Benevolent Asylum and Hospital, for year ended 30th June 1903. Single sheet, printed both sides. -
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Photograph - Photograph - Marine Discovery Centre Portland, Victoria, c. 1998
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Coloured photograph: MDC, inside view. 2 display stands against window, looking to courtyard. Display advertising Whale Watch video and assorted souvenirs -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flyer - Leaflet - Fairhaven Guest House, Portland, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Small white leaflet, black print, advertising tariff rates for 'Fairhaven' Guest House, Portland.tourism, advertising, portland business, accommodation -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Wannon Water Leak Detector, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Small ziplock bag, containing information card from Wannon Water on how to use the included bottle of food dye to ascertain whether a toilet is leaking. Bottle clear plastic, green lid; filled with green food dye.wannon water, plumbing -
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Letter - Letter - Loreto Nuns to Mrs Kean, 09/06/1903
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...a) Letter from Loreto Nuns to Mrs. Kean, re arrangements for Ball. Lined paper, folded in half, hand written in black ink b) envelope for above letter -
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Document - Memo from Sale Police Station Victoria 1914, 20/05/1914
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Sale Police Station historic records.Memo from superintendent Sale Police Station to superintendent at Hamilton Police Station regarding an escaped prisoner. -
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Photograph - Photograph - Henty Beach, Portland Victoria, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white photo of Henty Beach Portland, looking south. Beach shelters, swings, dressing shed at end of pier, numerous people, Fishermen's Breakwater, Battery Point, Botanical gardens in the background.Back: '7338' - handwritten in pencil -
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Map - Map - Bridgewater Lakes Tour, 1970s
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Typed up directions around the Bridgewater area. Inside: Map of Portland - Bridgewater area.map, tourism, travel, recreation, cape bridgewater -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Rate Notice - Borough of Portland, 31/01/1885
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Borough of Portland 'Rate Notice' Assessment, 31 January 1885. White paper, black print.rate notice, 1800s, borough of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Ribbon - Ballarat Grammar, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Grosgrain ribbon, striped 1.5 cm width, royal blue, 3 mm black, 1.2 cm yellow, 1.5 cm green. Ribbon has been folded and another piece wrapped around it and ends sewn together. Two metal pins in top edge, for attaching to school hat band. Ballarat Grammar -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Colonel (RTD) Sydney Patterson, M.C., M.I.D, c. 1950
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road On display in History ...On display in History House.Black and white photograph of man in military uniform, with peaked hat. Badges are pinned to hat and left lapel. ¾ turn to right. Below image is text stating man's identity and positions.Front: Colonel (RTD) Sydney Patterson M.C., M.I.D., War Service World War 1. Served from 1914-1919 New Guinea (Naval Force) 1914. Egypt, France, Belgium 1915-1919, 20th Batalion A.I.F.M.I.D. 1916, M.C. 1917. Commissioned on the Field. Twice wounded. World War 2. Served from 1939-1945 Australia (Darwin) New Guinea, New Britain, etc. Captain 1939, Adj. No. 7 Aust Int. Training Centre, 1941. G.S.O. 3 (O) G. Branch A.H.Q. 1942. Major R.A.E. (Docks) 1942. L.L. Colonel R.A.E. C.R.E 3rd Aust. Dock Group. CIVIC SERVICE Councillor, Portland 1931-1940 (Resigned for War Service) 1945-1957. Mayor of Portland 1935, 1938, 1939-40, 1949-50, 1953-54. Harbour Trust Commissioner, appointed March 1950 (1950-1957). Back: Mr. Stevenson (pencil, centre) -
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Pamphlet - Pamphlet - Tourist Guide to Portland, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Twelve page tourist guide to Portland, includes map of Portland on middle pages, showing location of historic buildings, tourist office. Guide contains list of historic buildings, suggested tours, picnic areas, advertising. White with black print. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Portland Observer Supplement, 2006
... , history of smelter. Newspaper Portland Observer Supplement ...Portland Observer supplement, 2006, celebrating 20 years in the community of Portland Aluminium. Glossy coloured covers, aerial views of smelter on front, smelter staff on back, also on inside of covers. 8 page newspaper insert, history of smelter.portland observer, portland aluminium, alcoa, smelter
