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

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.Coloured photo. Close-up of Sid Cuffe, in Town Crier regalia, delivering a cry, Ingersol, Ontarioportland town crier, travel, canada, syd cuffe

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.Coloured photo. Crown in front of History House, with film crew, Town Crier Syd Cuffe in regalia standing in crowd. Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrationssyd cuffe, portland town crier, portland 150th anniversary, celebrations, history house

Pamphlet, produced for Tourist Information Centre, Portland 'Portland, Town for all Seasons'. Trifold, coloured photos, map, information.tourism, advertising, portland

Coloured photo. Syd Cuffe receiving his City of Portland Citizenship Awardsyd cuffe, portland town crier, citizenship, city of portland

Second place - best cry. Wooden plaque awarded to Syd Cuffe, in shape of scroll, two gold shields. Yellow sticker on reverse, with suppliers detailsFront: 'BEST CRY 2ND PLACE A.H.?G.A.T.C. 1996 engraved on upper shield 'Syd Cuffe Portlan' engraved on lower shieldsyd cuffe, portland town crier

Framed citation, appointing Sydney John Cuffe as the official town crier for the Glenelg Shire Council, 10th June 1997. White certificate, under glass, black print, seal of City of Portland, black wooden frame, stand on back.Front: Signatures of Mayor, Councillor and CEO blue and black birosyd cuffe, portland town crier

Booklet produced by Portland Town Council, Report to Ratepayers, 1969 - 70. Heavy white card, royal blue print, Town of Portland coat of arms and photo of Portland library, on front cover. 8 pages

Coloured photograph: Right side view of Government official, Portland Town Crier Syd Cuffe and Glenelg Shire Mayor Geoff White on verandah. See 10394

a) Rate notice issued by Portland Town Council for 23 Short St Portland, to Mrs Dawn R Barclay b) Receipt for above, dated 14 Apr 1964 c) Town of Portland envelope, containing a) and b)

Portland Town Directory. Single sheet, printed both sides, folded 5 times. Illustration of Municipal Offices and old Town Hall on front - black and white. Directory contains map of Portland, street names, organisations, clubs etc. , emergency numbers

Coloured postcard of several wind-surfers(sail boarders) in Portland Harbour off Henty Beach , Trawler Wharf and Fisherman's Breakwater in Background. Postcard has rounded corners. This is the same image as 5100a & b

Coloured postcard of several wind-surfers(sail boarders) in Portland Harbour off Henty Beach , Trawler Wharf and Fisherman's Breakwater in Background. Postcard has rounded corners. This is the same image as 5100a & b

Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: Purple stamp - 17 Nov 1958port of portland archives, portland harbour

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.Coloured photo. Syd Cuffe in town crier regalia reading from a scroll, Knox City 1991.Back: 'Knox City 1991' hand written, blue birosyd cuffe, town crier

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. Syd Cuffe in Town Crier regalia, outside History House, Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrationsBack: black stamp ' Peter Morris - Photographer, 68 Commercial St. East, MT GAMBIER 5290 PHONE 251270syd cuffe, ceremonial clothing

Relocation of the Portland Town Council, Portland waterworks Trust and Portland Sewerage Authority in 1983Black and white postcard. Illustration of Municipal Offices and old Town Hall on front, plus, 'WE ARE MOVING'. On reverse advice that from Monday 12 Dec. 1983, Portland Town Council, Portland waterworks Trust and Portland Sewerage Authority would be operating from the new municipal offices.

Book, a detailed synopsis of Portland from 1800 to 1920. Cream, light card covers, green print, photo of Portland, old and modern on front covernon-fictionA history of Portland, Victoriaportland, local history, 1800 to 1920

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

Proclamation of Portland as a town 1949Entree card to the official enclosure for the Proclamation of Portland as a town, Sat. Nov. 19 1949. Cream card with scalloped edges, gold print and edging and a gold Town of Portland sealFront: 'Cr. H.F. Bell', - handwritten, blue ink