Historical information

This medal was given to Victorian school children to celebrate the centenary of European settlement in Victoria and the establishment of Melbourne in 1835.
Portland was settled by the Henty brothers and John Batman and John Fawkner are the two names associated with the founding of Melbourne.
The Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance was dedicated during these celebrations.

Significance

This medal is a memento of the centenary of Victoria and may have been given a local Warrnambool school child.

Physical description

Circular silver coloured medal with ring at top and a further ring inserted.
The obverse features a sailing ship entering a bay. Since "Portland " is part of the text it is assumed the bay is situated in Portland. Text
The reverse features a hatted man wearing a suit and holding a walking stick standing on a grassy shore, a body of water and a sky line of buildings

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse CENTENARY OF VICTORIA 1934 PORTLAND 1834
Reverse CENTENARY OF MELBOURNE 1935 1835