Historical information

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 were presented to the Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection from Mr. Cuffe’s estate. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.

Physical description

Coloured photo. Syd Cuffe in Town crier regalia in Maryborough, Queensland for the 5th national Town Criers' Championship, 2-5 Sept 1993

Inscriptions & markings

Back: 'Maryborough QLD' - handwritten, black biro