Historical information

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.

Physical description

Framed certificate under glass, white vellum, blue print. White wooden frame, gold decoration. Certificate of Appreciation - Syd Cuffe - Town Crier, Guest Speaker at the Forget-Me-Not Club #704, Anchorage, Alaska, Sept 10 1999

Inscriptions & markings

Front: Signed by Secretary and President, biro