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Port of Portland

Locality: Portland, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5525 0900

Address: 23-25 Kunara Crescent 3305 Portland, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.portofportland.com.au

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22.01.2022 PEOPLE OF THE PORT... PAST & PRESENT We recently sat down with former port employee GEOFF WHITE, who was delighted to provide a brief personal account of time spent at Port of Portland / Portland Harbor Trust (1955 1992). Geoff writes "I joined the Portland Harbor Trust (PHT) staff on 7 December 1955 as an Administrative Officer aged 20 years. I was advised of the vacancy by my later wife to be Aileen Weston, who commenced duty with the PHT as a typist in 1953 in the orig...inal staff office at 91 Bentinck Street, Portland (pictured). Aileen and I were married in 1959, thereupon she was required to resign from her permanent position in accordance with state public service type conditions that applied to PHT staff at that time to married women. About 1962 I was promoted to Senior Clerk, then Chief Clerk. Later in 1966 to Industrial / Personnel Officer, and later again to Human Resources Manager, which role I carried out until my retirement in 1992, after 37 years of service. During my career pre and post the modern port opening in 1960, PHT employee’s duties were many and varied, including quarry, crusher, workshops, railways construction, general maintenance, stores, slipway, towage, pilotage, mooring gangs, dredging, cold store, weighbridges, grain terminal, administrative and professional staff. Many of whom were ex World War II service personnel of various ranks. I believe ours was the second largest project after the snow mountains authority at that time. My duties as Industrial Officer then Human Resources Manager involved negotiations with about 15 unions, establishing relevant coverage under about 12 different Federal and State Awards, resolving demarcation disputes, and various employee issues. All of these required appearances in the Arbitration Commission and many meetings in venues in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory and Tasmania. Looking back, I feel so privileged to have worked with the legendary K. S. Anderson (Chairman of the PHT to 1960). Unlike any workplace of today, it was a military type operation where all senior officers and employees were on a mission sharing the Chairman’s vision of a secure and prosperous future for the modern Port of Portland." It was great to have the opportunity to speak to Geoff and get some insights into the working environment during the early construction of the port. We look forward to welcoming the community to our 60 Year Anniversary virtual exhibition. Visit us at https://www.portofportland.com.au/60-year-anniversary-gall/ from 2 November 2020.

20.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: EPISODE 7 - THE COMPLETION Now the new breakwater and wharf are completed, it is time to acknowledge this historic achievement with a celebration. A ball was held in the transit shed on the KS Anderson Wharf with 3,500 people attending. 19 November 1960 - another historic day in the story of Portland.... Footage has been made available courtesy of Glenelg Shire Council and Port of Portland/Portland Harbour Trust. #60YearAnniversary #ConnectingOurRegiontotheWorld #PortofPortland3305 #powerhouseproductions

16.01.2022 MS REGATTA CANCELS VISIT The last 2020 cruise ship scheduled to arrive at Port of Portland on 30 December has cancelled. This cancellation was confirmed today by Oceania Cruises, via their agent. The MS Regatta last visited Portland in January 2019 and bought 639 passengers and 404 crew to the region. The next cruise ship expected at Port of Portland will be December 2021. ... To keep up to date with cruise ships visiting Portland Victoria, go to the Port of Portland website at http://www.portofportland.com.au/ and view the current cruise ship schedule.

15.01.2022 FLASHBACK 10 YEARS TO OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY This month we celebrate 60 years of the modern port. Whilst celebrations may be halted due to restrictions, we’ve been reminiscing about our 50th anniversary celebrations, which consisted of a long line-up of events, including:... Fishing Competition (sponsored by Port of Portland and Portland Bait & Tackle) School Art Competition (held in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Portland) Open Air Concert (including fireworks and children’s amusement day on the foreshore) Port Open Day (with performing tug demonstration and historic photo display) Commemorative Luncheon - with attendance by former/current Members of Wannon, Malcolm Fraser (1955 - 1983), David Hawker (1983 - 2010) and Dan Tehan(2010 - present) Golden Anniversary Ball Free public screenings of the film, Construction of Portland Harbour The Workers’ Story Were you in Portland in November 2010 for these celebrations? What did you attend? Who would have envisaged a global pandemic in 2020! Nonetheless, we invite you to view our online photo exhibition available at https://www.portofportland.com.au/60-year/ Don’t forget to leave a message on our virtual visitor book. #60YearAnniversary #ConnectingOurRegiontotheWorld #portofportland3305

08.01.2022 VIRTUAL 60TH ANNIVERSARY PHOTO EXHIBITION GOES LIVE Port of Portland is delighted to invite you to view its online exhibition of photos in recognition of our upcoming 60th birthday on 19 November 2020. The exhibition is now LIVE and includes the ports own photo collection, along with port related images from the Vern McCallum Collection. ... Take a journey of discovery with us visit: https://www.portofportland.com.au/celebrating-60-years-of-/ Feel free to leave a message or comment on our virtual visitor book. #60YearAnniversary #ConnectingOurRegiontotheWorld #portofportland3305

07.01.2022 READY, SET, MO Port of Portland staff are dedicated to supporting men’s health with Matt, Leigh, Silas and Shannon showing their support by growing their mo. Help us raise awareness and donations for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention by contributing to our team:... https://movember.com/t/port-of-portland-ready-set-mo?mc=1 Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to watch those Mo’s grow! #movember2020 #menshealthawareness #portofportland3305

06.01.2022 MELBOURNE CUP HOLIDAY - OFFICE CLOSED Giddy up and get your Port passes sorted as our administration office will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 3 November 2020. Please direct all enquiries to 03 5525 0900 and follow the prompts. Urgent enquiries should be directed to:... SHIPPING Duty Scheduler: 5525 0905 Harbour Master: 0439 209 120 OPERATIONS Matt Peters: 0417 143 557 Permits: 0438 498 578

05.01.2022 THE CORKSCREW OBSERVATORY Did you know the original corkscrew was built as a gift to the Portland Harbour Trust? Learn more about the corkscrew, old and new, by visiting https://www.portofportland.com.au/corkscrew-observatory/ Port of Portland Celebrating 60 Years of connecting our region to the world (1960 2020).... #60YearAnniversary #ConnectingOurRegiontotheWorld #portofportland3305

05.01.2022 OFFICE CLOSED TOMORROW Tomorrow Victoria celebrates ‘Thank You Day’ to show the State’s thanks to those who have made sacrifices to contain the spread of Coronavirus. This public holiday will see our administrative office closed on Friday 23 October 2020.... Please direct all enquiries to 03 5525 0900 and follow the prompts. Urgent enquiries should be directed to: SHIPPING: Duty Scheduler: 5525 0905 Harbour Master: 0439 209 120 OPERATIONS: Matt Peters: 0417 143 557 Permits: 0438 498 578 We apologise for any inconvenience and go Cats!

04.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: EPISODE 6 - THE PIONEERS Port of Portland presents episode 6, giving us an opportunity to visit a bygone era. Take an amble down the streets of Portland and a peek through some of the homes of our pioneers, evoking a fond collection of wonderful memories.... Though photographs may fade, the memories behind them are far from forgotten. Keep the memory alive." Next Friday we release the final episode the completion. An episode not to be missed! #60YearAnniversary #ConnectingOurRegiontotheWorld #PortofPortland3305 #Powerhouseproductions

04.01.2022 60 YEARS OF REFLECTIONS COMING SOON Take a look back. Spark a memory. A story behind every frame. Port of Portland Celebrating 60 Years of connecting our region to the world (1960 2020).... #60YearAnniversary #ConnectingOurRegiontotheWorld #portofportland3305

01.01.2022 FAREWELL TO OUR INTERN Port of Portland says farewell this week to our Communications Intern, Sarah Ewing. CEO, Greg Tremewen, said We were delighted to have Sarah come back and spend some time with us as our Communications Intern. Sarah has previously worked with Port of Portland and does an excellent job for us. We wish Sarah all the very best for her future.... We checked in with Sarah to ask how she has enjoyed her time at Port of Portland. It was great to be back and has been a fantastic learning opportunity, I have gained skills that I will use throughout my lifetime. I want to thank everyone for all their help and support over the last three months Sarah said. Sarah will graduate in November 2020 having completed a Bachelor of Business as well as a Bachelor of Media & Communications at Swinburne University. After graduation she will start at KPMG as a graduate Audit, Assurance and Risk Consultant. We would like to thank Sarah for all her hard work and wish her all the best in her new career and can’t wait to see what she achieves.