This booklet was compiled by Orbost Shire council in 1993. It contains addresses and phone numbers of community groups in the shire and includes Mallacoota, Bemm River, Marlo, Cann River and Orbost.I it also has population statistics from the 1991 census - 6562 or the Shire of Orbost.This booklet is a useful reference tool.A foolscap sized document of approximately 60 pp titled COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORY Shire of Orbost March 1993.It has a red cover with plastic binding. It contains addresses and phone numbers of community groups in the shire and includes Mallacoota, Bemm River, Marlo, Cann River and Orbost.I it also has population statistics from the 1991 census - 6562 or the Shire of Orbost.orbost-history community-groups-orbost-1993

The original document was published as a hard cover book and was funded by Country Education for Orbost North Primary School. It describes the social life and customs of the older people in Orbost.A black and white printed A3 photocopy of document produced by Grade 6 children of Orbost North Primary School. 44pages.orbost social-life orbost-north

Single sheet of blank letterhead from Watsonia High School. Watsonia High School operated from 1961 to 1989 when Greensborough Secondary College was formed from the amalgamation of Watsonia High and Watsonia Technical School.Watsonia High School is now closed. One sheet of letterhead with school crest and address.watsonia high school

This was possibly produced for an open day in the centenary year. The Shire of Orbost was a local government area about 380 kilometres east of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994. Originally, Orbost was part of the Bairnsdale Road District which was created on 30 April 1867. Splitting away as part of the Shire of Tambo in 1882, Orbost was first incorporated as a shire in its own right as the Shire of Croajingolong on 30 May 1892. It received its present name on 17 February 1893. On 3 January 1913 part of its western riding was annexed to Tambo as its Cunninghame Riding. On 2 December 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with City and Shire of Bairnsdale, Shire of Tambo, most of the Shire of Omeo and the Boole Boole Peninsula from Shire of Rosedale into the Shire of East Gippsland. This is a useful reference tool.Two stapled pages of printed information. On the front page is the logo of Orbost Shire Council. There is information on the role of the Shire Councillors for 1992/93. It has a map of the council building.orbost-shire-council

In 1893, a group of Orbost farmers formed together to initiate the Orbost Butter Factory. The first factory was built in Lochiel Street and was a wooden building. In 1916, a new building was constructed on Forest Road. This was a more substantial brick building which had its own power source. Electric power, mainly for lighting was supplied to the developing township of Orbost by the Butter Factory. This docket is an invoice for the supply of power to the household or business of C. Tomlinson in 1952. The Butter Factory power was the only power to Orbost prior to the 1962 when S E C power came to Orbost. An invoice from a major business in Orbost which supplied power to the town for the first 50 years of the 20th Century. A laminated copy of an invoice from Orbost Butter & Produce Co Ltd. Black print on white paper. Telephone 88 if supply defective Orbost Butter & Produce Co Ltd To Mrs C Tomlinson, 2 May 1952. Lighting15/- Power 5/3 Meter rent 1/- Account rendered 6/13/3orbost, electric power, orbost butter factory, c tomlinson

Photograph of Watsonia High School staff 1989. The people are not named.Colour school photograph of staff.watsonia high school, staff photo

A digital copy a Watsonia High School Newsletter 1989. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1989 Rosie was a student at Watsonia High School (WaHIGH)Digital copy of school newsletterrosie bray, watsonia high school

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1964 Form 1DDigital copy of black and white school photographwatsonia high school

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1964 Form 2CDigital copy of black and white school photographwatsonia high school

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1976 Form 1A. Students are not named.Digital copy of colour school photographwatsonia high school

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1976 Form 4D. Students are not named.Digital copy of colour school photographwatsonia high school

A group photograph of Watsonia High School 1976 Form 6A. Students are not named.Digital copy of colour school photographwatsonia high school

Macleod High School Prefect's badge and pocket from Rosemary Isaacs (nee Davies). Embroidered pockets were sewn onto school uniform as a sign of student seniority and responsibilityA personal memento of responsibility at school.Green woolen pocket with stitched school crest and motto. Badge with school crest and motto, enamel on metal."Prefect" on each item.macleod high school, rosemary isaacs, rosemary davies, prefects badge

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1976 Form 6 (combined). Students are not named.Digital copy of colour school photographwatsonia high school

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1964 Form 2C. Students are not named.Digital copy of black and white school photographwatsonia high school

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1965 Form 2D. Students are not named.Digital copy of black and white school photographwatsonia high school

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1966 Form 1E. Students are not named.Digital copy of black and white school photographwatsonia high school

A group photograph of Watsonia High School 1969 Basketball Team. Students are not named.Digital copy of black and white school photographwatsonia high school, basketball

A group photograph of Watsonia High School 1969 Swimming Team. Students are not named.Digital copy of black and white school photographwatsonia high school, swimming

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1974 Form 2D. Students are not named.Digital copy of black and white school photographwatsonia high school

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1974 Form 4C. Students are not named.Digital copy of black and white school photographwatsonia high school

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1975 Form 3D. Students are not named.Digital copy of black and white school photographwatsonia high school

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1975 Form 5E. Students are not named.Digital copy of black and white school photographwatsonia high school

Advertising material for the Watsonia High School fete held on 19th March 1966.Digital copy of collage of advertising material for school fete.watsonia high school fair 1968, watsonia high school

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1971 Form 1 Group 1. Students are not named.Digital copy of black and white school photographwatsonia high school

A class photograph of Watsonia High School 1973 Form 1 Group 1. Students are not named.Digital copy of black and white school photographwatsonia high school

A very detailed book of songs issued to students in the early years of Watsonia High School during the 1960's. Songs were grouped by sections, one of which was National Songs that contained clear allegiance to "Mother Britain". Refer to the 'Statement of Significance' section below.National Songs Section - God Save The Queen, There'll Always Be An England, Rule Britannia, Land Of Hope And Glory, I Vow To Thee My Country, Advance Australia Fair. All these songs make reference to Britain (the 3rd verse of Advance Australia Fair contains "Her sons in fair Australia's lands, still keep a British soul'.A collection of 113 songs sung by students at Watsonia High School. 38 Pages, Blue cover, Title in Red ink.watsonia high school, songbook

Newspaper article advertising the Watsonia High School fair held on 19th March 1966.Digital copy of newspaper article advertising school fete.watsonia high school fair 1966

Trinity Grammar School was founded in Kew in 1902. The medallion was struck and distributed to mark its 50th anniversary.Gilt medal commemorating the founding of Trinity Grammar School. The medallion has the crest of the school on the reverse. A ribbon is attached."Trinity Grammar School Kew Jubilee 1902-1952"trinity grammar school - kew (vic), commemorative medallions, australian commemorative medals

Collection of information including class photographs, staff photographs and responsibilities from its establishment in 1961 to its merger with Watsonia Technical School to form Greensborough Secondary College in 1989. The folder was compiled by former staff member Margaret Willimott.Red plastic folder containing documents, coloured photographs (staff and classes) and 45 rpm audio disc of performance of the Watsonia High School Choir.watsonia high school, margaret willimott