This photograph was taken at the Golden Jubilee of Orbost High School in 1962.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its historyA black / white photograph of uniformed students and others sitting in front of the Orbost High School.on back - "Orbost H.S. Golden Jubilee 1962"orbost-high-school-jubilee

This photograph was taken at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Orbost High School in 1962.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its historyA black / white photograph of students and other sitting on lawns outside the Orbost High School.on back - "Orbost H.S. Golden Jubilee 1962"education-orbost orbost-high-school-golden-jubilee

These are the magazines of Orbost High School (now Orbost Secondary College) from 1954 -1959. They were owned by Mr F. Lay. Seven copies of the Croajingalong magazine, a magazine produced by Orbost High School.Mr & Mrs F. Lay P.O. Box 134 McCrae Plaza, Vic 3938magazine croajingalong orbost-high-school

Opened by the Hon. J A Rafferty, Minister for Transport, 25 November 1976, the bridge was the first of four bridges to be built as part of the freeway bypass of Orbost. Construction cost $2.4 million. This construction was an important development along the Princes Highway corridor through East Gippsland. The original highway approached the Snowy River at a very poor alignment, and several serious accidents had occurred at the Orbost end. In times of heavy flood, the highway on both sides of the river had been cut by floodwaters and during the 1971 floods, the highest ever recorded, the river was a mile wide at the crossing. Construction of the bridges commenced in January 1975, with an expectation to open the bridge across the Snowy River as soon as possible. Less than two years later, on 25 November 1976, the bridge across the Snowy River was opened to traffic, allowing the old bridge to be demolished. The remainder of the Orbost Bypass, both the floodplain crossings and the eastern section around the township itself, was declared ‘Princes Freeway’ and opened to traffic in December 1977. (ref http://mrv.ozroads.com.au) The Country Roads Board was the government authority for the construction and maintenance of main roads in Victoria between 1913 and 1983. It was succeeded by the Road Construction authority on 1 July 1983 and later merged with the Road Traffic Authority on July 1 1989 to form the Roads Corporation. James Cameron, an Orbost farming pioneer and Member of the Legislative Assembly, fathered the Country Roads Board. The opening of this Snowy River Bridge was an important development in the accessibility to the township of Orbost.Three coloured Country Roads pamphlets for the 'Princes Freeway - Orbost Section". On the front is a coloured photograph of the new construction over the Snowy River at Orbost. Inside is a program for a ceremony for the opening of the new Snowy River Bridge. There is also a black print map of the project.

This is a useful reference tool.Two copies of a 10 pp black / white magazine titled, " The Forests of East Gippsland". There are eight black/white photographs on the front cover depicting the timber industry. In the centre inside a black frame is "THE FORESTS OF EAST GIPPSLAND AND THEIR RELEVANCE TO RESIDENCE OF THE ORBOST SHIRE PREPARED BY THE ORBOST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JUNE, 1983".timber-industry-orbost

"Personalities and Stories of Early Orbost' was written by historian , teacher and prominent Orbost local, Mary Gilbert. The stories were gathered from writings of the early pioneers orb their children. Other information derives from obituaries and newspaper reports. The third edition was organised by the Orbost & District Tourist Association and was re-printed after her death. This index was compiled by Linda BarracloughA soft covered stapled booklet with a lime green cover and the title in black print. It is an index to the 1992 third edition of Mary Gilbert's book, "Personalities and Stories of the Orbost District".

The Mosman Council opened swimming baths at Balmoral Beach in 1897. The Spit Swimming Club, a family club since 1917, overlooks the pool. Colour photograph of an sea swimming enclosure at Balmoral Beach. The swimming pool is surrounded by a shark net. balmoral swimming enclosure, balmoral swimming pool, balmoral, swimming pool, balmoral baths, spit swimming club

Life time friends since school days at Lakes Entrance taken at Nursing Home Lochial House in Orbost, VictoriaColour photograph of Mavis Smith nee Muir on left and Gladys Scarce nee Legg on right, people, nursing home, accommodation

These documents show the beginnings of the society with a committee in 1966 leading to the formation in 1967,These documents record the history of the Orbost & District Historical Society.A cardboard box of documents of Orbost & District Historical Society, It contains minutes, correspondence, accounts, receipt and cheque books. There are also two keys. orbost-history-documents

The Halls Gap Swimming Pool.The photo shows a swimming pool with adults and children swimming and around the edges. There is a building in the left background. Heavily wooded trees and bush can be seen in the background. There is a path around the pool visible in the foreground.recreation, swimming pool

This ledger was used by the Shire of Orbost pound keeper from 15 june 1947 -12 June 1971. The item was donated to Orbost & District Historical society from P.R.O.V. as a Place of Deposit (POD) item for safe keeping by a local history group or museum. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. Orbost was at first included in the Bairnsdale Shire from 1882 and was later part of the Tambo Shire. Because of travelling distances the Croajingalong Shire was created in 1892 (name changed to Orbost Shire 17.2.1893 with James Cameron as the first Shire President. In 1994 it amalgamated to become part of East Gippsland Shire Council. This book records the impounding of animals which have been found wandering on local roads or trespassing on land. Many are farm animals. Impounded animals were either claimed by their owners after payment of a fee or if unclaimed , they were sold. The Orbost Pound was situated on Martin Street.This book is a record of a practice which was necessary to remove stock which were wandering on local roads or trespassing on neighbours. It contains many local names and is of social interest. (ref. Vic. Collections)A rectangular hard cover leather bound ledger with fawn cloth spine, titled "POUND KEEPERS BOOK SHIRE OF ORBOST". Inside the back cover are several sales dockets and Shire of Orbost By-Law No 48. Pages are lined in blue and red and pages are headed in black . Entries are hand written in blue and black. The entries give particulars of the animal impounded and where found with name of council officer and owner, if known.orbost-pound orbost-shire-council

Halls Gap swimming pool on a summer's day.9 people dressed in bathers around a swimming pool. A concrete bank surrounds the pool, a white fence is behind the pool. Large trees are behind the fence.recreation, swimming pool

Shows restoration of old swimming baths, and conversion to enclosed garden nearing completion.B/W photo of old Swimming Baths in Buninyong Botanic Gardens, constructed by Shire Engineer C P Wilson c 1919 around existing pool. Photo taken during refurbishment/conversion to walled garden. Old baths filled in, preparation for sunken lawn, bluestone edging, some planting in place.buninyong, swimming baths, botanic gardens, c p wilson

These photographs are of the final train to leave Orbost railway Station on August 21 1987 signalling the closure of the line. 3105.12 shows Locomotive T408 and on the side is written "LAST TRAIN EX ORBOST 24.8.87". These photographs are associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost. The closure of the line was a significant event in Orbost's history.Fifteen black / white photographs of the last train to leave Orbost Railway station.3105.1 - on back - "Last Train leaving Orbost Railway Station on Friday August 21. 1987. SRM August 26 1987 Last train from Orbost, Friday last saw the end of an era when the last freight train to pull out of Orbost Station at about 4.co pm. A symbolic wave from engineer, Bill Buckley, was the only ceremony to mark the passing of rail transport for East Gippsland." 3105.2 - on back - " Last train prepares to leave from Orbost on August 21, 1987." 3105.3 - on back - " The Orbost railhead following the departure of the last train on Friday August 21, 1987. Shows spectators who farewelled the last train." 3105.4 - on back - "From Grandview, Newmerella, shows the last train from Orbost crossing the timber Trestle (sic) viaduct across the Snowy River flats on Friday August 21, 1987" 3105.5 - on back - " A pair of Series 3 "T" Class Diesel Electric locomotives which were used to haul the final train from the Orbost Rail Head on Friday, August 21, 1987. Goods shed on right" 3105.6 - on back - " VFTY Timber Wagons at the Orbost Railway Station. 30 of these large wagons were built for the timber traffic between Orbost and Melbourne. Part of last train to leave Orbost on August 1, 1987." 3105.7 - on back - "The Fordson powered Rail Tractor which was used during shunting at the Orbost railway station, hooked up behind the second locomotive for its final journal from Orbost on Friday August 21, 1987." 3105.8 - on back - "Two Series 3 "T" Class Locomotives (Diesel Electric) were used to haul the final train from Orbost - T408 and T347, T408 was the leading locomotive. Orbost Goods Shed is on the left. Last train left on Friday August 27, 1987." 3105.9 - on back - " 3 "T" Class Diesel Electric locomotives often used in pairs to haul the timber trains out of Orbost. This locomotive was used to lead (haul) the final train from Orbost on Friday August 21, 1987" 3105.10 - on back - "The Gantry at the Orbost Railway Yards - capacity 10 tons. The last wagons before being hooked up to the locos for their last trip out of Orbost on Friday August 21, 1987" 3105.11 - on back - " Station Masters Office and Goods Shed at Orbost Railway Station. The two Series 3 "T" Class Diesel Electric locomotives waiting to haul the final train from Orbost on Friday 21 1987" otrbost-bairnsdale-railway east-gippsland-railway orbosr-railway-closure

Education Department of Victoria certificates were awarded to students who achieved swimming proficiency.Junior Swimming Certificate awarded to Gail Norman in 1963 for passing the test for juniors in swimming, diving, floating and method of resuscitation."Gail Norman / 29-3-'63 / No 99243"swimming certificates, junior swimming certificate, gail norman

A colour photograph of the swimming pool at The Cumberland guest house in Marysville.A colour photograph of the swimming pool at The Cumberland guest house in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, the cumberland guest house, accommodation, swimming pool, photograph

A colour photograph of the swimming pool at The Cumberland guest house in Marysville.A colour photograph of the swimming pool at The Cumberland guest house in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, the cumberland guest house, accommodation, swimming pool, photograph

A sales docket produced for an Orbost Business owned by F C Andrews. Evidence of an Orbost business owned by F C AndrewsA piece of paper, printed with red guide lines, and black text. PHONE 19 BOX 144 Orbost ................... 19.. M.................. Dr to F C Andrews To Account renderedorbost, business, sales

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Written under large photograph- "Building old Ringwood swimming pool 1934, Ringwood Street.

Photograph demonstrates the swimming uniforms worn in the early 20th century, and indicates that swimming classes were taught at Sunshine State School.The item is an enlarged photographic reproduction stuck to a 5 mm chipboard. The photograph is thought to be from circa 1910-1920. It shows a group of children, possibly all girls, in and around a small pool at the SUNSHINE STATE SCHOOL. The class appears to be under instruction.Swimming Bath, State School, Sunshinesunshine state school, swimming bath, pool, costume, class.

Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance. The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the yearsA round Three Nuns Tobacco tin with a petty cash book inside. The tin - 2406.16 - has a red tape label - Petty Cash. The lid has a black circle on an orange background with white and orange print. The book - 2406.17 has a grey vinyl cover It is rectangular with rounded corners, cut to fit inside the tin. It contains hand-writteen records of costs.On top of tin lid - labelling tape - PETTY CASH On book cover in black print - PETTY CASH above black line Three Nuns Tobacco in white ORBOST None Nicer in orange AERO J & F Bell Glasgow in white CLUB On rim of lid - 2 oz Insert coin under lid and twistorbost-aero-club three-nuns-tobacco-tin

The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows the completed pool filled with water.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school

Presentation Cup awarded annuallyRingwood District State Schools Swimming Assoc.metal cup on Bakelite base with two small plaques winners 1961-1969 and on it.Cone shaped with two scrolled handles, separate lid and with cylindrical lifting knob.Ringwood District State Schools Swimming Assoc.

The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows workers spraying concrete onto the pool.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school

The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows workers spraying concrete onto the pool.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school

The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows workers spraying a lining on the concrete pool.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school

The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows the pool behind fence with classrooms in background.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school

Photograph of Janefield Special School students at the first swimming carnival held in February 1962.Black and white photographCaption on back: "1st swimming carnival Feb.1962"janefield, janefield special school, swimming

This photograph shows the main street of Orbost and in particular, the Orbost Post Office.This is a pictorial record of the Main street of Orbost in the early 20century.A black / white photograph which has been taken diagonally across the post office in the main street of Orbost. Buildings are wooden. The road is unsealed. There are several people outside the building, a dog in the foreground and a small cart on the left side.at top front - MAIN STREET, ORBOSTorbost nicholson-street-orbost post-office-orbost main-street-orbost