The opening of the Tawonga Hall was celebrated in the evening on Wednesday 11th March 1925. A band played and guests danced.This 'programme' was used by people in the district who attended the opening of the Tawonga Hall in 1925.This is a small programme for the evening of the opening of the Tawonga Hall in 1925. It also doubled as a dance engagement book for the evening. Front cover "Programme" is printed It is in the form of folded cardboard with a picture of a rose on the cover that passes through a white tag entitled 'Programme' on the stem of the rose. Edges have spaced zig-zag cuts in groups of 6. On back of front a lot writing printed in black. Opposite is a list of 15 dances eg. Waltz with space for names of partners. On the folded card a hole has been pierced at the top left hand corner with red wool threaded through and a small pencil hanging at the end of it. tawonga public hall, programme, opening ceremony, dance programme, annie sullivan

Negative of Stella Axarlis dressed in white singing onstage at Carols by Candlelight, with the band and choir behind her.Col. negatives of opera singer performing at Carols by Candlelightcarols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind, stella axarlis

Played by Harry Henderson, a member of the Wandin Brass Band. Harry Henderson was the Grandson of Henry and Martha Sebire.Brass Euphonium or Tenor Hornbrass musical instruments

Letter head used by the "Melbourne and Metropolitan Transit Band" with The Met logo on top of the sheet, mid 1980sDemonstrates the letterhead of the Transit Band during The Met era.Letterhead - A4 sheet printed on yellow paper.the met, transit band, bands, letterhead

This was retrieved in 1982 by Geoff Stevenson. It was a part of the original jetty at Tabbara on the Brodribb River used by Samuel Richardson who established his mill in .1882. The first saw mill plant at Orbost was set up early in 1876, There was a constant demand for timber to supply the growing townships of Orbost , Marlo and surrounds. It was at this mill that the original paddle steamer Curlip was built. More information in "Curlip" by May Leatch.The Richardson family was one of the very early settler families to establish themselves in the Orbost district. Before the Richardson's mill was established, settlers in the Snowy region either rough cut their own timber or had to bring it in from mills some distance away.A portion of a post from the old Tabbara jetty on the Brodribb River - Samuel Richardson's mill . There is still some original preserving tar on it. It has two holes, one with a bolt attached. It is possibly made from mahogany cut on the site.richardson-samuel tabbara-jetty brodribb-river

This spike came from the old Brodribb River bridge which is about 9.6 kilometres from Orbost. The Brodribb River joins the Snowy River north of Marlo. In 1906, a bridge replaced the punt over the Brodribb River, improving communication with Orbost. It was eventually replaced by a reinforced concrete bridge built by the Road Construction Authority in 1989 where the Princes Highway passes over the Brodribb RiverThis item belongs to a significant local structure which has been replaced.A very rusty iron bridge spike from the old Brodribb Bridge.brodribb-river bridge-spike

This ticket is for a dinner given by the Shire of Tambo to welcome the Victorian State Governor, his wife and parliamentary guests to the official opening at Bruthen of the Bairnsdale to Orbost Railway on Tuesday 11th January 1916 at 1pm. The cost was to be five shillings. Bruthen Railway Station was opened on Monday 10 April 1916, as part of the Orbost railway line. The station officially closed on Monday, 24 August 1987.This item is associated with the Bairnsdale to Orbost Railway.A light green ticket with black print - "Welcome Lunch for His Ex The Gov & Lady Stanley and State Cabinet and Parliament at Bruthen Mechanics Institute". It has been endorsed by H.S. Howlett, president of the Shire of Tambo.bairnsdale-orbost-railway bruthen-event

This is the tiller from the SS Stormbird which traded for the Orbost Shipping Company (1906-1915) between Marlo and Lakes Entrance. Mr Peter Nixon (Min. for Transport and for the Navy, 1970s) and Mr Arthur McMullen had the wheel and mast which had been recovered from the wreck of the SS Stormbird in New Guinea. Mr Nixon donated this wheel to the Orbost Historical Society in 1969.The S S Stormbird was an auxiliary-ketch which was owned by the Orbost Shipping Company (Henry James was the principal shareholder and manager of this company). It, along with the Coringle and the Wongrabelle were the main steamers owned by this company. These boats also carried sails. The significance of this item lies with its association with the shipping trade which serviced this region prior to the railway coming in 1915/16.A ship's tiller wheel, made of wood and faced with brass. The wood is painted black. It has eight spokes and handles to grip in order to steer a boat/ship. Two of the grips have strong rope or wire rope wrapped around them.ss stormbird orbost-shipping-company ship-fitting

In 1956 television came to Australia, just in time for the Melbourne Olympics. Television sets were very expensive, they were comparable to buying a car. This television set was purchased in Wonthaggi in 1962. it originally had a 12ft long trailing antenna. Mr Ernie Baker of Farmers Lane, Orbost, set it up to receive Channel 12 (in black and white) with power generated from the Orbost Butter Factory.This item is an example of one of the first television sets to be used in Orbost.A television set in a wooden case (laminated ply). It has speakers on both sides and a picture tube protruding at the back. The television has a wood casing, a glass tube screen and a control panel with channel changer, volume, on/off switch, brightness control at the front of the set. media television communication

This is a photograph of a railway camp, set up to house workers and their families when building the Bairnsdale to Orbost Railway from 1914-1916. The man in the foreground was one of three men killed in an explosion "noon on the railway construction works at Hagen's Cutting, about two miles from Orbost, three men being killed. The victims were John Carroll, con- tractor, his son, Peter Carroll, and John Sullivan, a navvy. The gang had just finished work, and the three stayed behind to draw a blasting charge, which had missed fire yesterday. J. Carroll was using a pick, and it is presumed that the tool struck a percussion cap, and fired the charge. He and Sullivan were killed instantly, Carroll being literally blown to pieces. Fragments of his body and garments were recovered from the surrounding bush, and the main portion of the trunk, with leg attached, was hurled a distance of 200 yards. Peter Carroll was terribly- injured, and he died before medical aid arrived." (from The Mercury Saturday March 114 1914) The Bairnsdale-Orbost railway was opened in 1916 to serve the agricultural and timber industry. Because of the decline in traffic and heavy operating costs, the line was finally closed in August, 1987. Orbost Railway Station was opened on Monday 10 April 1916 as the terminus of the Orbost railway line, and closed in 1987. The station was located on the west side of the Snowy River despite the town of Orbost being on the east side of the river, in order to save on the costs of a bridge over the river, which at the time had highly variable levels. This item is 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.A black / white photograph of a campsite. There is a kitchen outside a rough construction. Men and women are standing in the backgroundd with one man and a dog in the foreground.on back - "Man with dog killed in explosion"orbost-railway transport railway-bairnsdale-orbost explosion-railway

Joan O'Shea Collection. Buff Coloured Booklet City of Bendigo. 150th anniversary of Bendigo 1850s to 1950s. Image on cover coat of arms for City of Bendigo underneath word progress, left hand side horse, right hand side bullock. History of Bendigo: From Sheep Run to Provincial City in 100 years. Map of Bendigo and Surrounds Railways, Water Courses & Storage, Power, Municipal Boundaries & Land Available for Industry. Municipal District Creation 1855, Borough Proclamation 1863, Proclaimed City 1871, Area: 7992 Acres Population as of last census City of Bendigo 28,722, City of Bendigo and adjacent Urban Areas 36,909. City of Bendigo Map, The Past Prior to 1850. Icons of Bendigo The Bendigo base Hospital,Law Courts & Post Office, Primary Schools, Housing, Industry including Butter Production, Poultry Farming, Livestock Sales & Tomato Growing, Slaughter House & ordnance factory. The Present Recreation Photos: Bendigo Bowling Club, Queen Elizabeth Oval, Municipal Lawn Tennis Courts The Future of Bendigo, Bendigo Photographs From The 1950s,Cambridge Press Bendigobendigo, history, progress of bendigo 1850s on.

Donated and worked by Ruth Woodward. Ruth was a member of Richardson family which was one of the pioneering families of the Orbost region from the 1870s.A cream cloth runner, woven body with hand worked designs in diamond shapes, cream fringe.cloth-runner hand-embroidery

The local logging industry had its beginning back in 1882. The first batch of timber was cut in a sawmill at Orbost on the Brodribb River.Orbost has historically been based on the timber industry, but that industry has declined considerably over the last 20 years. The number of locals involved in the timber industry has declined and many of the mills have closed. This item reflects a time when that industry was a significant contributor to the economy of the district.A very large framed black / white photograph of a large group of timber workers in a bush setting. Above and below the photograph are their names. The names can be clearly read. The photograph is on a white buff card under glass in a black frame.Names are type - written above and below the photograph.timber-industry

The association was formed as a means of giving Marlo residents a voice with the then Orbost Shire Council. It has continued as the Marlo Ratepayers & Residents association.This is associated with the history of Marlo which is a small town which has a close association with Orbost. Marlo sits at the mouth of the Snowy River and was the port for Orbost. It came under the Orbost Shire Council. A small dark blue covered diary with "Diary" in gold print written diagonally across the top and in the centre "MARLO PROGRESS ASSOCIATION" in light green print with "MEMBERSHIP 5/-" in light green print underneath. It is unused.marlo, east gippsland, coastal communities, orbost shire council, progress association, memberships

From Grand United Order of Oddfellows. MU100F - membership and competition. 1966-67 winners in "B" Class - Loyal Orbost Lodge.Friendly Societies were founded in the Australian Colonies in the mid-19th Century by immigrants from England who had been members in Societies which dated back to the 18th Century. Like all working people these immigrants experienced sickness, accidents, unemployment, death and burial. They needed help of like fellows to tide their families over these times. So they formed a branch of one of the Friendly Societies back in the mother country. The idea was to make fixed contributions to a fund and when they were off work they would receive a payment. When they died funeral benefits would be paid and the widow and children would be cared for. It was a form of local insurance for hard times. This was a time of 'look after yourself' as the Colonial Governments did not provide pensions or benefits. This item reflects those times.Membership and competition certificate from Bairnsdale district. Large certificate with large painting of Collins Street Melbourne in wood and glass frame.document oddfellows certificate lodge muioof

Called a silage or hay knife, this implement is used to cut through compacted silage or hay and was in common use on farms in the Orbost area. An implement used in the farming industry which was, and is still, very significant to the Orbost region.A flat iron blade with large serrations on one side, two handles both with round wooden hand-holders. farming-implement hay-knife silage-knife

This crochet tea cosy was made by Marjorie McKeown who was member of the early pioneering families of the Orbost district. She was an expert needlewoman.An example of Australiana in design.A hand crocheted white / echru coloured tea cosy with an Australiana design which incorporates two kangaroos and a bush setting on the front and back. The cosy is lined with yellow satin and a deep yellow ribbon is threaded through the sides to hold the tea cosy together. The ribbon ties into a bow at the top of the cosy.tea-cosy womens-arts-crafts crochet australiana-design

This screwdrivers is a woodwork toolused for driving screws into materials or for securing or loosening parts on machinery. It was probably used on a rural property in early Orbost...This is an example of a domestic tool commonly used in the first half of the 20th century before the widespread use of power tools.A large steel flat head screw driver with a rounded, wooden grooved handle.tool screwdriver woodworking

These scales were in the Dicken building in Nicholson Street Orbost. Frank B. Dicken and his son, Selwyn, were General Merchants. These scales are an example of a commercial measuring instrument used in Orbost before the common use of the metric system and digital scales.A large set of commercial scales painted white. The measuring scale gives the weight in pounds and the price per pound. There is a brass plate with NO A572/19951 W. & T. AVERY LTD.On front in green print - AVERY Beneath scale in green print - SOLE AGENTS On a brass plate - MACHINE ??????? "WHITE KNIGHT" AUSTRALASIAN FNO4 BRITISH MADE SCALE CO LTD TRULY LEVEL BIRMINGHAM ENGLANDscales measuring-machines weights dicken-frank

The letters of the completed banner were made by different churches within in the presbytery. Orbost was one of the churches that had the finished banner on display. One of 24 small banners with tabs at the top of each for hanging on a rod. 19 have large blue letters appliqued on them. Twenty two of the banners are roughly square and two are smaller and oblong. Three have no letters and are used as spacers in the four word sentence that the letters make. The banners are decorated with rural and coastal images. "I Korumburra"uniting church adult fellowship

Photograph taken from Bairnsdale wharf just downstream from bridge. Train heading back to Bairnsdale from Bruthen OrbostBlack and white photograph of steam train going over railway bridge with road bridge visible behind at Bairnsdale Victoria waterways, bridges, transport

Goggles worn by AFC flyers in open cockpits during WW1. Item in the collection re "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237 AFC. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.Brown leather flying goggles with glass lens (one cracked). Brown fur lining on the back. Black elastic band to tie to the head with silver hook.flying goggles, john arthur remington alexander, ww1, afc

Officer Dress spur.Two stirrups - Silver metal, insert into heel of boot, U shaped band goes around heel, bar with etal wheel extends from stirrup.equipment, stirrups

Tourist postcardSmall black & white photo of the Cowes Pier, two small yachts and views of main beach, jetty shed, band rotunda and Isle of Wight Hotel.View from the pier, Cowes, Phillip Islandcowes pier phillip island, isle of wight hotel, cowes jetty, cowes jetty shed, band rotunda, cowes

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White photograph of the Phillip Island Band as shown on the Appreciation Certificate presented to D H Robb Esq for services rendered. Dated March 1932.phillip island band, brass bands, mary karney

The pith helmet was worn to shade the head in hot and humid climates. Owned by donor's father when he was mining mica in the 1930s; not worn because of embarrassment.Light brown insulated hat, designed as protective covering for the head against the sun; red and green cloth lining, leather sweat band and chin strapGilt inscription on lining: "Real solapith, made in India expressly for the Myer store for men, Melbourne & Adelaide" [size] 6 7/8pith helmet

The Mission to Seafarers held many social functions to raise funds for the work of the organisation and to benefit visiting seafarers. Many dances were held on a Saturday with good attendance. On the pillar on the left of the stage there is a photograph of a monarch, possibly King George VI, thereby dating the photograph at pre-1953.The Mission to Seafarers as an organisation is dedicated to not only providing spiritual and practical support to seafarers, but has long found it important to provide social opportunities as well. In the past there have been many dances, concerts and other social events that have been designed to cater for visiting seafarers.Small black and white photograph of people dancing in the Flying Angel Club at Mission to Seafarers Melbourne. There is a band on the stage in the background of the photograph and several couples dancing.photograph, flying angel club, monarch, band, floorboards, stage, dance, king george vi, lhlg, seamen, orchestra, mission to seamen, melbourne, seamen mission, mission to seafarers, entertainment, music, musicians, drums, piano, saxophone