The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period A grey cardboard covered book with a red spine. It contains hand-written match records of the members of the Orbost Rifle Club.records orbost-rifle-club shooting

6975-23 Stawell High School Back Row, Left to Right, Peter Martin, Trevor Waterford Students and Teacher Class Photo beside high School Back Row L-R Peter Martin, Trevor Waterheadeducation

Orbost Motor Works was in McLeod Street, Orbost behind the Club Hotel. It was a dealer for Dodge cars and trucks. Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. He married Penuel Hossack and had a family of James, Flora, Penuel and Alex.This item is an example of the book-keeping used by an Orbost business in the early 20th century. It is a useful research tool.A white paper account with blue lines and black text. There is an orange duty stamp. It is from Orbost Motor & Engineering Works to R. P. Cameron.account book-keeping orbost-motor-works cameron,r.p.

This was used as the Orbost Historical Society's visitors' book for the Orbost Museum.This book records those who have visited the Orbost Museum. It indicates where they are from and their thoughts about the museum.A large album with a brown cloth cover. There is gold lettering on the front cover - Visitors Book.ORBOST HISTORICAL MUSEUM Opened on December 1st, 1967 by Hon. Peter Nixon M.P., Minister for the Interior.visitors-book orbost-museum

This is the twenty-first issue of the annual Orbost High school magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". 2216.1 belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school. 2216.2 belonged to Brenda Murray, a former mayor of East Gippsland Shire and a prominent Orbost resident.This magazine is a useful reference tool.Two copies of a magazine, Croajingolong '68. It has a white cover with black and red print,. Vol.1 No.21. On the right side is a stylised drawing of two ears of corn with black letters (?) around it. (OHS?)2216.2 is stamped Orbost & District Historical Society.croajingolong orbost-high-school

A photograph of Watsonia High School 1970 Form 1 Mrs RossA photograph of Watsonia High School 1970 Form 1 Mrs Rosswatsonia high school

A photograph of Watsonia High School 1971 Form 2 Group 1A photograph of Watsonia High School 1971 Form 2 Group 1watsonia high school

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A photograph of Watsonia High School 1973 Form 4 Group 1A photograph of Watsonia High School 1973 Form 4 Group 1watsonia high school

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A photograph of Watsonia High School 1973 Form 4 Group 6A photograph of Watsonia High School 1973 Form 4 Group 6watsonia high school

A photograph of Watsonia High School 1982 Year 8-9 CJA photograph of Watsonia High School 1982 Year 8-9 CJwatsonia high school

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A photograph of Watsonia High School 1983 Year 8-9 GRA photograph of Watsonia High School 1983 Year 8-9 GRwatsonia high school

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A photograph of Watsonia High School 1983 Year 8-9 PCA photograph of Watsonia High School 1983 Year 8-9 PCwatsonia high school

A photograph of Watsonia High School 1984 Year 8-9 RPA photograph of Watsonia High School 1984 Year 8-9 RPwatsonia high school

A photograph of Watsonia High School 1984 Year 8-9 WJA photograph of Watsonia High School 1984 Year 8-9 WJwatsonia high school

A photograph of Watsonia High School 1973 Form 2 Group 1A photograph of Watsonia High School 1973 Form 2 Group 1watsonia high school

Stawell High School Students (Late 1920’s) Jean LangsfordLarge number of students lined up beside high school building.stawell education

Parkwood High School/Secondary College opened in 1979 and operated until closure in 2011.Pictures, stories and articles of interest - Parkwood High School/Secondary College, 35-39 Tortice Drive, North Ringwood, Victoria.

A copy of Watsonia High School's 1965 book and payments list, outlining school fees payable, deductions for fees and when to collect books.A digital copy of Watsonia High School 1965 book and payments listwatsonia high school

A photograph of Watsonia High School 1970 Form 1. Teacher: Miss GunnerA photograph of Watsonia High School 1970 Form 1 Miss Gunnerwatsonia high school