DESCRIPTIONA black / white photograph on a grey buff cardboard frame. It is of a group of students standing outside the Orbost State School building. One child holds a sign reading "Form F". There is a photographer's label at the bottom.SIZEH-199mm W-028mmOBJECT REGISTRATION890KEYWORDSeducation-orbost orbost-state-schoolHISTORICAL INFORMATIONThe 19th of March 1886 proved an important day in the lives of many early settlers in the Orbost area, because on this day the Orbost State School opened. The fact that the school had first operated tem­porarily in a leased building, and on a half-time basis with SS2745 Jarrahmond, did not dampen the enthusiasm of the local inhabitants as they saw their offspring commence their education under the guidance of HT Campbell Mackay. However he remained in charge only until 12th of May 1886. The second HT, John Rowe, served until 1908. On 30th of June 1887, a portable room was provided; it being brought to the area by schooner. The school now had accommodation for 30 pupils; the teacher's welfare was considered because quarters of two rooms were attached. As the population increased so did the needs of the school. This was reflected in the provision of a larger classroom in 1898. During 1910-11 the first approaches were made to the Department for the establishment of a HES in Orbost and this became a reality in 1912. Orbost HES supplied post-primary education in the district until a high school was built in 1948. When fire destroyed the school in 1941 local halls were used as classrooms until a new school was built. Work was quite rapid and a new brick structure was opened by the Hon. A. E. Lind, MLA, on 13th of February 1942. This new building was a fine type of school of which both the pupils and the HT Leslie Collins were indeed proud. But Orbost continued to develop and the new school was soon over­taxed. This resulted in the erection of two Bristol classrooms in 1947. By 1950, when the school population had reached 500 pupils the opening of the new school at Orbost North was welcomed by all concerned. In 1963 the Department purchased land diagonally opposite the school and developed it as a playing area. In 1965 two LTCs were opened in November, and in October 1968 the Brodribb School building was moved to SS2744 Orbost for use as a general purpose room. ( Info. from Schools East Gippsland)This item is associated with the history of education in Orbost.A black / white photograph of a large group of children standing outside a school building - " Orbost State School No. 2744". The younger students are standing in the front. High School students are at the back.on back - "Mr C. Connor S.M. Mr Tipper H.M. State & H.E.s. about 1922"education-orbost orbost-state-school orbost-higher-elementary-school

This is a report of 1966-67 functioning of the Apex Club of Orbost. It has a membership list at the back of the booklet and also contains the names of office bearers etc. This Report was presented to the Handover Dinner 5 August 1967. President Don McKenzie; Vice Presidents Dennis Robinson, David Neal; Treasurer Graeme Duff; Secretary Keith MurrayEvidence of the functioning of the Apex Club of Orbost 1966-67 with names of members, activities, finances.A booklet of 13 pages with a grey coloured cover. On the cover are the words Ninth ANNUAL REPORT 1966-67 Apex Club of Orbost ZONE 12 DISTRICT 6 CLUB No. 251. Inside are copied pages of the Report including names of committee members, board members, and past presidents, also several b/w photos of activities, financial report, awards, and the President's Report 5 August 1967. as aboveapex club, orbost

Ethel Locke (nee Powell), daughter of Selena Jane And Henry James Powell, was awarded this set of teaspoons at an Orbost Show.This set of silver-plated spoons has aesthetic significance as well as being representative of trophies awarded at an early Orbost Show.A blue/grey leather like case which is padded inside and has a push in catch. It contains 6 silver-plated teaspoons and a pair of tongs.Back of spoon handles - R P 727517 EPNScutlery-spoons pringle-robert silverware powell-family

Theodolites have been used to measure horizontal and vertical angles by surveyors since the 1500s. A theodolite is a precision instrument for measuring angles in the horizontal and vertical planes. Theodolites are used mainly for surveying applications, and have been adapted for specialized purposes in fields like meteorology and rocket launch technology. Theodolites, such as this one, were instrumental to early surveyors, and would have played a significant part in their everyday work. The plumb bob was used to set the instrument exactly over a fixed survey marker.This theodolite was made by Troughton and Simms, who were significant scientific instrument makers of the 19th century and early 20th century. In 1782 John Troughton purchased Benjamin Cole's shop in Fleet Street, London enabling him to sell his own signed products. His instrument making business supported several dynasties of Troughtons before becoming Troughton and Simms and later still Cooke Troughton & Simms. This firm was one of the most well respected firms of instrument makers of the 1800s. A grey metal theodolite - probably made of brass. It has movable parts and there is a weight ( a plumb bob) attached with string.Cooke Troughton & Simms Yorke England V012318 Supplied by A. E. Parsons Melbournetheodolite scientific-instruments surveying

Used as publicity/advertising item by Ken Heyne, butcher in Orbost.Fridge magnets are popular as promotional items because they are relatively cheap to manufacture, very portable and long-lasting. This item advertises a local business no longer operating.A small, rectangular, flat fridge magnet. One side is dark blue with white print - "K.B.& J.E. HEYNE Quality Butchers ORDERS TAKEN PRIVATE STOCK CUT & PACKED TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS Phone orders welcome Local DElivery No Charge 111 Nicholson St Orbost Ph 541921". The reverse is grey/black. fridge-magnet advertising-orbost

This Collection of photos was taken during Victoria' centenary year,and depicts Shire President Samuel Gordon Spittle,and Councilors C.T.Henderson, M,J,Ryan, D.Baird, J.A.Charles(J.P.), W.A.Rain (Secretary & Engineer), R,T.White, R.B.Walton, H.J.Wheeler, and W.R.Crosthwaite. Original Historic Photo Of Councilors for the 1934 - 1935 year.This is a composite collection of photos,Sepia in colour,on grey mount,with gold surounding middle photo,and framed in wide plain wooden frame.It is of Shire President Cr Samuel Gordon Spittle and Councilors For the year 1934 - 1935. PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT CR.S.G.SPITTLE TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1934-35.shire president samuel gordon spittle, ballarat shire council 1934 1935, victoria centenary year 1934 1935

Councilor Samuel Gordon Spittle (born 1891), became Councilor in the Shire of Ballarat in 1932, serving until his death on 21st December 1942.He was Shire President in 1934-1935,during Victoria's centenary year.This photo is a section of a composite photo of Councilors for 1934-1935. Section of Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the year 1934-1935.Sepia photo on grey mount with gold framing photo, of Shire President Samuel Gordon Spittle, situated in middle of second row of all councilors for the year 1934-1935.Collection of photos of all Councilors for the year 1934-1935. shire, president, spittle, samuel, gordon, 1934 1935, victoria s, centenary, year

This photo of Councilor Charles Thomas Henderson (J.P.), was taken in 1934-1935 and is part of a composite collection of photos of that year. Original Historical Photo of Councilors for the financial year 1934-1935.Sepia photo on grey mount,of Councilor Charles Thomas Henderson,(J.P.)situated at top left hand corner of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1934-1935.Collction of photos of Councilors 1934-1935.shire, henderson, charles, council, 1934 1935, thomas j p 1934 1935 ballarat

This Photo Of Councilor Matthew John Ryan,(J.P.)forms part of a composite photo of 1934-1935 Councilors.He was first elected, as a member, to Ballarat Shire Council on 30th. August 1897. Apointed Shire President,1902-08-14-23-32-38-44-50. Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the year 1935-1935.Photo of Councilor Matthew John Ryan,(J.P.),on grey mount situated middle of top row,of composite photo of all Councilors for the year 1934-1935.Collection of photos of Councilors 1934-1935.shire, ballarat, j p, council, 1934 1935, ryan, matthew, john

This photo of Councilor David Baird,is part of a composite photo of all Councilors for 1934-1935. He was elected to council 1928 to 1960,and was Shire President in 1931-32,1940-41,1946-47,1956-57. Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the year 1934-1935.Photo of Councilor David Baird.(on grey mount), situated top right hand corner of composite photo of all councilors for 1934-1935.Collection of photos of Councilors 1934-1935.shire, ballarat, council, baird, 1934 1935, david, councilor

This photo of Councilor R.W.Crosthwaite,(J.P.) forms part of a composite photo of all Councilors for 1934-1935.He was elected, as a member, to council 1928-47,and was Shire President in 1935-36,1941-42. Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the Year 1934-1935.This Photo Of Councilor R.W.Crosthwaite,(J.P.)on grey mount, is situated left hand side, middle row,of composite photo of all councilors for the year 1934-1935.Collection of photos for the year 1934-1935.shire, council, 1934 1935, crosthwaite, r w j p ballarat

This Photo of Councilor J.A.Charles,(J.P.),forms part of a composite collection of all Councilors for 1934-1935. He was elected,as a member,to council in 1924 - 1935,and was Shire President 1927-28 and 1933-34. Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the 1934 - 1935 year.Photo Councilor J.A.Charles,(J.P.),on grey mount,situated right hand side of middle row of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1934-1935. Collection of Council photos for the year 1934-1935.shire, ballarat, charles, council, 1934 1935, j a j p

This photo of Councilor H.J.Wheeler forms part of a composite collection of all Councilors for 1934-1935.He was elected, as a member, to council 1932-46,and was Shire President 1937-38 and 1943-44.Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the 1934-1935 year.Photo of Councilor H.J. Wheeler, on grey mount, bottom left hand corner of composite photo of all Councilors for the year 1934 - 1935.Collection of council photos for the year 1934-1935.shire, ballarat, council, 1934 1935, councilor, wheeler, h j

This photo of Councilor R.B.Walton forms part of a composite collection of all Councilors for 1934-1935. He was elected,as a member, to council 1924-37, and was Shire President 1930-31.Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the 1934-1935 year.Photo of Councilor R.B.Walton,on grey mount,second from left, bottom row, of composite photo of all Councilors for the year 1934-1935.Collection of council photos for the year 1934-1935.shire, ballarat, council, 1934 1935, walton, r b

This photo of Councilor R.T.White forms part of a composite collection of all Councilors for 1934-1935.He was elected, as a member, to council 1928-46,and was Shire President 1936-37 and 1942-43.Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the 1934-1935 year. Photo of Councilor R.T.White, on grey mount,second from right,bottom row,of composite photo of all Councilors for the year 1934-1935.Collection of council photos for the year 1934-1935.shire, ballarat, council, white, 1934 1935, r t

William Alexander Rain was Secretary and Shire Engineer for the Ballarat Shire Council in 1934-35,and this photo forms part of a composite photo of all Councilors during the year 1934-35.Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the financial year 1934-35.Photo of William Alexander Rain,on grey mount,who was Secretary & Shire Engineer,1934-35.It is situated bottom right hand corner of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1934-35.Collection of council photos for the year 1934-1935.shire, ballarat, william, engineer, council, secretary, rain, alexander, 1934 35

Councilor John Dickie was elected to council in1896-99 and 1908-14.He served one term as Shire President in 1911-12.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo of Councilor John Dickie, set in brown frame, pinkish and grey mount surounding a rectangular photoJohn Dickie 1901.ballarat shire council, dickie john, 1896 99, 1908 14

This Collection Of Photos shows the Shire President W.Purcell and Councilors J.P.Spiers,R.J.Dobson,M.Ryan,J.M.Feery,J.Baird,J.Mitchell, H.W.Symons,J.Lester,and staff,H.T.Hughes,Valuer and Collector, and C.T.Jones,Secretary and engineer,for the year 1906. Original Historic Photo.Photos are sepia set on grey mount within a black,wide, frame.The frame has "beading" effect on outer edge then a narrow band of sculptured gold flowers and leaves,and sculptured inner edge. The central photo of,Councilor W.Purcell, is surounded by a shaped cream border.The photos are oval, rectangular and rectangular with curved top in shape.Around the central photo a decorative design is painted. Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council 1906.purcell w, councilors 1906 ballarat shire council

Councilor J.P.Spiers was elected to council four times,1880-92,1893-1902,1904-10 and 1915-18.He seved two terms as President,1889-90 and1899-1900.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo on grey mount, of Councilor J.P.Spiers,situated at left hand side of top row.It forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors for 1906. Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council,1906. ballarat shire council, spiers j p, 1880 1893 1904 1915

Councilor R.J.Dobson was elected to council in1889 serving until 1906. He served two terms as Shire President, 1894-95 and 1900-01Original Historic Photo.Sepia Photo,rectangular,set in grey mount,of Councilor R.J.Dobson.It is in the middle of the top row of a collection of photos of the 1906 Councilors and staff.Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council,1906.ballarat shire council, dobson r j, 1889 1906, shire president 1894 1900

Councilor M. Ryan was elected as a msmber of council in 1873-77,1897-1915,1918-53. He served as President in 1908,1914,1923,1932, Original Historic Photo.Photo of Councilor M.Ryan, sepia colour,rectangular with curved top and grey mount. It is at right side of top row,forming part of collection of photos of all councilors for 1906.Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906.ballarat shire council, ryan m, 1873, 1897 1918

Councilor J. Baird was elected to council in 1900 until 1928.He was President in 1907-08,1916-17 and 1922-23Original Historic Photo.Photo in sepia,of Councilor J.Baird.It is oval in shape and surounded by grey mount.Situated second row right hand side of collection of photos showing all Councilors for 1906.Presented by The President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906.ballarat shire council, j baird 1906

Councilor J Mitchell was elected to council in1871 until 1875 and 1898 until 1915.He served two terms as Shire President,1903-04 and 1909-10.Original Historic Photo.This photo of Councilor J.Mitchell, is in sepia with grey mount cut rectangular and curved top.It is placed left side of third row of set of photos showing all councilors for 1906. Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906.ballarat shire council, mitchell j, 1871 1875, 1898 1915

Mr H.T.Hughes was the Valuer and Collector for the Ballarat Shire for 1906.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo of Mr H.T.Hughes, valuer and collector.Oval in shape,set in grey mount.It is at the left of the bottom row and forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors for 1906. Presented by The President to the Ballarat Shire Council. 1906.ballarat shire council, hughes h t mr, valuer collector 1906

Mr G.T.Jones was the Secretary and Engineer for the council year 1906.Old Historic Photo.Sepia photo in grey mount, of Mr G.T.Jones, Secretary and Engineer,rectangular with curved top,in middle of bottom row,forming part of a collection of photos of councilors for 1906.Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906.1906, ballarat shire council, jones g t mr

Councilor J.Lester was elected as a member of council in 1886 and served until 1906.He was President for three terms,1888-89,1895-96 and 1901-02.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,oval in shape,of Councilor J.Lester.It is surounded by a grey mount.Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906ballarat shire council, lester j, 1886 1906

This collection of photos is of President George Rennie and councilors W.H.Uren (M.L.A.),J.P.Spiers, J.Lester, James Baird,J.Dalgleish, J.King, J.Innes, C.Edmonston and Mr. H.Bregenzer (Secretary).and is for the council year 1885-86Original Historic Photo.Collection of photos Of President George Rennie and Councilors,1885-86.Sepia in colour and set in brown frame with decorative carving and inner edge light brown.Main mount is grey with secondary mount,lighter in shade, in shape of horse shoe which contains the photos.The central photo is surrounded by a shaped gold edging.In each of the four corners are painted heads of wheat.Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86ballarat shire council, president 1885 1886, rennie george esq

In 1876 until 1889 William Henry Uren M.L.A. was an elected member of council.He was appointed to three terms as President,1880-81,1881-82 and 1882-83.Original HIstoric Photo.Sepia photo of William Henry Uren set at bottom of left side of "horse shoe" mount which is light grey. it is part of a collection of photos of all, councilors for 1885-86.Presented by the Shire President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, uren william henry mla, 1876 1889

Councilor John Pollock Spiers was elected as a member of council in 1893 to 1902, 1904 to 1910 and 1915 to1918.He was appointed to two terms as :President 1889-90 and 1899-1900.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,oval,with gold trim,of Councilor John Pollock Spiers, set in light grey mount which forms a horse shoe.The photo is second from bottom of left side of horse shoe.It forms part of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86. Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, spiers john pollock 1893 1902, 1904 1910, 1915 1918

Councilor John Lester was elected as a member of council in 1886 until 1905.He was appointed as President for three terms 1888-89, 1895-96 and 1901-02.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo of Councilor John Lester Esq.(oval). It is set third from bottom of left side of horse shoe shaped mount in light grey and has gold edging around photo.It forms part of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86.Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, lester john 1886 1905