This mincer was donated to the Slab Hut (Visitor Information Centre) as a display item.This domestic kitchen appliance is typical of the period when food processing was done at home. It would have been before the time of mass food processing factories.A cast iron food mincer with a wooden handle. It has a funnel shaped cup at the top through which the pieces of meat are pushed to come out of the side. The wooden handle is turned to help this action. It has one blade. The mincer clamps to a flat surface by a hand operated vice/screw. MODEL No 2food-preparation mincer appliance kitchen domestic

This pamphlet was probably produced for use in the Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre)These pamphlets are useful reference tools and reflect the tourism history of the local area.Two single page tourist brochures, printed on both sides and folded in the middle. They are white with pink and blue print. and have a map of East Gippsland and descriptions of places to visit.tourism-orbost

Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black & White Photograph Queen Victoria Gardens Bendigo 1940. Souvenir Collection. ?Rose Series. Queen Victoria Statue, RSL Soldier's Memorial and Old Post Office with Clock Tower which is now the Bendigo Visitor's Information Centre.Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd. Melbournebendigo, tourism, queen victoria gardens bendigo, http://tourismbendigo.com.au/articles/storiesbox1.cgi?record=3

This album was compiled by Margaret Smith as a reference for visitors to the Orbost Visitor Information Centre (Slab Hut).This item is a useful research tool.An album of photos and information on local schools from 1960 -2003. It contains photographs,and photo-copied information. The title over is hand-drawn.education slab-hut orbost-schools

This pole chair was probably made as a display item for the Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre).A triangular shaped three-legged pole chair. The chair seat is made from a hessian potato sack - Packed by McDougals of Neerim Vic. The sack is attached by wire. The frame of the chair appears to be made from one solid piece of wood. It is dark brown in colour and has a cross piece at the front and a small strengthening piece on the backm leg.furniture chair

The calendar was produced as a souvenir of the Orbost/Marlo area for sale in the Orbost Visitor Information Centre, The Slab Hut.This is a photographic souvenir of Orbost and is a good research tool.A calendar for the year 2000. It contains b/w photographs of the Orbost district and is titled, "A Look at the Last Century" Orbost-Marlo. On the front cover is a photograph "Main Road into Town 1917". It shows "Hoffman's paddock and Herbert's Bulk Store and Bakery.SLAB HUT COPY at the top in black.history-orbost photographs

The framed photograph was presented to the Buninyong Visitor Information Centre in 1988 to mark the 150th anniversary of the township of Buninyong. Framed copy of historical photograph showing Mrs. Rachel Kerr and her daughter, Grace, on the verandah of their house 'Fassifern' in Herriott Street, Buninyong, early 1900s. The house was first owned by Mr. David Kerr. Framed photograph includes a label providing historical data and donation details.buninyong, houses, costume

This item was part of the display in the Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre). It was probably used at the Orbost Men's Club.This item is associated with the Orbost Men's Club.A tapered wooden stick which has an embossed diamond pattern at the top end. The cap for the butt is missing.cue-billiards orbost-mens-club

The Old Library Pottery operated in the northern section of the Buninyong Visitor Information Centre during the 1980s. Dates to be confirmed. Handmade earthenware cylindrical shaped mug with handle finished in mottled light brown tones, with dark brown strip near the top.Old Library Potterypottery, ceramics

This book was part of the collection of the Buninyong Public Library Collection which operated in the bulding now used as the Buninyong Visitor Information Centre. Maroon coloured, hard bound book with cloth cover and a small gold emblem on the front.Buninyong Public Library (Official stamp); Buninyong State School 1270 (Official stamp)buninyong public library, buninyong state school

This flag was used at the Slab Hut, the Visitor Information Centre in Orbost for various celebrations - possibly 20th birthday in 2007, and for Australia and Anzac Days.An Australian flag. It is made of polyester material. It has a blue field with the Union Jack in the upper left quarter and a large white seven-pointed star known as the Commonwealth Star in the lower left quarter. The right hand side contains a representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of five white stars – one small five-pointed star and four, larger, seven-pointed stars.Made in Taiwan 100% polyesterflag australian-flag

Used as a souvenir of Orbost possibly made and distributed through the Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre) in 1980's 1990's.The souvenir is an important component of the tourist experience with most tourists bringing back mementos and souvenirs as evidence. Fridge magnets are popular as souvenir and promotional items because they are relatively cheap to manufacture and very portable for tourists. This item is an example of a typical souvenir of Orbost. A white plastic souvenir bottle top opener possibly a fridge magnet. It is an elongated rectangular shape pointed at one end. It has a corkscrew embedde on one face with a screw top bottle opener on the other face. There is an image of the Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor In formation Centre) with "SLAB HUT ORBOST VIC" in brown print. A small magnet is embedded.souvenir-orbost

Used as a tourist souvenir of Orbost. Possibly made and distributed via the Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre) in 1980's/1990's.The souvenir is an important component of the tourist experience with most tourists bringing back mementos and souvenirs as evidence. Fridge magnets are popular as souvenir and promotional items because they are relatively cheap to manufacture and very portable for tourists. This item is an example of a typical souvenir of Orbost.A rectangular shaped flat fridge magnet with a colour photograph of the Orbost War Memorial and the words " ORBOST VIC" on one side. The reverse is a grey/ black flat surface."ORBOST VIC"souvenir frig-magnet

This album was used at the Orbost Visitor Information Centre (the Slab Hut). The Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre) is an Orbost icon. This slab hut was built in 1872 as a family dwelling on a site about 3 km upstream from the junction of the Buchan and Snowy Rivers about 40 kms from Orbost on the Yalmy Rd. No nails were used in the construction; it was all wired together. After a period in storage the slab hut was opened in its present location in Orbost as the Information Centre in 1987.This item is a useful reference tool for the history of Orbost.A large photo album containing copies of photographs, some historical articles and b/w photos of Orbost. The covers are brown with a narrow gold frame. it has no spine and the covers are tied with tape. The pages, all different sizes, are bolted in.orbost-history album-photographs

Mt Beauty township, at the head of the Kiewa Valley, is situated at the foot of Mt Bogong. The town was established by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme on the High Plains.Mt Beauty is a popular tourist resort. The main highway from Mt Beauty to the Bogong High Plains is most picturesque throughout the year. During the winter months, Falls Creek provides access to Falls Creek Ski Village for snow sports. Tawonga, 6.5 km north of Mt Beauty, is famed for its trout fishing and camping on the Kiewa River. Deciduous trees make a show of colour during Autumn. The postcards are of historical value showing photos taken at an earlier time.The postcards can be compared to the attractions of the time as they do not include cycling (mountain bikes and road bikes), snow boarding, gliding and paragliding. Advertising for tourism has also changed as attractions are now available on-line. 1. 9 Coloured Photos of Bogong (5) and Visitors Information Centre display (4) 2. Two fold out coloured sets of postcards "Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Scheme", "Mt. Beauty Victoria" 3. x10 Coloured postcards Mt Beauty, Kiewa Valley, Bogong 4. x6 Coloured postcards High Country and Bogong Villagepostcards kiewa valley

This booklet was the result of a class project at Orbost Primary School. It was created by the year 6 students assisted by Terry Hooper, teacher, and Debbie Hall, a local historian. 2227.1 was owned by Ruth Legge and 2227.2 by Jean RalstonThis booklet is a useful research tool.Two copies of a 100 pp light green paper covered magazine/booklet titled "Yesterday's Memories are Tomorrow's Treasures". The print on the front cover is black and has a black/white photograph of the Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre) below the title which is inside a scroll border, The booklet contains b/w photographs and details of the history of Orbost.2227.1 : on contents page - "Ruth 1992" 2227.2 has autographs inside the back cover. book orbost-history orbost-primary-school

This item is probably a copy of a book produced for tourists and may have been used in the Slab Hut (Orbost visitor Information Centre). The articles contained in the booklet are dated in the 1900's.This booklet is a useful research tool.A small booklet with a laminated cover.It contains black/ white photocopies of early Orbost businesses.On front cover - handwritten "Harry Hudson"booklet-orbost-businesses

Black and white Photograph: Former Bendigo Post Office currently the Bendigo Visitor Information Centre. View of entrant into Rosalind Park from Williamson Street. Camp Hill Primary School also visable in background. Prior to Public toilets being built in Williamson St and prior to the urns being removed from the Post Office. Physical description: Cardboard mounted. Inscriptions: 'W Vincent kelly, Bendigo' photographic studio.W Vincent Kellybuildings, government, bendigo post office

This fossil was found by Peter Cook just west of East Cape at Cape Conran (east of Orbost),. Original correspondence re its identification came from Andy Murray - Conservation & Natural Resources, Orbost. It was on display at the Orbost Visitor Information Centre - the Slab Hut.A fossil tooth from a marine species. It may be from a an extinct ziphiid or beaked whale (Warneke Marine Mammal Services 20.10.1993). It may be a fossil from a large species of subadult seal (Ewan Fordyce Senior Lecturer in Geology, University of Otago 11.10.1993).fossil-tooth whale seal marine cape-conran

After the closure of the Bendigo Post Office in Pall Mall in 1997, the ground and lower floors of the building were transformed into a tourism and interpretation centre. The Bendigo Visitor Information Centre is staffed partly by volunteers and these pins are presented as a sign of gratitude from the City of Greater Bendigo for there services.Three metal pins, two silver, one gold, attached to printed card. Each pin is printed with a red 'V' and a year. 0337a Card; We thank you for / your efforts, they are / appreciated all year / From the / Bendigo V.I.C / Team. / ENJOY! 0337b Silver badge; Volunteering / V / 2010 / now, more than ever 0337c Gold badge; Inspiring the Volunteer in You / IYV + 10 / 2011 / V 0337d Silver badge; Volunteers / V / 2012 / Every One Counts 0337e Silver badge; volunteers / V / 2014 / Powering Communitiescity of greater bendigo tourism, bendigo post office

This is a port crock with No. 89 of a special edition of 150 crocks commemorating the restoration of the Old Sunbury Court House. The restoration of the old courthouse which was built in 1885 with an extension to the front and right hand side added in 1965 before the courthouse closed in 1989. The courthouse was restored and reopened in February 1993 as the Visitor Information Centre.The Sunbury Court of Petty Sessions building was built in 1885. Extensions were added in 1965 with the courthouse closing in 1989. After the closure local residents formed a committee to save the courthouse and for it to be used for the benefit of the community this was achieved and with the Shire of Bulla council help was restored and the building reopened as the Sunbury Visitor Information Centre in 1993. The Visitor Information Centre closed and shifted across the road to the Hume Global Learning Centre.A cream and brown stoneware port crock with a small handle that has a paper tag tied to the handle with raffia. There is a broken cork in the neck of the flagon."SUNBURY COURTHOUSE 1885"sunbury court house, goonawarra vineyard, shire of bulla, cossum, jeff, sunbury, george evans collection

Framed photo and medals of both WW1 and WW2. Col. J.C.M. Traill DSO. MC.Colour photograph of medals and photo. Attention - President Historical Society Mr. Traill called - you weren't open. He asked me to give you this and he showed me his father's certificate (you said you would like to see?) for service rendered. Same as one hanging at present near photo copies in V.I.C. (Visitors Information Centre) Estelle Hirst. stawell military