These coins were made as part of the 200 year celebration of Captain James Cook's voyage on the HM Endeavour and the first sighting of Australia at Point Hicks in 1770. These two coins were presented to Orbost Historical Society by the Orbost Branch of the Bank of New South Wales in 1970.These coins were made as part of the 200 year celebration of Captain James Cook's voyage in 1770 and reflect the importance of that historic event.Two silver coloured coins. On one face is the image of a sailing ship and the words HM BARK ENDEAVOUR OFF POINT HICKS and on the other face is a map of Australia with a head portrait of Capt. Cook in its centre, and the words CAPTAIN JAMES COOK 1770-1970 VICTORIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT around the edge.as abovecoins celebratory-coins captain-cook australia-discovery

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

Orbost Primary School was established in 1886 in Ruskin Street and functioned on a half-time basis with Jarrahmond Primary School.an original photograph of this schoolA b/w photograph of a weather-board building, with the words STATE SCHOOL No. 2744 printed in black onto a white board located near the top of the building. Three children in foreground. The photograph has been pasted onto a card which has the words Wishing You a Merry Christmas in gold lettering below the photograph.as aboveorbost, education, orbost primary school

photograph: black and white photograph of servery at staff canteen. Canteen staff ( 6 women ) are serving 5 women dressed in office wear. On back of photo : Handschin & Ronus, Aktiengesellschaft, Liestal, ( Schweiz ) Photo taken in Switzerland ?as aboveorganization, business, hanro, hanro, bendigo, manufacturing

photograph: black and white photo of man operating machinery in factory. Man dressed in dustcoat. On back of photo in purple ink stamp: Handschin & Ronus, Aktiengesellschaft, Liestal, ( Scheiz ) Photo taken in Switzerland ?as aboveorganization, business, hanro, hanro, bendigo, manufacturing

Photograph: black and white photo of staff ( ? ) eating in canteen. Four lines of tables inside long room. On back of photo in purple ink ' Handschin & Ronus, Aktiengesellschaft, Liestal ( Schweiz ) Possibly photo of Swiss Hanro factory.aboveorganization, business, hanro, hanro, manufacturing, factory, canteen, staff

Two pieces of timber frame. Stuck on timber is label ' from W.H. Brown practical frame maker, carver and gilder, plush worker & c., View Street'as abovephotography, wooden frame, w.h. brown, picture framers

Cloth badge black with emblem. US Military Army Special Forces Vietnam War patch Lot Airbourne Dui Dias abovecloth badge, insignia, aattv, australian army training team vietnam (aattv)

1 large metal khaki coloured trunk with double metal compartment fitted inside marked on top 41335 WO2 Harris C/- MFO HQ Comd Pucka Victoria Barracks Melbourne Australia via Laverton With metal catches & black leather handleAs Abovemetal trunk, victoria barracks (melbourne, vic)

Commemorative wooden box containing a bottle of alcohol and inscribed liquor glass. Lid of box inscribed with map of Vietnam and jungle scenes. Inside of lid inscribed with description of national memorial to the Australian Vietnam Forces. Inside are two metal plaques inscribed "lest we forget" and "Vietnam 1962-1973"As abovememorial wooden box, vietnam memorial 1992

Assorted personal papers, cards and letter belonging to Private John William ELLIS 218,5334 24th Battalion and Australia Flying Corps. Born Rupanyup. Occ Farmer at Nyarrin. Served Gallipoli and Western Front. Returned to Australia 15/2/1918YMCA Aldwych Hut x 2 No 46137 and 46200 Bed only YMCA In the Field notepaper dated Jan 7 1918 handwritten letter in pencil Receipt dated Mar 29 1919 for Australian piano and stool. Four page letter written in pencil dated July 10th France from brother Bob Statement of Account for AIF pay and allowances Pte J W Ellis Card - cream coloured - From the Majoress of Exeter and Committee Wishing you good luck Card - cream coloured stamped in red Massage Dept. Daily Appointment with handwriting in pen Card x 2 one pink one orange Welcome Home - Returned Soldier's Hospitality Committee, FremantleAs abovejohn william ellis, 24th battalion, ww1, personal papers

A4 sized book recording history of Shire of Rodney 1886-1986. Soft cover, dull picture of water and bush with title and early writing over the picture. Also Shire of Rodney crest and authors names.as above