Shire of Tambo became part of East Gippsland Shire on amalgamation of all shires of East Gippsland.|Also one other colour photograph similar view.Colour photograph taken during the ceremony to mark the closure of the Shire of Tambo, taken at the offices on Palmer's Road, shows crowd at main entrance during speeches and socialising afterwards. Lakes Entrance Victorialocal government, local history

The first concrete bridge built over Tambo River at Swan Reach, in 1932 was never officially opened, so the opening of the refurbished bridge on 19 December 1995 was declared 'The Official Opening'. Photo taken at the Official Opening 19 December 1995Black and white photograph showing David Treasure, MLA, and Norm Butler of VicRoads, on the strengthened and widened bridge, over the Tambo River at Swan Reach, Victoria.bridges, waterways, officials

Launch of Secure Boating Program L to R Commander Brian Fennessey Derek Grimer Pres Dhire Tambo and Mr. Wilde OIC Quebec district Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph taken at Launch of Secure Boating Program L to R Commander Brian Fennessey Derek Grimer Pres Dhire Tambo and Mr. Wilde OIC Quebec district Lakes Entrance Victoriaboats and boating, police

Allan Watts President of the Gippsland Lakes Fishing Club with Jim Hobson former CEO of Tambo Shire at the official opening of the Fishing Club room on North Arm Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing Allan Watts President of the Gippsland Lakes Fishing Club with Jim Hobson former CEO of Tambo Shire at the official opening of the Fishing Club room on North Arm Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, fishing, sports

members of Tambo Hockey Seven and thirteen teams Huon Sheehan, Lily Anderson, Sian Trudinger, Katrina Thomas, David Wood, Mitchell Clague, Ashley Keed, Ward during their final game at Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of members of Tambo Hockey Seven and thirteen teams Huon Sheehan, Lily Anderson, Sian Trudinger, Katrina Thomas, David Wood, Mitchell Clague, Ashley Keed, Ward during their final game at Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools, sports, recreation

Also black and white copy 16.5 x 25 donatedBlack and white photograph of a postcard of the punt, two men and early model motor vehicle on punt. Johnsonville, Victoria.Scene on the Tambo River waterways, transport

This magazine cost $2.50 and was produced to support the East Gippsland Red Cross Flood Appeal. Following heavy rain in East Gippsland in June, 1998, major flooding occurred in the Mitchell, Nicholson, Tambo, Snowy, Brodribb and Bemm Rivers. Other streams in the region also experienced high flows during this time. Probably the most severe direct impacts of the floods were to the rural sector.This magazine is a contemporary record of a significant local event.Two copies of a magazine pictorial of the floods of 1998. Photos are black and white. They are of Bairnsdale, Orbost, Lakes Entrance, Raymond Island, Bemm River, Bruthen , Tambo and Cabbage Tree. flood-1998 flood-east gippsland disaster-floods

Published as The Snowy River mail and Tambo and Croajingolong gazette from 1890 to 1911. The Gippsland Courier merged with the Snowy River Mail when proprietor Lachlan Ross moved to Orbost in 1910 In 1999 the paper was acquired by the Yeates family when the Hollins family retired from the newspapers business.The paper is still being produced by the fourth generation of the Yeates family as part of East Gippsland Newspapers. They also produce the Bairnsdale Advertiser, the East Gippsland News and the Lakes Post and the yearly publications East Gippsland Visitor Guide and the Great Alpine Road Touring Guide. This newspaper is still being produced today. Local newspapers play a vital role in communities as they are central to communication networks in regional areas of Australia. They are a valuable source of local news, act as a forum for debate and often set the agenda for local discussion. This item is a useful research tool as it reflects contemporary views.This newspaper is a first issue of 4 pp. It is titled "Snowy River Mail & Tambo and Croajingolong Gazette Orbost Saturday August 9 1890".snowy-mail-newspaper first-issue

Tambo Rural Schools Minky hockey competition B grade winners Dian Nickless, Matthew Bates, Gerrard Tong, Daniel Macklin, Ben Sharrock Captain, Kyan Scott, Jodie Sharrock with coach Carol Bott East Gippsland VictoriaBlack and white photograph of members of Tambo Rural Schools Minky hockey competition B grade winners Dian Nickless, Matthew Bates, Gerrard Tong, Daniel Macklin, Ben Sharrock Captain, Kyan Scott, Jodie Sharrock with coach Carol Bott East Gippsland Victoriasports, schools, recreation

Tambo Rural School Minky hockey competition A grade winners Jeremy Sheers, Clinton Earles, Nick Avery, Ellen Owen Fizgerals, Howard Bott, Evan Bott, Michael Tong, Josh Whiting with coach Carol Bott East Gippsland VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing members of Tambo Rural School Minky hockey competition A grade winners Jeremy Sheers, Clinton Earles, Nick Avery, Ellen Owen Fizgerals, Howard Bott, Evan Bott, Michael Tong, Josh Whiting with coach Carol Bott East Gippsland Victoriasports, schools, recreation

Black and White Photograph of Tambo Shire Staff Wayne Wright 1995 Tambo Shire Gippsland Victoriamuincipal history

Black and White Photograph of Norm Bottomley at closure of Tambo Shire 1994 Tambo Shire Gippsland Victoriamuincipal history

Black and White Photograph of Tambo Shire Staff Geof Sowiak 1995 Tambo Shire Gippsland Victoriamuincipal history

Black and white photograph of the Tambo Upper punt showing the puntman bringing the empty punt across the Tambo River. waterways, transport

Sepia toned photograph of the foreshore, known as Cunninghame in 1890 when this photo was taken. It shows a schooner anchored in the lake, another at the jetty beside a steamer with a tall funnel. Three men on bank beside natural vegetation. Lakes Entrance VictoriaCunninghame, foreshore 1890 Tambo Shire Collectionjetties, boats and boating, waterfront, vegetation

organisers of Victorian Sports Kite Championships Gary Lyons World Cup Committee Nicole Leader Tambo Shire Glenda Nixon Lakes Kites Bruce Howden and Corey Jensen Kite manufacturer World Cup announcer at Lake Tyers Beach Victoria, Also a black and white photograph of Emily Spencer on her dads shoulders for a closer look at the flying koala at Victorian Sport Kite Championships at Lake Tyers Beach number 04037.1 size 21.5 x 16 cmBlack and white photograph of organisers of Victorian Sports Kite Championships Gary Lyons World Cup Committee Nicole Leader Tambo Shire Glenda Nixon Lakes Kites Bruce Howden and Corey Jensen Kite manufacturer World Cup announcer at Lake Tyers Beach Victoria sports, kites, beaches

Black and White Photograph of 4 members of Tambo Shire Staff 1994, Russell Smith, Michael Ellis, Peter Smiyh, Neil Streeter Tambo Shire Gippsland Victoriamuincipal history

Tambo Cluster school hockey team Zac Anderson, Josh Little, Evan Bott, Stewart Neal, Liam Diggle, Kerryn Cullinan, Jacqui Kelsey, Darren Severs, Simon Murrell, Nicola Deed, Howard Bott with coaches Cathy Murrell and Carol Bott back home proudly holding their banner for finishing third in State Finals held in Melbourne. Swan Reach VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing members of Tambo Cluster school hockey team Zac Anderson, Josh Little, Evan Bott, Stewart Neal, Liam Diggle, Kerryn Cullinan, Jacqui Kelsey, Darren Severs, Simon Murrell, Nicola Deed, Howard Bott with coaches Cathy Murrell and Carol Bott back home proudly holding their banner for finishing third in State Finals held in Melbourne. Swan Reach Victoriasports, recreation, schools

February 1924 date made.Black and white photograph of the railway bridge over the Tambo River at Bruthen, Victoria.bridges, waterways