Sister Lynette Young was born in Orbost and lived there all her life until 18 when she went to Teachers’ College in Melbourne. This study was produced for partial fulfillment of the requirements of Church History 111 in the degree of Bachelor of Theology in the Melbourne College of Divinity at the affiliated teaching institution, Catholic Theological College in November 1980.This is a local history book written by a local author. It is a useful research tool.A 65 pp spiral bound book with a pale green cover. It is titled The Development of the Parish of Orbost 1887-1937. The title is in black. The book was written by Sister Lynette M. Young.Autographed by Sister Lynette Young.church-history-catholic orbost-history catholic-theological-college

Rev Peter Gador-Whyte's first UCA Parish was at Orbost in East Gippsland.This is a local history book useful for research and written by a local.Two copies of a 76 pp book titled Pioneers and Pilgrims a history of the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches in Orbost and East Gippsland. The front cover is buff coloured and has a b/w photograph of a group of people standing outside a hut with a bark roof. On the right hand side is a man on a horse. The book was compiled and edited by the Revd Peter Gador-Whyte.2178.2 - Ruth Leggechurch-history presbyterian-methodist-orbost

St. James' Anglican Church, Orbost, was conceived and built as a memorial to the men 'who served and suffered during the Great War' as noted on the foundation stone. The Right Reverend GH Cranswick, DD, Bishop of Gippsland, laid the stone on 1 October 1927.This is a local history book written by a local author.A 54 pp book titled The Memorial Church of St James, Orbost, A History. The front cover is cream/white and has a b/w photograph of a church and spire (St James, Orbost). The text is black. The book was written by Jennifer A. McLennanchurch-history anglican-orbost st-james-orbost

This book was produced as part of the centenary celebrations in 2006. In 2006 Orbost Golf Club celebrated its’ Centenary having originally been formed as the Snowy River Golf Club and played on private land near the banks of the Snowy River just to the south of town. In the 1930’s the Golf Club relocated to its present site and was renamed Orbost Golf Club. The land was shared by the Show grounds and Racing Club. Orbost Golf Club later acquired the land outright to provide a permanent home for golfers in Orbost and surrounding district.This is a local history book.A 38 pp spiral bound book titled Orbost Golf Club Centenary Booklet 1906-2006 Centenary Celebrations 9/12 2006. The front cover is cream and has a black line sketch of the old club house at Orbost Golf Club.recreation orbost-golf-club

The Bowling Club was founded in 1929, by a group of farmers and businessmen. They set about providing a sporting icon for the town. Six rinks were constructed on the current site using horse drawn scoops and drags. The "Back to Orbost” 1937 book, describes the greens as "a bit rough for the first two seasons but now compare favourably with most country greens". Funds for the construction were raised by the issue of debentures at £5 each, and subscriptions were £1/1s/0d ($2.10). ( info. Margaret Smith)This is a useful research book.A book with a white cover titled Orbost Bowling Club Founded 1929. It contains photocopied pages of extracts from meetings and paper clippings.orbost-bowling-club recreation bowling

Jim Henderson has written several books about the Wareiwa and Hospital Creek area.This is a useful reference item.A 40 pp book titled Crossing The Bar , Stories,Songs, Poetry. On the front cover is an early photograph of two coaches and horses on the sand bar at Lakes Entrance at the Gippsland Lakes. In the top right corner is a photograph of part of the memorial plaque erected by the Jonson family of Tostaree in 1993. " In memory of the coach drivers Cunninghame-Orbost 1886-1916." The book was compiled by Jim I. Henderson.Jim Henderson 31/10/1993wairewa nowa-nowa hospital-creek waygara transport-history-east-gippsland

Broadbent's Official Road Guides Company took over George R. Broadbent's business in 1935. In 1963, it changed its name to Broadbent's Road Maps Pty. Ltd. George Robert Broadbent (1863-1947), cyclist and map publisher, was born on 3 November 1863 at Ashby near Geelong, Victoria. At various times Broadbent held most Victorian and Australian road cycling records. Broadbent became an active vice-president of the Good Roads Association of Victoria in November 1912 and was consulted regularly during the preparation of the country roads bill. That year he took over the Argus motoring column, wrote tirelessly on road improvements and maintenance, and became manager of the Automobile Club's new touring department in 1914.A 160 pp road guide book titled Broadbent's Official Road Guide Melbourne - Sydney. The front cover has a yellow background with a map of the coastline from Sydney to Melbourne, the Prince's Highway route marked. This is inset in a drawing of a car driving along the coastal road.The book contains speedometer readings, route maps, advertisements and photos of points of interest. In the top right is the logo of the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria and at the bottom right is the price 1/-.traavel road-guides broadbent-george car-touring

Possibly owned by A. C. Nixon. This book was donated by Peter Nixon.A small 139 pp book with a black /dark brown cover and gold lettering. It is titled Picturesque Travel Prince's Highway Bairnsdale to Bega. The back cover is green.inside - Presented to Orbost Historical Society by Peter Nixon, Chief Commissioner, Shire 1/2/97.travel prince's-highway car-touring

This is a local history book produced by a local sporting club.A spiral bound book of 18 pp with a yellow cover. It is titled Orbost Women's Hockey Association 63 to 93. There are hand drawings on the front cover.sport recreation hockey-women's-orbost

This book/magazine was produced by students at Orbost Secondary College.This publication is a useful research tool for the history of Orbost. Two copies of an orange covered stapled book with 48 pp, titled The Curlip No. 1. On the front cover is a black stylised sketch of a paddle wheel. Text is black. - Contents The Diary of an ANZAC by Jackie Herbert Farming in the Jarrahmond Area by Kim Stirzaker Orbost blacksmiths by Craig Terrell.curlip-orbost-secondary-college history-orbost jarrahmond orbost-blacksmiths

This book was produced by students of Orbost Secondary College.This publication is a useful reference tool for the history of Orbost.A spiral bound book with 30 pp titled The Curlip Issue No. 2. It has a yellow cover with a black stylised drawing of a paddle wheel behind the P.S. Curlip. Text is black - Issue No. 2 The Curlip Contains stories on Orbost Butter and Produce Co. Transport2188.2 - SLAB HUT COPY in red ink on front cover.orbost-history orbost-butter-factory orbost-transport

This book was researched and produced by Orbost Secondary College 9/10 Women in History Class. It is a collection of biographies of loacl Orbost women. The book was edited and collated by Heather Macalister. Students were tasked with gathering information and interviewing local Orbost women.This is a locally written history book which is a useful reference tool for researching the history of Orbost women.A 37 pp stapled book with a pale mauve cover titled The Curlip Issue No:3. Text is black : DATE ; JUNE 1996 CONTENTS; SPECIAL EDITION OF BIOGRAPHIES OF LOCAL ORBOST WOMEN. in the centre of the front cover in black is a sketch of a large paddle wheel with the P.S. Curlip in front. The book contains biographies and b/w photographs.On cover of 2189.2 : SLAB HUT COPY in red inkorbost-history-women biographies orbost-secondary-college

This issue was produced to consolidate information gathered on the inaugural Historical Bus Trip organised by the Orbost Historical Society on Saturday 28th May, 2005. It developed from a four page flyer produced for the bus trip. Additional information collected on the day was collated and added to create this magazine/book. John Phillips did the original research.This is a locally created book on the history of the Orbost district and is a useful research tool.A 15 pp white covered book which is spiral bound. It has a plastic cover and is titled in black text : THE CURLIP ISSUE N0 : 4 Historical Information Bete Bolong, Newmerella, Corringle and Lochend.On front cover: SLAB HUT COPY in red inkorbost-history bete-bolong corringle newmerella lochend

This book was compiled after an Orbost Historical Society bus trip to the site of the Prisoner of War Camp at Bete Bolong.This is a locally produced history book which is a useful reference for research into the history of Orbost.A 26 pp spiral bound book with a pale grey cover titled THE CURLIP NO 5, PRISONER OF WAR CAMP, Bete Bolong, Vic. 1943-1946. On the front cover in the top right hand corner is black sketch of a large paddle wheel with the P.S. Curlip in front of it. There is a coloured photograph of the view from the site of the P.O.W. Camp at the intersection of Bete Bolong and Buchan Roads.orbost-history bete-bolong ww11 prisoner-of-war-camp italian-prisoners

The book and program were produced as part of the 50 year celebrations of Orbost Rotary Club. This is locally written history book which is a useful research tool.Two dark blue covered books with 124 pp. There is gold lettering on the front cover ; ROTARY CLUB OF ORBOST FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE 1947-1997 50th Anniversary Celebrations. In the top left corner is the Rotary International symbol. The book title has gold corner frames. Two yellow single page programs for the celebratory dinner held at Orbost Motel Lodge on 31/5/1997. It has the Rotary International symbol. the East Gippsland Shire logo and an early Orbost Shire coat of arms. 2192.1 - has autographs /signatures in the back 2192.2 - Ruth Leggerotary-orbost

This book was produced for the 1937 celebrations. It was a souvenir and official program. Probably published by the organising committee.This is a locally produced book which is a useful reference tool on the history of Orbost.A 44 pp buff coloured book titled Back To Orbost 1937. Contains b/w photographs, advertisements, historical articles.orbost-history celebrations reunions

This was the official program for the 1963 Back To Orbost Celebrations. 2194.4 is part of the Mary Gilbert Collection.This is a locally produced book useful for reference.Four copies of a 16 pp page book with a white cover, black print, titled Back To Orbost Celebrations 1963. Friday 8 March 1963 Saturday 16 March 1963.Stamped on front cover - Orbost Historical Societyorbost-history celebrations reunions

Brochure and book produced for the Back To Orbost Celebrations , Spring Festival in 2000.This is a locally produced book useful for research on the history of Orbost.2195.1 is a yellow brochure with black print. Fold-out format. Titled Back To Orbost 2000 Spring Festival. Friday 27th to Sunday 27th October. 2195.2 is a record of attendance book. It has a red cover and contains signatures, names and addresses.orbost-history celebrations reunions

This is the first issue of the Orbost High School annual magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This book belonged to Mary Gilbert, a teacher at the school.This is the first edition of the Orbost secondary school magazine and is a useful reference tool. A 32 pp grey covered magazine titled Croajingolong 1948. It is the annual magazine of the Orbost High School. It has an Orbost High School badge in black print on the front cover. This is the first issue of the magazine.croajingolong orbost-high-school

The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This is the second edition of the annual magazine of Orbost High School. The magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This magazine is the second issue of the Magazine producd by Orbost High School and is a useful reference tool.A 28 pp buff coloured magazine titled Croajingolong 1949. This is the second issue of the annual magazine of Orbost High School.on front cover - M Gilbert handwritten in blue penorbost-high-school magazine

This is the third issue of the Orbost High School annual magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This book belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at Orbost High School.This third issue of Croajingolong, the annual magazine of Orbost High Schoo,l is a useful reference tool.A 40 pp grey covered magazine. On the front cover is the school crest in black and gold. The book is titled Croajingolong 1950 - this is not on the cover.orbost-high-school croajingolong

This is the 4th 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". This magazine was owned by Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This magazine is the fourth issue of the annual Orbost High School magazine and is a useful reference tool. A 36 pp green covered magazine titled Croajingolong 1951. This is the 4th issue of the annual Orbost High School magazine.croajingolong orbost-high-school

This is the fifth issue of the Orbost High School annual magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This fifth issue of the annual Orbost High School magazine is a useful reference tool.A grey covered magazine of 32 pp. On the front cover is the text Orbost High school Croajingolong 1952 Dec. 1952 Vol.1 No.5croajingolong orbost-high-school

This is the sixth issue of the Orbost High School annual magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This sixth issue of the Orbost High School's annual magazine is a useful reference tool.A grey covered magazine of 28 pp. The front cover has dark blue text The Magazine of the Orbost High School Croajingolong 1953 Vol.1 No. 6on front cover - M Gilbert handwritten in blue inkcroajingolong orbost-high-school

This is the seventh issue of the Orbost High School annual magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". this magazine was owned by Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This seventh issue of the annual magazine of Orbost High School is a useful reference tool.A 22 pp grey covered magazine titled Croajingolong 1954 Vol. 1 No. 7 Dec. 1954On front cover - M. Gilbert handwritten in blue pencroajingolong orbost-high-school

This is the eighth issue of the Orbost High School annual magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This eighth issue of the annual Orbost High School magazine is a useful reference tool.A 24 pp magazine with a grey cover titled Croajingolong 1955. Vol.1 No. 8croajingolong orbost-high-school

This is the ninth issue of the Orbost High School annual magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This magazine is the 9th issue of the annual magazine produced by Orbost High School and is a useful reference tool.A 50 pp magazine with a gold/orange cover with dark blue print : Croajingolong printed vertically on the left hand side . The Orbost High School crest , a dark blue oval around a a sheaf of yellow corn is in the centre. This is a rough printed book. The contents have not been professionally printed.croajingolong orbost-high-school

This is the tenth issue of the Orbost High School annual magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This 10th issue of the annual Orbost High School magazine is a useful research tool.A stapled 50 pp magazine with a cream cover with dark blue printing : Croajingolong vertically on the left hand side. The Orbost High School crest , a dark blue oval around a a sheaf of yellow corn is in the centre. The cover has been professionally printed while the contents are rough printed.croajingolong orbost-high-school

This is the 11th issue of the Orbost High School annual magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This is the eleventh issue of the Croajingolong magazine and is a useful reference tool.A stapled 54 pp magazine with a blue cover. Croajingolong is printed vertically on the left hand side in dark blue. The Orbost High School crest of a yellow sheaf of corn inside a dark blue oval is in the centre of the front cover. This publication is a rough print. It contains some photo pages.croajingolong orbost-high-school

This is the eleventh issue of the annual magazine of Orbost High School. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This magazine is the annual magazine of Orbost High School and is a useful reference tool,A stapled magazine with 46 pp. The front cover is grey and has Craoajingolong Vol. 1 No. 11 in dark blue print. The Orbost High School crest of a yellow sheaf of corn inside a dark blue oval is in the centre. This publication is a rough print. It contains some photos. croajingolong orbost-high-school