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Orbost & District Historical SocietyArchive - Orbost Primary School 2744 Collection, Patricia Lynn, Principle, Dec 2023
... Miscellaneous paper clippings . books, mostly about the Orbost district . Pine plantation belongs to Orbost Primary School 2744 . digital files...Archive box labelled Orbost Primary School 2744 (closed Dec 2023) Box has brown and black and white stripes, box contains documents, folders, albums, photos....Miscellaneous paper clippings . books, mostly about the Orbost district . Pine plantation belongs to Orbost Primary School 2744 . digital files This item is significant because it is a collection of items received from the Orbost Primary School when closed in Dec 2023. ...This storage box was created in Dec 2023 at the time of the closure of Orbost Primary School 2744. All items were donated by the school (Principle Patricia Lynn) and selected by May Leatch (Orbost and District Historical Society) along with electronic files which are of school class photos. Contents include: . school photos (class photos)1968 to 1992 . albums and scrap books; class photographs . 2 inspector's report books . Miscellaneous paper clippings . books, mostly about the Orbost district . Pine plantation belongs to Orbost Primary School 2744 . digital filesThis item is significant because it is a collection of items received from the Orbost Primary School when closed in Dec 2023. Its contents cover items from 1907 to 1992.Archive box labelled Orbost Primary School 2744 (closed Dec 2023) Box has brown and black and white stripes, box contains documents, folders, albums, photos.OBOST PRIMARY SCHOOL 2774 (closed Dec 2023)orbost primary school 2744 -
Orbost & District Historical Societyaccount, 1911
... His blacksmith business was in Nicholson Street, Orbost. Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland John Russell Senior was a blacksmith, wheelwright, farmer and later chairman of the Orbost Butter Factory, makers of Sunny South Butter (today part of Murray Goulburn Co Ltd). ...John Russell Senior was a blacksmith, wheelwright, farmer and later chairman of the Orbost Butter Factory, makers of Sunny South Butter (today part of Murray Goulburn Co Ltd). His blacksmith business was in Nicholson Street, Orbost. Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. He married Penuel Hossack and had a family of James, Flora, Penuel and Alex.This item is an example of the book-keeping of an early 20th century Orbost business and is a useful research tool.A white paper account with red lines and black print. Details are hand-written in blue ink. It is from J. Russell to R. P. Cameron.account-book-keeping russell-john blacksmith cameron-r.p. -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1916
... The line opened in 1916, the Orbost railway station being built on the Newmerella side of the river. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland About 1912 work began at Newmerella on clearing the track for the railway line from Bairnsdale to Orbost. ...About 1912 work began at Newmerella on clearing the track for the railway line from Bairnsdale to Orbost. A canvas town sprang up on the higher land adjacent to the river flats. Local farmers supplied meat, milk and fresh produce to the camp, as well as gaining employment carting and labouring. The line opened in 1916, the Orbost railway station being built on the Newmerella side of the river. This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost. On April 10 1916, the first scheduled train service left Orbost for Bairnsdale. The Bairnsdale-Orbost railway was opened to serve the agricultural and timber industry. Because of the decline in traffic and heavy operating costs, the line was finally closed in August, 1987.A black / white photograph of a group of people standing next to a train carriage.orbost-railway east-gippsland-railway celebration-opening-of railway -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, early 20th century
... He was a member of the first Orbost Shire Council. His daughter had a fruit & meat shop in McLeod Street. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland Edward James Pardew died in 26/9/1927 aged 92. ...Edward James Pardew died in 26/9/1927 aged 92. He came to Orbost from New Zealand in 1886 and selected 720 acres of hill land in the Brodribb area. He was a member of the first Orbost Shire Council. His daughter had a fruit & meat shop in McLeod Street. He was an inaugural vestryman of St James Church of England. Edward Pardew was a prominent Orbost citizen in the late 19th / early 20th century.A black / white photograph of a bearded man wearing a hat sitting on a horse. He is holding a horse whip. a riding crop. Behind him is a fenced house.pardew-edward -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, VR Printing Works, 1975
... Pat Donchi's grandfather came to Orbost to cut sleepers in the 1890s. Pat and his sons have carried on since then. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland Pat Donchi's grandfather came to Orbost to cut sleepers in the 1890s. ...Pat Donchi's grandfather came to Orbost to cut sleepers in the 1890s. Pat and his sons have carried on since then. This photograph, one of six, was taken for the Victorian railways Magazine in 1975, a pamphlet produced for Victorian Railways. It contains photographs and an article about Orbost as "Timber Country" and a detailed article titled, " Cutting Sleepers is a Family Business" which tells about the Donchi familyThis item is associated with the timber and sleeper-cutting industry in the Orbost Region. Timber sleepers were superceded by concrete sleepers in c. 1970s. Orbost has historically been based on the timber industry, but that industry has declined considerably over the last 20 years. The number of locals involved in the timber industry has declined and many of the mills have closed. This item reflects a time when that industry was a significant contributor to the economy of the district.A black / white photograph of Pat Donchi, a local sleeper cutter, falling a tree with a chainsaw.on back - Pr 8708timber-industry-orbost donchi-orbost sleeper-cutting-orbost -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, C1947
... This is a photograph of Councillor Henry Ingram who represented North Riding from 1927 - 1947 on the Orbost Shire Council. Harry Ingram delivered milk, bread, groceries and meat to towns between Delegate and Orbost with his eldest son. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This is a photograph of Councillor Henry Ingram who represented North Riding from 1927 - 1947 on the Orbost Shire Council. ...This is a photograph of Councillor Henry Ingram who represented North Riding from 1927 - 1947 on the Orbost Shire Council. Harry Ingram delivered milk, bread, groceries and meat to towns between Delegate and Orbost with his eldest son. The pair generally drove a four wheeled wagon pulled by five horses along a hand carved winding track through the mountains.This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council.A black / white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a man in a suit.There is also a framed photograph.on back - " Cr H. Ingram J.P. , North Riding 1929-1947"ingram-henry orbost-shire-council -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph - Coloured Phot Charlton Flood 1995
... Charlton Flood 1995 Photos taken by Bill Clifford...Charlton Flood 1995 Gordon Park Area Water surrounding the first house on the left over James Paterson Bridge looking back to old weir...Charlton Flood 1995 Photos taken by Bill Clifford Charlton Flood 1995 Clifford Gordon Park Charlton Flood 1995 Gordon Park Area Water surrounding the first house on the left over James Paterson Bridge looking back to old weir Photograph Coloured Phot Charlton Flood 1995 ...Charlton Flood 1995 Photos taken by Bill CliffordCharlton Flood 1995 Gordon Park Area Water surrounding the first house on the left over James Paterson Bridge looking back to old weircharlton flood 1995, clifford, gordon park -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, first half 20th century
... This photograph was taken inside the Orbost Butter Factory. The person standing near the large piece of equipment might be Ray Holmes. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This photograph was taken inside the Orbost Butter Factory. ...This photograph was taken inside the Orbost Butter Factory. The person standing near the large piece of equipment might be Ray Holmes. The Orbost Butter and Produce Co. Ltd was registered on June 1st 1893 and was an important source of income to the Orbost district for many years.A b/w photograph of a man in white overalls and black boots with white soles. He is standing to the right of a large butter churn. -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, C1908 - 1917
... This photograph is of Orbost Shire Councillor, F. A. Nixon who represented East Riding in 1908 to 1916. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This photograph is of Orbost Shire Councillor, F. ...This photograph is of Orbost Shire Councillor, F. A. Nixon who represented East Riding in 1908 to 1916. He was president in 1916.This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council.A black / white photograph portrait of a young man in a suit.on back - "Cr F.A. Nixon"nixon-f.a. orbost-shire-council -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, first half 20th century
... The seed bean industry was a major industry in the Orbost district for the first half of the 20th century. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland The seed bean industry was a major industry in the Orbost district for the first half of the 20th century. ...The seed bean industry was a major industry in the Orbost district for the first half of the 20th century. The total area sown with beans for seed at Orbost was estimated to be about 1000 acres. Fisher Bros, grew or supervised the growing of approximately one quarter of the bean seed produced at Orbost, and, in addition, prepared for market and sold a considerable quantity for other growers. From Newsletter February 2015 : "the Fishers took over the old Butter Factory in Lochiel Street. They had sorting tables there in the 1920s. In Orbost, the Fishers had a Shell fuel depot at the back of the bean factory. The Fishers were very enterprising people, very smart. One of their uncles is supposed to have invented the knot that was used to tie the sheaves of hay in the fields. At their Lochend Barn, they had a Blackstone engine which ran on oil. They used to light a fire under it and hot it up to start it. This engine drove all the bean machinery in the barn" The seed bean industry was a major industry in the Orbost district for the first half of the 20th century. the Fisher Brothers were a significant part of that industry.A black / white photograph tajen from a river bank. On the right behind some trees is a barn. On the left between tres is a small building. Reflections can be seen in the water.on back - "Snowy River, Fisher barn on right. Mary Gilbert"bean-industry fisher-beans snowy-river -
Orbost & District Historical Societyledger, 1950's -1960's
... This ledger was used bt the Shire of Orbost local government to record Country Roads Board accounts 1950's and 1960's. ...It contains blue ink hand-written records of monies in/out (?) to Shire of Orbost Council. On the front cover inside a black rectangle in gold print is " LEDGER COUNTRY ROADS BOARD ACCOUNT ORBOST". ...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This ledger was used bt the Shire of Orbost local government to record Country Roads Board accounts 1950's and 1960's. ...This ledger was used bt the Shire of Orbost local government to record Country Roads Board accounts 1950's and 1960's. The item was donated to Orbost & District Historical society from P.R.O.V. as a Place of Deposit (POD) item for safe keeping by a local history group or museum. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. Orbost was at first included in the Bairnsdale Shire from 1882 and was later part of the Tambo Shire. Because of travelling distances the Croajingalong Shire was created in 1892 (name changed to Orbost Shire 17.2.1893 with James Cameron as the first Shire President. In 1994 it amalgamated to become part of East Gippsland Shire Council. The Country Roads Board was the government authority for the construction and maintenance of main roads in Victoria between 1913 and 1983. It was succeeded by the Road Construction authority on 1 July 1983 and later merged with the Road Traffic Authority on July 1 1989 to form the Roads Corporation. James Cameron, an Orbost farming pioneer and Member of the Legislative Assembly, fathered the Country Roads Board. This ledger is a hand-written record of accounts for the Orbost Shire local council. It pre-dates computer records. The Orbost Shire Council no longer exists having been absorbed into the East Gippsland Shire Council.A heavy brown coloured ledger with covered wooden covers. it has steel metal binding. Inside are strips of paper marking pages. It contains blue ink hand-written records of monies in/out (?) to Shire of Orbost Council. On the front cover inside a black rectangle in gold print is " LEDGER COUNTRY ROADS BOARD ACCOUNT ORBOST". It is an "Emu Binder".ledger orbost-shire accounts country-roads-board -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage CollectionDocument (Item) - Newspaper (digital), Caulfield Contact
... Volume 4 Number 5 Date 03 August 1978 Features Where and How to Vote in council election. ...Digital scanned copies of Caulfield Contact from 1978 includes 9 editions from Vol. 4, no. 1 (Feb 1978)-v. 5 no. 3 (December 1978)...Volume 4 Number 5 Date 03 August 1978 Features Where and How to Vote in council election. ...The Caulfield Contact was the official newspaper of the City of Caulfield from 1976-1994. The City of Caulfield was the Municipal Council for an area of the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, including Brighton East, Carnegie, Caulfield, Elsternwick, Gardenvale, Glen Huntly, McKinnon, Murrumbeena, Ormond and St Kilda East. Following Amalgamation of City of Caulfield and parts of the City of Moorabbin in 1994, the Caulfield Contact was followed by the Glen Eira News. Contains References to the following Freedom of Entry to 3rd ordinance of the RAAOC, visit by Sir Zelman Cowen, Return to Rosstown, A 'spacy new home' (nursery at Caulfield Park), Profile on Gus Theobold, Meals on Wheels Aviary completed Caulfield Park. Profile resident Gus Theobold. Cr Irene Capek win Herald Australia Day essay prize. Caulfields Meals on Wheels set Victorian record. Historical feature Return to Rosstown. New ambulance station Glenhuntly and Clarinda roads opens. Volume 4 Number 5 Date 03 August 1978 Features Where and How to Vote in council election. Cr Irene Capek retires from council. Profiles election candidates. Image: Image Cr Irene Capek. Images of election candidates. Volume 5 Number 1 Date 14 September 1978 Freedom of Entry to 3rd ordinance of the RAAOC, visit by Sir Zelman Cowen, Subjects from Carol: GG Sir Zelman Cowen and Lady Cowen offical visit. Off street carpark project underway Pyne St and Hawthorn Rd. City Manager Graeme Caldwell submits plans for Townhall renovations. Action plan for development of Elsternwich Shopping precint to be developed. Freedom of Entry ceremony. Profile Rosemary Keppel. Booran Motors Glenhuntly donate dual control Holden Gemini to Caulfield Tech school pre-driver education program. council election results. Comments from elected Crs Jack Campell, Bob Baxter, Dorothy Ford, Brian Rudzki. Promotion of Caulfield Institute of Technology and TAFE. Image: Image Sir Zelman Cowen, Lady Cowen. Images Freedom of Entry ceremony and citizens attending. Image Rosemary Keppel. Cartoon pre-driver education program. Image Mayor Cr Geoff Patience in robes. Volume 5 Number 2 Date 26 October 1978 Rate rise 5.73% announced. Readership of Caulfield Contact surveyed. Caulfield ranger Reg Dixon and members of works dept rescue duck family from drain and reinstate them to Caulfield Racecourse dam. Profile resident and teacher Claire Manning. Image: Image of Reg Dixon and the rescued ducks. Image Claire Manning and students at Waverley Private school. city of caulfield, caulfield, glen eira, city of glen eira, caulfield contact, freedom of entry to 3rd ordinance of the raaoc, visit by sir zelman cowen, return to rosstown, a 'spacy new home' (nursery at caulfield park), profile on gus theobold, meals on wheels -
Orbost & District Historical Societyillustrations, Kerr, Hilda (nee Temple) wife of Dr Kerr, approx 1900
... He liked Orbost and returned there, its first doctor, until his death in 1928. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, 3888, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland These drawings are by Hilda Kerr and are hand-drawn in Pencil. ...These drawings are by Hilda Kerr and are hand-drawn in Pencil. Hand drawn by Kerr, Hilda (nee Temple). Daughter of George Temple and Mary McAuslane of Castlemaine, Hilda married James Kerr in 1893 and lived at 'Lincluden', Raymond Street, Orbost. Her husband, Dr James Kerr, was a Scot who had come to Australia as a ship's doctor and practised in NSW before visiting Orbost on a government vaccination programme. He liked Orbost and returned there, its first doctor, until his death in 1928. Hilda was sometimes referred to as 'Mrs Dr Kerr.' She and her sisters Mabel Stewart Temple and Margaret Ferrie Temple were all talented writers and musicians. This item is associated with Hilda Kerr (Temple) a prominent resident of early Orbost. She and her sisters Mabel Stewart Temple and Margaret Ferrie Temple were all talented writers and musicians. These drawings are of historical significance in that they depict aspects of the settlement at Marlo, located at the mouth of the Snowy River. Marlo functioned as an important entry point for settlers coming to the Snowy River/Orbost area by sea. A selection of 7 pencil illustrations of Marlo mounted in a wooden frame. Hessian background with red/brown wood.Most drawings also have a caption which describes the scene depicted eg Marlo Jetty. illustrations marlo kerr temple -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyArchive - Orbost Womens Awareness Group collection
... orbost...The Pulp Mill Womens Awareness Group (PMWAG) began in 1989 in response to a proposal for a Pulp Mill in the Orbost District, East Gippsland, Victoria. After several years, with the Pulp Mill issue dying down, in 1993, the group decided to change its name to Orbost Womens Awareness Group (OWAG) and continued until finally disbanding in 2015. ...A box containing a number of items associated with the Pulp Mill Womens Awareness Group, and the Orbost Womens Awareness Group. These items are albums, clippings, photos, documents, records, and digital media (CDs). 3376.1 Photo album 3376.2 Annual reports from 1990 - 2013 3376.3 Orbost Pulp Mill Proposal - information 3376.4 Newspaper clippings 1989-2025 3376.5 Newspaper clippings 2026-2015 3376.6 Snowy River Alliance 3376.7 History of the group 1989-2015 3376.8 Digitised items from OWAG 1989 onwards (Women and Migrants in the Timber Industry, 5 floppy discs; Flood Stories CD; Snowy River Rehabilitation CD; OWAG 20 years 2009 CD; OWAG tour Nov 2007 CD; 2 memory sticks) ...These items are albums, clippings, photos, documents, records, and digital media (CDs). 3376.1 Photo album 3376.2 Annual reports from 1990 - 2013 3376.3 Orbost Pulp Mill Proposal - information 3376.4 Newspaper clippings 1989-2025 3376.5 Newspaper clippings 2026-2015 3376.6 Snowy River Alliance 3376.7 History of the group 1989-2015 3376.8 Digitised items from OWAG 1989 onwards (Women and Migrants in the Timber Industry, 5 floppy discs; Flood Stories CD; Snowy River Rehabilitation CD; OWAG 20 years 2009 CD; OWAG tour Nov 2007 CD; 2 memory sticks) Archive Orbost Womens Awareness Group collection ...The Pulp Mill Womens Awareness Group (PMWAG) began in 1989 in response to a proposal for a Pulp Mill in the Orbost District, East Gippsland, Victoria. After several years, with the Pulp Mill issue dying down, in 1993, the group decided to change its name to Orbost Womens Awareness Group (OWAG) and continued until finally disbanding in 2015. The group brought awareness to many community issues and proposals, as well as having a strong social aspect. This small archive is a representation of a significant women's group which existed in Orbost from 1989 - 2015. A box containing a number of items associated with the Pulp Mill Womens Awareness Group, and the Orbost Womens Awareness Group. These items are albums, clippings, photos, documents, records, and digital media (CDs). 3376.1 Photo album 3376.2 Annual reports from 1990 - 2013 3376.3 Orbost Pulp Mill Proposal - information 3376.4 Newspaper clippings 1989-2025 3376.5 Newspaper clippings 2026-2015 3376.6 Snowy River Alliance 3376.7 History of the group 1989-2015 3376.8 Digitised items from OWAG 1989 onwards (Women and Migrants in the Timber Industry, 5 floppy discs; Flood Stories CD; Snowy River Rehabilitation CD; OWAG 20 years 2009 CD; OWAG tour Nov 2007 CD; 2 memory sticks) OWAG is labelled on the boxorbost, pulp mill, snowy river, orbost womens awareness group, pulp mill womens awareness group -
Orbost & District Historical Societymagazines, Croajingolong 1969
... This is the twenty-second 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". 2217.1 belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school. 2217.2 belonged to Brenda Murray, a former East Gippsland Shire mayor and prominent Orbost resident. 2217.3 belonged to Mr and Mrs Shelton. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This is the twenty-second issue of the annual Orbost High School magazine. ...This is the twenty-second 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". 2217.1 belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school. 2217.2 belonged to Brenda Murray, a former East Gippsland Shire mayor and prominent Orbost resident. 2217.3 belonged to Mr and Mrs Shelton. This magazine is a useful reference tool.Three copies of Croajingolong 1969. It has a white cardboard cover with black print. On the cover is a stylised "CROAJINGOLONG".2217.1 - has Mr & Mrs Shelton in blue pen on the front cover 2217.2 has Brenda Murray in pen on front covercroajingolong orbost-high-school -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1920s
... The bridge shown in the background was built in the 1920s as a road and rail bridge, and was partly washed away by flood waters in 1934. There is no known history of this item....Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland The bridge shown in the background was built in the 1920s as a road and rail bridge, and was partly washed away by flood waters in 1934. ...The bridge shown in the background was built in the 1920s as a road and rail bridge, and was partly washed away by flood waters in 1934. There is no known history of this item.This photograph is a contemporary record of rural life in Orbost in the early 20th century.A black / white photograph of a group of young girls dressed up and posing on the banks of a river. On the left hand side of the photograph is an older man and on the right is an older lady. In the background is a bridge - the first Snowy River bridge. The photograph is on a cream coloured buff card. orbost snowy-river -
Orbost & District Historical Societydocuments, 29.5.1963 - September 1963
... These documents were written and prepared for Lindsay Thomson, Scott Street, Orbost. The correspondence is for costing of freight delivered for use by Lindsay as a builder....Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland These documents were written and prepared for Lindsay Thomson, Scott Street, Orbost. ...These documents were written and prepared for Lindsay Thomson, Scott Street, Orbost. The correspondence is for costing of freight delivered for use by Lindsay as a builder.These documents are associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost.Seven documents relating rail freight. Two are cash deposit accounts to Lindsay Thomson from Victorian Railways. There is correspondence and receipts referring to the rail freight. Both typed and hand-written information.2609.1 on back handwritten in pen "L D Thom(p)sonthomson-lindsay railway-freight accounts -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1962
... This photograph was taken while crowds are singing Auld Lang Syne at the end of the 1962 Golden Jubilee celebrations for the Orbost High School....Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This photograph was taken while crowds are singing Auld Lang Syne at the end of the 1962 Golden Jubilee celebrations for the Orbost High School. ...This photograph was taken while crowds are singing Auld Lang Syne at the end of the 1962 Golden Jubilee celebrations for the Orbost High School.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its history.A black / white photograph of a large group of people holding hands and singing. It is night time.on back - "Auld Lang Syne 1962"education-orbost orbost-high-school-golden-jubilee -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, McKillops Bridge, 2014
... This book was purchased new by Orbost & District Historical Society. Written by Buchan historian, Rhonda Coates, the book was commissioned by Tubbut Neighbourhood House following a commemoration event in 2002 when many people gathered for a special day organised by Sister Helen Barnes and the Tubbut community. ...On front fly-Orbost &District Historical Society Inc...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This book was purchased new by Orbost & District Historical Society. ...This book was purchased new by Orbost & District Historical Society. Written by Buchan historian, Rhonda Coates, the book was commissioned by Tubbut Neighbourhood House following a commemoration event in 2002 when many people gathered for a special day organised by Sister Helen Barnes and the Tubbut community. (ref. Bombala Times)This book is a useful research item.A paper back book, titled McKillops Bridge, written by Rhonda Coates. On the front cover is a photograph tractors crossing the bridge during the Great Snowy River Tractor Stampede ( The Snowy River Tractor Strampede, a 560-kilometre journey, is organised by the Bega and District Historical Machinery Club every January - the first being held in 2009.) this photograph is inset over an earlier phpotograph by Howard Bulmer c 1936. The book contains the history of the bridge, photographs of the bridge and times before its construction.On front fly-Orbost &District Historical Society Incmckillops-bridge -
Orbost & District Historical Societymagazine, Croajingolong 1960, 1960
... This is the thirteenth issue of the Orbost High School magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". ...Dark blue printing : Croajingolong and the Orbost High School crest of a sheaf of corn inside a double oval with Orbost High School and its motto " acti labores iucundi". ...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This is the thirteenth issue of the Orbost High School magazine. ...This is the thirteenth issue of the Orbost High School magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". It belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This is the thirteenth issue of the Orbost High School magazine and is a useful reference tool.A magazine with a pale blue cover. Dark blue printing : Croajingolong and the Orbost High School crest of a sheaf of corn inside a double oval with Orbost High School and its motto " acti labores iucundi". Vol. No 13 1960.This publication has been professionally printed and contains photographs.croajingolong orbost-high-school -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1890
... "The 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. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This photograph is part of the Mary Gilbert Collection. ...This photograph is part of the Mary Gilbert Collection. This photo shows the first Orbost State School which is now known as Ruskin Street Primary School. "The 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." (re.f Schools East Gippsland")This item is associated with education in Orbost.A black / white photograph showing a group of children posed in front of a wooden school building. A sign on the building has "STATE SCHOOL No. 2744"3127.1 - "front row left is W.J. Cameron" 3127.2 - "Teachers, Mr Rowe, Miss Lucy Watt (sewing) back row Mrs Kerr (Hilda Temple) Miss Hofen back left W. Roadknight 4 from left back Annie Cameron 1 left centre row" 3127.3 - as per above education-orbost state-school-orbost -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedAdministrative record - Sunshine Bowling Club Minutes Books 1964 - 1966, 1968 - 1971, 1972 - 1975 & 1975 - 1978, 1964-78
... Collection of 4 Sunshine Bowling Club minutes books dating form 1964 to 1978...860.01 - Sept. 18th 1964- August 25th 1966 860.02 - Sept. 29th 1968- March 19th 1971 860.03 - April 9th 1972-October 29th 1975 860.04 - Nov. 28th 1975- Sept. 25th 1978...Sunshine Bowling Club Bowling 860.01 - Sept. 18th 1964- August 25th 1966 860.02 - Sept. 29th 1968- March 19th 1971 860.03 - April 9th 1972-October 29th 1975 860.04 - Nov. 28th 1975- Sept. 25th 1978 Collection of 4 Sunshine Bowling Club minutes books dating form 1964 to 1978 Administrative record Sunshine Bowling Club Minutes Books 1964 - 1966, 1968 - 1971, 1972 - 1975 & 1975 - 1978 ...860.01 - Sept. 18th 1964- August 25th 1966 860.02 - Sept. 29th 1968- March 19th 1971 860.03 - April 9th 1972-October 29th 1975 860.04 - Nov. 28th 1975- Sept. 25th 1978sunshine bowling club, bowling -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotographs, Christmas Day 2011 Hail Storm, 25/12/2011
... ...floods...Christmas Day 2011 started out fine and sunny but by mid afternoon, storms - which brought with them huge hailstones, torrential rain and flash flooding swept through Melbourne suburbs. These photographs show some of the hail and flooding in the Greenhills area of Greensborough....Each depicts an aspect of the Christmas Day 2011 hail storm and floods in Greensborough....Each depicts an aspect of the Christmas Day 2011 hail storm and floods in Greensborough. Christmas Day 2011 Hail Storm Photographs ...Christmas Day 2011 started out fine and sunny but by mid afternoon, storms - which brought with them huge hailstones, torrential rain and flash flooding swept through Melbourne suburbs. These photographs show some of the hail and flooding in the Greenhills area of Greensborough.Original photographs taken by residents of the area.21 coloured photographs, 4 black and white copies of photos (A4). Each depicts an aspect of the Christmas Day 2011 hail storm and floods in Greensborough.christmas day 2011, floods, greenhills, greensborough, hailstorms -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1925 - 1930
... The first Orbost Brass Band was formed in 1889. Around 1908 the town band split and the Orbost Workers' Band was formed. ...on back - "Bairnsdale Band was defunct and Orbost Band played at the Bairnsdale carnival - includes Eric Wehner - Mrs O. ...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland The photograph shows Bairnsdale carnival procession which the Orbost Band led as there was no Bairnsdale group. ...The photograph shows Bairnsdale carnival procession which the Orbost Band led as there was no Bairnsdale group. The first Orbost Brass Band was formed in 1889. Around 1908 the town band split and the Orbost Workers' Band was formed. Eventually the two bands merged in 1913 to reform as the Orbost Municipal Band under conductorship of Charles Spink. The band continued for many years but was later disbanded and again reformed. This was to happen a number of times, the last time being in 1961 and continuing through to the late 1970's. Further info and Ref: In Times Gone By - Deborah Hall This is a pictorial record of the Orbost Brass Band. The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.A black / white photograph showing a procession through a main street. There is a band in the lead followed by several motor vehicles and a horse drawn vehicle. In the background is Bairnsdale Farm and Dairy Produce Market - The Mart - Mr C. A. Drevermann, A. Macarthur & Co. in Macmillan Street.on back - "Bairnsdale Band was defunct and Orbost Band played at the Bairnsdale carnival - includes Eric Wehner - Mrs O. Wehner"orbost-band orbost-municipal-band orbost-brass-band -
Orbost & District Historical Societyprogram, Snowy River Mail, 1939
... The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. ...The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah Hall This program is for the 46th annual show in 1939.This item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history. A thin grey book with red stripes on the cover. In black print is " 46th Annual Show 1939 Saturday 11th March".orbost-agricultural-show events -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, C1920
... (More in Mary Gilbert's Personalities and Stories of the Early Orbost District)....Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This is a photograph of Councillor Donald Munro who represented Central Riding on the Orbost Shire Council. ...This is a photograph of Councillor Donald Munro who represented Central Riding on the Orbost Shire Council. Donald Munro, with his brother, Archie carried on a boot-making business in one of the rooms of a three-storeyed barn at Lochiel. The Munros were musically inclined and through them a band was formed in 1889. Donald Munro was involved in many of the town's activities. (More in Mary Gilbert's Personalities and Stories of the Early Orbost District).This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. It is also associated with the Munro family who were early Orbost settlers.A black / white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a bearded man in a suit.on back - "Cr D. Munro, Central Riding 1897 - 1929"munro-donald -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack / white photograph, early 20th century
... The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This photograph shows an early Orbost Agricultural Show committee. ...This photograph shows an early Orbost Agricultural Show committee. Included in the photograph are: Phil Nixon; John Johnston; Percy Morris; Harry Richardson; Arthur Saunders; Archie Rodwell; Geo. Nixon; J. Warren; John Draffin; W. Fisher; D.R. Norris; Paul Hocking; Waller; JasHossack; Jim Cameron; John Cameron. The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. (Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah Hall) This item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history. A large black / white photograph of a large group of men outside a wooden building. There is a tank on the left side. Some men are standing, some sitting and the man if front is lying , leaning on his elbow. There is a smaller copy of same photograph.on front - "show committee"orbost-agricultural-show-committee -
Orbost & District Historical Societymodel, Hodge, Chris, 2006
... This model was inspired by the Morgan barn on the Marlo Road, Orbost. It was built by Chris Hodge for the launch of the book, "Barns of the Snowy River" ( Reg. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This model was inspired by the Morgan barn on the Marlo Road, Orbost. ...This model was inspired by the Morgan barn on the Marlo Road, Orbost. It was built by Chris Hodge for the launch of the book, "Barns of the Snowy River" ( Reg. No.2138)The slatted barns are unique to the Orbost district.A wooden model of a three-storeyed slatted barn. The scale is approximately 30:1.The roof is corrugated cardboard painted silver. The waater tank is a tin can covered with corrugated cardboard. The down pipes are made from drinking straws. It stands on ply board.model handcraft woodwork barn -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photographs, C1975
... These four photographs show the construction of the Princes Freeway on the eastern edge near the cemetery. of the Orbost township. The road is from the eastern entrance to the cemetery....Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland These four photographs show the construction of the Princes Freeway on the eastern edge near the cemetery. of the Orbost township. ...These four photographs show the construction of the Princes Freeway on the eastern edge near the cemetery. of the Orbost township. The road is from the eastern entrance to the cemetery.These photographs are pictorial records of the construction of roads in Orbost.Four black / white photographs of road construction machinery.road-construction-orbost roadwork-orbost-cemetery -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1897
... This photograph has been taken looking up McLeod Street, Orbost from the present farmers' store towards the Club Hotel in 1897....McCleod Street, Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This photograph has been taken looking up McLeod Street, Orbost from the present farmers' store towards the Club Hotel in 1897. ...This photograph has been taken looking up McLeod Street, Orbost from the present farmers' store towards the Club Hotel in 1897.This is a pictorial record of the Orbost township in the late 19th century.A black / white photograph of a street scene. The road is unsealed and there are several wooden buildings. A man can be seen on the left side.orbost-township mcleod-street-orbost
