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Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Historic re-enactment during the Festival of Kew, 1978
... At the 1978 Festival of Kew, a number of organisations, including the City of Kew, the Kew Historical Society, Trinity Boys Grammar School and local Girl Guides participated in a re-enactment of the expedition of the party of Charles Grimes in surveying the Yarra River as far as Kew in February 1803. ...Annotated on reverse: "CR HUTCHINSON 1978 / TOWN CRYER"...1978...At the 1978 Festival of Kew, a number of organisations, including the City of Kew, the Kew Historical Society, Trinity Boys Grammar School and local Girl Guides participated in a re-enactment of the expedition of the party of Charles Grimes in surveying the Yarra River as far as Kew in February 1803. ...At the 1978 Festival of Kew, a number of organisations, including the City of Kew, the Kew Historical Society, Trinity Boys Grammar School and local Girl Guides participated in a re-enactment of the expedition of the party of Charles Grimes in surveying the Yarra River as far as Kew in February 1803. The location for the event was Yarra Bend Park near the Studley Park Boat House. The event was organised by the Kew Historical Society. The re-enactment was captured by a number of amateur photographers as well as by a photographer from the local Progress Press.Local communities select events to commemorate according to their shared history and values. Commemorations of colonial exploration were popular with local historical groups such as the Kew Historical Society in the twentieth century. In re-enacting events such as the Grimes survey of the Yarra, students from a local school were encouraged to take on specific roles, including play-acting individuals involved in the survey party as well as members of the local Wurundjeri People. The photographs, taken by amateur and professional photographers, represent a period in time when the dominant values were those shared by the descendants of European settlers in Victoria. Original colour photographic positive of Cr Allan Hutchinson, dressed as a town crier in the re-enactment.Annotated on reverse: "CR HUTCHINSON 1978 / TOWN CRYER"kew historical society, trinity grammar school, kew girl guides, city of kew, yarra river, charles grimes, collins expedition, wurundjeri people, yarra bend park, colonial surveys, historic re-enactments, festival of kew, kew festival, cr allan hutchinson -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Historic re-enactment during the Festival of Kew, 1978
... At the 1978 Festival of Kew, a number of organisations, including the City of Kew, the Kew Historical Society, Trinity Boys Grammar School and local Girl Guides participated in a re-enactment of the expedition of the party of Charles Grimes in surveying the Yarra River as far as Kew in February 1803. ...Annotated on reverse: "FESTIVAL 1978 / CR ALLAN HUTCHINSON"...1978...At the 1978 Festival of Kew, a number of organisations, including the City of Kew, the Kew Historical Society, Trinity Boys Grammar School and local Girl Guides participated in a re-enactment of the expedition of the party of Charles Grimes in surveying the Yarra River as far as Kew in February 1803. ...At the 1978 Festival of Kew, a number of organisations, including the City of Kew, the Kew Historical Society, Trinity Boys Grammar School and local Girl Guides participated in a re-enactment of the expedition of the party of Charles Grimes in surveying the Yarra River as far as Kew in February 1803. The location for the event was Yarra Bend Park near the Studley Park Boat House. The event was organised by the Kew Historical Society. The re-enactment was captured by a number of amateur photographers as well as by a photographer from the local Progress Press.Local communities select events to commemorate according to their shared history and values. Commemorations of colonial exploration were popular with local historical groups such as the Kew Historical Society in the twentieth century. In re-enacting events such as the Grimes survey of the Yarra, students from a local school were encouraged to take on specific roles, including play-acting individuals involved in the survey party as well as members of the local Wurundjeri People. The photographs, taken by amateur and professional photographers, represent a period in time when the dominant values were those shared by the descendants of European settlers in Victoria. Original colour photographic positive of Cr Allan Hutchinson, dressed as a town crier in the re-enactment. Spectators and Kanes Bridge is in the background.Annotated on reverse: "FESTIVAL 1978 / CR ALLAN HUTCHINSON"kew historical society, trinity grammar school, kew girl guides, city of kew, yarra river, charles grimes, collins expedition, wurundjeri people, yarra bend park, colonial surveys, historic re-enactments, festival of kew, kew festival, cr allan hutchinson -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPlan, Swinburne College of Technology Ltd. Detail Survey of Willsmere Park, 1978-c.1987
... With updated handwritten notes post 1978, imcluding 1987 flood level, by T.Smith, B. ...1978-c.1987...With updated handwritten notes post 1978, imcluding 1987 flood level, by T.Smith, B. ...Plan dated 27.10.1978 for Swinburne College of Technology Ltd. With updated handwritten notes post 1978, imcluding 1987 flood level, by T.Smith, B. Jones, B.S. Ooi, D.Ong. Photocopy of page from Melways street directory showing location of parkswinburne college of technology, willsmere park, t.smith, b. jones, b.s. ooi, d.ong, kew east -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1975
... The Donchi family has been cutting sleepers since the 1890s in the Orbost area. This photograph , one of a set of six, was taken for an article in the Victorian railways Magazine in 1975. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...This item reflects a time when that industry was a significant contributor to the economy of the district. sleeper-cutting-orbost donchi-orbost timber-industry-orbost on back - Pr 8766 A black / white photograph of a bush scene of a timber harvesting coupe used by the Donchi family. black and white photograph VR Printing Works ...The Donchi family has been cutting sleepers since the 1890s in the Orbost area. This photograph , one of a set of six, was taken for an article in the Victorian railways Magazine in 1975. This was 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 family.This 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 a bush scene of a timber harvesting coupe used by the Donchi family.on back - Pr 8766sleeper-cutting-orbost donchi-orbost timber-industry-orbost -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, November 1975
... This photograph was taken inside St James Hall, Orbost at the 75th anniversary of the Orbost Municipal Band.on November 8, 1975. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...This photograph was taken inside St James Hall, Orbost at the 75th anniversary of the Orbost Municipal Band.on November 8, 1975. ...This photograph was taken inside St James Hall, Orbost at the 75th anniversary of the Orbost Municipal Band.on November 8, 1975. It was published in the Snowy River Mail on November 12, 1975 under the heading "ANNIVERSARY FOR BAND". "Some 250 people filled St James Hall on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the band, The evening began with a buffet dinner followed by a recital by the members of the band, The fitting numbers chosen were favourites throughout the different eras during the band's 75 years. A display of old brass instruments, photographs and a history of the band drew much comment. Bandmaster, Alf Barling, conducted the band during the celebratory recital." 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 Municipal 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 of a bandmaster in uniform standing, conducting, in front of a group of musicians.sitting down playing their instruments. The photograph has been taken indoors. music-orbost recreation orbost-municipal-band barling-alf entertainment -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, C1928
... This photograph is of Orbost Shire Councillor Joseph Armstrong who represented East Riding 1918. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...This photograph is of Orbost Shire Councillor Joseph Armstrong who represented East Riding 1918. ...This photograph is of Orbost Shire Councillor Joseph Armstrong who represented East Riding 1918. He was president twice.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 copy.on back - "Cr J. Armstrong J.P."armstrong-joseph orbost-shire-council -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, C1926
... Walker who represented East Riding on the Orbost Shire council from 1915 - 1926....Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Walker who represented East Riding on the Orbost Shire council from 1915 - 1926. This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. ...This is a photograph of Councillor J. Walker who represented East Riding on the Orbost Shire council from 1915 - 1926.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 moustached man in a suit.on back - "Cr J. Walker, East Riding 1915-1926"walker-j. orbost-shire-council -
Orbost & District Historical Societytrophy, 1950's
... Cumming, member of the Orbost Rifle Club. Harold Cumming was the son of William Cumming a Bete Bolong farmer who was a Shire councillor, a well-known local sportsman and a Rechabite. ...Cumming. It is an Orbost Rifle Club trophy - the Jacob Perry Memorial Trophy - 1954....Cumming. It is an Orbost Rifle Club trophy - the Jacob Perry Memorial Trophy - 1954. trophy Carrington & Company ...This trophy was won by H. Cumming, member of the Orbost Rifle Club. Harold Cumming was the son of William Cumming a Bete Bolong farmer who was a Shire councillor, a well-known local sportsman and a Rechabite. Jacob Perry was an Orbost farmer. Born 1874. Died 1950. He was a Boer War veteran , 4th Victorian Imperial Bushmen. a shire councillor and worker for school affairs.This trophy, in excellent condition, is aesthetically significant as well as having a well-provenanced historic significance. Harold Cumming was the son of William and Ellen (Mundy) Cumming who farmed land at Bete Bolong from c1880s. A silver plated trophy - a coffee pot - won by H. Cumming. It is an Orbost Rifle Club trophy - the Jacob Perry Memorial Trophy - 1954.O.R.C. JACOB-PERRY MEMORIAL TROPHY 1954 Won by H. Cummingorbost-rifle-club trophy cumming-h -
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...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. ...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 -
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...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. ...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...Edward Pardew was a prominent Orbost citizen in the late 19th / early 20th century. ...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...Pat Donchi's grandfather came to Orbost to cut sleepers in the 1890s. Pat and his sons have carried on since then. ...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 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...His blacksmith business was in Nicholson Street, Orbost. Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. ...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 SocietyPhotograph - Snowy River, Orbost, c.1900-1915
... In terms of the early history of Orbost, this photograph shows the functioning of the early method of transport which was along the Snowy River by boat. ...Underneath the photo are these words: SNOWY RIVER, ORBOST ...Photograph Snowy River, Orbost ...In terms of the early history of Orbost, this photograph shows the functioning of the early method of transport which was along the Snowy River by boat. The small paddle steamer is the PS Curlip, built at Brodribb by Sam Richardson and his sons in 1890. It functioned on the Snowy River until 1915, assisting sailing boats in through the mouth of the river, and towing barges on the River. This photo is significant because if shows the functioning of the PS Curlip on the Snowy River. Two photos 2747.1, 2747.2 of the same scene. One is a b/w postcard and the other is a copy of it onto paper. The b/w postcard shows a small paddle steamer with a steam funnel towing a small row boat and two barges. One barge has a load of bags in it, and three men standing on the barge. The bow of the second barge is the only part to be seen. This entire scene is on an expanse of water, a river with trees along its banks.Underneath the photo are these words: SNOWY RIVER, ORBOST snowy river, ps curlip, river transport -
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 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...This photograph is of Orbost Shire Councillor, F. A. Nixon who represented East Riding in 1908 to 1916. ...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
... 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...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. ...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, 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...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 Societybook, Spon, E. & F.N.Ltd, Molesworth's Pocket Book of Engineerimng Formulae, 1903
... John Draffin came to Australia as a child with his parents from the north of Ireland . He came to Orbost in 1894 and was Shire Secretary from then until 1910 He had four children: Andrina, Eva, George, Maggie, Sally and Nellie....inside front cover - "John Draffin, Orbost 24.12.04"...This item is associated with John Draffin who was a prominent Orbost citizen involved in many community activities. ...This book belonged to John Draffin. John Draffin came to Australia as a child with his parents from the north of Ireland . He came to Orbost in 1894 and was Shire Secretary from then until 1910 He had four children: Andrina, Eva, George, Maggie, Sally and Nellie.This item is associated with John Draffin who was a prominent Orbost citizen involved in many community activities. This item is a useful research toolA small black leather bound 782 pp book with the title, "Molesworth's Pocket Book of Engineering Formulae" in gold print inside an ornate gold border. Pages are gilt edged. Contains line drawings and charts. inside front cover - "John Draffin, Orbost 24.12.04"book-enginering-formulae molesworth-sir-guilford-lindsay science -
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". ...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 -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Pioneering East Gippsland, 1983
... The author, Denis O'Bryan was an assistant forester in Orbost, 1977/78....In pen - Marina Johnson $5.95 stamp of Orbost Historical Society Box 344 2190 Orb ost...The author, Denis O'Bryan was an assistant forester in Orbost, 1977/78. This book is a chronological history of East Gippsland. ...The author, Denis O'Bryan was an assistant forester in Orbost, 1977/78.This book is a chronological history of East Gippsland.A small paperback book with a bright orange front cover. It has a stylised picture with historical drawings of a settler, sheep and Aboriginal art. The book was written by Denis O'Bryan and is a chronological account of the history of East Gippsland. It contains black and white photos.In pen - Marina Johnson $5.95 stamp of Orbost Historical Society Box 344 2190 Orb ostpionering-east-gippsland o'bryan-denis history-east-gippsland -
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 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...He liked Orbost and returned there, its first doctor, until his death in 1928. ...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 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...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 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 -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Document (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 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 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...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 . ...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 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...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. ...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 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Solo photo, Elsmaree Baxter, 01/08/1978
... The 10th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing, Australia, on the 1st of August, 1978. In this photo, Ina Roberts, from the Waverley Self-Help Group addresses members of the Association from the podium during the event....[on photo, in pencil] 10th AGM - 1978 ; [on photo, in blue ink] Ina Roberts - Waverley SHG...01/08/1978...The 10th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing, Australia, on the 1st of August, 1978. In this photo, Ina Roberts, from the Waverley Self-Help Group addresses members of the Association from the podium during the event. rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria raav 10th agm ina roberts waverley self-help group college of nursing australia [on photo, in pencil] 10th AGM - 1978 ; [on photo, in blue ink] Ina Roberts - Waverley SHG B&W photo of a woman standing at a large wooden podium, speaking. ...The 10th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing, Australia, on the 1st of August, 1978. In this photo, Ina Roberts, from the Waverley Self-Help Group addresses members of the Association from the podium during the event.B&W photo of a woman standing at a large wooden podium, speaking.[on photo, in pencil] 10th AGM - 1978 ; [on photo, in blue ink] Ina Roberts - Waverley SHGrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 10th agm, ina roberts, waverley self-help group, college of nursing australia -
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...This photograph is a contemporary record of rural life in Orbost in the early 20th century. orbost snowy-river A black / white photograph of a group of young girls dressed up and posing on the banks of a river. ...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
