This item was used in the Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre).This item is a useful pictorial reference tool on the history of Orbost.A 2002 stapled calendar, titled "Continuing Our Federation".On the front is a black/white photograph of the main street of Orbost. It has blue print and an ornate blue frame. It contains photographs of earl Orbost, one for each month. on front cover -"SLAB HUT COPY" in red felt tip pen.calendar-continuing -our-federation photographs-historic-orbost

Saunders General Store was opened in 1900, overlapping part of the Mensland and Coultons stores. It was called "The ―Melbourne Store" which referred to it being a branch of their Melbourne store.The shop was burnt down in the early 1930‘s. Arthur Scott Saunders was born in 1864 and died 3-12-1913 (49) in Orbost. He was the son of Thomas Frederick Saunders and Lucy Beard Scott. He was a Storekeeper at Orbost, a member of the early Show Committees, a Rechabite in 1893, and was a member of the Board of Guardians of the Church of England from 1894 to 1913 where he served as secretary and treasurer of the Board. He was married to Agnes Louisa Stuart Morris. She sold the business in 1919 to Mr J. H. V. Dale and left Orbost with her two daughters for East Malvern in April 1927. ( more info. on the Saunders family in In Times Gone By by Deborah Hall; Orbost & District Historical Society Newsletter by John Phillips) 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 a hand-written account from an Orbost business of the early 20th century. It is a useful research tool.A white paper account with red lines, hand-written black print. There is a yellow duty stamp and a green receipt from A.S. Saunders, Drapers, Grocer and Ironmonger, to R.P. Cameron.account saunders-family cameron-r.p. book-keeping

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 a n Orbost business in the early 20th century. It is a useful research tool.A large white paper account with black print and red lines from W.J. Mierisch, grocer and general merchant, to R. Cameron. There is a green duty stamp.mierisch-w.j. cameron-robert-pullar orbost-supply-stores

Mr Carl Otto (Clyde) Drevermann was born at Lucknow and worked in various parts of Victoria before coming to Orbost in about 1902. In July 1902 he entered into partnership with Mr Edward Fisher Reynolds and the ironmongery, hardware and tinsmithing business was carried on by the new firm as Drevermann and Reynolds. In about 1905 Mr Drevermann assumed proprietorship and the tinsmith and plumbing section of the business was sold off to Mr Edward Swan. The ironmongery, hardware and timber business was known as Carl Dreverman & Co until 1917 when it was changed to Orbost Hardware and Timber Co. This shop had a row of nails on the window sill to prevent people sitting on the ledge. He married Carrie Bird and had children: Molly and Bill. Carl died in 1946.This is a pictorial record of a general store in early Orbost. It carried general merchandise, a variety of goods and staples needed by the surrounding community. The rural general store played a vital in regional communities throughout the 19th century and into the 20th century.. A black / white photograph of the inside of a shop with many good displayed on the floor, walls and ceiling.on back - "In Dreverman's shop"dreverman-carl-orbost shops-hardware-general

This photograph shows the floodwaters during the 1971 flood at Orbost. The two mahogany trees in the photograph stopped the Snowy River from changing its course. The 1971 flood was the the worst flood on record. At Jarrahmond it was at least 11 metres and up to one and a half kilometres wide on the flats causing enormous damage to the flood plain. Records say that "The brown floodwater stain in Bass Strait could be seen from passing airliners." Considerable damage was done to railway infrastructure, roads and farms. More information from the APRIL, 2008 newsletter by John Phillips. (see orbosthistory.com.au)This is a pictorial record of a significant event in the history of floods in Orbost.A black / white photograph of raging floodwaters at the bottom of the Orbost township.orbost-flood-1971

This photograph shows the main street of Orbost and in particular, the Orbost Post Office.This is a pictorial record of the Main street of Orbost in the early 20century.A black / white photograph which has been taken diagonally across the post office in the main street of Orbost. Buildings are wooden. The road is unsealed. There are several people outside the building, a dog in the foreground and a small cart on the left side.at top front - MAIN STREET, ORBOSTorbost nicholson-street-orbost post-office-orbost main-street-orbost

This iron would have been used locally. Wehner's Blacksmith's was founded at Orbost in 1889. Oswald Wehner began working in 1910 with his father. In 1947 Ossie's son, Tom started blacksmithing, working alongside his father. Wehner's closed in 1991. (ref. In Times Gone By - Deborah Hall)This is an example of an implement used locally in the livestock industry in the last century. "Wehner's Blacksmiths was an important part in the business life of Orbost and was probably the most recent business to close with a link to our past." (Deborah Hall)Branding iron with either M or W as the brand. Circular, hanging.branding-iron rural-industry livestock

Framed poem entitled "Lest We Forget". Poem comes from the Vietnamese Community in Melbourne. Chapter peom was written by Hoang Tam.Vietnamese Community in Australia - Victoria Chapter ABN 99 356 098 668hoang tam, poem, vietnamese community in australia, document

Wayne Alfred is a member of the Namgis Tribe of the Kwakwaka'wakw people. As a master carver he has an extremely high level of carving skill and knowledge about his peoples cultural objects, customs, tribal stories and legends. The Totem Poles of the North Pacific Coast in British Columbia and Alaska are traditionally carved out of red or yellow cedar, which has a spiritual and practical purpose. The wood was known for its durability, its resistance to rotting and the inner bark was utilised in ropemaking, clothing, hats, baskets and so forth. The Kwakitul People consider the cedar tree to be among the most sacred of all things provided by the Creator. They believed the Cedar tree to be the axis of the world and a pathway to the upper world. The wood is shaped using implements such as adzes, axes, chisels, carving knives, and chainsaws. Misinterpreted as Gods and idols to be worshipped, totems usually serve six purposes, such as a house pillar for support, a memorial or mortuary pole to commemorate (and house) the deceased, a potlatch pole (used for important traditional indigenous celebrations), a ridicule pole used to shame and a heraldic or family crest pole. Characters and symbols on these totem poles usually display family crests, history, wealth, social rank, inheritance, and privilege, as well as animalistic imagery derived from native animals and mythological creatures. Their sequence are indicative of past family events, ancestors, myths, and heraldic crests, with the bottom figure usually being the most prominent. In this work the 'thunderbird' is symbolic of power, strength and of ancestory. The Commonwealth Games Totem Pole was presented to the people of Nillumbik on behalf of the Canadian Government in recognition of Melbourne as the hosts of the Melbourne Commonwealth Games Team in 2006. Carved in cedar wood, this totem pole incorporates bold cuts and colours (such as red and green) offset by strong black. A relative degree of realism is used to depict the alligator located on the bottom of the pole, a man and a 'thunderbird'/eagle located on the top. With protuding element. No inscriptions. Bold cuts used to outline the characters and symbols as well as decorative and stylised features all over the pole. public art, kwakwaka'wakw, namgis, alfred, north pacific coast, british columbia, canada, totem pole, carved, commonwealth games, melbourne festival, cedar

Slovenians Performing at a concert in 1962/63 at St Brigit"s Hall in Fitzroy north "VESELI VECER"Slovenian function in 1962/63Black and white photo of Slovenians in Melbourne performint at a concert VESELI VECER 1962 or 1963 at St Brigits Hall, Fitzroyslovenians in melbourne, slovenian association melbourne

Slovenians performingSlovenian FunctionBlack and white photoperformance, cultural program

Slovenians performing at Veseli Vecer in 1962/63 St Brigit's Hall, Fitzroy North organized by Slovenian Association MelbourneSlovenian function Veseli VecerBlack and white photo of Slovenian performers at a concert VESELI VECER organized by Slovenian Association Melbourne. Performers amongst others are Slavko Kregar, trumpeter, in the centre Lojze Markic dancing with Jenny ?slovenian function, slovenian association melbourne

Slovenians performingSlovenian function in MelbourneBlack and white photofunction, performance

Contains details about his medical condition, personal details and information about his application rejection.Of historical significance.Official document. paper.Contains signature of Alban Pearce, details about his medical condition, personal details and details about his application rejection.world war i, ww1, enlistment, recruiting officer, australian imperial forces.

This is an official application to enlist in the Imperial Forces in WW1. Contains information about the soldier's physical condition, occupation and personal particulars. Of historical significance.paper documentContains signature of Alban Pearce.world war i, ww1,, enlistment, recruiting officer, australian imperial forces.

Noted is square waterr tank and gravelled main road in distance with dead ringbarked trees in backgroundSepia toned postcard showing fifteen students and a teacher outside State School No 1716 Nicholsoin Victoriaschools

Negative of a cable set at the intersection of Johnston and Nicholson St 15/4/1939, last day of service. Tram inbound to Lonsdale St. Trailer 520. Another car set in Nicholson St on the left side of the photo. In the background is the depot of the "Parlor Car Company", advertising Stenol oilsYields information about the Johnston St cable trams on the last day of the Collingwood line.Negative and black and white print with notes on the rear.Written on rear of album print - "Cable tram with trailer 520 note fancy work on side at the intersection of Johnston & Nicholson Streets, Fitzroy. Photo taken on last day of service on Collingwood route 15th April 1939. Photo Wal H Larsen." Written on rear of print - "Trailer 520 with nice designs on her side coming up Johnston St Fitzroy on last day service. Note Nicholson St tram on left. 15 April 1939, Photo Wal Larsen." Has "No. 12 dT" in ink and "171" in pencil in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, cable trams, nicholson st, johnston st, closure, last day, tram 520

Part of the estate collection of Vietnam veteran Sgt T J Nicholson, Service no: 4410261, who served in 1st Armoured Regiment, Vietnam 1969-70.A small metal tid with a red lid used originally as a cigarette container. Object has been used to store epaulettes and badges.Benson and Hedges/Super Virginia Cigarette/Old Bond St London. W./Made In England/By Appointment To/Her Majesty The Queen/Tobacconists/Benson & Hedges Limited.epaulettes, vietnam, 1st armoured regiment, tj nicholson, cigarette tin, cigarette, benson and hedges, nicholson

The image is of five of the original BTPS Founding Committee at the 21st-anniversary dinner of the closure of the SEC-operated Ballarat Tramway system. Richard Gilbert, Melton Foo (deceased), Neville Gower (deceased), George Netherway (deceased), Paul Nicholson. Image of Melton Foo plaque and reference to George Netherway supplied by Paul. Neville Gower, foundation Secretary, passed away 9-11-2006 - see Dec 2006 Fares Please! Melton Foo - see Jan 1995 Fares Please! and for George and Noelene see May 1999 Fares Please! Yields information about the original BTPS Committee who were still active in the organisation during 1992.Digital image from Paul Nicholson of the members of the original BTPS Committee at the 21st anniversary dinner held at the Gardens Lake Lodge on 19/9/1992. btps, 21st anniversary, dinner, richard gilbert, melton foo, neville gower, george netherway, paul nicholson

One of several items donated in memory of Sergeant Trevor J Nicholson, who served in Royal Australian Armoured Corps, C Squadron and B Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment, 1969-70, Vietnam.Wooden plaque depicting a piping shrike with wings open in black and white, red and gold and dedicationWO2 T.Nicholson/from/JOSB DCA/April 1995plaque, 4410261 wo2 trevor nicholson., josb dca, raac, shield, armoured corps, nicholson

Standard issue item of uniform, worn by Sergeant Trevor J Nicholson, who served in Royal Australian Armoured Corps, C Squadron and B Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment, 1969-70, Vietnam. Black beret/ Silver badge insignia of Royal Australian Armoured Regiment showing a wreath, flags, crown and tank.Australiablack beret, silver armoured corp badge, trevor john nicholson, sergeant, trevor nicholson, nicholson, t nicholson, beret

Plaque Presented to WO2 Trevor Nicholson, Service no. 4410261who served in Royal Australian Armoured Corps, C Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from 19 Jan 1969 until 10 Feb 1969, and B Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from 11 Feb 1969 until 07 Jan 1970. Part of his estate collection as donated to NVVM.Wooden Plaque with silver metal insignia of 1st armoured regiment/metal insignia of crown, tank, boomerang and crossed banners and dedication plaque1st Armoured Regiment/ Australia / Paratus / Presented to / Nick / Nui Dat / 19691st armoured regiment, paratus, 4410261 wo2 trevor nicholson., nicholson, t nicholson, shield

Red CoverL Nicholson, Morrl Morrlstawell education

This is a photograph of Mr & Mrs Peter Nixon about to board Kaye Lynn's covered jinker which is pulled by a horse to travel to open the Orbost Historical Society's Museum in Nicholson Street, Orbost. The original location of the Museum 1967 was in the building which is now (2022) used by the Cricket Club & Senior Citizens. The Library was also located there. Since 1994 and following the Orbost Shire's amalgamation into East Gippsland, the Library and Museum were located into the Shire's Business Centre in Ruskin Street, Orbost.photograph of an event in Orbost A b/w photograph of large car on the right hand side, two people in the centre, and a horse and sulky on the left. They are in a street.On back: Mr and Mrs Nixon are about to board Kaye Lynn's covered jinker to travel to open Orbost Historical Museum in Nicholson Street, Orbost. peter nixon mp, orbost museum, kaye lynn

This item is a standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam. Worn by Sergeant Trevor J Nicholson, who served in Royal Australian Armoured Corps, C Squadron and B Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment, 1969-70, Vietnam.Khaki coloured pleated pugaree (hat band) worn on the soldier's slouch hat.Vic 1901/ 8405.66.025.1606/size 58Cslouch hat band, khaki, 1st armoured, nicholson, trevor nicholson, t j nicholson, pugaree, hat band

35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of W6 995 in Nicholson St, at the East Brunswick terminus 9/12/1967. Tram has destination of City Spencer St, route 96, In the background is Mike Motor Body Works, Dry cleaning by Maundy and a sub-station. The tram has adverts for Castrol Oil, Vodka Screwdriver and Tiger PawsKeith Kings stamp and number "14-13", with details of exposure. in ink "MMTB W6 995 in Nicholson St cnr Blyth St at East Brunswick." Has a further unreadable note.trams, tramways, w6 class, nicholson st, blyth st, route 96, tram 995

List of members who had received Medical Attendance for the past fortnight, dated 29/6/64. The readable names are Dixon, Heffernan, Nicholson, Struff, Closson, Kevlor, Willis, Martin, and Wills. Signed by H L Atkinson,societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, dixon, heffernan, nicholson, struff, closson, kevlor, willis, martin, wills, h l atkinson

Features artwork by VACL Project Officer Mandy Nicholson.maps, photographswurundjeri, carlton gardens, alexandria gardens, maysar, batman treaty, oral histories

Humble and Nicholson Ferrier wool press (Serial No. 1141) with associated drive shafts fabricated by Alan Hill of Geelong . Humble and Nicholson Ferrier wool press (Serial No. 1141) parts. Humble and Nicholson Ferrier wool press parts (Serial No. 1141) with associated drive shafts fabricated by Alan Hill of Geelong. Humble and Nicholson Ferrier wool press parts (Serial No. 1141) with associated drive shafts fabricated by Alan Hill of Geelong