Black and white photograph of Blackburn Railway Station looking south from Railway Road, Blackburn.blackburn railway station.

Coloured photo of Blackburn Railway Station area. New third track and platform being added for a terminus while Box Hill Railway station alterations are made.blackburn railway station, car park

This creditors' ledger records information about Shire purchases. The purpose of the Creditors Ledger is to provide knowledge about which suppliers the Shire has paid money to. This ledger was used by the Shire of Orbost pound keeper from 1901 -1960. 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. This item is a hand-written record of the accounts of the Orbost Shire local government. It pre-dates computer records. The Orbost Shire council no longer exists having been absorbed by the East Gippsland Shire council.A large book with a black patterned cover with brown binding, it contains records handwritten in ink. These are records of money paid out by the local government. There are typewritten sheets of sundry creditors added to the back section of the book.hand-written on front cover on white sticker - " Creditor's Ledger" on spine in gold on red - "Ledger" ; on black - "Shire of Orbost" accounts ledger orbost-shire-council

Coloured photo of Blackburn Railway Station. A third track is being laid to cope with the station being used as a terminus while reconstruction work is carried out at Box Hill railway station. Photo looking east.blackburn railway station, blackburn

Coloured photograph of north side of Mitcham Railway Station taken from Station Street corner.mitcham railway station

Scissors were used by Mrs. Herman Pump (Louise) to cut the ribbon to open Heathmont Railway Station May 1926.Ceremonial scissors in small case 13cm x 8cm hinged on short side, metal clip on closing. Scissors 10cm long x 5.2cm wide handles. Case is black felt exterior and black felt interior one side and blue padded side with inscription. Opening of Heathmont Railway Station +Additional Keywords: Pump, Herman (Grandfather of donor) / Pump, Wilfred (Father of donor) / Pump, Louise (Grandmother of donor)G.W. Catanach Diamond Jeweller and Watchmaker Lit Collins Street Melbourne.

Catalogue card reads, "Heathmont Railway Station". 11/77

Written on back of photograph, "July 1971. Ringwood railway station."

Black and white photographPhotograph shows steam locomotive at Station and early railway crossing

Black and white photograph (2 copies)Written on backing sheet: "Ringwood Railway Station entrance - 1972".

Black and white photograph (2 images)Image shows corner of Railway Station entrance looking east.

Black and white photograph (2 copies)Written on rear of backing sheet, "Ringwood Railway Station, 1972".

Black and white photograph {2 copies}Typed under photograph : "Ringwood Railway Station and staff c1908".

Coloured photograph of south side of Mitcham Railway Station.mitcham railway station

Series of photographs loaned for copying by Robert Collier through Keith Rooney. Photographs have been scanned by Ted Arrowsmith at 300dpi as a 'tiff' and burnt onto a CD Rom. copies of photographs were produced from the CD Rom for inclusion in the album.Black and white photograph of Tunstall Railway Station c1920.tunstall, tunstall railway station

Black & white photo of Blackburn Railway Station in 1918.blackburn railway station, 1918

Black & white photo of Blackburn Railway Station in 1919blackburn railway station, 1919

Black and white photo of Mitcham Railway Station 1945mitcham railway station

Black and white photo of Blackburn Railway Station in 1920.blackburn railway station, whitehorse road estate plan

Black and white photo of Box Hill Railway Stationbox hill railway station

Black and white photograph of the Mitcham Railway Station in 1982mitcham railway station, railway stations

Black and white photographs (2 copies - 1 original, 1 copy)Typed below photograph, "Ringwood Railway Station from Station St. looking north west. Old state school in background at Right. (App. 1910)".

Black & White photograph of Tunstall Railway Station (Nunawading Station) c1918. Shows platform Station Office and possibly the parcel office.tunstall railway station, nunawading railway station

Black and white photographWrittren on back of photograph: "May 1969, bus terminus at Railway Station. Site of Station Masters house.

Orbost Town Band amalgamated in 1913 to form the Orbost Municipal Band under the conductorship of Mr Charles Spink. The Orbost Municipal Orbost Band played a major role in the Orbost community activities. Charles Spink made sure each soldier returning home from the 1914 to 1918 war was welcomed home in front of the Shire Hall to the music of the Orbost Municipal Band. The band played in the main street on most Friday nights. The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.Five correspondence books with carbon pages. They contain outward correspondence related to the Orbost Municipal Band. 803.1 is dated March 1962 - May 1965. 803.2 is dated September 1972 - May 1974. 803.3 is dated February 1973 - July 1975. 803.4 is dated august 1975 - March 1977. 803.5 is dated March 1977 - 79. The books are "TUDOR DUPLICATE BOOK"s with blue covers and white print.labels on front covers with datesorbost-municipal-band

This book was compiled to celebrate the centenary of secondary education in Orbost. It was launched on Saturday April 28 2012 as part of the centenary celebrations. Compiler of the book, John Phillips, was a teacher at Orbost Secondary College for a period of 34 years from 1966-1999.This is a usefeul reference item.This publication is a bound soft-covered book of 150 pages with a loose sheet insert depicting the Centenary Garden gate, the 2012 Roll Call of Students and the 2012 College captains.On front cover -"A Centenary of Secondary Education at Orbost - 1912-201. Orbost Higher Elementary School 1912-1947 ; Orbost High School 1948-1989 ; Orbost Secondary College 1990-2012book education orbost-seecondary-college

Two black & white photos of Blackburn Railway Station & Siding showing steam train standing at the Station.blackburn railway station

Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance. The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years.A red covered ledger book of hand-written membership records for the Orbost Aero Club. It is alphabetically indexed. The book is a Collins 3880 Series Ledger.orbost-aero-club

Orbost Lions Club was established in 1969. The first president was Don McKenzie. David Nixon was a director. In 1989 the president was Rom Konieczny. The club was formed to assist with local community fundraising for special causes. This program was produced to be used at the 20 Year Celebration held in 1989.The Lions Club of Orbost is a volunteer service club which contributes to the Orbost community. A program printed in black type on yellow paaper. It was used for the Orbost Lions Club 20 years celebration. It contains a program for the event, a list of 1969 and 1989 members as well as the Lions Charter.lions-orbost community