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 manila folder containing plans and approvals for the airport terminal building at Marlo Airport. On a label on front - AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING 1992/1993 plans & approval ORBOST AERO CLUBorbost-aero- club marlo-airport

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 manila folder containing applications for charter, aerial work and flying school licences.On front in black - ORBOST AERO CLUB CHARTER, AERIAL WORK & FLYING SCHOOL LICENCE APPLICATION orbost-aero-club

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

Photograph of Shire of Lexton Councillors and Officers 1989 significant to the Pyrenees Shire and Lexton communityFramed photograph of Shire of Lexton Councillors and Officers"Inscribed front: Shire of Lexton Councillors & Officers 1989"

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

Events held included a supper dance, an angling competition, a gymkhana, a street parade, an art show, a garden competition, a historical display, tree planting and a ceremony at Point Hicks. This item is associated with a significant event in Australian history.A manila folder of documents related to the 1970 Captain Cook centenary celebrations . It contains souvenir programs and details of events held from April 11 to April 20th 1970.cook-james 1970-centenary orbost-shire-council

Map, with details of activitives presented by eight local history groups across the Shire of Nillumbik 26th March to Sunday 4th April 2004. Events included a dirt farming expo at Panton Hill. Program includes message by Mayor, Cr. Lex de Man and artwork by Syd Tunn. During the latter part of 2003 all of the historical societies and similar organisations in the Shire of Nillumbik attended a series of combined meetings arranged by Nillumbik Shire Council. The meetings were arranged by the Council's Arts and Cultural Services Co-ordinator and the Community Events Officer. ..The principal outcome of meetings ..to organise a Nillumbik Heritage Week to run from Friday 26th March to Sunday 4th April. The main event will be a combined heritage "expo" from 26th to 28th March, to be held in the Panton Hill Hall. The theme will be "Dirt Farming" which derives from the subsistence farming activities of the early settlers but could be widened to include gold mining, earth building and even modem day bushland regeneration. It fits well with the name "Nillumbik" which in the language of the Wurundjeri meant the not so good country covering most of our area and contrasted with the rich soil of the Kangaroo Grounds which they called Moor-rul. The following weekend each society will arrange their own separate activities. We intend to have open days at our Local History Centre on both days and this will include a display in the adjoining former Eltham Court House. We are also planning a heritage walk at 2.00pm on each day. Other groups will be having open days, displays, walks, guided car tours and other activities. - NL 154A3 sheet folded. Buff colour, with text and handrawn mapharry gilham collection, map, cultural heritage map, syd tunn, lex de man, eltham district historical society, nillumbik historical society, andrew ross museum, plenty historical society, st andrews queenstown historical society, warrandyte historical society, hurstbridge local history group

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 green covered ledger book used by the Orbost Aero Club to record expenditure. The book is a Collins Green Circle 13 Column Cash Book. It contains a hand-written record of the club's expenditure.aero-club-orbost

From around circa 1850 Braybrook was already well established and became a staging point for prospectors on their way to the diggings. Local government for this rural area to the west of Melbourne came when the BRAYBROOK ROAD DISTRICT was proclaimed on 28 May 1860. This authority was superseded on 23 January 1871 with the formation of the SHIRE OF BRAYBROOK. The Shire of Braybrook existed for about 80 years during which time it experienced significant industrial growth. The Shire of Braybrook ceased to exist in 1951 when the CITY OF SUNSHINE was formed.The Coat of Arms informs the observer that the Shire of Braybrook was initially a rural area with its images of a cow, sheep, and hay. The reference to industry however probably does not indicate adequately the large growth in industrial activity that occurred within the Shire. Circular board of Masonite painted by A. H. Walker which is a true depiction of the Coat of Arms for the Shire of Braybrook. It is mainly blue, yellow and red coloured with black writing, and has images of a cow, sheep, and hay, and also indicates a reference to industry.Shire of Braybrook Victoria / Dieu Et Mon Droit / By Industry / A. H. Walkercoat of arms, shire of braybrook, a. h. walker, plaque, sunshine

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

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

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

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

Booklet printed in honour of 130th anniversary of the first meeting of the Shire of Buninyong. Includes the program and contents of the meeting.Printed A4 size booklet with grey cover of leaf patterns, with title and shire logo in a grey square.Shire of Buninyong Logolocal government, shire of buninyong, buninyong, councils, minutes

This is a useful tool for researching the history of Orbost.A black plastic folder containing invoices and various other items relating to businesses in Orbost during 1980's and 1990's. it has 92 pp.orbost-history commerce

Colour photograph of the Slab Hut Tourist Information Centre Orbost Victoria..Also a second colour photograph of Slab Hut taken from a different angle tourism, information

In 1963 the Shire of Ballarat celebrated its Centenary. This book outlines the history and development of the Shire over the 100 years.Councilor Charles Edward (Ted) Brown was at the time Shire President.The District Roads Board was created on 7th October 1856 and on 24th November 1863 was proclaimed a Shire,thus making it the first Shire in Victoria. The book was compiled by James Mitchell(Shire Secretary) and the staff of the Shire of Ballarat and printed by local printers Waller and Chester.Celebrating 100 years of the Shire of Ballarat.A rectangular shaped book (landscape shape).Pale pink background on which is the title in black and,in shades of deeper pink, a photograph of the new Shire Office building and Clock tower in WendoureePROGRESS IN THE SHIRE OF BALLARAT.district roads board 1856.ballarat shire 1863

This book was written by Dr Margaret Hollands in 2010. Margaret and her husband David Hollands were long-serving GPs in Orbost. This book was researched by Margaret and details the evolution of medical services in the Orbost district from the 1880s. An excellent book about the medical services in the Orbost district. A book with composite colour photographs on the front cover. 213 pagesOrbost Hospital. History, Personalities and Stories medical, doctors, hospital, orbost hospital, margaret hollands

This Series consists of a set of three folders of historical newsclippings relating to the Shire. The first volume (Item I) spans Sept 1959 - Aug 1969 The second volume (Item 2) spans August 1969- Dec 1972 The third volume (Item 3) spans Jan 1971 - Dec 1973 Preservation copies have been made on archival paper. Reference copies have been made from the preservation copies. The reference copies have been placed in five ring binder folders: the first volume in Reference Folder I, the second volume in Reference Folder 2 and the third volume in Reference Folders 3 - 5.shire of eltham archives, newspaper clippings

This Series consists of a set of three folders of historical newsclippings relating to the Shire. The first volume (Item I) spans Sept 1959 - Aug 1969 The second volume (Item 2) spans August 1969- Dec 1972 The third volume (Item 3) spans Jan 1971 - Dec 1973 Preservation copies have been made on archival paper. Reference copies have been made from the preservation copies. The reference copies have been placed in five ring binder folders: the first volume in Reference Folder I, the second volume in Reference Folder 2 and the third volume in Reference Folders 3 - 5.shire of eltham archives, newspaper clippings

The Coat of Arms of the Shire of Orbost has been designed in the form of a cross in which five stars are set on a shield. This was typical of those used by many shires and cities throughout Victoria and the Commonwealth. A small crown above the cross indicates the loyalty of the President, Councillors and Ratepayers to the reigning King or Queen. The inner circle of the shield contains four figures, a sheaf of wheat, a factory, a cow, and a ship, which represents the activities of agriculture, fishing, industry and dairying undertaken in the district. Originally part of the Bairnsdale district, Orbost split away as part of the Shire of Tambo in 1882, and became a Shire in its own right as the Shire of Croajingolong on the 30th may 1892. The name changed to the Shire of Orbost on 17 February 1893. Orbost was divided into four ridings on 31st May 1895, they were the North, South, East and Central riding, which was represented by three elected councillors. The Shire coat of arms was on the wall on the right of the front entrance to the building and was removed from the current building when Orbost Shire Council was amalgamated into East Gippsland Shire in 1994.The current building was opened on Friday 28th February 1969 by the Premier of Victoria, The Hon. Sir Henry E. Bolte, K.C.M.G., M.P. Local governments play an important role in the lives of citizens in Australia. Local government authorities exist to provide services and amenities to local communities, and are also responsible for regulating and providing services for land and property in their district. This item is representative of a time when Orbost had its own Shire Council. A large round metal plaque with the words SHIRE OF ORBOST1892 in gold letters around a crown and shield divided into four sections to represent four industries : Shipping ; farming - maize ; dairy and mining.SHIRE OF ORBOST 1892government orbost-shire-council coat-of-arms plaque

Photograph of Shire of Lexton Councillors and Officers 1958-1964 significant to the Pyrenees Shire and Lexton communityPhotograph of Shire of Lexton Councillors and Officers 1958-64 "Inscribed front: Shire of Lexton Councillors & Officers 1958-1965"

Used by the former Shire of Sherbrooke Brass seal for the Shire of Sherbrooke. Seal is circular with a lyrebird at the bottom centre with "Shire of Sherbrooke" around the edge. Handle is verticle. Lacquer has been applied to it in brown shade. Brass seal for the Shire of Sherbrooke. Seal is circular with a lyrebird at the bottom centre with "Shire of Sherbrooke" around the edge. Handle is verticle. Lacquer has been applied to it in brown shade. sherbrooke

Painted about 1896 by Dawson, Miss.This painting has aesthetic significance and shows the skills and craftmanship of women of early settler families.Painting of wildflowers on alabaster with plain wooden frame with nails. Flowers include orchids and grevilleas.Orbost Wildflowers - painted by Miss Dawson about 1896 - donated by Mrs Alice Slatterpainting -handcraft wildflowers

This photograph shows the Orbost Shire Council in 1907. In the back row are : A. Hillyard; John Draffin (sec.); David Jonson; Archie Rodwell; Hugh Cameron; Geotge Nixon; J. Hassett; Percy Watt; Wm Anderson (engineer); Wm Ross (S.R. Mail) Seated in front on chairs are : Sam Lynn; R. Pearse; John Johnston; Henry Luke (pres.); Donald Munro; Bill Cumming; Charles Grove 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 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 large black / white photograph of a group of men in two rows - front row seated; back row standing. The photograph has been taken outdoors with trees in the background and to the right a wooden building and tank. There is a copy.on front - "Orbost Shire Council - 1907" on back - "March, 1907, Shire Council"orbost-shire-council-1907 local-government

Listening to the landscape is a project in sound, made from recordings and interviews collected in and around the Shire of Eltham over the course of 12 months which were published in 1989. Thirty people, all of whom have lived or worked around the region most of their lives, were interviewed. There are six "channels" of stories: 1. Getting around - 2. "they were the wildflowers - we used to pick armfuls of them in those days" - 3."Up around Kinglake" - 4. "But it was home and no-one could put us out of it" - 5. "It was all orchards" - 6. "gradually the houses came". Each with a slightly different theme. The stories are supported by environmental and historical sound recordings. Tapes converted to three CDs - titled "Getting around" - Armful of flowers" and "Up around Kinglake" which includes the six "channels".Master recordings on three compact cassette audio tapes, TDK AD46. Each tape labeled with the recording track in red ink and Dolby B Noise Reduction activated) also in black ink copyright Duncan King-Smith 1989 Copy 1 Channel 2: Armfuls of Wildflowers Channel 4: “It was home . . .” Copy 2 Channel 1: Getting around Channel 6: “Gradually the houses came . . . ” Copy 3 Channel 3: Up around Kinglake Channel 5: “ . . it was all orchards.” Also commercial compact cassettes and CD formats held and information booklet. Converted to mp3 format from CD 1 - Getting Around; 17:17, 23.7 MB, 192kbs 2 - Gradually the houses came; 17:32, 24.0 MB, 192kbs 3 - Up around Kinglake; 23:31, 32.3 MB, 192kbs 4 - It was all orchards; 23:52, 32.7 MB, 192kbs 5 - Armful of wild flowers; 20:38, 28.3 MB, 192kbs 6 - But it was home, and no-one could put us out of it; 20:58, 28.8 MB, 192kbsaudio cassette, audio recording, duncan king-smith, eltham, listening to the landscape, compact disc, oral history, shire of eltham archives, series 45

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

Medal in case given to the Shire of Buninyong in 1951. Returned to B&DHS in June 2008 by Derek Leather, who was given it by Debbie Viksna, formerly Wright, who worked as a secretary for the Shire in the 1980's-1990's.Historical significance as it is a commemorative medal given to the Shire of Buninyong.Bronze medallion in leather bound case, given to Shire of Buninyong in 1951 to celebrate the Centenary of Victoria by State Government"Presented to the Shire of BUNNINYONG 1951" (Buninyong spelled incorrectly)medal, shire of buninyong, buninyong shire council, centenary, victorian government

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 manila folder \containing correspondence relating to the building of the new terminal building at Marlo Airport 1992-1993.On cover in black - ORBOST AERO CLUB BANK STATEMENT CBC -( crossed out) CORRESPONDENCE MOSTLY IN RELATION TO BUILDING OF NEW TERMINAL 1992/1993orbost-aero-club marlo-airport