Black and white photograph of two children Coban Duffy and Nicole Rijs with net on small jetty, collecting samples from the Tambo River as part of water watch program at primary school Johnsonville Victoriaschools, students, activities

Black and white photograph of small group of children one named as Scott Froud on bank of Tambo River, with nets and buckets of water, samples collected for the water watch program at primary school Johnsonville Victoriaschools, activities

Black and white photograph of Seven members of Tambo Shire Council , Bunty Bulmer Jack Gabrielly, Ray Barling, Ed Dennis, Jim Kostarakis, Ray Clarke, Jeff Lumsden Lakes Entrance Victoriamunicipal history

Black and white photograph Tambo Group Fire Brigade Awards, Regional Officer Colin Watt, Barry Johnston CFA Board, and Jim Thorne being awarded 3rd Clasp. Lakes Entrance Victoriafire brigade, volunteering, awards

Black and white photograph showing tug boat Tarra and barge Tambo unloading wool from Ensay, via Mossiface, at wharf on Mitchell River. Wharf, sheds and butter factory in background. Bairnsdale Victoriaships and shipping, waterways, transport

Image appeared in Lakes Post newspaper 18 May 1994Black and white photograph of six men standing beside the Tambo River, with the Swan Reach bridge in the background, meeting to stress the poor condition of the bridge and the urgent need for the promised funding. Swan Reach Victoriabridges, waterways, public events

Taken May 1995, photo appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper 17 May 1995, page 28.Black an white photograph of Liam Diggle of Swan Reach Primary School in action when winning the High Jump at the Tambo Cluster School Sports, on Lakes Entrance Sports Oval. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools, sports

Built 1890, used as Church until August 1970, ministers of Congregational Methodist and Anglican taking services and ceremonies. In 1971 it was given to Tambo Shire as a Recreation Hall for the people of Nicholson.Colour photograph of Nicholson Union Church and Hall, Princes Highway, showing a small building, clad in Hardiplank or similar material, gable roof, with additions at right angle at rear. Nicholson Victoriareligion, buildings

The Shire of Orbost was a local government area about 380 kilometres east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres ), and existed from 1892 until 1994. Originally, Orbost was part of the Bairnsdale Road District which was created on 30 April 1867. Splitting away as part of the Shire of Tambo in 1882, Orbost was first incorporated as a shire in its own right as the Shire of Croajingolong on 30 May 1892. It received its present name on 17 February 1893. On 3 January 1913 part of its western riding was annexed to Tambo as its Cunninghame Riding. On 2 December 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with City and Shire of Bairnsdale, Shire of Tambo, most of Shire of Omeo and the Boole Boole Peninsula from Shire of Rosedale into the Shire of East Gippsland This is a useful research tool.Two copies of a triple fold paper brochure. It is titled"Shire of Orbost Information Brochure" in black print. It contains the names of councillors, staff, the work program and budget.shire-of-orbost

This booklet contains by law No 28 pertaining to building regulations. The Shire of Orbost was a local government area about 380 kilometres east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres ), and existed from 1892 until 1994. Originally, Orbost was part of the Bairnsdale Road District which was created on 30 April 1867. Splitting away as part of the Shire of Tambo in 1882, Orbost was first incorporated as a shire in its own right as the Shire of Croajingolong on 30 May 1892. It received its present name on 17 February 1893. On 3 January 1913 part of its western riding was annexed to Tambo as its Cunninghame Riding. On 2 December 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with City and Shire of Bairnsdale, Shire of Tambo, most of Shire of Omeo and the Boole Boole Peninsula from Shire of Rosedale into the Shire of East Gippsland. This item is a useful research tool.A dark grey, stapled, paper covered booklet with title "Shire of Orbost By Law No 28" in black print.

This was possibly produced for an open day in the centenary year. The Shire of Orbost was a local government area about 380 kilometres east of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994. Originally, Orbost was part of the Bairnsdale Road District which was created on 30 April 1867. Splitting away as part of the Shire of Tambo in 1882, Orbost was first incorporated as a shire in its own right as the Shire of Croajingolong on 30 May 1892. It received its present name on 17 February 1893. On 3 January 1913 part of its western riding was annexed to Tambo as its Cunninghame Riding. On 2 December 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with City and Shire of Bairnsdale, Shire of Tambo, most of the Shire of Omeo and the Boole Boole Peninsula from Shire of Rosedale into the Shire of East Gippsland. This is a useful reference tool.Two stapled pages of printed information. On the front page is the logo of Orbost Shire Council. There is information on the role of the Shire Councillors for 1992/93. It has a map of the council building.orbost-shire-council

Black and white photograph of Adam Hayes Reannon Conduit from St Brendans and Primary Schools, presenting Cr Margot Kerby of Tambo Shire Council with letters of support for a swimming pool at Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools, fundraising, officials

Black and white photograph showing Broomes launch Maranui in Tambo River (?) Thick vegetation on either bank. Several people on boat, one man centre lower edge on the bank watching. Swan Reach VictoriaBroome's Launch (written on back)waterways, boats and boating, tourism

Black and white photograph of eight named children from Johnsonville Primary School Basketball team Runners-Up Tambo Rural Schools competition each child holding a pennant flag. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools, sports

Original creamery was at Bruthen, ,shifted to Johnsonville in March 1892, run by the Chilled Butter Company until 1899 with Mr G Lucas, last manager.Black and white photograph of the Johnsonville Creamery, situated on the southern bank of the Tambo River on Punt Road. A small timber building with gable roof, large chimney adjacent, punt landing and roadway on opposite bank. Johnsonville Victoriadairying, primary industry

Men - from right- F Worseldine, R Martin, E Bourke, B SmithBlack and white photograph snapshot of Tambo Shire workers constructing retaining wall along Cunninghame Arm, after WW1. Four men on right. Photograph presumed to be opposite present McDonald's restaurant. Lakes Entrance Victoria waterfront, maintenance

Black and white photograph Tambo Group Fire Brigade Awards, Colin Watt Regional Officer, Ken Whadcoat, Alex Cooper and Colin Campbell awarede National Medal and Clasp for 30 years. Lakes Entrance Victoriafire brigade, volunteering

Photograph taken and competition played at Lakes Entrance Recreation Centre..Black and white photograph of seven named children from Johnsonville Primary School Basketball Team Runners-Up, in Tambo Rural Schools Cluster competition each child is holding a pennant flag. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools, sports

This photograph shows the Lady Harriett, her barge, the Wyrallah and Storm Bird with Captain Jimmy Bills at Harbeck's wharf, Lakes Entrance, The Lady Harriett was a small steamer that serviced the Tambo River and other areas. In 1895 the Lady Harriett was advertised to run between Bairnsdale and Mallacoota on a weekly service. The Lady Harriett and barge did two or three trips up the Tambo per week. She did not carry passengers or run to a timetable and would carry maize and beans as well as fish from Mallacoota where by 1900 the fishing industry was well established' Lady Harriett towed her barge carrying an assortment of goods up the Tambo from 1895 to 1913. The S.S. Wyrallah was a regular Melbourne header for over twenty years. She was run down and sunk by the steamer Dilkera with the loss of six lives at Port Philip Head. (ref. The Argus Friday April 11 1924)This is a pictorial record of a once busy wharf. From Lakes Entrance ocean-going vessels had access to the Gippsland Lakes, the largest navigable inland waterway in Australia.A large black / white photograph of two large ships and two smaller ones at a wharf. There are people on the wharf and on the boats.on back - "Jo-Bull", L-R Lady Harriet.........."lady-harriett s.s.-wyrallah shipping-east-gippsland harbeck's-wharf-lakes-entrance sea-transport

This document was made by the Shire of Orbost, local government. The Shire of Orbost was a local government area about 380 kilometres (236 mi) east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres (3,608.9 sq mi), and existed from 1892 until 1994. Originally, Orbost was part of the Bairnsdale Road District which was created on 30 April 1867. Splitting away as part of the Shire of Tambo in 1882, Orbost was first incorporated as a shire in its own right as the Shire of Croajingolong on 30 May 1892. It received its present name on 17 February 1893. On 3 January 1913 part of its western riding was annexed to Tambo as its Cunninghame Riding. On 2 December 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with City and Shire of Bairnsdale, Shire of Tambo, most of Shire of Omeo and the Boole Boole Peninsula from Shire of Rosedale into the Shire of East Gippsland. 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 document with a light blue cover, black print. It is a "statement of accounts for the Shire of Orbost for the year ended 30th September, 1963".document-statement-of-accounts orbost-shire

This item is an invitation to a dinner given by the Shire President and Mrs Hugh Cameron for the State Governor and Lady Fuller to be held in the Orbost Shire Hall on November 19, 1912. The governor and his wife left Melbourne on November 14 on a visit to East Gippsland. Hugh Cameron (1850-1921) was on the Orbost Shire council from 1892-1915. (more info. in O.D.H.S. newsletter -Tambo Shire) The Shire of Orbost was a local government area about 380 kilometres east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres (3,608.9 sq mi), and existed from 1892 until 1994. Originally, Orbost was part of the Bairnsdale Road District which was created on 30 April 1867. Splitting away as part of the Shire of Tambo in 1882, Orbost was first incorporated as a shire in its own right as the Shire of Croajingolong on 30 May 1892. It received its present name on 17 February 1893. On 3 January 1913 part of its western riding was annexed to Tambo as its Cunninghame Riding. On 2 December 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with City and Shire of Bairnsdale, Shire of Tambo, most of Shire of Omeo and the Boole Boole Peninsula from Shire of Rosedale into the Shire of East Gippsland. This item is associated with Orbost Shire Council which no longer exists. It is also associated with Hugh Cameron.A small menu on a cream folded card with blue print. On the front is stamped a large blue logo of the Shire of Orbost. The text is "Official Dinner". On the back is a list of toasts and inside is the menu.On back - handwritten - "Alex Cameron"orbost-shire-council cameron-hugh

Black and White Photograph of Seven members of Tambo Water Board , John Hitchison, , Alf Coleman, Wayne Stewart, Brian White, Gerry Thorn, Tim Froud, Tony McKean, Marlene Battista 1996 Lakes Entrance Victoriawater resources, local government

This dress is from the estate of James Cameron who was one of the first Snowy River councillors for the Tambo Shire. He selected land at Lochiel in 1892. From 1902-1920 he was the Assembly member for East Gippsland.Long black silk dress with long sleeves. It is hand-made - machine stitched. There is black beading around the neck and collar. The belt is also beaded. There are small black buttons on the belt and sleeves. It has a black underskirt.costum -female cameron

This cape comes from the estate of James Cameron who was one of the first Snowy River councillors for the Tambo Shire. He selected land at Lochiel in 1892. From 1902-1920 he was the Assembly member for East Gippsland.A black shoulder cape made of crepe silk. It has scalloped edges and is probably hand-made. It fastens with press studs and the hems have been machined.cape silk clothing

Black and white photograph of the Johnsonville State School students posed on the Johnsonville Punt moored to the bank of the Tambo River. Many of the children are holding bunches of greenery, perhaps, indicating Arbor Day. Some adults also present. Johnsonville Victoria waterways, schools, transport

Built on part of former Primary School pine plantation.Colour photograph of Lakes Entrance Seniors Club Rooms at Coates Road, showing a brick building with hip roof. Ramp to side entry, main entry on east side. Tambo Shire Offices on hill in background. Lakes Entrance Victoriacommunity facilities, recreation