A cream programme with gold print and blue decorative ink with a cord attachment. On the front cover are the words, ' Golden & Corinthian Lodge, No. 7 Social Evening, Tuesday, Sept. 24th 1912. T.C. Watts, W.M. G.S. Bissett, Secty, P.G.S.D.' On the inside is an outline of the programme including the Reception by the Worshipful Master Wor. Bro. T.C. Watts, 8 p.m. This is followed by Euchre 8.30 -10 p.m., refreshments and harmony.societies, freemasons, programme, lydia chancellor, collection, programme, freemasonry, freemasons, golden & corinthian lodge no. 7, clubs and associations, organisation, societies, program

A cream programme with a blue tinge around a freemason symbol and blue print. On the outside cover are the words,' 1923. Dual Installation. Zenith Lodge No. 52. Golden & Corinthian Lodge No. 7. Saturday, June 23rd., 1923. Masonic Temple, Bendigo.' On the inside of the programme is the programme itself and the menu. M. Hicks, Caterer. Cambridge Press, Print. Attached is a blue cotton cord.societies, freemasons, programme, lydia chancellor, collection, programme, freemasonry, freemasons, masonic temple, bendigo, clubs & associations, organisation, zenith lodge, golden & corinthian lodge, societies

A brown blue and white certificate with the words, ' Awarded at the Bendigo Agricultural Show Society Bendigo Show Champion For Best Turnout To Stewart, Stockdale & Dudley House.' Bolton Bros. Pty. Ltd. Engravers.civic mementoes, presentations, bendigo agricultural show society, lydia chancellor, collection, bendigo agricultural show society, societies, clubs and associations, organisation, certificate, champion, agriculture, bendigo community

Cream card with gold lettering. On the front of the menu are the words, ' Corona Lodge U.G.L.V. No. 195. Social Evening, May 28th, 1913. Menu. Masonic Hall, Bendigo. Wor. Bro. W.J. Henderson W.M., Wor. Bro. G. W. Long. P.M., Sec.' On the inside is the menu. Wor. Bro. Chas. H. Leggo, Caterer.societies, freemasons, menu, lydia chancellor, collection, menu, corona lodge, freemasons, freemasonry, clubs and associations, societies, organisation, food, catering, hospitality

A cream card with blue printing. On the front cover are the words, ' Corona Lodge, No. 195, Social Evening Menu Masonic Hall, Bendigo. April 27th, 1908. Bro. R.B. Trengove, Caterer, 294 Hargreaves St., Bendigo. On the inside is the menu in blue ink. On the front cover is written ' H.J. Armstrong in purple and various names in purple written on back.societies, freemasons, menu, lydia chancellor, collection, corona lodge, masonic hall, bendigo, freemasons, freemasonry, menu, food, hospitality, catering, clubs and associations, societies, organisation

A cream programme with blue and gold print and the red, white and blue insignia of Rotary. On the front is the insignia and the words 'Rotary Club of Bendigo, Annual Dinner and Installation of President (Rotarian George A. Pethard) Bendigo Town Hall, Friday, September 28th, 1945 at 7 o'clock p.m. On the inside is the programme and the menu. On the back is a list of Past Presidents from 1925 - 1945.clubs and associations, sport, rotary, lydia chancellor, collection, clubs, rotary, associations, event, organisation, societies, community, dinner, program, programme

A cream soft covered document titled 'Souvenir of A.N.P.E.X (Australian National Philatelic Exhibition)1950.' Masonic Philatelic Society of Victoria. Founded 1946. President: Mr. W. H. Pethard. On inside page is an outline of a musical programme held at Scotts Hotel October 5th, 1950. Accompanying the booklet is a collection of 8 blue 1950 ' on to Melbourne' stamps and 8 pink 'on to Melbourne stamps. All stamps published by the Australian National Philatelic Exhibition & Centenary of Australian Postage Stamps.philately, stamps, exhibition, lydia chancellor collection, collection, postage stamps, clubs and associations, societies, recreation, organisation, organization, clubs, entertainments

Kraft-Walker Cheese Company commenced in Allansford in 1935 leasing the factory premises from Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company. Dairy companies entered competitions organised by the Dairy Industry Association and associated organisations and local agricultural societies to encourage improvement in products. Some of these awards are considered prestigious and highly regarded within the industry. The certificates were passed to Cheese World Museum by the factory management.This certificate was held by the factory management until transfer to Cheese World Museum. The certificate provides an insight into the dairy industry during the 1950s.Cream card certificate from Royal Agricultural Show has a plain line border on left, bottom and right side with inner border of green vine plant on left, top and right side. A sheaf of oats and a scene of haymaking complete the border design. The top of the certificate has the Department of Agriculture Victoria logo flanked by circular images of a sheep and cow on the left and a hen and horse on the right. The centre of the certificate has a gold shape overprinted with black.Government Champion Certificate/ Awarded to Kraft Walker Cheese Co Pty Ltd (Allansford) at the Royal Agricultural Show 1951/ for Champion Cheese/ Issued by direction of/Hon. the Minister for Agriculture/H A Mullett/ Director of Agriculture/ W J Park/ Judgesallansford, kraft walker cheese company, cheese manufacture, dairy awards, product awards, warrnambool cheese and butter factory company, kraft walker pty ltd, royal agricultural show, department of agriculture victoria, cheeses, cheese manufac, warrnambool cheese and butter

Kraft-Walker Cheese Company commenced in Allansford in 1935 leasing the factory premises from Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company. Dairy companies entered competitions organised by the Dairy Industry Association and associated organisations and local agricultural societies to encourage improvement in products. Some of these awards are considered prestigious and highly regarded within the industry. The certificates were passed to Cheese World Museum by the factory management.This certificate was held by the factory management until transfer to Cheese World Museum. The certificate provides an insight into the dairy industry during the late 1930s.Product award printed on beige card in pale green with a column design along the sides and brown fine line border. A green rural scene containing brown and white cows is printed along the bottom edge.The Australian Institute of Dairy Factory Managers & Secretaries Incorporated Victorian Division/Certificate of Award 1937/at the Butter & Cheese Competition, Melbourne/ Awarded to Kraft-Walker Cheese Co. Allansford/Class 4/ Second Prize/For Two Cheese-Loaf-not less than six weeks old (93/12)allansford, dairy awards, product awards, warrnambool cheese and butter factory company ltd, kraft-walker cheese co, australian institute of dairy factory managers & secretaries incorporated, cheeses

Kraft-Walker Cheese Company commenced in Allansford in 1935 leasing the factory premises from Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company. Dairy companies entered competitions organised by the Dairy Industry Association and associated organisations and local agricultural societies to encourage improvement in products. Some of these awards are considered prestigious and highly regarded within the industry. The certificates were passed to Cheese World Museum by the factory management. This certificate was held by the factory management until transfer to Cheese World Museum. The certificate provides an insight into the dairy industry during the late 1930s.A white card with gold and blue print. The is a gold band along the top and bottom and borders in gold. A 'prize cup' is printed in gold on the left hand side. Text is in blue print.Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria/ Grand Annual Exhibition 1939/ Champion Awarded to Kraft Walker Cheese Co Pty Ltd/ Exhibit Cheese Garvoc Factory/ Class No 435/ Louis Monod, Secretary/ COPYRIGHT/ H HEARNE & CO PTY LTD, Latrobe Street, Melbourneallansford, dairy awards, kraft walker cheese co pty ltd, royal agricultural society of victoria, agricultural shows, product awards, garvoc cheese and butter factory

Kraft-Walker Cheese Company commenced in Allansford in 1935 leasing the factory premises from Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company. Dairy companies entered competitions organised by the Dairy Industry Association and associated organisations and local agricultural societies to encourage improvement in products. Some of these awards are considered prestigious and highly regarded within the industry. The certificates were passed to Cheese World Museum by the factory management.A blue background full colour certificate and a cream cartouche with a darker banner across it and the insignia of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria; in the lower right hand corner of this section is the Australian coat of arms; around this are grasses, grapes and wheat. On the left hand side and across the bottom are images in various shapes. The circular image on the top shows a Royal coat of arms; below are two gold medals featuring a female and a laurel wreath; underneath is an image of two black sheep and a blue ringed circle has two sheep with blue ribbons around their necks standing in front of a wooden fence. Along the bottom are three images -first a black riding horse together with a brown shire horse in harness; second a horse drawn harvester; third a brown prize bull.THE ROYAL/AGRICULTURAL/SOCIETY/ OF VICTORIA Gold Medal/Royal Melbourne Dairy Show/1997/WARRNAMBOOL MILK PRODUCTS P/L/Class 127/Exhibit 165/EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE allansford, dairy awards, product awards, warrnambool milk products, warrnambool cheese and butter factory company, royal melbourne dairy show, agricultural shows

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community. Locomotive Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association - The first railway union in the world was created in Melbourne in 1861 with the formation of the Locomotive Engine Drivers Association of Victoria. The Association was formed seven years after the official opening of Victoria’s first railway line in 1854. In 1872, the association expanded to include firemen. The name of the association became the Locomotive Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association to reflect the change in constitution. Over time this Association amalgamated with organisations in other states and eventually became the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Employees which still operates today.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport. A portrait of John Bennet Bruce. He was born on 8 February 1865. John started his railway career in North Melbourne on 13T February 1885. He achieved his driving certification in North Melbourne on 24 December 1899. John became President of the North Melbourne branch of in 1910. He transferred to Wodonga in 4 September 1914.railways wodonga, fred rochow, john bennet bruce, locomotive engine drivers and firemen’s association

"The Association was officially launched in November 1967 with the aim of preserving and maintaining good relations and understanding within the cattle industry and between that industry and all bodies and organisations with which the industry is associated in the spheres of Government, and land use and marketing." (ref Mountain Cattlemen's Association web-site) Since 1972, the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria, have produced a journal, “The Voice of the Mountains”. This journal commemorates the activities and history of the previous twelve months and bygone years of cattlemen and their families. This item was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College.The journals form a part of Victoria’s history and are a useful research tool.A 48 pp book covered in clear contact. It has a pale green cover with a picture of a hut and a lyre bird. It is titled :"Voice of the Mountains, Journal of the Mountain District Cattlemen's Association of Victoria, October 1979 No 5" and is priced at $2.00.journal-voice-of--the-mountains cattle-industry cattlemen-history

"The Association was officially launched in November 1967 with the aim of preserving and maintaining good relations and understanding within the cattle industry and between that industry and all bodies and organisations with which the industry is associated in the spheres of Government, and land use and marketing." (ref Mountain Cattlemen's Association web-site) Since 1972, the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria, have produced a journal, “The Voice of the Mountains”. This journal commemorates the activities and history of the previous twelve months and bygone years of cattlemen and their families. This item was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College. The journals form a part of Victoria’s history and are a useful research tool.Two copies of a 48 pp book covered in clear contact. On the front cover is a coloured photograph of a scene at Bogong. In black print it is titled :"Voice of the Mountains, Journal of the Mountain District Cattlemen's Association of Victoria,1981 Edition 5" and is priced at $2.50.journal-voice-of-the-mountains cattle-industry cattlemen-history

"The Association was officially launched in November 1967 with the aim of preserving and maintaining good relations and understanding within the cattle industry and between that industry and all bodies and organisations with which the industry is associated in the spheres of Government, and land use and marketing." (ref Mountain Cattlemen's Association web-site) Since 1972, the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria, have produced a journal, “The Voice of the Mountains”. This journal commemorates the activities and history of the previous twelve months and bygone years of cattlemen and their families. This item was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College. The journals form a part of Victoria’s history and are a useful research tool.A 48 pp book covered in clear contact.On the front cover is a photograph, "Mustering Herefords on the Bluff". In black print it is titled :"Voice of the Mountains, Journal of the Mountain District Cattlemen's Association of Victoria, October 1982 Edition No 7" and is priced at $3.00.journal-voice-of-the-mountains cattle-industry cattlemen-history

"The Association was officially launched in November 1967 with the aim of preserving and maintaining good relations and understanding within the cattle industry and between that industry and all bodies and organisations with which the industry is associated in the spheres of Government, and land use and marketing." (ref Mountain Cattlemen's Association web-site) Since 1972, the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria, have produced a journal, “The Voice of the Mountains”. This journal commemorates the activities and history of the previous twelve months and bygone years of cattlemen and their families. This item was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College. The journals form a part of Victoria’s history and are a useful research tool.A 56 pp book covered in clear contact. On the front cover is a photograph of mountain cattlemen before the start of the 1st Annual Cattlemen's Cup.. It is titled :"Voice of the Mountains, Journal of the Mountain District Cattlemen's Association of Victoria, 1983-84 Edition no 8" and is priced at $3.00.journal-voice-of-the-mountains cattle-industry cattlemen-history

"The Association was officially launched in November 1967 with the aim of preserving and maintaining good relations and understanding within the cattle industry and between that industry and all bodies and organisations with which the industry is associated in the spheres of Government, and land use and marketing." (ref Mountain Cattlemen's Association web-site) Since 1972, the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria, have produced a journal, “The Voice of the Mountains”. This journal commemorates the activities and history of the previous twelve months and bygone years of cattlemen and their families. This item was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College. The journals form a part of Victoria’s history and are a useful research tool.A 44 pp book covered in clear contact. It has a brown cover with a photograph , "On the Road to Ringwood - protest ride against the establishment of Alpine national Park". It is titled :"Voice of the Mountains, Journal of the Mountain District Cattlemen's Association of Victoria Inc., 1986 Edition no 10" and is priced at $4.00. journal-voice-of-the-mountains cattlemen-history cattle-industry

"The Association was officially launched in November 1967 with the aim of preserving and maintaining good relations and understanding within the cattle industry and between that industry and all bodies and organisations with which the industry is associated in the spheres of Government, and land use and marketing." (ref Mountain Cattlemen's Association web-site) Since 1972, the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria, have produced a journal, “The Voice of the Mountains”. This journal commemorates the activities and history of the previous twelve months and bygone years of cattlemen and their families. This item was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College. The journals form a part of Victoria’s history and are useful research tool.A 48 pp book covered in clear contact. On the front cover is a photograph of a view over Howitt, in the High Country with an inset of Jim Commins. It is titled :"Voice of the Mountains, Journal of the Mountain District Cattlemen's Association of Victoria, October 1988 No 11" and is priced at $4.00.journal-voice-of-the-mountains cattlle-industry cattlemen-history

"The Association was officially launched in November 1967 with the aim of preserving and maintaining good relations and understanding within the cattle industry and between that industry and all bodies and organisations with which the industry is associated in the spheres of Government, and land use and marketing." (ref Mountain Cattlemen's Association web-site) Since 1972, the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria, have produced a journal, “The Voice of the Mountains”. This journal commemorates the activities and history of the previous twelve months and bygone years of cattlemen and their families. This item was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College. The journals form a part of Victoria’s history and are a useful research tool.A 56 pp book covered in clear contact. On the front cover is a print of an engraving of "Mustering cattle on the Bogong High Plains - a rough customer" . It is titled :"Voice of the Mountains, Journal of the Mountain District Cattlemen's Association of Victoria Inc. , October 1989 No 12" and is priced at $4.50.journal-voice-of-the-mountains cattle-industry-cattlemen-history

"The Association was officially launched in November 1967 with the aim of preserving and maintaining good relations and understanding within the cattle industry and between that industry and all bodies and organisations with which the industry is associated in the spheres of Government, and land use and marketing." (ref Mountain Cattlemen's Association web-site) Since 1972, the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria, have produced a journal, “The Voice of the Mountains”. This journal commemorates the activities and history of the previous twelve months and bygone years of cattlemen and their families. This item was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College. The journals form a part of Victoria’s history and are a useful research tool.A 56 pp book covered in clear contact.On the front cover is a coloured photograph "moving Blair's stock down from the plains". It is titled :"Voice of the Mountains, Journal of the Mountain District Cattlemen's Association of Victoria Inc, October 1990 No 13" and is priced at $4.50.journal-voice-of-the-mountains cattle-industry cattlemen-history

"The Association was officially launched in November 1967 with the aim of preserving and maintaining good relations and understanding within the cattle industry and between that industry and all bodies and organisations with which the industry is associated in the spheres of Government, and land use and marketing." (ref Mountain Cattlemen's Association web-site) Since 1972, the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria, have produced a journal, “The Voice of the Mountains”. This journal commemorates the activities and history of the previous twelve months and bygone years of cattlemen and their families. This item was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College. The journals form a part of Victoria’s history and are a useful research tool.A 48 pp book covered in clear contact. On the front cover is a coloured photograph of common stock in the mist on Nuniong. It is titled :"Voice of the Mountains, Journal of the Mountain District Cattlemen's Association of Victoria Inc, 1991 No 14" and is priced at $4.50.journal-voice-of-the-mountains cattle-industry cattlemen-history

"The Association was officially launched in November 1967 with the aim of preserving and maintaining good relations and understanding within the cattle industry and between that industry and all bodies and organisations with which the industry is associated in the spheres of Government, and land use and marketing." (ref Mountain Cattlemen's Association web-site) Since 1972, the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria, have produced a journal, “The Voice of the Mountains”. This journal commemorates the activities and history of the previous twelve months and bygone years of cattlemen and their families. This item was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College. The journals form a part of Victoria’s history and are a useful research tool.A 56 pp book covered in clear contact. On the front cover is a coloured photograph of Eric Weston (Eurobin) who had a lifelong association with the High Country. It is titled :"Voice of the Mountains, Journal of the Mountain District Cattlemen's Association of Victoria Inc., 1992 No 15" and is priced at $4.50.journal-voice-of-the-mountains cattle-industry cattlemen-history

"The Association was officially launched in November 1967 with the aim of preserving and maintaining good relations and understanding within the cattle industry and between that industry and all bodies and organisations with which the industry is associated in the spheres of Government, and land use and marketing." (ref Mountain Cattlemen's Association web-site) Since 1972, the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria, have produced a journal, “The Voice of the Mountains”. This journal commemorates the activities and history of the previous twelve months and bygone years of cattlemen and their families. This item was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College. The journals form a part of Victoria’s history and are a useful research tool.A 64 pp book covered in clear contact. On the front cover is a coloured photograph of two boys reading an unveiled plaque for Wally Ryder at Pretty Valley. It is titled :"Voice of the Mountains, Journal of the Mountain District Cattlemen's Association of Victoria Inc, 1993 No 16" and is priced at $4.50.journal-voice-of-the-mountains cattle-industry cattlemen-history

"The Association was officially launched in November 1967 with the aim of preserving and maintaining good relations and understanding within the cattle industry and between that industry and all bodies and organisations with which the industry is associated in the spheres of Government, and land use and marketing." (ref Mountain Cattlemen's Association web-site) Since 1972, the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria, have produced a journal, “The Voice of the Mountains”. This journal commemorates the activities and history of the previous twelve months and bygone years of cattlemen and their families. This item was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College. The journals form a part of Victoria’s history and are a useful research tool.A 56 pp book covered in clear contact. On the front cover is a coloured photograph of "Cowley Fry and friend at Helicopter Flat, King Billy. It is titled :"Voice of the Mountains, Journal of the Mountain District Cattlemen's Association of Victoria Inc., 1994 17 " and is priced at $4.50.journal-voice-of-the-mountains cattle-industry cattlemen-history

The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period.Nine envelopes containing correspondence sent to Mr D. Thexton, Secretary of Orbost Rifle Club in 1977-1978. Some are from the Victorian Rifle Association.orbost-rifle-club shooting

Cec, Curtis was a member of the Orbost Rifle Club. He was a cycle trader with a business in Lind Lane, Orbost. The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period A light blue covered book with a bright red spine. It contains hand-written records of the shooters who were members of the Orbost Rifle Club. Inside are seven letter heads of CED. CURTIS - 9 LIND ST ORBOST and a newspaper cutting ( date unknown). orbost-rifle-club shooting

The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period A grey cardboard covered book with a red spine. It contains hand-written match records of the members of the Orbost Rifle Club.records orbost-rifle-club shooting

The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period. A green Universal exercise book which contains hand-written handicap record of the Orbost Rifle Club. On front cover - handwritten - Handicap Recordsorbost-rifle-club shooting records

The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period. A plain grey covered indexed book with a light blue cloth spine. It has a yellow label on the front cover. It appears to be a record of individual results for the Orbost Rifle Club.On label - printed - ORBOST RIFLE CLUB 211orbost-rifle-club shooting records