trucks on their way to Melbourne, taken at the corner of Esplanade and Carpenter Streets Lakes Entrance. Second photo of Ashley Green, Mark Howard and Neil Rogan.Black and white photo of Timber Industry blockade Lakes Entrance Victoria. Plus another photo of Ashley Green, Mark Howard and Neil Reagan at blockade.education, timber industry, events

This book developed from a project undertaken by the Orbost Women's Awareness Group. It began as an activity in learning how to conduct "Oral Histories". With a substantial amount of information resulting the group decided to publish the information in the form of this book. Orbost Women's Awareness Group was originally the "Orbost Women's Pulp Mill Association" created in 1989 to disseminate information about a proposed pulp mill planned for the area. When the proposal became non viable the group continued to meet as an awareness group. It continues today as the Orbost Women's Awareness Group.This book is a research tool for those interested in the timber industry of East Gippsland.A spiral bound 44pp book with a photo of the forests of East Gippsland on the cover. The title is in cursive writing in white print. it contains the personal stories and b/w photographs of both women and migrants who have been associated with the timber industry in East Gippsland. timber-industry east-gippsland orbost-women's-awareness-group

Sepia toned postcard showing bullock team pulling a four wheeled wagon with load of large logs and other timber Richmond NSWHauling Cedar Richmond R.settlers, timber industry

Escorting the truck blockade Princes Highway East Gippsland Victoria. Black and white photograph of two motor cycle police. Also five black and white photographs taken during the timber truck convoy in East Gippsland protest, timber industry, events

A series of twelve photographs taken in January 1995 of a rally in and to Canberra to make representation on the long term viability of the timber industry, which was seen to be under threat.A series of twelve photographs taken in January 1995 of a rally in and to Canberra to make representation on the long term viability of the timber industry, which was seen to be under threat.January 1995 rally in Canberra to make/ representation on the long term viability of the timber/ industry, which was seen to be under threat. A flotilla of trucks, bush workers, sawmill employees,/ office staff, associated industry representatives and/ families all travelled in convoy to Parliament House to/ make representation to Parliamentarians, and to be/ heard.marysville, victoria, australia, canberra, timber industry, forest protection society, photograph

Aerial Photograph Woollen Mills, Stawell Timber Industry, Pleasant Creek Hospital, Oval,.industry

A newspaper article on some of the history of Marysville, the timber industry and some local attractions.A newspaper article on some of the history of Marysville, the timber industry and some local attractions.marysville, victoria, australia, newspaper article, timber industry

at timber industry workshop TAFE Bairnsdale VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Andy Cusack, Malcolm Walker and Charlie Waites at timber industry workshop TAFE Bairnsdale Victoriabusinesses, timber industry, training

Used in the STI display in museumFive men with Stawell Timber Industries truck in bush settingStawell Timber Industries 141 Main Street Stawellmanufacturing

Theo Prior & Jack Chapman - S.T.I. Workersstawell

ill, maps, p.84.non-fictionA history of small steam and diesel locomotives operating on the various Otway Timber tramways in South West Victoria.narrow gauge railroads - australia - history, timber tramways - victoria - history

ill, maps, p.24.non-fictionA brief history of the narrow gauge timber railways of the Erica District north of Moe in Victoria from 1910 to 1950.timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history

Hume and Hovell discovered the area in 1824 and by the end of the 19th century the valley was transformed by logging, dairy and beef cattle properties and tobacco farms. Timber was required for construction of McKay Creek Power Station which began construction in 1951 and also the camps and houses for the workers and their families. There was a need for housing and infrastructure for an increasing population of workers for the hydro-electric scheme as there was a general shortage of this commodity. A timber mill was started in Tawonga by Mates, of Albury, in 1945, and electricity became available in 1946 the S.E.C. bought the mill, and enlarged it. In 1960 it was purchase by a local family. They also started a timber mill in Mt Beauty and worked both until 1980 when they closed the Tawonga mill and enlarged the mill called Mt. Beauty Timbers Pty Ltd which employed approximately 50 people. A pictorial record of the development of the Mt Beauty community and the local timber industry.Colour photograph of aerial view of Mt Beauty Timber Mills and surrounding area including pondage and part of airfield. Photo taken in 1960’s (estimate only)Handwritten in ink on back of photograph in very faint writing – Recent photo of Mt Beauty Timber Industries Mt Beauty Operationsmt beauty timber industry, timber industry, timber mill, secv

Hume and Hovell discovered the area in 1824 and by the end of the 19th century the valley was transformed by logging, dairy and beef cattle properties and tobacco farms. Timber was required for construction of McKay Creek Power Station which began construction in 1951 and also the camps and houses for the workers and their families. There was a need for housing and infrastructure for an increasing population of workers for the hydro-electric scheme as there was a general shortage of this commodity. A timber mill was started in Tawonga by Mates, of Albury, in 1945, and electricity became available in 1946 the S.E.C. bought the mill, and enlarged it. In 1960 it was purchase by a local family. They also started a timber mill in Mt Beauty and worked both until 1980 when they closed the Tawonga mill and enlarged the mill called Mt. Beauty Timbers Pty Ltd which employed approximately 50 people. A pictorial record of the development of the local timber industry in the Kiewa Valley showing equipment used in timber milling.Colour photograph of Mt Beauty Timber Industries Mill. Photo taken inside the workshop showing saw blades and equipmentmt beauty, mt beauty timber industry, timber mill

Used in the timber industry for trimming sleepers or shaping timber.This item is associated with the timber and sleeper-cutting industry in the Orbost Region. Timber sleepers were superceded by concrete sleepers in c. 1970s.An iron axe with a long cutting edge. The neck of the wooden handle is chipped.broad-axe sleeper-cutting timber-industry

This is a program for the 7th Annual Timber Ball held in August 1996. It was sponsored by the Timber Industry.Orbost has historically been based on the timber industry, but that industry has declined considerably over the last 20 years. The number of locals involved in the timber industry has declined and these balls are no longer held. Community balls and dances are becoming rarer as more home entertainment is available and musical tastes have changed. This item is reminiscent of a previous social activity.A pale mauve coloured paper folded in half as a program. Print is black. Front page is framed with a graphical musical frame. Underneath print are images of two timber trucks on either side of a tree. The wording is : "Members of the Orbost Timber Ball Committee welcome you to our 7th Annual Ball Saturday 24 August 1996.' Inside are the names of committee members and sponsors. dancing recreation orbost-timber-industry

This is a useful reference tool.Two copies of a 10 pp black / white magazine titled, " The Forests of East Gippsland". There are eight black/white photographs on the front cover depicting the timber industry. In the centre inside a black frame is "THE FORESTS OF EAST GIPPSLAND AND THEIR RELEVANCE TO RESIDENCE OF THE ORBOST SHIRE PREPARED BY THE ORBOST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JUNE, 1983".timber-industry-orbost

Lederman family were financiers of East Gippsland Timber Industry - . Shirley Hancock's Sharon Frock Salon on Esplanade Lakes Entrance was named after Sharon SigerColour photograph showing Shirley and Brian Hancock welcoming Jeffrey Lederman and Sharon Siger nee Lederman on verandah at 5 Uplands Avenue, with Australian and Jewish flags flying, Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, timber industry

Used in the timber industry in the Orbost district. This is a two person operated cross cut saw which functions as a pit saw. A log is placed over a pit lengthways. The man on the top walks along the log and pulls the saw upwards, and he man below pulls the saw downwards. This saw therefore cuts in both directions. This type of saw was often used in the ship building industry for cutting planks.A long raker saw which has been installed into the Slab Hut Shed in a vertical position as a pit saw. It has a metal handle extension at the top which has a wooden handgrip attached. Towards the bottom of the saw, a wooden handle had been added to the saw. timber-industry-tool raker-saw pit-saw

A photocopy of a newspaper article regarding one man, Fred Gill's, lobbying for the timber industry in and around Marysville and the district. Fred Gill was born and grew up in Marysville and his father worked for the Forests Commission. The original article appeared in the Weekly Times on June 25th, 1986.A photocopy of a newspaper article regarding one man, Fred Gill's, lobbying for the timber industry in and around Marysville and the district.marysville, victoria, australia, fred gills, forest commission, newspaper article

Used in the timber and sleeper-cutting industry. Used to square sleepers. This axe was possibly used by the donor John McMahon.Used in the timber and sleeper-cutting industry in the Orbost region.Timber sleepers were superceded by concrete sleepers in c. 1970s. broad-axe sleeper-cutting timber-industry An iron axe head with a very long cutting blade and a long wooden handle. broad-axe sleeper-cutting timber-industry