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Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard - Nicholson River, Bulmer and Segenberg Bairnsdale, 1910
... Nicholson River...Black and white postcard showing view of Upper Nicholson River with three women shown, water level low Nicholson Victoria...Nicholson River...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Also a second black and white postcard showing two rowboats on river at wide bend 05350.1 8.5 x 13.5 cm Waterways Boats and Boating Nicholson River Black and white postcard showing view of Upper Nicholson River with three women shown, water level low Nicholson Victoria Postcard Nicholson River Bulmer and Segenberg Bairnsdale ...Also a second black and white postcard showing two rowboats on river at wide bend 05350.1 8.5 x 13.5 cmBlack and white postcard showing view of Upper Nicholson River with three women shown, water level low Nicholson VictoriaNicholson River waterways, boats and boating -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyBook, Davidson, Rachael, The Nicholson River Railway Bridge, 2004
... The Nicholson River Railway Bridge...Research, interpretation and management recommendations for the Nicholson River Railway Bridge, East Gippsland, Victoria, by a Forestec student....The Nicholson River Railway Bridge Book Davidson, Rachael ...Research, interpretation and management recommendations for the Nicholson River Railway Bridge, East Gippsland, Victoria, by a Forestec student.bridges, transport -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard - Sylvia Gasson, Bulmer, 1914 to 1920 c
... Also a second photograph of Mrs Gasson rowing a boat on the Nicholson river old road bridge in background showing central lifting span which never worked 05348.1...Black and white postcard of woman Sylvia Gasson in a row boaty on Nicholson River Hill opposite shows signs of being cleared of trees Nicholsong Victoria...Nicholson River...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Also a second photograph of Mrs Gasson rowing a boat on the Nicholson river old road bridge in background showing central lifting span which never worked 05348.1 Transport Agriculture Genealogy Nicholson River Black and white postcard of woman Sylvia Gasson in a row boaty on Nicholson River Hill opposite shows signs of being cleared of trees Nicholsong Victoria Postcard Sylvia Gasson Bulmer ...Also a second photograph of Mrs Gasson rowing a boat on the Nicholson river old road bridge in background showing central lifting span which never worked 05348.1Black and white postcard of woman Sylvia Gasson in a row boaty on Nicholson River Hill opposite shows signs of being cleared of trees Nicholsong VictoriaNicholson Rivertransport, agriculture, genealogy -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Bridges, 1900
... Opened March 1889, centre lifting span unsuccessful so shipping trade up Nicholson River effectivly terminated...Pink toned scanned photograph of the first bridge across the Nicholson River. Shows a timber bridge with centre designed as a drawbridge. ...Nicholson River Bridge...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Opened March 1889, centre lifting span unsuccessful so shipping trade up Nicholson River effectivly terminated Bridges Waterways Nicholson River Bridge Pink toned scanned photograph of the first bridge across the Nicholson River. ...Opened March 1889, centre lifting span unsuccessful so shipping trade up Nicholson River effectivly terminatedPink toned scanned photograph of the first bridge across the Nicholson River. Shows a timber bridge with centre designed as a drawbridge. Woman in rowing boat in foreground. Nicholson VictoriaNicholson River Bridgebridges, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard - Gasson/Brodribb, Bulmer, 1915 - 1920 c
... Also a second postcard showing Sylvia Gasson later Wigg in rowing boat on Nicholson River 05494.1 13.5 x 9 cm...Black and white postcard showing Sylvia Gasson nee Brodribb seated in a rowing boat on Nicholson River showing high bank opposite with dead trees on top Nicholson Victoria...Evening Shadowsw Nicholson River...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Also a second postcard showing Sylvia Gasson later Wigg in rowing boat on Nicholson River 05494.1 13.5 x 9 cm Genealogy Boats and Boating Evening Shadowsw Nicholson River Black and white postcard showing Sylvia Gasson nee Brodribb seated in a rowing boat on Nicholson River showing high bank opposite with dead trees on top Nicholson Victoria Postcard Gasson/Brodribb Bulmer ...Also a second postcard showing Sylvia Gasson later Wigg in rowing boat on Nicholson River 05494.1 13.5 x 9 cmBlack and white postcard showing Sylvia Gasson nee Brodribb seated in a rowing boat on Nicholson River showing high bank opposite with dead trees on top Nicholson VictoriaEvening Shadowsw Nicholson Rivergenealogy, boats and boating -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, Tambo Nicholson River Management Group East Gippsland Victoria, 1999
... Tambo Nicholson River Management Group East Gippsland Victoria...Colour photograph of members of Tambo Nicholson River Management Group seated at round table discussion Charles Hogan Alan Somerville Margaret Gardener Jeanette Severs Rex Candy Kevin Dean Robin Minter and Bill Wilson East Gippsland Victoria...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Environment Fish Waterways Colour photograph of members of Tambo Nicholson River Management Group seated at round table discussion Charles Hogan Alan Somerville Margaret Gardener Jeanette Severs Rex Candy Kevin Dean Robin Minter and Bill Wilson East Gippsland Victoria Tambo Nicholson River Management Group East Gippsland Victoria Photograph Lakes Post Newspaper ...Colour photograph of members of Tambo Nicholson River Management Group seated at round table discussion Charles Hogan Alan Somerville Margaret Gardener Jeanette Severs Rex Candy Kevin Dean Robin Minter and Bill Wilson East Gippsland Victoriaenvironment, fish, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyMap - Bumberrah Counties of Dargo and Tambo
... Shows landowners, state forest, Colquhoun North and Tambo River, Tambo Bay and Nicholson River....Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Waterways Forest Township landowners Shows landowners, state forest, Colquhoun North and Tambo River, Tambo Bay and Nicholson River. Map Bumberrah Counties of Dargo and Tambo ...Shows landowners, state forest, Colquhoun North and Tambo River, Tambo Bay and Nicholson River.waterways, forest, township, landowners -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyMap - State Aerial Survey Victoria, Bruthen A Zone 7, A C Brooks Gov. Printer
... Shows aerial view of Nicholson River, Mt Sugarloaf, Mt. Welcome, Mt Hoad, Roads and Creeks....Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Roads Waterways Mountains Shows aerial view of Nicholson River, Mt Sugarloaf, Mt. Welcome, Mt Hoad, Roads and Creeks. ...Shows aerial view of Nicholson River, Mt Sugarloaf, Mt. Welcome, Mt Hoad, Roads and Creeks.roads, waterways, mountains -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPrint - Nurong County of Dargo, 21/3/2024
... Kooroon, Koomberar, Yonduk, Kianeek shows Yahoo Creek, Nicholson River, Land owner W G Hamilton...Waterways Land Settlement Kooroon, Koomberar, Yonduk, Kianeek shows Yahoo Creek, Nicholson River, Land owner W G Hamilton Print Nurong County of Dargo ...Kooroon, Koomberar, Yonduk, Kianeek shows Yahoo Creek, Nicholson River, Land owner W G Hamiltonwaterways, land settlement -
Narre Warren and District Family History GroupBook, Richard Mackay, Recollections of early Gippsland goldfields, 1977
... Stone Creek on Nicholson River...Narre Warren and District Family History Group 110 High Street Berwick melbourne gold mining locations Omeo in 1850 Stone Creek on Nicholson River Gippsland Rivers Many towns in north-east area of Victoria mentioned. ...Many towns in north-east area of Victoria mentioned. Local churches, government representatives, minersnon-fictionMany towns in north-east area of Victoria mentioned. Local churches, government representatives, minersgold mining locations, omeo in 1850, stone creek on nicholson river, gippsland rivers -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for LanguagesBook, Luise Hercus, This is what happened : historical narratives by Aborigines, 1986
... ...Nicholson River...Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages 33 Saxon Street Brunswick melbourne Yandruwandha Innamicka Nicholson River Djaru Wawarl Western dialect Murinypata Alawa mission Wangganguru Ngiyambaa Cobar Cape Keerweer Wik-ngatharra Macassar Anindilyakwa Dhirari Afghan Chinaman Wagaya Wemba Wemba Bilikin brothers Bardi Ngarinjin massacres Hodgson Downs Warndarang Mindiri Wangganguru Old Paddy Umpila native police Gugu-badhun boninb Atynyamatana Constable McLeay Bowman Oykangand Kukatj Roper Creole Paradise Dhirari Fanny Brown Wave Hill strike Gurindji Vincent Lingiari Mainoru station Rembarrnga Land rights Flinders Island maps, b&w photographs, word lists This book is devoted to the contact history of a hunting and gathering people where they themselves tell the stories in their own languages. ...This book is devoted to the contact history of a hunting and gathering people where they themselves tell the stories in their own languages. Presented as transcriptions of the original stories in Language in facsimile with introductions, gloss and translations by the transcribers. Contains stories by B. Kerwin, R. Moses, H.P. Kulambunt. B. Roberts, M.M. Irinjili D. Harris, J.S. Karntin, C.G. Wurramarrba, Barrengwa, B. Murray, W. Clegg, S. Day, T. Ejai, A. Baranga, I. Joshua, B. Clarmont and C. Omeenyo, H. Goetz, A. Coulthard, J. Boxer; (Lalarin), B.A. Sommer, J. Jack, E. Kennedy, L.J. Kyngayari, V. Lingiari, J.C. Maliwanga and J. Flinders, separately annotated.maps, b&w photographs, word listsyandruwandha, innamicka, nicholson river, djaru, wawarl, western dialect, murinypata, alawa, mission, wangganguru, ngiyambaa, cobar, cape keerweer, wik-ngatharra, macassar, anindilyakwa, dhirari, afghan, chinaman, wagaya, wemba wemba, bilikin brothers, bardi, ngarinjin, massacres, hodgson downs, warndarang, mindiri, wangganguru, old paddy, umpila, native police, gugu-badhun, boninb, atynyamatana, constable mcleay, bowman, oykangand, kukatj, roper creole, paradise, dhirari, fanny brown, wave hill strike, gurindji, vincent lingiari, mainoru station, rembarrnga, land rights, flinders island -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, mid - second half 20th century
... In this photograph the men had just finished work near the Nicholson River Bridge....In this photograph the men had just finished work near the Nicholson River Bridge. This photograph is associated with the Easy Gippsland Railway. ...This photograph was taken near the Nicholson River Bridge. The gang re-laying the rail tracks on the Bairnsdale - Orbost line were working in the Bruthen area. In this photograph the men had just finished work near the Nicholson River Bridge.This photograph is associated with the Easy Gippsland Railway.A black / white photograph of a group of men working on a railway line. There is another group behind them.on back - typed information as beloweast-gippsland-railway nicholson-railway railway-construction -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyMap - Bumberrah Counties of Dargo and Tambo
... Map showing land owners, state forest, Colquhoun North, Tambo River, Tambo Bay, Nicholson River. 5 maps A, B C, D, E. ...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Waterways Forest land owners Map showing land owners, state forest, Colquhoun North, Tambo River, Tambo Bay, Nicholson River. 5 maps A, B C, D, E. B is laminated, C, D, and E are photocopies Map Bumberrah Counties of Dargo and Tambo ...Map showing land owners, state forest, Colquhoun North, Tambo River, Tambo Bay, Nicholson River. 5 maps A, B C, D, E. B is laminated, C, D, and E are photocopieswaterways, forest, land owners -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Swan Reach School, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1996
... Black and white photograph of ten Swan Reach Primary School students planting trees on the banks of the Tambo River, in conjunction with Johnsonville Angling Club, SGAP and Tambo / Nicholson River management Board. Swan Reach Victoria...Schools Students Community Organisation Black and white photograph of ten Swan Reach Primary School students planting trees on the banks of the Tambo River, in conjunction with Johnsonville Angling Club, SGAP and Tambo / Nicholson River management Board. Swan Reach Victoria Photograph Swan Reach School Lakes Post Newspaper ...Photo appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper 8 May 1996, page 1.Black and white photograph of ten Swan Reach Primary School students planting trees on the banks of the Tambo River, in conjunction with Johnsonville Angling Club, SGAP and Tambo / Nicholson River management Board. Swan Reach Victoriaschools, students, community organisation -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, East Gippsland Catchment and Land Protection, Lakes Entrance Victoria, 1/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
... Also a colour photograph of upper reaches of the Nicholson River during a dry season ...Also a colour photograph of upper reaches of the Nicholson River during a dry season East Gippsland Catchment and Land Protection, Lakes Entrance Victoria Photograph Lakes Post Newspaper ...Black and white photograph of Colin Murray and Jeremy Gaylard at the East Gippsland Catchment and Land Protection meeting during inspection of the area of Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also a colour photograph of upper reaches of the Nicholson River during a dry season environment, wetlands, rivers, conservation -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyMap - Rainfall/Water Resources East Gippsland
... Map shows catchment areas Macalister, Avon, Perry, Mitchell, Nicholson, Tambo Rivers and Lake Tyers...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Water Resources Waterways Topography Map shows catchment areas Macalister, Avon, Perry, Mitchell, Nicholson, Tambo Rivers and Lake Tyers Map Rainfall/Water Resources East Gippsland ...Map shows catchment areas Macalister, Avon, Perry, Mitchell, Nicholson, Tambo Rivers and Lake Tyerswater resources, waterways, topography -
Orbost & District Historical SocietySouvenir - Murray's Snapshots, Murray Views, 8 Murray's Snapshots, c. 1950's
... ...Nicholson Street...Snowy River...Marlo Railway Orbost Church of England Post Office Nicholson Street Snowy River In green print: For Your Album. ...This is a small souvenir from C. 1950s. The 8 photos show different aspects of the Orbost/Marlo district. In the 1950's tourism by private vehicles was a growing part of the economy in East Gippsland.This item is significant because it was part the growing tourism industry to the Orbost district after W W II.8 small b/w photographs of the Orbost/Marlo district contained within an envelope. The envelope is white, green, brown and red colouring. The envelope is torn and damaged. In green print: For Your Album. In red print: 8 MURRAY'S SNAPSHOTS. Produced By Murray Views Gympie Qld also in red print. A stamp saying Series 1 in blue print. marlo, railway, orbost, church of england, post office, nicholson street, snowy river -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Water Bore at Public Reserve Lakes Entrance, 1999
... Water unsuitable, but during drought years when water supply from Nicholson River was restricted, water from this bore available for public use. ...Water unsuitable, but during drought years when water supply from Nicholson River was restricted, water from this bore available for public use. ...In late 1958 bore put down in an attempt to obtain good quality water for a reticulated town water supply. Water unsuitable, but during drought years when water supply from Nicholson River was restricted, water from this bore available for public use. Bore plugged, structure removed December 2000. Site marked with plaque March 2001, by Lakes Entrance Historical Society.Colour photograph of the head works including feed pipe of water bore sunk in late 1958 on the Public Reserve bound by Marine Parade and the highway approach to North Arm Bridge, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.water supply, public utilities -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspaper clippings, April, May 1987
... Nicholson Street. The centre is housed in the historic Slab Hut. The hut was an original family dwelling built in 1872, on a site approximately three kilometres upstream from the junction of the Buchan and Snowy Rivers. ...Nicholson Street. The centre is housed in the historic Slab Hut. The hut was an original family dwelling built in 1872, on a site approximately three kilometres upstream from the junction of the Buchan and Snowy Rivers. ...The Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre) was opened on March 28, 1987. It was officially opened by Dr D. Caughey, the governor of Victoria. The Orbost Visitor Information Centre is situated in Forest Park on Nicholson Street. The centre is housed in the historic Slab Hut. The hut was an original family dwelling built in 1872, on a site approximately three kilometres upstream from the junction of the Buchan and Snowy Rivers. The Hut was removed from its original site around 1970, and stored until 1984 when the Shire Council approved the current site. It was restored and brought to life as a Tourist Information Centre in 1987.The Slab Hut is an icon of Orbost. These newspaper articles are contemporary records of the opening of this building.A selection of articles from The News and the Snowy River Mail. All relate to the opening of the Slab Hut, the Orbost Visitor Information Centre. They are photographs, information and the history of the Slab Hut.slab-hut-orbost newspaper-snowy-river-mail -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspaper article, January 31 1991
... The main article is a photograph of the hailstorm damage to Nicholson Street in Orbost. newspaper article Snowy River Mail ...On 24 January 1991 a severe hailstorm occurred in Orbost. The Insurance Council of Australia estimated the 1991 damage at $12 million.This is a contemporary record of a significant event in Orbost.The front and back page of The East Gippsland News dated Thursday January 1991. The main article is a photograph of the hailstorm damage to Nicholson Street in Orbost.hailstorm-orbost east-gippsland-news newspaper-article -
Orbost & District Historical Societyplastic bag, mid-second half 20th century
... Snowy River Dry Cleaners was situated in Stanley Street, Orbost (previously a hat factory). There was also a shop in the CBD of Orbost. Basil Dowie moved his dry cleaning business from Nicholson Street to 31 Stanley Street where Stuart Hats had been. ...Snowy River Dry Cleaners was situated in Stanley Street, Orbost (previously a hat factory). There was also a shop in the CBD of Orbost. Basil Dowie moved his dry cleaning business from Nicholson Street to 31 Stanley Street where Stuart Hats had been. ...This was used by Snowy River Dry Cleaners. Snowy River Dry Cleaners was situated in Stanley Street, Orbost (previously a hat factory). There was also a shop in the CBD of Orbost. Basil Dowie moved his dry cleaning business from Nicholson Street to 31 Stanley Street where Stuart Hats had been. He had originally bought the business from Laurie Harrington in August 1950. (more information in Orbost & District Historical Society Newsletter No. 138 - John Phillips)This item is from a business which no longer exists in Orbost.A clear rectangular shaped plastic bag with red print inside a red frame - : Snowy River Dry Cleaners Orbost Moth Proof Storage Bag Service". It has a logo for FlexPak on an outline of Australia. snowy-river-dry-cleaners -
Orbost & District Historical Societyletter, 1968
... Marilyn worked at Herbert's Snowy River Store in Nicholson Street, Orbost from 1.1.1966 until 27.4.1968....Marilyn worked at Herbert's Snowy River Store in Nicholson Street, Orbost from 1.1.1966 until 27.4.1968. ...Massey Herbert was a prominent Orbost citizen being the youngest candidate In Orbost's history to have been elected to the shire council. This letter was written by Massey Herbert for Marilyn Morgan as a job reference. Marilyn worked at Herbert's Snowy River Store in Nicholson Street, Orbost from 1.1.1966 until 27.4.1968.Associated with a well-known Orbost business which started in 1888 and finally closed in c.1970.A typed letter of reference from Massey Herbert for Marilyn Morgan. It is typed on a Herbert's Snowy River Pty Ltd letter head. The header is green and red print and the text black. The envelope is 2599.2.herbert-massey snowy-river-stores morgan-marilyn -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyInvitations, 1967
... Nicholson Street, Orbost. This item is an historic record of the opening of the Orbost Museum. orbost-museum document-invitation The Committee of the Orbost Historical Society invite _________ to the OPENING OF THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM by the Hon. Peter Nixon MP, Minister for the Interior on FRIDAY DECEMBER 1st 1967 at 3.00pm Six blue rectangular cards with darker blue print and a gold scalloped edge. They are unused invitations to the opening of the Orbost Museum in December, 1967. Invitations Snowy River ...Made for the Orbost Historical Society. The first Orbost Museum was opened in 1967. It was situated in Nicholson Street, Orbost.This item is an historic record of the opening of the Orbost Museum.Six blue rectangular cards with darker blue print and a gold scalloped edge. They are unused invitations to the opening of the Orbost Museum in December, 1967.The Committee of the Orbost Historical Society invite _________ to the OPENING OF THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM by the Hon. Peter Nixon MP, Minister for the Interior on FRIDAY DECEMBER 1st 1967 at 3.00pmorbost-museum document-invitation -
Orbost & District Historical Societyframed photograph, 14.4.2004
... Nicholson Street. The centre is housed in the historic Slab Hut. The hut was an original family dwelling built in 1872, on a site approximately three kilometres upstream from the junction of the Buchan and Snowy Rivers. ...This photograph was taken on 14.4.2004 at the time of the visit to Orbost by the Governor of Victoria, John Landy.The Orbost Visitor Information Centre is situated in Forest Park on Nicholson Street. The centre is housed in the historic Slab Hut. The hut was an original family dwelling built in 1872, on a site approximately three kilometres upstream from the junction of the Buchan and Snowy Rivers. The Slab Hut is an Orbost Icon. It supports one part time manager and a team of dedicated volunteers.A coloured photograph in a wooden frame. A group of people stand in front of the Slab Hut (Orbost Information Centre) .On frame - NATURAL FEATURED HARDWOOD MADE BY 20.12.98 W. ASHLYN MARLO VIC.slab-hut-committee photograph -
Orbost & District Historical Societypictorial magazine, From Drought to Deluge '98, 1998
... Following heavy rain in East Gippsland in June, 1998, major flooding occurred in the Mitchell, Nicholson, Tambo, Snowy, Brodribb and Bemm Rivers. Other streams in the region also experienced high flows during this time. ...Following heavy rain in East Gippsland in June, 1998, major flooding occurred in the Mitchell, Nicholson, Tambo, Snowy, Brodribb and Bemm Rivers. Other streams in the region also experienced high flows during this time. ...This magazine cost $2.50 and was produced to support the East Gippsland Red Cross Flood Appeal. Following heavy rain in East Gippsland in June, 1998, major flooding occurred in the Mitchell, Nicholson, Tambo, Snowy, Brodribb and Bemm Rivers. Other streams in the region also experienced high flows during this time. Probably the most severe direct impacts of the floods were to the rural sector.This magazine is a contemporary record of a significant local event.Two copies of a magazine pictorial of the floods of 1998. Photos are black and white. They are of Bairnsdale, Orbost, Lakes Entrance, Raymond Island, Bemm River, Bruthen , Tambo and Cabbage Tree. flood-1998 flood-east gippsland disaster-floods -
Orbost & District Historical Societyplastic bag, c 1960's
... Snowy River Dry Cleaners was situated in Stanley Street, Orbost (previously a hat factory). There was also a shop in the CBD of Orbost. Basil Dowie moved his dry cleaning business from Nicholson Street to 31 Stanley Street where Stuart Hats had been. ...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland Snowy River Dry Cleaners was situated in Stanley Street, Orbost (previously a hat factory). There was also a shop in the CBD of Orbost. Basil Dowie moved his dry cleaning business from Nicholson Street to 31 Stanley Street where Stuart Hats had been. ...Snowy River Dry Cleaners was situated in Stanley Street, Orbost (previously a hat factory). There was also a shop in the CBD of Orbost. Basil Dowie moved his dry cleaning business from Nicholson Street to 31 Stanley Street where Stuart Hats had been. He had originally bought the business from Laurie Harrington in August 1950. (more information in Orbost & District Historical Society Newsletter No. 138 - John Phillips) This item is from a business no longer existing.A clear plastic bag with green print. - Snowy River Dry Cleaners. attached is orange card - E. Scott 004408Your garment Flower Fresh from Snowy River Dry Cleaners Orbostdry-cleaners-orbost laundry -
Orbost & District Historical Societyalbums, late 1980's
... Nicholson Street. The centre is housed in the historic Slab Hut. The hut was an original family dwelling built in 1872, on a site approximately three kilometres upstream from the junction of the Buchan and Snowy Rivers. ...Nicholson Street. The centre is housed in the historic Slab Hut. The hut was an original family dwelling built in 1872, on a site approximately three kilometres upstream from the junction of the Buchan and Snowy Rivers. ...These two albums were used at the Slab Hut - Orbost Visitor Information Centre. The Orbost Visitor Information Centre is situated in Forest Park on Nicholson Street. The centre is housed in the historic Slab Hut. The hut was an original family dwelling built in 1872, on a site approximately three kilometres upstream from the junction of the Buchan and Snowy Rivers. No nails were used in the construction; it was all wired together. After a period in storage the slab hut was opened in its present location in Orbost as the Information Centre in 1987.These albums are contemporary records of the construction and relocation of an iconic Orbost building, the Slab Hut.Two large photo albums. 2280.1 has no front cover. The back cover and spine are red. The pages are black and most photos are labelled. They are photographs of the Orbost area. 2280.2 has brown covers. It contains photographs of the construction of the gardens and buildings around the Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre). On the cover in gold print is "PHOTOS".slab-hut-orbost album-photographs-orbost -
Orbost & District Historical Societyaccount, 31 July 1928
... Matthews and Sons' Snowy River Garage was situated in Nicholson Street Orbost. Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. ...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland Matthews and Sons' Snowy River Garage was situated in Nicholson Street Orbost. Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. ...Matthews and Sons' Snowy River Garage was situated in Nicholson Street Orbost. Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. He married Penuel Hossack and had a family of James, Flora, Penuel and Alex.This item is an example of book-keeping in Orbost in the early 20th century and is a useful research tool.A white paper account with black print, blue lines and an illustration of an old car in the top left corner. It has a blue receipt attached for W.A. Matthews & Sons General Motor Engineers to R. Cameron.matthews-w.a. cameron-robert-pullar -
Orbost & District Historical Societyaccount, March 31st 1911
... Progressively Herberts Snowy River Stores grew into a department store of several shops along Nicholson St. ...Progressively Herberts Snowy River Stores grew into a department store of several shops along Nicholson St. ...Lancelot Herbert came to Orbost in 1886, taking up a partnership with local store-owner Massey Coote. After Mr Coote's death in 1891, Lancelot took over the store. Lancelot died in 1911. In 1918, following the death of adjacent shop-owner George Temple, the Herbert family purchased that shop. Progressively Herberts Snowy River Stores grew into a department store of several shops along Nicholson St. They also had small shops at Cann River, Noorinbee and Genoa which were run by members of the family, as well as a carrying business and fuel outlets. Lancelot died on 2/6/1911 and his wife Martha [died 1945] are buried in a joint grave in Orbost Cemetery. (info. Noreen and Lindsay Thomson). This 1911 Invoice from Lancelot Herbert of Snowy River Stores is made out to R P Cameron. Mr Cameron was a member of another early family in the Orbost/Snowy River district. This item is associated with a well-known Orbost business which started in 1888 and finally closed in c.1970. it is an example of book-keeping in the early 20th century and is a useful research tool.A white paper account with black print and red lines. Hand-written from Lancelot Herbert of Snowy River Stores -- to R.P. Cameron.lancelot herbert, massey coote, george temple, orbost, r p cameron -
Orbost & District Historical Societypost cards, ca. 1945
... Pictures are of : Nicholson Street, Snowy Rriver flats from Grand View, avenue leading to Obost. Snowy River bridge at Orbost, Snowy River at Orbost, Marlo from the sand dunes, Prince's Highway at Victorian-NSW. border, Genoa River and bridge at Genoa, Prince's Highway at Mt. ...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This is a souvenir of Orbost from 1945. postcard souvenir photographs Orbost Cann-River SOUVENIR Orbost to Vic Border 13 camera views A set of 13 black and white postcards in a fold-out format. Pictures are of : Nicholson ...This is a souvenir of Orbost from 1945.A set of 13 black and white postcards in a fold-out format. Pictures are of : Nicholson Street, Snowy Rriver flats from Grand View, avenue leading to Obost. Snowy River bridge at Orbost, Snowy River at Orbost, Marlo from the sand dunes, Prince's Highway at Victorian-NSW. border, Genoa River and bridge at Genoa, Prince's Highway at Mt. Drummer, Cann River hotel, fern scene, Euchre Valley, ponsasinorum near Cann River. SOUVENIR Orbost to Vic Border 13 camera viewspostcard souvenir photographs orbost cann-river
