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Orbost & District Historical SocietyBooklet - Agricultural Show programme 1939, Orbost Agricultural Society, ORBOST AGRICULTURAL SHOW Forty-sixth annual show 1939 Saturday 11 November, 1939
... ORBOST AGRICULTURAL SHOW Forty-sixth annual show 1939 Saturday 11 November...This booklet is from the 1936 Orbost Show and is a rare document from that era. ...ORBOST AGRICULTURAL SHOW Forty-sixth annual show 1939 Saturday 11 November...Orbost Agricultural Society...ORBOST AGRICULTURAL SHOW Forty-sixth annual show 1939 Saturday 11 November Booklet Agricultural Show programme 1939 Orbost Agricultural Society ...This booklet is from the 1936 Orbost Show and is a rare document from that era. Agricultural shows in rural areas of Victoria were important yearly events. This is a show schedule and has details of classes of events to be held at the Show, along with rules & regulations and prizes. It also contains advertising from local businesses of the day, along with the names of the Show society's office bearers. This item is significant because it is a record of the Orbost Agricultural Show from 1939.Light tan coloured booklet with red lines and black printing on the cover. ORBOST AGRICULTURAL SHOW Forty-sixth annual show 1939 Saturday 11 Novemberorbost show, orbost agricultural society -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyAward, Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society, Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Second Prize, 1960, 1960
... Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Second Prize, 1960....Second prize awarded to R.Yee for her three parsnips by the Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society, 1960....Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Second Prize, 1960. +Additional Keywords: Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society...Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Second Prize Awarded to: R.Yee. ...Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society...Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Second Prize, 1960. +Additional Keywords: Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Second Prize, 1960. ...Second prize awarded to R.Yee for her three parsnips by the Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society, 1960.Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Second Prize, 1960. +Additional Keywords: Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural SocietyRingwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Second Prize Awarded to: R.Yee. Exhibit: A Bunch of Three Parsnips. Class: Vegetables No: 177 Date: 26/3/60. E.Kearsley, Hon. Sec. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyAward, Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society, Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Second Prize, 1959, 1959
... Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Second Prize, 1959....Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Second Prize, 1959. +Additional Keywords: Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society...Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Second Prize Awarded to: Mrs.R.Yee Exhibit: 1 Jar of Apricot Jam Class: Cookery No: 238 Date: 14/3/59E.Kearsley, Hon.Sec....Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society...Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Second Prize, 1959. +Additional Keywords: Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Second Prize, 1959. ...Second Prize awarded to Mr.R.Yee for her jar of apricot jam in the cookery class on March 14, 1959.Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Second Prize, 1959. +Additional Keywords: Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural SocietyRingwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society Second Prize Awarded to: Mrs.R.Yee Exhibit: 1 Jar of Apricot Jam Class: Cookery No: 238 Date: 14/3/59E.Kearsley, Hon.Sec. -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyBook - History Book, Orbost and District Historical Society, Personalities and Stories of the Early Orbost District. Fourth Edition, 2025, 2025
... Personalities and Stories of the Early Orbost District. Fourth Edition, 2025...Orbost...This is the fourth edition (2025) of a well respected collection of stories of the early Orbost district. The 1st edition was produced in 1972 (stories collected by Mary Gilbert). ...Book with light brown covered card board with two black and white photos, one oval and the other rectangle which has an inscription, Nicholson Street Orbost-approximately 1890. 202 pages...Fourth Edition 2025. Orbost and District Society PO Box 284 Orbost Vic. 3888...Orbost and District Historical Society...Fourth Edition, 2025 Book History Book Orbost and District Historical Society E-gee Printers ...This is the fourth edition (2025) of a well respected collection of stories of the early Orbost district. The 1st edition was produced in 1972 (stories collected by Mary Gilbert). This updated fourth edition builds on the previous 3 editions by adding photographs and obituaries and where possible corrections have been made. This item is significant because it tells the stories of early Orbost settlements, families and personalities from 1870's c.1940'sBook with light brown covered card board with two black and white photos, one oval and the other rectangle which has an inscription, Nicholson Street Orbost-approximately 1890. 202 pagesFourth Edition 2025. Orbost and District Society PO Box 284 Orbost Vic. 3888orbost, mary gilbert, early orbost history, book -
Orbost & District Historical Societyadvertisement, 1916
... Produced by the Orbost and east Gippsland Agricultural Society, it was for the twenty-fourth Orbost Show. ...A large white paper advertisement / poster with black print. For the Orbost Show, it gives details of dates, exhibits and rules....Orbost and East Gippsland Agricultural, Pastoral & Horticultural Society...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Produced by the Orbost and east Gippsland Agricultural Society, it was for the twenty-fourth Orbost Show. ...This poster would heve been handed out to businesses for display. Produced by the Orbost and east Gippsland Agricultural Society, it was for the twenty-fourth Orbost Show. It was endorsed by the president, Mr Jac. Perry and the secretary, Mr Geo. D. Perry. The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah HallThis item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history.A large white paper advertisement / poster with black print. For the Orbost Show, it gives details of dates, exhibits and rules.orbost-agricultural-show event-orbost -
Orbost & District Historical Societytickets
... The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. ...1944.1 is an Orbost Agricultural Society Member's Ticket No. 484. 1944.2 is an Orbost Agricultural Society Lady's Ticket no.484. ...Orbost Agricultural Society John Lynn President Member's Ticket E.H.D. ...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...White Secretary 1959 £1 1944.1 is an Orbost Agricultural Society Member's Ticket No. 484. 1944.2 is an Orbost Agricultural Society Lady's Ticket no.484. ...The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. (Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah Hall)Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history.1944.1 is an Orbost Agricultural Society Member's Ticket No. 484. 1944.2 is an Orbost Agricultural Society Lady's Ticket no.484. Both are white cardboard edged in gold. The tickets are joined. There is a blue cord attached through a hole. The print is blue.Orbost Agricultural Society John Lynn President Member's Ticket E.H.D. White Secretary 1959 £1orbost-agricultural-society -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyBook, Orbost Historical Society Inc, Barns of the Snowy River Orbost, 2006
... Barns of the Snowy River Orbost...... Agriculture...Documents the distinctive slatted barns of the Lower Snowy River, Orbost, Victoria. Includes sketch maps, barn plans, history of area and families and personal ineterviews....Orbost Historical Society Inc....Orbost, Victoria, Australia...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Land Settlement Agriculture Natural Disasters Transport Ngaire Donald May Leatch Documents the distinctive slatted barns of the Lower Snowy River, Orbost, Victoria. ...Documents the distinctive slatted barns of the Lower Snowy River, Orbost, Victoria. Includes sketch maps, barn plans, history of area and families and personal ineterviews.Ngaire Donald May Leatchland settlement, agriculture, natural disasters, transport -
Orbost & District Historical Societycertificate/award, 1904
... Orbost & East Gippsland Agricultural Society held an Autumn Show on 3rd March, 1904. ...Orbost and East Gippsland Agricultural, Pastoral & Horticultural Society...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland Orbost & East Gippsland Agricultural Society held an Autumn Show on 3rd March, 1904. ...Orbost & East Gippsland Agricultural Society held an Autumn Show on 3rd March, 1904. First Prize in Class C Section 21 fot Best Lady Ridrer was awarded to Miss Ross. Orbost and East Gippsland Agricultural, Pastoral & Horticultural Society held their annual show in the Mechanics' Institute hall in Orrbost on November 16, 1894. First Prize in Class F Section C was awarded to Elsie Price for "six buttonholes (children under 14)". At this time C.N. Henderson was President and Lauchlan Ross was Secretary. The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904, on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah Hall Prior to the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show these smaller shows were held in the Mechanics' Institute hall.This item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century.A rectangular, blue card certificate with yellow cord threaded through two small holes at the top centre. Text is black inside a frame. Details of the award are hand-written.On front - "Donated by her daughter Mrs Ethel Palmer" -
Orbost & District Historical Societycertificate/award, 1894
... Orbost and East Gippsland Agricultural, Pastoral & Horticultural Society held their annual show in the Mechanics' Institute hall in Orrbost on November 16, 1894. ...Orbost and East Gippsland Agricultural, Pastoral & Horticultural Society...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland Orbost and East Gippsland Agricultural, Pastoral & Horticultural Society held their annual show in the Mechanics' Institute hall in Orrbost on November 16, 1894. ...Orbost and East Gippsland Agricultural, Pastoral & Horticultural Society held their annual show in the Mechanics' Institute hall in Orrbost on November 16, 1894. First Prize in Class F Section C was awarded to Elsie Price for "six buttonholes (children under 14)". At this time C.N. Henderson was President and Lauchlan Ross was Secretary. The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904, on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah Hall Prior to the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show these smaller shows were held in the Mechanics' Institute hall. Elsie Price, 1886-1897, was the daughter of David J and Mary Faithfull.This item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century.A original rectangular white paper certificate. Text is inside a border- all print is black. Details are handwritten.On back - many names. On front -"Mrs Price"award agricultural-show public-event -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook / document, Community Services Directory March 1993 Shire of Orbost, 1993
... Community Services Directory March 1993 Shire of Orbost...This booklet was compiled by Orbost Shire council in 1993. It contains addresses and phone numbers of community groups in the shire and includes Mallacoota, Bemm River, Marlo, Cann River and Orbost.I it also has population statistics from the 1991 census - 6562 or the Shire of Orbost....A foolscap sized document of approximately 60 pp titled COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORY Shire of Orbost March 1993.It has a red cover with plastic binding. ...Orbost Shire Council...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This booklet was compiled by Orbost Shire council in 1993. ...This booklet was compiled by Orbost Shire council in 1993. It contains addresses and phone numbers of community groups in the shire and includes Mallacoota, Bemm River, Marlo, Cann River and Orbost.I it also has population statistics from the 1991 census - 6562 or the Shire of Orbost.This booklet is a useful reference tool.A foolscap sized document of approximately 60 pp titled COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORY Shire of Orbost March 1993.It has a red cover with plastic binding. It contains addresses and phone numbers of community groups in the shire and includes Mallacoota, Bemm River, Marlo, Cann River and Orbost.I it also has population statistics from the 1991 census - 6562 or the Shire of Orbost.orbost-history community-groups-orbost-1993 -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyDocument - invoice, Orbost Butter & Produce Co Ltd, 2 May 1952
... Orbost Butter & Produce Co Ltd...Orbost...In 1893, a group of Orbost farmers formed together to initiate the Orbost Butter Factory. ...A laminated copy of an invoice from Orbost Butter & Produce Co Ltd. Black print on white paper. ...Telephone 88 if supply defective Orbost Butter & Produce Co Ltd To Mrs C Tomlinson, 2 May 1952. ...Orbost Butter & Produce Co Ltd...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland In 1893, a group of Orbost farmers formed together to initiate the Orbost Butter Factory. ...In 1893, a group of Orbost farmers formed together to initiate the Orbost Butter Factory. The first factory was built in Lochiel Street and was a wooden building. In 1916, a new building was constructed on Forest Road. This was a more substantial brick building which had its own power source. Electric power, mainly for lighting was supplied to the developing township of Orbost by the Butter Factory. This docket is an invoice for the supply of power to the household or business of C. Tomlinson in 1952. The Butter Factory power was the only power to Orbost prior to the 1962 when S E C power came to Orbost. An invoice from a major business in Orbost which supplied power to the town for the first 50 years of the 20th Century. A laminated copy of an invoice from Orbost Butter & Produce Co Ltd. Black print on white paper. Telephone 88 if supply defective Orbost Butter & Produce Co Ltd To Mrs C Tomlinson, 2 May 1952. Lighting15/- Power 5/3 Meter rent 1/- Account rendered 6/13/3orbost, electric power, orbost butter factory, c tomlinson -
Orbost & District Historical Societyframed photograph, Orbost From "Grandview", mid 20th century
... Orbost From "Grandview"...This photograph was taken from Grandview overlooking the Orbost flats....It is covered in plastic. The photograph is of the Orbost flats with the river and the town in the background....in white - "Orbost From "Grandview"...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This photograph was taken from Grandview overlooking the Orbost flats. ...This photograph was taken from Grandview overlooking the Orbost flats.A black/white photograph in a frame. The frame has a stand. The frame is card padded over a metal frame. It is covered in plastic. The photograph is of the Orbost flats with the river and the town in the background.in white - "Orbost From "Grandview"grandview orbost-flats photograph -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Back to Orbost 1963, 1963
... Back to Orbost 1963...This was the official program for the 1963 Back To Orbost Celebrations. 2194.4 is part of the Mary Gilbert Collection....Four copies of a 16 pp page book with a white cover, black print, titled Back To Orbost Celebrations 1963. Friday 8 March 1963 Saturday 16 March 1963....Stamped on front cover - Orbost Historical Society...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This was the official program for the 1963 Back To Orbost Celebrations. 2194.4 is part of the Mary Gilbert Collection. ...This was the official program for the 1963 Back To Orbost Celebrations. 2194.4 is part of the Mary Gilbert Collection.This is a locally produced book useful for reference.Four copies of a 16 pp page book with a white cover, black print, titled Back To Orbost Celebrations 1963. Friday 8 March 1963 Saturday 16 March 1963.Stamped on front cover - Orbost Historical Societyorbost-history celebrations reunions -
Orbost & District Historical Societyinformation sheet, Welcome to the Shire of Orbost, 1992
... Welcome to the Shire of Orbost...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. ...On the front page is the logo of Orbost Shire Council. There is information on the role of the Shire Councillors for 1992/93. ...Orbost Shire Council...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This was possibly produced for an open day in the centenary year. ...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 -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyBooklet - Orbost Hospital Report, Mail Print Orbost, ORBOST AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL GOLDEN JUBILEE REPORT 1930-1980, 1980
... ORBOST AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL GOLDEN JUBILEE REPORT 1930-1980...This is a 50 year (Golden Jubilee) report of the Orbost & District Hospital and is a record of an important event for the Orbost District. ...The bottom section has a large b/w photograph of buildings and cars. ...ORBOST AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL GOLDEN JUBILEE REPORT 1930-1980...Mail Print Orbost...The bottom section has a large b/w photograph of buildings and cars. ORBOST AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL GOLDEN JUBILEE REPORT 1930-1980 Booklet Orbost Hospital Report Mail Print Orbost Orbost & District Hospital ...This is a 50 year (Golden Jubilee) report of the Orbost & District Hospital and is a record of an important event for the Orbost District. The hospital was founded in 1930 after many years of lobbying and fundraising by local people. This booklet contains the names of senior staff and office bearers in 1980. This item is significant because it is a brief record of the first 50 years of the Orbost & District Hospital. It also contains the names of the staff, and office bearers from 1980.This 19 page booklet has a cream cover with black printing on the top section of the cover. The bottom section has a large b/w photograph of buildings and cars. ORBOST AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL GOLDEN JUBILEE REPORT 1930-1980medical services, orbost hospital, golden jubilee -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.SHOW ROLL, A & P SOCIETY INC. WYCHEPROOF
... A & P SOCIETY INC. WYCHEPROOF...Final entry 2017 when Wycheproof A & P Society disbanded....Columns with Headings YEAR, PRESIDENT, SECRETARY 239 listings for Wycheproof Agricultural and Pastoral Society - A & P Society....Wycheproof Agricultural & Pastoral Society - A & P Society...A & P SOCIETY INC. WYCHEPROOF SHOW ROLL Wycheproof Agricultural & Pastoral Society - A & P Society ...First name entry for SHOW ROLL - 1885. Final entry 2017 when Wycheproof A & P Society disbanded. A representation of a local organisation that began in early settlement days and continued for many years.Large Roll with names in gold lettering. Columns with Headings YEAR, PRESIDENT, SECRETARY 239 listings for Wycheproof Agricultural and Pastoral Society - A & P Society.show. pastoral agriculural -
Narre Warren and District Family History GroupBook, Berwick and District Agricultural & Horticultural Society Inc, Berwick and District Agricultural & Horticultural Society Inc. - Celebrating 150 Years of Agricultural Competition 1848-1998, 1998
... Berwick and District Agricultural & Horticultural Society Inc. - Celebrating 150 Years of Agricultural Competition 1848-1998...Berwick and District Agricultural & Horticultural Society Inc....Berwick and District Agricultural & Horticultural Society Inc. - Celebrating 150 Years of Agricultural Competition 1848-1998 Book Berwick and District Agricultural & Horticultural Society Inc. ...This publication was compiled for the 1998 Show of the Berwick and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society Inc. to celebrate 150 years of agricultural competition in Victoria.non-fictionThis publication was compiled for the 1998 Show of the Berwick and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society Inc. to celebrate 150 years of agricultural competition in Victoria.agricultural competition, berwick show society, george pritchard harvey wilson, mornington farmers' society, port phillip farmers' society, jw 'jack' rae oam -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Visitors Book
... This was used as the Orbost Historical Society's visitors' book for the Orbost Museum....ORBOST HISTORICAL MUSEUM Opened on December 1st, 1967 by Hon. ...Orbost Historical Society...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This was used as the Orbost Historical Society's visitors' book for the Orbost Museum. ...This was used as the Orbost Historical Society's visitors' book for the Orbost Museum.This book records those who have visited the Orbost Museum. It indicates where they are from and their thoughts about the museum.A large album with a brown cloth cover. There is gold lettering on the front cover - Visitors Book.ORBOST HISTORICAL MUSEUM Opened on December 1st, 1967 by Hon. Peter Nixon M.P., Minister for the Interior.visitors-book orbost-museum -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Nicholson Street Orbost Victoria
... Nicholson Street Orbost Victoria...Agriculture...Photograph...Sepia photograph showing businesses on both sides of Nicholson Street Orbost Victoria...Orbost H. S....Orbost, Victoria, Australia...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Agriculture Orbost H. ...Sepia photograph showing businesses on both sides of Nicholson Street Orbost VictoriaOrbost H. S.agriculture -
Orbost & District Historical SocietySouvenir - Souvenir Booklet, Orbost Lions Club, 5th ANNUAL SNOWY RIVER COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL ORBOST LIONS CLUB Sunday, January 12th, 1986 at Newmerella Recreation Reserve, 1986
... 5th ANNUAL SNOWY RIVER COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL ORBOST LIONS CLUB Sunday, January 12th, 1986 at Newmerella Recreation Reserve......Orbost...This is the program of a major country music event held at Newmerella /Orbost on Sunday 12th January 1986. It has been collected and donated by Elaine Brogan who attended this festival. ...OFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAMME (COMPLIMENTARY) 5TH ANNUAL SNOWY RIVER COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL ORBOST LIONS CLUB SUNDAY JANUARY 12TH 1986 at NEWMERELLA RECREATION RESERVE...Orbost Lions Club...Stapled 5th ANNUAL SNOWY RIVER COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL ORBOST LIONS CLUB Sunday, January 12th, 1986 at Newmerella Recreation Reserve Souvenir Souvenir Booklet Orbost Lions Club Mail Print Orbost ...This is the program of a major country music event held at Newmerella /Orbost on Sunday 12th January 1986. It has been collected and donated by Elaine Brogan who attended this festival. This festival started in the early 1980's and was held annually.This item is significant because it details a major musical event in the 1980's32 page paper booklet, cover is black lettering on white background, drawing of a logo on top left of cover. StapledOFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAMME (COMPLIMENTARY) 5TH ANNUAL SNOWY RIVER COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL ORBOST LIONS CLUB SUNDAY JANUARY 12TH 1986 at NEWMERELLA RECREATION RESERVEmusic festival, orbost, country music festival -
Orbost & District Historical Societylaminated newspaper, Tambo & Orbost Times, November 10 1888
... Tambo & Orbost Times...The 1Tambo & Orbost Times was published between 1887 and 1903. ...A double spread folded newspaper. Tambo & Orbost Times. It is dated November 10 1888. ...Tambo & Orbost Times...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland The 1Tambo & Orbost Times was published between 1887 and 1903. ...The 1Tambo & Orbost Times was published between 1887 and 1903. It later became the Bruthen and Tambo Times. This item is a useful reference for the early history of East Gippsland.A double spread folded newspaper. Tambo & Orbost Times. It is dated November 10 1888. This newspaper has been laminated.newspaper-tambo-orbost-times -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyCertificate, Set of 6 certificates of Merit for outstanding exhibits at the Ringwood Horticultural & Agricultural Society - 1954-1971, 1954 - 1971
... Set of 6 certificates of Merit for outstanding exhibits at the Ringwood Horticultural & Agricultural Society - 1954-1971....Set of 6 certificates of Merit for outstanding exhibits at the Ringwood Horticultural & Agricultural Society: 3 buff coloured with blue lettering, 3 white with blue lettering - each with a picture of flowers. ...Ringwood Horticultural & Agricultural Society Certificates of Merit for outstanding exhibits...+Additional Keywords: S Winch(5) and D Holloway Set of 6 certificates of Merit for outstanding exhibits at the Ringwood Horticultural & Agricultural Society - 1954-1971. Certificate ...6 certificates awarded to S.Winch for vases of cut flowers (23-Oct-1954); equal best exhibit - Fuchsia Section - 12-Mar-1966 (2 certs), Best exhibit Fuchsia Section (13-May-1967), Double Fuchsias 3 varieties (8-May-1971) & exhibit in Fuchsia Section (6-Mar-1971)Set of 6 certificates of Merit for outstanding exhibits at the Ringwood Horticultural & Agricultural Society: 3 buff coloured with blue lettering, 3 white with blue lettering - each with a picture of flowers. +Additional Keywords: S Winch(5) and D HollowayRingwood Horticultural & Agricultural Society Certificates of Merit for outstanding exhibits -
Orbost & District Historical Societybox of documents, 1966 - 1985
... These documents show the beginnings of the society with a committee in 1966 leading to the formation in 1967,...A cardboard box of documents of Orbost & District Historical Society, It contains minutes, correspondence, accounts, receipt and cheque books. ...Orbost & District Historical Society...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland These documents show the beginnings of the society with a committee in 1966 leading to the formation in 1967, These documents record the history of the Orbost & District Historical Society. ...These documents show the beginnings of the society with a committee in 1966 leading to the formation in 1967,These documents record the history of the Orbost & District Historical Society.A cardboard box of documents of Orbost & District Historical Society, It contains minutes, correspondence, accounts, receipt and cheque books. There are also two keys. orbost-history-documents -
Orbost & District Historical Societypamphlet, Orbost and Surrounding Area, 1980-1989
... Orbost and Surrounding Area...Produced in the interest of tourism for the visitor to Orbost and district by Orbost and District Tourist Association in conjunction with Golden Fleece Petroleum....On the front is the title -"Orbost and Surrounding Area". There are labelled illustrations of fish above a list of towns. ...Orbost & District Tourist Association...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland Produced in the interest of tourism for the visitor to Orbost and district by Orbost and District Tourist Association in conjunction with Golden Fleece Petroleum. ...Produced in the interest of tourism for the visitor to Orbost and district by Orbost and District Tourist Association in conjunction with Golden Fleece Petroleum.This item is a useful reference tool.A four fold white and yellow pamphlet with black print. On the front is the title -"Orbost and Surrounding Area". There are labelled illustrations of fish above a list of towns. There are description of self-drive tours in the area and a map on the back.pamphlet tourism-orbost -
Orbost & District Historical Societyfolder, Orbost Bridges - Snowy River Road Bridges, 1974 1976
... Orbost Bridges - Snowy River Road Bridges...In early 1974, as an Engineer with the Country Roads Board, David came to Orbost as the Supervising Engineer for the construction of the new bridges which were part of an 8.4km Orbost bypass road design. ...A white plastic folder - Orbost Bridges - Snowy River Road Bridges. it contains newspaper articles, booklets, photographs and documents relating to the construction of the Snowy River Road Bridge in 1974 -1976....on front cover - 1974 - 76 ORBOST / SNOWY RIVER ROAD BRIDGES * construction * photos * articles * plans Donated by David Jellie Oct 2015...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This folder was compiled in October 2015 from documents, magazines. papers and photographs donated by David Jellie, engineer in charge 1974 - 1976. ...This folder was compiled in October 2015 from documents, magazines. papers and photographs donated by David Jellie, engineer in charge 1974 - 1976. In early 1974, as an Engineer with the Country Roads Board, David came to Orbost as the Supervising Engineer for the construction of the new bridges which were part of an 8.4km Orbost bypass road design. This was a major project involving not only a new bridge over the Snowy River (including Lochiel Lagoon), but other bridges over Ashby’s Gulch and Watt’s Gulch. These new bridges were opened in November 1976 with the unveiling of a plaque on the eastern end of the $2.4M Snowy River Bridge. (ref. May Leatch)This item is a useful reference tool on the construction history of the Snowy River Road bridges.A white plastic folder - Orbost Bridges - Snowy River Road Bridges. it contains newspaper articles, booklets, photographs and documents relating to the construction of the Snowy River Road Bridge in 1974 -1976.on front cover - 1974 - 76 ORBOST / SNOWY RIVER ROAD BRIDGES * construction * photos * articles * plans Donated by David Jellie Oct 2015snowy-river-bridges jellie-david -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Memories of our Parents' Childhood, 2000
... This was a project of Year 10-3 at Orbost Secondary College produced in 2000....A 40 pp book produced by Orbost Secondary College Year 10.3 students in 2000. ...On front cover is a sticker - Orbost Secondary College....Orbost Secondary College...Arnold Street, Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This was a project of Year 10-3 at Orbost Secondary College produced in 2000. ...This was a project of Year 10-3 at Orbost Secondary College produced in 2000.This is a useful reference book on early Orbost.A 40 pp book produced by Orbost Secondary College Year 10.3 students in 2000. It is plastic covered and titled "Memories of Our Parents' Childhood Years. On the front cover is a collage of photographs.On front cover is a sticker - Orbost Secondary College.orbost-history reminiscences orbost-secondary-college -
Orbost & District Historical Societydocuments, 1932 - 1965
... The Orbost Workers' Band and the Orbost Town Band amalgamated in 1913 to form the Orbost Municipal Band under the conductorship of Mr Charles Spink. ...All contain hand-written details and relate to the Orbost Municipal Band....On front covers - "ORBOST MUNICIPAL BAND" in black pen. ...Orbost Municipal Band...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland The Orbost Workers' Band and the Orbost Town Band amalgamated in 1913 to form the Orbost Municipal Band under the conductorship of Mr Charles Spink. ...The Orbost Workers' Band and the Orbost Town Band amalgamated in 1913 to form the Orbost Municipal Band under the conductorship of Mr Charles Spink. The Orbost Municipal Band played a major role in the Orbost community activities. Charles Spink made sure each soldier returning home from the 1914 to 1918 war was welcomed home in front of the Shire Hall to the music of the Orbost Municipal Band. The band played in the main street on most Friday nights and in 1929 the band played at the official opening of the Buchan Caves, by Sir Albert Lind. The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members. A plastic pocket containing cheque butts, credit books and account books. All contain hand-written details and relate to the Orbost Municipal Band.On front covers - "ORBOST MUNICIPAL BAND" in black pen. orbost-municipal-band -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyBook, The Iron Horse Stopped at Orbost Railway Station, 2019
... The Iron Horse Stopped at Orbost Railway Station...The title is a reference to plans to further extend the railway beyond Orbost - but "The Iron Horse stopped at Orbost Railway Station". ...A spiral bound book titled, "The Iron Horse Stopped at Orbost Railway Station". The cover is blue / green with the title in black and red print. ...in black print on cover - "The Iron Horse Stopped at Orbost Railway Station ; The newspaper story of the eventual construction of the ORBOST RAILWAY LINE (in red print); Compiled and produced by CARROL PRESTON (in white print)...Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland Carrol Preston has used newspaper references from 1877 through to 1917, to document the history of the Orbost - Bairnsdael railway line.. ...Carrol Preston has used newspaper references from 1877 through to 1917, to document the history of the Orbost - Bairnsdael railway line.. It starts with the lobbying and jockeying, and moves through to the opening in 1916. The title is a reference to plans to further extend the railway beyond Orbost - but "The Iron Horse stopped at Orbost Railway Station". Most articles are from the Snowy River Mail and Bairnsdale Advertiser. All newspaper articles are dated and sourced. About 1912 work began at Newmerella on clearing the track for the railway line from Bairnsdale to Orbost. A canvas town sprang up on the higher land adjacent to the river flats. Local farmers supplied meat, milk and fresh produce to the camp, as well as gaining employment carting and labouring. The line opened in 1916, the Orbost railway station being built on the Newmerella side of the river.This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost. On April 10 1916, the first scheduled train service left Orbost for Bairnsdale. The Bairnsdale-Orbost railway was opened to serve the agricultural and timber industries. This book has been compiled by a local historian. A spiral bound book titled, "The Iron Horse Stopped at Orbost Railway Station". The cover is blue / green with the title in black and red print. Underneath is a railway track leading to the bottom of the page. The book is 110 pages, A4 size and contains maps and photos. in black print on cover - "The Iron Horse Stopped at Orbost Railway Station ; The newspaper story of the eventual construction of the ORBOST RAILWAY LINE (in red print); Compiled and produced by CARROL PRESTON (in white print)railway-transport orbost-bairnsdale-railway east-gippsland-railway -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyCertificate, Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society Patriotic Show 1917, 1917
... Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society Patriotic Show 1917...Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society...Rutherglen Historical Society Murray Street Rutherglen high-country agricultural shows corowa agricultural society dolly arthur baking cakes Blue card with black printing. ...Blue card with black printing. A First Prize certificate awarded in the 41st Annual Corowa Show (Patriotic Show), awarded to Miss Dolly Arthur for her Cinnamon Sandwich, Class S, Section 258, in 1917.agricultural shows, corowa agricultural society, dolly arthur, baking, cakes -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyCertificate, Corowa Free Press, Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society, Fortieth Annual Show, 1916, 1916
... Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society, Fortieth Annual Show, 1916...Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society...Rutherglen Historical Society Murray Street Rutherglen high-country agricultural shows corowa agricultural society dolly arthur baking cakes Red card with black printing. ...Red card with black printing. A Second Prize certificate awarded in the 40th Annual Corowa Show, awarded to Miss Dolly Arthur for her Passion Fruit Sandwich, Class S, Section 255L, in 1916.agricultural shows, corowa agricultural society, dolly arthur, baking, cakes
