Included are photographs of the Orbost township, the Snowy River at Marlo, Gypsy Point, Buchan Caves and Bairnsdale. In the 1960s Orbost had a population of 4000 and was a major tourist attraction in Eastern Victoria with sufficient accommodation and facilities. It was the major town close to several national parks with access to either the surf or the snow. These postcards are pictorial records of Orbost in the 1960s. Postcards are very interesting records of places. architecture and transport.A colour postcard series with photographs of Orbost and the district. The cover photograph is of the Snowy River Bridge. There is an information card.Each photograph is labelled. at the bottom.postcards-orbost postcards-east-gippsland

This photograph is of a train on the small rail bridge which crosses over the Burn Road Newmerella cutting. In 1912 work was underway to complete the Bairnsdale to Orbost section of the railway. This meant the end of river transport for the area. The railway was opened on April 10 1916 and closed in 1987. The letter written on the card is from Hilda Graham to her uncle.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.A black / white postcard photograph showing a train engine crossing on a small rail bridge. On the back is a handwritten letter.Photo caption - "NEWMERELLA RAILWAY, ORBOST STANLEY VOGT"newmerella east-gippsland-railway

These photographs were part of a framed display in the kitchen of Orbost House, a guest house in McLeod Street, Orbost. historical record of Marlo township and surrounding estuary of the Snowy RiverTwo b/w photographs/postcards set on to backing board. These photos are of scenery at Marlo. Photographs appear to have been cut from a larger piece of cardboard, possibly a display board.2682.1 is titled LOOKING ALONG THE BACKWATER AT MARLO. 2682.2 is titled MARLO, EAST GIPPSLAND. Both have the marking of Bulmer, Bairnsdale (the photographer)marlo

The construction and opening of the Orbost railway was a major event in the development of Orbost and East Gippsland, resulting in huge development of farming and timber industries. This railway functioned between 1916 until 1987. This photograph/postcard shows a train involved in the construction of the line, in a ballast pit, at Newmerella, near Orbost c.1915. Note: this is a better quality photograph than 2696.1This photograph/postcard is significant because it relates to the construction of the Bairnsdale-Orbost railway line.A b/w photograph on a postcard showing a steam train and wagons in an earth cutting, and a number of workmen in the foreground, along with a railway line.At the bottom of the postcard: Ballast Pit, Orbost - W S Vogt, Bairnsdalerailway, orbost-bairnsdale railway, orbost

This b/w photograph/postcard is of a steam train at the Orbost Railway Station, March 1930. Steam trains operated on this line from 1916 - c. late 1950s. The construction and opening of the Orbost railway in 1916 was a major event in the development of Orbost and East Gippsland, resulting in huge development of farming and timber industries. This railway functioned between 1916 until 1987. This photograph/postcard is significant because it relates to the Bairnsdale-Orbost railway line.This is b/w photograph on a postcard. It shows a steam train belching smoke, a water tank and a railway signal.on back: 8am mixed leaving Orbost March 1930. DI 578 4-6-0steam train, orbost, orbost-bairnsdale railway line

2704.1 is a photograph of the original Methodist Church in Orbost. Following amalgamation of churches to become the Uniting Church, this building was sold off and shifted to a different site, to become a private dwelling. 2704.2 from the earliest days of white settlement in the Orbost district and until c. 1960s, pumpkins were grown for pig and cow food. These photographs are significant because they are a historical record of aspects of the Orbost district which no longer exist. Two b/w photographs/postcards of Orbost. 2704.1 b/w photo of a building, steep roof, made of wood, 3 windows along the side wall, man standing behind a fence at front. 2704.2 b/w photo of a paddock of pumpkins. Bank of trees in the background, two dead trees in foreground. 2704.1 on the back is a handwritten letter 'Dear Myrtle....' 2704.2 at bottom of postcard: ORBOST, EAST GIPPSLAND. S Vogt, Barnsdaleorbost, pumpkins

Pumpkins were grown widely on Orbost farms and used to feed pigsThis photograph is associated with pumpkin growing in Orbost.A black / white photograph / postcard of a paddock of pumpkins.on front- at bottom - "Orbost, East Gippsland"orbost-agriculture pumpkins-orbost

J Stirling was coach driver late 1800 Also black and white copySepia postcard showing mail coach between Cunninghame and Orbost, covered wagon pulled by four horses, house is possibly Post Office at Tosteree, one lady standing in doorway and another lady sitting on seat on verandah. Driver in coach and lady holding baby, picket fence along front of house in East Gippsland Victoriatransport, postal services