This document was produced in 1989 by the Pulp Mill Women's awareness Group to inform the community and raise awareness of the pulp mill proposed for Orbost. Chair of the group was Heather Richardson and secretary was Beryl FearnleyThis document is a useful reference on the pulp and paper mill issue which caused much concern in the community and resulted in the formation of several new community groups.A 4 pp document with plastic binding. Document contains research on the proposed Orbost pulp mill.In top left corner -PULP AND PAPER MILL RESOURCE CENTREpulp-mill-orbost

This folder of articles was compiled by the Department of Land & Water Conservation / Forestry.This item is a useful reference tool on the pulp /paper mill proposed for East Gippsland.A small 8 pp folder of photocopied articles from the Snowy River Mail. They relate to the pulp/paper mill proposal in East Gippsland. pulp-mill-orbost

The Pulp Mill Womens Awareness Group (PMWAG) began in 1989 in response to a proposal for a Pulp Mill in the Orbost District, East Gippsland, Victoria. After several years, with the Pulp Mill issue dying down, in 1993, the group decided to change its name to Orbost Womens Awareness Group (OWAG) and continued until finally disbanding in 2015. The group brought awareness to many community issues and proposals, as well as having a strong social aspect. This small archive is a representation of a significant women's group which existed in Orbost from 1989 - 2015. A box containing a number of items associated with the Pulp Mill Womens Awareness Group, and the Orbost Womens Awareness Group. These items are albums, clippings, photos, documents, records, and digital media (CDs). 3376.1 Photo album 3376.2 Annual reports from 1990 - 2013 3376.3 Orbost Pulp Mill Proposal - information 3376.4 Newspaper clippings 1989-2025 3376.5 Newspaper clippings 2026-2015 3376.6 Snowy River Alliance 3376.7 History of the group 1989-2015 3376.8 Digitised items from OWAG 1989 onwards (Women and Migrants in the Timber Industry, 5 floppy discs; Flood Stories CD; Snowy River Rehabilitation CD; OWAG 20 years 2009 CD; OWAG tour Nov 2007 CD; 2 memory sticks) OWAG is labelled on the boxorbost, pulp mill, snowy river, orbost womens awareness group, pulp mill womens awareness group

This document was produced for Orbost Shire Council to look at the repercussions of a pulp and paper mill proposal for the shire. in 1988 the Victorian government called for expressions of interest from companies to construct a pulp and paper mill in Victoria using the hardwood from East Gippsland.This document is a useful reference on the pulp and paper mill issue which caused much concern in the community and resulted in the formation of several new community groups.A plastic covered 99 pp document titled, A Pulp and Paper Mill in East Gippsland, Implications for Orbost Shire Council, June 1989. pulp-mill-orbost

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

This booklet is a 'graphic arts digest' used in the printing industry. Used by commercial artists, in advertising, and by production managers, all of whom are concerned with the graphic arts. This actual booklet was used by a compositor working at the 'Snowy River Mail' in Orbost. The 'S R Mail' did all types of printing, including the local newspaper. 196 pages.This item is significant because it was used by a local compositor working at the 'Snowy River Mail', Orbost, c. 1970s, 1980s.A medium size book with a creamy pink background colour on the cover, overlaid with a multi-coloured graphics and photos in bands across the page. The words Pocket pal are at the top of the page.Pocket pal Associated Pulp and Paper Mills Ltdorbost, printing, snowy river mail, pocket pal

Two yellow, cloth, hardcovered books. One is a first edition, and the other is a second edition. Contents include the Stamp mill, battery frame, mortar block, stem, finger jack, water supply, power, amalgamation, retorting, milling systems, millmen and mill crews, mill management, handling pulp and tailing.

Rolling papers are small sheets, rolls, or leaves of paper which are sold for rolling cigarettes either by hand or with a rolling machine. When rolling a cigarette, one fills the rolling paper with tobacco. Rolling papers are most commonly made with wood pulp, hemp, flax, or rice straw as a base material. Zig-Zag papers, made in France, were the first interleaved brand (hence the name). Gold medal at 1900 Universal Exposition in Paris. 1860 Samuel Ramsden, a Yorkshire man, founded first paper mill in Victoria on the banks of the Yarra River, Fairfield, Melbourne. This was the Australian Paper and Pulp Company which for most of its history was called The Australian Paper Manufacturers Ltd. until it changed its name in 1986 to Amcor. In 1919 the company opened its mill on the corner of Upper Heidelberg Road and The Chandler Highway in Fairfield and remains there today. 2 packets of precut cigarette papers 'Zig Zag ' Paper Aust. Pty. Ltd. 60 leavesZIG ZAG PAPER AUST. PTY LTD 60 LEAVESciggarettes, cigarette papers, tobacco, moorabbin, cheltenham, early settlers, australian paper manufacturers, fairfield melbourne, zig zag cigarette papers ltd. amcor ltd,

Rolling papers are small sheets, rolls, or leaves of paper which are sold for rolling cigarettes either by hand or with a rolling machine. When rolling a cigarette, one fills the rolling paper with tobacco. Rolling papers are most commonly made with wood pulp, hemp, flax, or rice straw as a base material. 1860 Samuel Ramsden, a Yorkshire man, founded first paper mill in Victoria on the banks of the Yarra River, Fairfield, Melbourne. This was the Australian Paper and Pulp Company which for most of its history was called The Australian Paper Manufacturers Ltd. until it changed its name in 1986 to Amcor. In 1919 the company opened its mill on the corner of Upper Heidelberg Road and The Chandler Highway in Fairfield and remains there today. A packet of pre-cut cigarette papers 'Eagle ' brandEAGLE / CIGARETTE / PAPERS / MADE IN AUSTRALIA back 60 PAPERSciagarette papers, cigarettes, tobacco, melbourne, moorabin, paper mills, eagle cigarette papers ltd, australian paper manufacturers ltd, fairfield victoria,

A branch line from the Outer Circle Line was built for the delivery of coal and paper pulp to the Australian Paper Mill at Fairfield. It operated as a branch from the Hurstbridge line until the 1970s, when the Australian Paper Mill plant changed to power by Bass Strait oil. 3 p., text , map and coloured photographs, pp. 4-6 of Nillumbik Custodian December (?) 2012husrstbridge railway line, outer circle railway line, australian paper mill

Belliss & Morcom Ltd, Patent Self Lubricating Engine , Birmingham It was used to operate the Fairfield No. 2 Mill Paper Making machine by a rope and pulley drive.Historic - Industrial Twin Cylinder Engine - stationary engine used to operate the Australasian Paper and Pulp Co Ltd. - Fairfield No. 2 Mill Paper Making machine by a rope and pulley drive.Twin Cylinder Engine - stationary engine made of steel, wrought iron, brassBelliss & Morcom Ltd, Patent Self Lubricating Engine , Birminghamtwin cylinder, engine, stationary engine, industrial stationary engine, puffing billy, fairfield no. 2 paper mill, australian paper manufactures ltd, belliss & morcom

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1991 are of Finnish Ambassador Charles Murto visiting the Valmet–Boustead Pty Ltd engineering facility in Braybrook, Victoria. The visit recognised the company’s role as part of Finland’s international industrial network, particularly through Valmet’s long‑standing expertise in paper, pulp, and machinery manufacturing. At the time, the Braybrook workshop provided specialised engineering services to paper mills across Australia, including roll maintenance, machinery servicing, and technical support. Ambassador Murto met with management and staff, toured the workshop, and observed the technical processes used in machinery refurbishment. His visit acknowledged the contribution of the Braybrook operation to both the local manufacturing economy and Finland’s global industrial presence. The event also strengthened diplomatic and commercial ties between Finland and Australia during a period of industrial modernisation. Valmet–Boustead Pty Ltd was an engineering and industrial services company operating in Braybrook, Victoria, associated with the global Valmet group’s expansion into Australia’s paper, pulp, and machinery service sector. The company appears in ASIC historical records under several related names, including Valmet Boustead Pty Ltd, Valmet‑Boustead Pty Ltd, and Boustead Engineering Pty Ltd, reflecting corporate restructuring and mergers over time. The company’s lineage is tied to Valmet’s broader industrial heritage, which spans more than 200 years internationally, originating from Finnish state metal works and later expanding through acquisitions in Europe and North America. In Australia, the Braybrook operation became part of Valmet’s service network supporting the paper, board, tissue, pulp, and energy industries. The Melbourne Service Centre, established in 1989, is located at 14–28 South Road, Braybrook VIC 3019, and provides roll services, machinery maintenance, process optimisation, and specialist engineering support.The Ambassador’s visit highlighted the significance of Valmet’s Australian operations within Finland’s global industrial network. It provided an opportunity to meet management and technical staff, inspect engineering capabilities, and acknowledge the contribution of the Braybrook facility to the region’s manufacturing economy. The event also strengthened ties between Finnish industry and Melbourne’s western suburbs, an area with a long history of engineering and industrial production.7457.01 - Valmet - Boustead Pty Ltd 14 - 28 South Road Braybrook 1991 Photographs (Advocate 578.1).JPG 7457.02 - Valmet - Boustead Pty Ltd 14 - 28 South Road Braybrook 1991 Photographs (Advocate 578.1).JPG 7457.03 - Valmet - Boustead Pty Ltd 14 - 28 South Road Braybrook 1991 Photographs (Advocate 578.1).JPG 7457.04 - Valmet - Boustead Pty Ltd 14 - 28 South Road Braybrook 1991 Photographs (Advocate 578.1).JPGvalmet - boustead pty ltd, south road, braybrook