stamps, c. 1916-1987

Historical information

Used by Victorian Railways at the Orbost Railway Station. The line to Orbost closed in 1987.

Significance

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.

Physical description

Two stamps, one with a black handle, one with red handle. One is square and has the word CANCELLED within a circle. The other is rectangular in shape and has the words ORBOST FREIGHT DEPOT.

Inscriptions & markings

CANCELLED
ORBOST FREIGHT DEPOT

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