Historical information

First croquet committee in Orbost started up in 1919. (ref : The Whos' Who of Orbost Settlers - Mary Gilbert). Often croquet lawns were in private gardens eg. at Connort (now Moogji)..

Significance

This shield is part of the history of the Orbost Croquet Club. In the museum, there is also an old copy of the rules of Croquet, a mallet and a photo of the first committee.

Physical description

A wooden shield. The Dorothy Andrews Handicap Singles Memorial Shield for the Orbost Croquet Club. There are smaller metal shields for the names of the winners.

Inscriptions & markings

Names on the shields are: Amy Gall; Gwen Reynolds; Ann Nixon; Don Herbert; Ann Kerr; Ella Evans; May Herbert; Izy Trewin; Maisie Nixon; Millie Leatham; Dot Eaton