Historical information

The original certificate was issued to Colin McLaughlin by the Education Department, Victoria on 30.11.1945. Colin Francis McLaughlin was born January 5, 1933 in Orbost and died May 2, 2008 in Ringwood. He was the son of Phillip Henry McLaughlin and Ethel Olive Morgan .
This copy was produced by John Phillips for the Orbost Secondary College Centenary Celebration 28/29 April 2102.

Significance

Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This certificate is representative of its history.

Physical description

A laminated copy of a merit certificate presented to Colin McLaughlin No 443282 for Form !! Course of Study.
30.11.1945. It is signed by J.R.Jones (head teacher) and F. Whelpston (inspector of schools)

Inscriptions & markings

On back : Produced by John Phillips for the Orbost Secondary College Centenary Celebration on Saturday 28th April and Sunday 29th April 2012