Historical information

The Orbost area was once a large bean growing area as the fertile snowy River flats produced good quality beans. It was exported to other states of Australia. Green beans were sent to Melbourne by train and later to Sydney, either via Bombala where they were railed, or to Eden to continue the journey on fish trucks. One pound per bag was considered a good price in the early 1920's and pickers were paid one shilling and six pence. Ref: Newmerella Valley of Plenty

Significance

This stationery is significant because it was specially made for the seed bean industry which was a major industry in the Orbost district for the first half of the 20th century.

Physical description

.1 - 2 letterheads for Orbost Beans and Grains on white paper. .2 - a buff coloured envelope for Orbost Beans and Grains Co-Operative Ltd

Inscriptions & markings

Orbost Beans and Grains
Co-operative Ltd
(incorporating Gippsland Bean Cleaners)