Historical information

This book was used by Orbost Cemetery Trust to record letters written especially to provide a running account of the trust's activities. Although the cemetery was officially gazetted in November, 1891, it seemed certain that burials had taken place before that time. The early trusts were diligent in their record keeping and visionary in their planning.The original Trust members approved by the Public Health Department included C. N. Henderson, E. Watt (Ernest), D. Munro (Donald), M. R. Coote (Massy) and James Cameron (recorded at the first meeting of the Trust dated 29th May 1891.
The first mention of a Mr. C. Richardson wasn’t until 25th February 1916 whilst the cemetery was under the control of the Orbost Shire Council with select councillors on the committee.

Significance

Orbost Cemetery is an important part of Orbost's history. Its records are essential in research of local history.

Physical description

A grey covered letter book used by the Orbost Cemetery Trust to record letters written between 1894 and 1907.

Inscriptions & markings

On spine-Letter Book