magzines, Croajingolong 1977, 1977

Historical information

This is the thirtieth issue of the annual Orbost High School magazine.
The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east.
2225.1 belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.
2225.2 belonged to Brenda Murray, a former mayor of East Gippsland Shire and prominent Orbost resident.

Significance

This magazine is a useful reference tool.

Physical description

Two copies of the magazine, Croajingolong 1977. 2225.1 has a torquoise cover and 2225.2 has a mid blue cover. Both have a large graphic design on the front cover of CROAJINGOLONG 1977 created in stone with 5 workers chizeling and polishing the structure. There are heavy clouds above.
Contents are type-written.

Inscriptions & markings

2225.2 has Brenda Murray handwritten in pen on the front cover as well as the stamp of the Orbost Historical Society.

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