Historical information

The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. (Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah Hall)

Significance

Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history.

Physical description

1944.1 is an Orbost Agricultural Society Member's Ticket No. 484. 1944.2 is an Orbost Agricultural Society Lady's Ticket no.484.
Both are white cardboard edged in gold. The tickets are joined. There is a blue cord attached through a hole. The print is blue.

Inscriptions & markings

Orbost Agricultural Society John Lynn President
Member's Ticket E.H.D. White Secretary
1959
£1