Historical information
The Alpine Observer is the local newspaper for residents living in the Alpine Shire. It covers the towns Myrtleford, Bright, Mt Beauty and several smaller ones.
Significance
Newspapers are a valuable source of information for researchers. For example the Alpine Observer, dated Thursday 23rd October has a lengthy article on the Centenary of the Tawonga School. The articles give dates, description of events & issues and an indication of the thinking at the time.
Physical description
Bound selection of 'Alpine Observer' newspapers dated Jan 1976 - Dec 1977 plus 8 loose newspapers. Also, 4 loose 'Alpine Observers' dated October 1980
