Historical information

This jug was presented as a trophy to the Newmerella football team in 1909. The jug was donated by Carl Dreverman & Co. Carl Dreverman & Co. was an Ironmongers in Nicholson Street, Orbost. Established in 1900 at first as Dreverman and Reynolds, Carl Dreverman took over the store which still exists today in Orbost as Orbost Hardware.
The official Newmerella Football Club was probably started in 1913. Simon Gargan was the founder of the Newmerella Football Club.Prior to that teams played socially. This cup was presented to the Newmerella team which defeated an Orbost team.

Significance

Football clubs in Orbost and district, through their many changes, have always been an important social fabric of the community.
Sport is often regarded as an important part of life in rural Australia, contributing to community identity, sense of place, social interaction and good health.

Physical description

A silver plated pear shaped jug presented as a trophy. It has ornate floral decorations on the handle and a hinged lid. It has a circular base. It was possibly designed as a wine jug.

Inscriptions & markings

W&H inside a pennant On front - Football Season 1909 Presented by CARL DREVERNAN & CO.
Walker & Hall ORBOST V. NEWMERELLA won by Newmerella
Sheffield England 1594
Patent 79759