Historical information

This jumper was worn by John Court as an employee of Orbost Shire Council.
Orbost was at first included in the Bairnsdale Shire from 1882 and was later part of the Tambo Shire. Because of travelling distances the Croajingalong Shire was created in 1892 (name changed to Orbost Shire 17.2.1893 with James Cameron as the first Shire President. In 1994 it amalgamated to become part of East Gippsland Shire Council.

Significance

Local governments play an important role in the lives of citizens in Australia. Local government authorities exist to provide services and amenities to local communities, and are also responsible for regulating and providing services for land and property in their district.
This item is representative of a time when Orbost had its own Shire Council.

Physical description

A fawn coloured V - necked long-sleeved woollen jumper. It has a waratah emblem embroidered in red with green leaves. Below this is embroidered the word ORBOST in gold.