Historical information

Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997.
The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance.

Significance

The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years.

Physical description

Three minute books for the Orbost Aero Club. Inside are loose copies of correspondence, statements and accounts. They are mostly hand-written with some typed and glued in. 2406.1 has a grey mottled cover and is dated 1969-1975. 2406.2 has a green cover and is dated 1976-1977. 2406.3 has a red/white/blue striped cover and is dated 1991-1997.

Inscriptions & markings

2406.1 - cover : ORBOST AERO CLUB 20/9/69
Minute Book
2406.2 has a price sticker 2.55
2406.3 - cover : ORBOST AERO CLUB
P.O. BOX 415
ORBOST 3888
in black texta : Lodge Annual Return to
A.S.C. within 1 month after A.G.M.
Obtain Audit before A.G.M.