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

A manila folder \containing correspondence relating to the building of the new terminal building at Marlo Airport 1992-1993.

Inscriptions & markings

On cover in black - ORBOST AERO CLUB
BANK STATEMENT CBC -( crossed out)
CORRESPONDENCE MOSTLY IN
RELATION TO BUILDING OF
NEW TERMINAL 1992/1993