Historical information

In 1956 television came to Australia, just in time for the Melbourne Olympics. Television sets were very expensive, they were comparable to buying a car.
This television set was purchased in Wonthaggi in 1962. it originally had a 12ft long trailing antenna. Mr Ernie Baker of Farmers Lane, Orbost, set it up to receive Channel 12 (in black and white) with power generated from the Orbost Butter Factory.

Significance

This item is an example of one of the first television sets to be used in Orbost.

Physical description

A television set in a wooden case (laminated ply). It has speakers on both sides and a picture tube protruding at the back.
The television has a wood casing, a glass tube screen and a control panel with channel changer, volume, on/off switch, brightness control at the front of the set.