Historical information

First croquet committee in Orbost started up in 1919. (ref : The Whos' Who of Orbost Settlers - Mary Gilbert). Often croquet lawns were in private gardens eg. at Connort (now Moogji). (Date on photograph?)

Significance

This item is part of the history of Orbost Croquet Club. In the museum, there is also a mallet, a trophy and a photo of the first committee.

Physical description

A framed black/white photograph. It is of six women standing on a croquet lawn holding mallets. All are wearing hats. The frame is brown wood.

Inscriptions & markings

On a glued sheet of paper - First Croquet Committee
Orbost - 1929
Mrs Neil Edgar..........Mrs Dave Pardew Mrs Molly Dreverman Mrs Carl Dreverman (President) Miss M. Reynolds Mrs A. Nixon Mrs G. Hovey