Historical information

Used as a tourist souvenir of Orbost. Possibly made and distributed via the Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre) in 1980's/1990's.

Significance

The souvenir is an important component of the tourist experience with most tourists bringing back mementos and souvenirs as evidence. Fridge magnets are popular as souvenir and promotional items because they are relatively cheap to manufacture and very portable for tourists. This item is an example of a typical souvenir of Orbost.

Physical description

A rectangular shaped flat fridge magnet with a colour photograph of the Orbost War Memorial and the words " ORBOST VIC" on one side. The reverse is a grey/ black flat surface.

Inscriptions & markings

"ORBOST VIC"