Historical information
George Temple, born in Yorkshire on 26/2/1832 was one of the earliest Orbost storekeepers. Temple's Store was on the corner of Ruskin and Nicholson Streets opposite the post office. He packed stores to the Bendoc area goldfields. The store building eventually became part of Herbert's store when he died in 1917.
Significance
George Temple was one of Orbost's earliest storekeepers.
Physical description
A large piece of hessian - probably an opened bag which was used for sending goods. The material is pinned around cardboard. It has black lettering stencilled on it.
Inscriptions & markings
"1850
G. Temple
Orbost
via Cunninghame
carpenter"
