Historical information

The official opening of the Obost Theatre was held on 20th August, 1931, opened by Hon. T. Paterson M.H.R. Thomas Paterson was Minister for Markets and Migration from June 1926 to January 1928. He was elected as the Country Party Member for Gippsland in 1922 and held the seat until he retired in 1943. In January 1928 his portfolio was changed to Minister for Markets and in December of that year it was again changed to Minister for Markets and Transport.
Nance Gilbert was the sister of Mary Gilbert, Orbost teacher and historian. Nance Jenning was a professional golfer, daughter of Jonathon Gilbert and Annie Cameron.

Significance

This item is reflective of local community events in the first half of the 20th century.

Physical description

A white, rectangular paper program with blak ink. It is for the official opening of the "Orbost Theatre".

Inscriptions & markings

On front - "Nance Gilbert - Aged 6 years"