Historical information

This program was for an event to celebrate the golden anniversary 950 years) of the official opening of Orbost's Commonwealth Hotel. It was organised by Chas and Una Roberts (nee Marshall) and was a fund-raiser for O.C.C.A. (Orbost Continuing Care}). This group was initiated by Brenda Murray who was the founding
chairperson of the Orbost Continuing Care Appeal, which raised money to build an aged persons' facility for Orbost.
The evening was compered by Graeme Eddy. The performers included: Victoria Strait, Leslie Strait, Norma Williams, Pauline Strait, Hoard Oberg and Wayne Stuart. All were accomplished musicians from New South Wales.
The event took place at 6pm on Saturday September 2 1978.

Significance

This item is associated with the Commonwealth Hotel which has been operating in Orbost since January 1901.

Physical description

A white paper program with black print.It is one sheet folded.On the back is a picture of the Commonwealth Hotel, Orbost with a brief history of its establishment underneath the photograph. On the front side is the title, "an evening of baroque music and a golden invitation to dinner". There is a stylised drawing of a saxophoene, drum and cello.
Inside are details of the program and menu with notes on some of the performers.

Inscriptions & markings

on front - "MUSEUM".