Historical information

This correspondence book was used by the Orbost Shipping Company which was managed an partly owned by Henry James from 1906 until 1915.

Significance

This item is associated with the Orbost Shipping Company (Henry James was the principal shareholder and manager of this company). The Stormbird, the Coringle and the Wongrabelle were the main steamers owned by this company. These boats also carried sails. The significance of this item lies with its association with the shipping trade which serviced this region prior to the railway coming in 1915/16.

Physical description

A hard back fabric covered correspondence book containing hand-written details of shipping movements, reports and correspondence concerning the Orbost Shipping Company. It has a black cover and a gold stamp on the spine.

Inscriptions & markings

on spine - "Andrew Sherar Stationer Melbourne"