black and white photograph, C1902

Historical information

This photograph is of Orbost Shire Councillor James Steele-Lester. He was president in 1901-1902.

Significance

This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council.

Physical description

A black / white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a bearded man in a suit.

Inscriptions & markings

on back - " Cr James Steele-Lester"

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