Historical information

This is a photograph of Councillor Henry Ingram who represented North Riding from 1927 - 1947 on the Orbost Shire Council.
Harry Ingram delivered milk, bread, groceries and meat to towns between Delegate and Orbost with his eldest son. The pair generally drove a four wheeled wagon pulled by five horses along a hand carved winding track through the mountains.

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 man in a suit.There is also a framed photograph.

Inscriptions & markings

on back - " Cr H. Ingram J.P. , North Riding 1929-1947"