black and white photograph, August 1897

Historical information

This photograph shows Nicholson Street, Orbost with horse teams in front Of Borland's Blacksmith shop and Royce's Bakery net door in August 1897.

Significance

This is a pictorial record of the main street of Orbost in the late 19th century.

Physical description

A black / white photograph of the main street of Orbost. The road is unsealed. There are several wooden buildings facing the road and a cart with a team of horses is standing outside the blacksmith's building. A small child is standing behind the cart and several men are outside the bakery.

Inscriptions & markings

on front - Orbost

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