Historical information

Mr. Robert Martin - First Church of England was a clergyman stationed at Orbost - 1884-1891. Mr Martin, who was appointed by Bishop Moorhouse of Melbourne, to be
Stipendiary Reader in charge of the district in 1885. Prior to that, Mr Martin, a retired sea captain, had unofficially conducted services in all sorts of places, where a congregation could be gathered together, though his business officially was that of a fire insurance argent. (more information in October 2007 Newsletter)

Significance

This item is associated with churches in Orbost.

Physical description

A black / white portrait photograph, head and shoulders, of a middle - aged man with a white beard.It is an oval shaped photograph set in a cream cardboard mount.

Inscriptions & markings

on front at bottom - Freeman & Co Sydney