Historical information

Photographs in this album are : forest,creek; Burns Cutting; river with bridge; Tony in his boat (spare print); Murrungowar and three of Conran.

Significance

Henry James (1860-1932) was a well-known identity in the Orbost district.He was a stock agent and auctioneer who helped to establish the seed bean industry in Orbost. He was the second secretary of the Snowy River Shipping Co. as well as a shire councillor and prominent member of MUIOOF.

Physical description

a fabric covered book with gold print - "Photographs" on front cover. It contains an assortment of photographs.

Inscriptions & markings

inside front cover - "Photographs taken by Mr Harry James about 1900-10"