Historical information

There is no information with this photograph. It could be a photograph of the first house that Henry James occupied.

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 black / white photograph of a light coloured timber house with a neat picket fence in front. On the right is a trellis with trees behind it. On the left there is a barn and a shed in the backyard.

Inscriptions & markings

on back - JAMES HOUSE - November 1896 (Henry James?)