Historical information

The Old Station Homestead site at Corringle Beach was a popular destination for Orbost people to have picnics late 19Century. They would travel out in buggies from Orbost or Newmerella with food hampers, have a picnic, play games etc. This location was always referred to as the Old Station because it had been one of the earliest Stations in this district in the early days of European settlement.

Significance

evidence of recreation, entertainment in the Orbost district

Physical description

A sepia coloured photograph pasted onto grey cardboard. Photo shows a group of people standing and sitting under trees with picnic baskets and hampers in the foreground. Many people wear hats.

Inscriptions & markings

On back of photograph: Mrs Reynolds Senr, 72 Boundary Road. Old Station Beach, Orbost