Historical information

This trophy was won by Robert Call in 1931 for his excellent marksmanship shooter at the Orbost Rifle Club. Mr Gall won a number of trophies and was a crack shooter. Robert Gall married Annie Miller and they had 5 children. Unfortunately, Annie died from complications of childbirth. Later, Robert (Bob) married Amy Richardson of Bonang and they both contributed to many groups in Orbost including Bowls, Rotary, CWA, Croquet, Rifle Club, Masons and Fire Brigade. Bob won a coveted KING's Junior competing against contestants from all over Australia. Bob also did farming.

Significance

This item is significant because it represents an important era of Orbost history (1900 to 1980's) when rifle shooting was an important sport.

Physical description

Brass trophy in the shape of an urn. Item has a gold coloured painted band with raised decorations across the wider part of the urn. Top of urn is open and has two attached handles.

Inscriptions & markings

O.R.C. R.GALL Won 1931, inscription.