Historical information

From the earliest days of white settlement in the Orbost district, people used the Snowy River for recreation and transport. A local swimming hole was adjacent to the butter factory and was a deep hole. The diving board has been improvised. This photo appears to date from c.1920-1940s. The 50 metres swimming pool was constructed in the 1960s following a huge community campaign.

Significance

This photo is significant because it shows the use of the Snowy River as a recreation resource prior to the construction of a community swimming pool.

Physical description

A b/w photo of a group of children, three swimming and five on a diving board. One at the end of the diving board has a swimming costume, others are fully dressed.

Inscriptions & markings

This is 'THE BIG HOLE' on the Snowy just beyond the butter factory. Water about 8ft. deep straight off the bank. We were all very good swimmers and played there for hours and hours."