Historical information

These two b/w postcards by Rose Series show aspects of Orbost from c.1930s - 1950s. The bridge over the Snowy River appears to be the second bridge constructed in the 1920s and later modified following a flood with the section on the right. The view from Grand View Lookout is a classic view showing Orbost on the Snowy River in the background.

Significance

These two photos/postcards are significant because they show aspects of Orbost and district from c.1920s - 1950s.

Physical description

2709.1 A b/w postcard/photo showing a panoramic rural view of paddocks in the foreground and trees, river and houses in the background.
2709.2 A b/w postcard/photo of a bridge crossing a river. The bridge appears to be made of wood. It has two quite distinct sections of construction at deck level.

Inscriptions & markings

2709.1 Orbost from Grand View Heights, Vic. Rose Series P94
2709.2 Snowy River Bridge, Orbost, Vic. Rose Series P502