Orange Lions Club Time Capsule

In 1973 the Orange Lions Club commenced a project to raise funds to give the people of Orange a ladies rest centre and bus shelter in Robertson Park.  Fund-raising activities were undertaken including inviting people to purchase an envelope at a cost of $1.00 in which to place items of interest to be interred in a time capsule, to be revealed in 50 years’ time – June 2023. 

Purchasers were given a card and told to place it with their will, or in a secure place which could be located in 2023.  This card gave authority to the holder to receive the envelope.  Items placed in the envelope include photographs, stamps, coins and letters and other items of sentimental value.

Although the capsule was scheduled to be buried in Robertson Park in 1973, it was not until 29 June 1974 that the capsule was interred. 

The capsule was unearthed on 29 June 2023 and a collection day for contents was held on 1 July 2023. Owners of the envelope contents have agreed to Orange City Library photographing the contents and displaying on this site.