60 p.; 23 cm. Dustcover has been removednon-fictionLife in the Hills area; Towns of Dandenong, Emerald, Monbulk districtrose charman's cottage, emerald victoria, monbulk vic

62 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionVarious sketches from all areas of the Dandenong Ranges with descriptions beside itdobson family grave ferntree gully, one tree hill observation tower, puffing billy, nobelius nursery emerald

non-fictionA compilation of stories of local people and their families with connections to Emerald Cemeteryemerald (vic.), emerald cemetery

This is a copy of a photograph of Dr Ian 'Spud' MacLeod Murphy c1960s. Dr Murphy retired to Clematis in 1947 intending to breed turkeys but instead responded to the community need for a GP. For the next 34 years, he was Emerald's GP working seven days a week and travelling all over the hills without assistance.Dr Murphy was Emerald's first and much-loved GP. His work for the community over 34 years was of immense benefit. He was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1977 for his service to the health of the community.Black and white photograph of Dr Murphy - head and shoulders - wearing suit and tiedr ian macleod murphy, spud murphy, doctor, emerald, 1960s

This is a copy of a photograph of Dr Ian 'Spud' MacLeod Murphy aged 21 years old after acquiring his medical degree. Dr Murphy retired to Clematis in 1947 intending to breed turkeys but instead responded to the community need for a GP. For the next 34 years, he was Emerald's GP working seven days a week and travelling all over the hills without assistance.Dr Murphy was Emerald's first and much-loved GP. His work for the community over 34 years was of immense benefit. He was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1977 for his service to the health of the community.Black and white photograph of headshot of Dr Murphy, wearing a suit and tiedr ian macleod murphy, spud murphy, doctor, emerald, 1960s