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cheque
This cheque was made out to the proprietor of a local store in Emerald in 1941. It was situated in Monbulk road on the site where the Woolworths store is now, in 2013The cheque was made out to G. Ellwood by a W.T?.Butterfield for Eleven Pounds 17 shillings. It was discovered down between the walls of the store at the corner Monbulk, Gembrook rds. late 1970's during renovations.1941 cheque Chq. No. A026827The English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited. Belgrave Made out to G Ellwood for 11 pounds 17 shillings Signed W Butterfieldcheque. ellwood. es&a bank. -
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Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, 1916
From collection of Emma NIGHTINGALE, probably shows son 'William Henry Nightingale (1883 - 1971) who was an evangelist preacher with Church of Christ. The C/C college was in Glen Iris (now Monash freeway)Thompson collectionB/W photograph of large group of people standing in tiers (taken outside in garden setting)Handwritten on back of card: 'students of the College of the Bible, Glen Iris 1916'thompson collection, nightingale -
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Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, c 1903
Percy Samuel Bedggood was the son of Ester Ruth Thompson and Samuel John BedggoodB/W studio photograph mounted on grey card. Young boy dressed in velvet suit with a lace collar. Child's name: Percy BedggoodEmbossed on card and photograph: Melba Studios, Melbourne. Inscription on back: 'Percy Bedggood when a child, sister Esther's son our nephewthompson collection, bedggood, nightingale -
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Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection
From collection of Emma Nightingale (nee Thompson). Probably William Henry Nightingale (1883 - 1971) who was in Tasmania at least in 1924 Note: Registration of motorcycle 17577B/W photograph of man standing beside early motorcycleInscription on back: 'With love from Will with the Tasmanian Express.' Makers stamp on back: A.J. Collins & Co., Ulverstone TASMANIAthompson, nightingale, bedgood -
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Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, 9 August 1928
Aunt Emma is Emma Nightingale (1859 - 1949) Albert John (Jack) Bedggood was son of Emma's sister Ester Ruth (1872 - 1952). Jack and Winnie were married at Box Hill on 9/8/1928Thompson CollectionB/W photograph on grey board of couple in 1920's (wedding portrait)Inscription on Back: To dear Aunt Emma with love from Jack and Winnie Markers Mark: Burlinston Melbourne thompson, nightingale, bedgood -
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Photograph, E. Strawbridge, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, April 1909
Wedding photograph of William John Seymour THOMPSON to Agnes Helen TELFERFrom collection of Emma NIGHTINGALE. Agnes's father Joseph was an orchardist in Vermont. These THOMPSONS not related to Emma Nightingale. Bridesmaid - Sophie THOMPSON (sister to William) Groomsman - Robert Charles VALEB/W Photograph on dark brown card of wedding partyMakers Mark: E Strawbridge, 129 Park Street, Parkville. Inscription on back: To Mrs Nightingale with compliments from Mr. & Mrs. W. Thompson April 1909thompson, nightingale, telfer, vale -
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Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, c 1911
Satirical photograph for coronation George V. Previous cataloguer states this photograph is intended as a joke photograph, commemorating the coronation of King George V. She has linked the subject matter of the photograph to the tour the new King and Queen made to India in 1911 to accept the decree as the Emperor and Empress of IndiaSepia photograph on cream board. Satirical photograph for the coronation of George VSatirical descriptions of the roles the participants/actors have played. see photothompson collection -
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Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, c. 1913 - 1918
solder in service uniform (WW1) standing in front of picket fence B/W photograph of man in service uniform standing in front of church hallNonethompson, nightingale -
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Photograph, W. Mason & Co, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, c. 1920's
Studio portrait of wedding partyB/W photograph on grey mount. Wedding couple with groom, bridesmaid and flower girlNonethompson collection, nightingale -
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Advertising Card, Nightingale/Thompson collection, 1915
A.G. Nightingale was a Nurseryman who grew fruit trees, plants and ornamentals. He had a flourishing business from c. 1915 - c. 1940'sA. G. Nightingale - Alfred George NIGHTINGALE (b. 1885; d1946)small advertising card of A.G. Nightingale Nurseries and on back 1915 calendarNonenightingale, thompson -
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Souvenir Bottle of Wine & 2 Sherry glasses, Emerald State School Centenary 1979, 1979
This Wine and Sherry glasses were made as souvenirs for the Centenary of the Emerald Primary School in 1979Bottle has picture of state school with front gate on it.Sherry glasses have picture of front gate of school with tree growing nearbyEmerald state school inscribed with PS No.2110 1879-1909 . PS3381 1901-1979centenary/ emerald primary school -
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State Savings Bank book 1911 Ballaarat branch. no. 116944, Date used from 1911 till 1933
The Savings Bank This book was used from 1911 til 1933Bank no longer existsThe Savings Bank No. 116944 Ballaarat branchGuaranteed by the Government of Victoriathe savings bank -
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Magazine, The Australian Home Beautiful, June 1932
The Australian Home Beautiful was a popular Magazine years ago .In the May edition there is a local article on a building of importance in Sycamore Ave. EmeraldCollection of Monthly Journals . Vol,10, No.1 January 1. 1932 to June 1932 priced at One Shilling. photo of bridge with canoe under it.January 1st 1932 with advertising and Storieshome beautiful. historical stories. photographs -
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Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, circa 1890 - 1920
B/W photo on cream embossed card, held in modern folder with inscription. Original card has been cut down. Business name in photo is 'J Steward - Kerang Pioneer Steam Coach Building and Implement Work Engineering (General work and repairs neatly executed) Business name on cart: EA Barrett - BakerEarly photograph of commercial buildings in KerangB/W photograph of men standing outside coach building/works at Kerang Victoria on cream cardon re-cut mount card 'Kerang 1920'snightingale, thompson, kerang -
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Book Norman McCance, From Wireless to Wallabies, First published 2011
The life of Norman McCance Broadcaster from 1920's 3LO now 774Did Wrestling broadcastsA book in very good condition on the life of Norman McCance. Hard cover.Inscription in front. Best wishes to all at Emerald Museum. Signed Janet Werkmeister.broadcasting . wrestling. childhood -
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Photograph, Early postcard, Emerald Victoria, 1909
Formally Main Road, Emerald; now called Emerald Gembrook Road. Depicts 7 buildings, 6 identified as follows from right to left: Abbatoir, Cooper's Butcher, Andrew's General Store, Madigan's Bakery, Archilbald & Moffatt Grocery and Bakery, Walter's Barber Store1909 photograph of the commercial district in Emerald, Faded sepia postcard depicting Emerald Main Street, Commercial District (1909)Front: Emerald Victoria Handwritten on Back: Dec. 1909 (pencil); 'Wishing you the compliments of the season, hoping you will drive over some day and see how we are getting on. From RJ....? Emerald. To: Rev'd Whiteside, Beaconsfield Railway Station. Vicemerald, commercial district -
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Photograph, Postcard Emerald Nursery 1909, 27.2.09
Early photograph of possibly Nobelius Nursery?Faded sepia postcard depicting Nobelius Nursery?Front: Nursery Emerald, Back: In pencil, 27.2.09; Ink: Dear Maref? from Auntie & Uncle...th? best wishes and Merry Xmas & a bright happy New Year. J & RJ Craig Emerald. Sent to: Miss Whiteside Beaconsfield Railway Station Vic. early emerald nobelius -
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Photograph/postcard, Rose Series Postcards - Local views Barnett donation, circa 1940 - 50
Photograph/postcard of Puffing Billy crossing the trestle bridge over Belgrave/Gembrook Road, SelbyPhotograph/postcard - Rose Series (p. 343) depicting Puffing Billy crossing the Trestle Bridge BelgraveFront: The Rose Series P 343 Train Crossing Horseshoe Bridge Back: Manufacturer's details as per listed puffing billy, rose series postcards -
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Photograph/postcard, Rose Series Postcard - Diving Tower and Shelter Shed, Emerald Lake. Victoria, late 1940's
Photograph of Emerald Park Lake showing diving tower circa late 40'sFront: The Rose Series P. 1792 'Diving Tower and Shelter Shed, Emerald Lake, Vic. emerald park lake, rose series postcards -
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Photograph, Rose Series Postcard - Diving Tower and Shelter Shed, Emerald Lake. Victoria, circa 1940 - 50
Depicting early years of Emerald Lake Photograph of Emerald Park Lake showing diving tower circa 40'sFront: The Rose Series P. 1792 'Diving Tower and Shelter Shed, Emerald Lake, Vic. emerald park lake, rose series postcards -
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Photograph/postcard, The Rose Series P.564 'Road Around Swimming Pool, Emerald, Vic, circa 1930's - 40's
Postcard depicting Emerald Park Lake Postcard/photograph from the Rose SeriesFront: The Rose Series P. 564 'Road around the Swimming Pool, Emerald, Vic. Back: Published b y the Rose Stereograph Co. Armadale Vic. rose series, swimming pool, emerald park lake -
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Photograph/postcard, The Rose Series P.1021 'The Drive, Swimming Pool, Emerald, Vic, circa 1930's - 40's
Emerald Park Lake - early photographEarly postcard depicting Emerald Park LakeFront: The Rose Series P.1021, 'The Drive, Swimming Pool, Emerald, Vic. Back:: Published by the Rose Stereograph Co. Armadale Victoriarose series, swimming pool, emerald park lake -
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Photograph/postcard, The Rose Series P. 707 'Stately Eucalypts and Wonderful Panorama, Emerald, Vic, circa 1930's - 40's
Panorama of Emerald Rose Series postcardPostcard from the Rose SeriesFront: The Rose Series P. 770 'Stately Eucalypts and Wonderful Panorama, Emerald, Vicrose postcard series, emerald -
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Photograph/postcard, Rose Series Postcards 'View from the Main Road, Emerald, Vic, circa 1930's - 40's
Early panorama of EmeraldPostcard from the Rose SeriesFront: The Rose Series P. 2774 'View from the Main Road, Emerald, Vicrose postcard series, emerald -
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Photograph/postcard, Postcard 'Panorama of Belgrave Heights, circa 1930's - 40's
Vista of Belgrave Heights, homes in the far backgroundPhotograph/postcard of Belgrave HeightsFront: Valentine Series No 3829 'Panorama of Belgrave Heights'valentine series, belgrave heights -
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Photograph, Potato field Emerald Victoria, circa 2000
Joyce Hazard local photographer has taken the picture. Joyce is the wife of William Hazard (dec) Joyce Hazard is a resident of Emerald, Colour photographNonejoyce hazard, emerald -
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Photograph, Emerald Motors, circa 1930's - 40's
Sherriff's Garage started in the Blacksmith's shop (originally Stapletons Blacksmith) , cnr. Kilvington Drive (the Beaconsfield Road) and Main Road. Early history of the commercial district of EmeraldSmall sepia photograph depicting Emerald Motors with (possibly) owner Herbie Sherriff standing out front of businessNo inscriptions, but Kodak manufacturing mark on backemerald motors, herbie sherriff, mobiloil signage -
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Photograph, Emerald Business - Emerald Electrics, c. 1960's
Photograph of Edward Teasdale's shop 'Emerald Electric/Boot and shoe repair' situated on Railway Property, Emerald (which is now the Puffing Billy playground on Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Retail district historyColour photograph of Emerald Electrics Handwritten on back: Donation from Kaye Ure nee Nolan Taken early 1960's C Taken from a slide Original Bootmaker's shop owned by Edward Teadale Railway leasehold propertyedward teasdale, emerald commercial distric -
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Photograph, Emerald Police - Constable Fleming
FLEMING, Lawrence Joseph, (b.1876 - d. 1967) Police Reg. No. 5974 served with the Emerald Police from 08/11/1915 - 06/09/1934 as 1st. Constable. Lawrence Joseph Fleming was a veteran of the Boer War. He came to Emerald after his discharge from the Australian Army. He joined the police force, travelling on horseback to cover an area from Gembrook, Cockatoo and Emerald, through to Monbulk and Belgrave. His house which also served as the police station still exists in Kilvington Drive, Emerald. The back yard contained a lock-up for prisoners. He served as a policeman in Emerald for 19 years. When he retired, around 1928 - 30, Constable Fleming bought the Collis farm in Pinnocks Road, which at the time extended right down to Telopea Road. He died in Ferntree Gully hospital at the age of 91 years on the 12 June 1967. (as researched by C. Britton)A rare photograph of 1st Constable Lawrence Joseph Fleming - Emerald PoliceCopy of photograph depicting Constable Fleming on horseback MonbulkOn back, handwritten: 'Constable Flemming at Bayne's bridge Monbulk (please note incorrect spelling of Fleming. emerald police, lawrence joseph fleming -
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Photograph/postcard, 'La Belle' Guest House, Emerald, Vic, c 1940's
Tim Kennedy built 'La Belle' Guest House circa 1890 - 1920. It became 'The Grange' sometime after 1942. The guest house was on Belgrave/Gembrook Road between IGA and the Shell Petrol Station. Unfortunately the guest house was demolished around 1983.Guest houses of the DandenongsSepia postcard, Rose Series depicting early guest house in EmeraldFront: The Rose Series Postcard, 'La Belle' Guest House, Emerald Vic. Back:: (handwritten) Dear Miss Hartnell, Just to wish you a Happy Xmas and bright new year I hope and trust that your health is better it was just twelve months yesterday since I returned from Olinda how time flies Doesent it, with all good wishes yours sincerely B George'la belle', the grange, tim kennedy