Government surveys of the area now occupied by Avonsleigh, Emerald, Monbulk and surrounding townships set aside space for places of worship as part of plans for permanent settlements after the conclusion of the gold rushes towards the end of the Nineteenth Century. The first churches in what is now the City of Casey/Cardinia Shire area were located in Cranbourne and Berwick, so although the Avonsleigh Church of Christ was the fourth church to be built in the region, it was the first in the hills. The Church is located at 17 Avon Road, Avonsleigh. The trees visible in the photograph appear at the front of the property, running parallel to the road, suggesting that the photograph depicts the rear of the building. Although it is known that a Church of Christ was built on the current site in 1887, more research is needed to ascertain whether it is the original building. Churches of Christ are autonomous congregations that emerged from the American Restoration movements led by Barton W. Stone and Thomas Campbell. One source suggests that the Churches of Christ were established in Australia as early as 1845, when a British immigrant who had learned of the denomination in New Zealand joined a Scottish Baptist Church in Adelaide who shifted focus as a result of his testimony. By 1865 there were five churches in the Southern region of Australia, with 253 adherents.The photograph is significant as an image of Avonsleigh Church of Christ as it appeared towards the end of the Twentieth Century. The Avonsleigh Church was originally built in 1887 and is still in use as a place of worship.Colour rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper. This photograph depicts a rear view of Avonsleigh Church of Christ. The church is a single-storey wooden structure painted cream with burgundy details and a tin roof. This photograph depicts details of the double-entry doorways. A grassed area is visible in the foreground of the picture and tall trees are visible behind the church. This photograph depicts Avonsleigh Church of Christ. The church is a single-storey wooden structure painted cream with burgundy details. It is surrounded by wooden railings with tall pine trees visible in the background.,This photograph depicts the grassed area and pine tree located in front of the Avonsleigh Church of Christ. Wooden ramps and railings leading into the church building can be seen in the distance, along with an adjoining property. The bonnet of a car can be seen on the right-hand side of the photograph.,This photograph depicts a rear view of Avonsleigh Church of Christ. The church is a single-storey wooden structure with a tin roof. Access ramps lead up to double doors in the foreground of the picture. A clear area of land surrounds the building on three sides. In the background of the photograph tall trees can be seen.avonsleigh, avonsleigh church of christ, church of christ, religion, churches, places of worship, land surveys, barton w. stone, thomas campbell

Government surveys of the area now occupied by Avonsleigh, Emerald, Monbulk and surrounding townships set aside space for places of worship as part of plans for permanent settlements after the conclusion of the gold rushes towards the end of the Nineteenth Century. The first churches in what is now the City of Casey/Cardinia Shire area were located in Cranbourne and Berwick, so although the Avonsleigh Church of Christ was the fourth church to be built in the region, it was the first in the hills. The Church is located at 17 Avon Road, Avonsleigh. The trees visible in the photograph appear at the front of the property, running parallel to the road, suggesting that the photograph depicts the rear of the building. Although it is known that a Church of Christ was built on the current site in 1887, more research is needed to ascertain whether it is the original building. Churches of Christ are autonomous congregations that emerged from the American Restoration movements led by Barton W. Stone and Thomas Campbell. One source suggests that the Churches of Christ were established in Australia as early as 1845, when a British immigrant who had learned of the denomination in New Zealand joined a Scottish Baptist Church in Adelaide who shifted focus as a result of his testimony. By 1865 there were five churches in the Southern region of Australia, with 253 adherents.The photograph is significant as an image of Avonsleigh Church of Christ as it appeared towards the end of the Twentieth Century. The Avonsleigh Church was originally built in 1887 and is still in use as a place of worship.Colour rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper. This photograph depicts the grassed area and pine tree located in front of the Avonsleigh Church of Christ. Wooden ramps and railings leading into the church building can be seen in the distance, along with an adjoining property. The bonnet of a car can be seen on the right-hand side of the photograph. This photograph depicts Avonsleigh Church of Christ. The church is a single-storey wooden structure painted cream with burgundy details. It is surrounded by wooden railings with tall pine trees visible in the background.,This photograph depicts a rear view of Avonsleigh Church of Christ. The church is a single-storey wooden structure with a tin roof. Access ramps lead up to double doors in the foreground of the picture. A clear area of land surrounds the building on three sides. In the background of the photograph tall trees can be seen. ,This photograph depicts a rear view of Avonsleigh Church of Christ. The church is a single-storey wooden structure painted cream with burgundy details and a tin roof. This photograph depicts details of the double-entry doorways. A grassed area is visible in the foreground of the picture and tall trees are visible behind the church.avonsleigh, church of christ, church, places of worship, religion, avonsleigh church of christ, barton w. stone, thomas campbell, land surveys, early settlers

Government surveys of the area now occupied by Avonsleigh, Emerald, Monbulk and surrounding townships set aside space for places of worship as part of plans for permanent settlements after the conclusion of the gold rushes towards the end of the Nineteenth Century. The first churches in what is now the City of Casey/Cardinia Shire area were located in Cranbourne and Berwick, so although the Avonsleigh Church of Christ was the fourth church to be built in the region, it was the first in the hills. The Church is located at 17 Avon Road, Avonsleigh. The trees visible in the photograph appear at the front of the property, running parallel to the road, suggesting that the photograph depicts the rear of the building. Although it is known that a Church of Christ was built on the current site in 1887, more research is needed to ascertain whether it is the original building. Churches of Christ are autonomous congregations that emerged from the American Restoration movements led by Barton W. Stone and Thomas Campbell. One source suggests that the Churches of Christ were established in Australia as early as 1845, when a British immigrant who had learned of the denomination in New Zealand joined a Scottish Baptist Church in Adelaide who shifted focus as a result of his testimony. By 1865 there were five churches in the Southern region of Australia, with 253 adherents.The photograph is significant as an image of Avonsleigh Church of Christ as it appeared towards the end of the Twentieth Century. The Avonsleigh Church was originally built in 1887 and is still in use as a place of worship.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper. This photograph depicts a rear view of Avonsleigh Church of Christ. The church is a single-storey wooden structure with a tin roof. Access ramps lead up to double doors in the foreground of the picture. A clear area of land surrounds the building on three sides. In the background of the photograph tall trees can be seen. This photograph depicts Avonsleigh Church of Christ. The church is a single-storey wooden structure painted cream with burgundy details. It is surrounded by wooden railings with tall pine trees visible in the background.,This photograph depicts a rear view of Avonsleigh Church of Christ. The church is a single-storey wooden structure with a tin roof. Access ramps lead up to double doors in the foreground of the picture. A clear area of land surrounds the building on three sides. In the background of the photograph tall trees can be seen. ,This photograph depicts a rear view of Avonsleigh Church of Christ. The church is a single-storey wooden structure painted cream with burgundy details and a tin roof. This photograph depicts details of the double-entry doorways. A grassed area is visible in the foreground of the picture and tall trees are visible behind the church.Obverse: 72% (92%?) 1.9 / VEMU 97-a /avonsleigh, avonsleigh church of christ, church of christ, churches, places of worship, land surveys, early settlers, barton w. stone, thomas campbell, religion

Government surveys of the area now occupied by Avonsleigh, Emerald, Monbulk and surrounding townships set aside space for places of worship as part of plans for permanent settlements after the conclusion of the gold rushes towards the end of the Nineteenth Century. The first churches in what is now the City of Casey/Cardinia Shire area were located in Cranbourne and Berwick, so although the Avonsleigh Church of Christ was the fourth church to be built in the region, it was the first in the hills. The Church is located at 17 Avon Road, Avonsleigh. The trees visible in the photograph appear at the front of the property, running parallel to the road, suggesting that the photograph depicts the rear of the building. Although it is known that a Church of Christ was built on the current site in 1887, more research is needed to ascertain whether it is the original building. Churches of Christ are autonomous congregations that emerged from the American Restoration movements led by Barton W. Stone and Thomas Campbell. One source suggests that the Churches of Christ were established in Australia as early as 1845, when a British immigrant who had learned of the denomination in New Zealand joined a Scottish Baptist Church in Adelaide who shifted focus as a result of his testimony. By 1865 there were five churches in the Southern region of Australia, with 253 adherents.The photograph is significant as an image of Avonsleigh Church of Christ as it appeared towards the end of the Twentieth Century. The Avonsleigh Church was originally built in 1887 and is still in use as a place of worship.Colour rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper. This photograph depicts Avonsleigh Church of Christ. The church is a single-storey wooden structure painted cream with burgundy details. It is surrounded by wooden railings with tall pine trees visible in the background. This photograph depicts the grassed area and pine tree located in front of the Avonsleigh Church of Christ. Wooden ramps and railings leading into the church building can be seen in the distance, along with an adjoining property. The bonnet of a car can be seen on the right-hand side of the photograph.,This photograph depicts a rear view of Avonsleigh Church of Christ. The church is a single-storey wooden structure with a tin roof. Access ramps lead up to double doors in the foreground of the picture. A clear area of land surrounds the building on three sides. In the background of the photograph tall trees can be seen. ,This photograph depicts a rear view of Avonsleigh Church of Christ. The church is a single-storey wooden structure painted cream with burgundy details and a tin roof. This photograph depicts details of the double-entry doorways. A grassed area is visible in the foreground of the picture and tall trees are visible behind the church.avonsleigh, church of christ, avonsleigh church of christ, barton w. stone, thomas campbell, land surveys, government, religion, places of worship, churches, church, early settlers

Emerald Football (Netball) Club has been established since 1905 and is a part of the Mountain District Football Association, which is now known as the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League. Yarra Ranges Football and Netball League which was founded in 1966; is a formation of Mountain District Football League and the Yarra Valley Football Association (1907–1954).This record holds strong historic significance as it captures an insight into the history of sport and recreation within Emerald and surrounding suburbs. The image is also associated with many clubs within the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League and holds historic significance within these clubs. There is also strong research potential as there are unknown people within the image and could hold value for associated clubs.Black and white portrait rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper. This black and white photograph captures three football players in action during a football game at Avonsleigh Oval between Emerald Football Club and Yarra Glen Football Club. In the background, we see more football players.Reverse: Emerald Football Club / Mul(?) Moss in centre at / avonsleigh Oval / Emerald v Yarra Glen / KEMOM03525 NNNNA / VEMUP413 / THIS PAPER MANUFACTURED BY KODAK /avonsleigh oval, emerald, victoria, australia, emerald football club, yarra glen football club, emerald & district collection

Newspaper articles, newlsetters and ephemera of historical significance relating to Gembrook, Avonsleigh, Emerald, Menzies Creek and Clematis 1980s-2008HistoricalNewspaper articles, newsletters, and ephemera relating to Gembrook, Avonsleigh, Emerald, Clematis and Menzies Creek 1980s-2008newspaper cuttings, newsletters, gembrook, emerald, avonsleigh, menzies creek, clematis

The transparency was taken by Olive Hamilton who was a prominent local figure during the 1940s and 1950s. Olive was also president of the Victorian Amateur Cine Society Ladies Auxiliary. Most notably Olive and her husband William documented the 1954 Royal Visit.The transparency is historically significant as it was taken by Olive HamiltonColour photographic mounted transparency (slide) depicting rhododendron tree at Avonsliegh. Kodachrome transparency.Written “Pink Rhodo's Avonsleigh” stamped “18”transparency, slide, william, olive, hamilton, rhododendron, avonsleigh

Silver pickle fork with bone handleSilver|Boneemerald, victoria, australia, domestic life, food

shows the day to day life of local family , includes bills, invoices, rates notices etcLocal domestic/household documents relating to Emerald/Avonsleigh area around the 1950s and 60s. Relating to the Bruton family Donated by Joy Rainey

Collected as an author with local interest. Leonard Mann lived in AvonsleighHard cover with dust cover, 286 p.avonsleigh victoria australia, authors, fiction, leonard mann

Collection of 25 poems by author Leonard Mann, who lived in Avonsleigh.Hard cover with dust cover 45 pages.avonsleigh victoria australia, authors, poetry, leonard mann

It shows the team colours of the Emerald Football Club in the 1980s. It also highlights the presence of a sport that males in the community could partake in.Colour rectangular photograph printed on gloss paper. This photograph depicts a group of 26 unnamed men, most of whom are in Emerald Football Club jerseys. In the background are some bare trees and parked cars. The location is possibly Avonsleigh Oval, now known as Chandler Reserve.Reverse: Seniors 1985 /australian rules football, emerald, victoria, australia, sport

A4 soft cover history (third of three books) in pictures of towns along Princes Highway. Beaconsfield, Officer, Pakenham Upper, Pakenham, Cockatoo, Gembrook, Nar Nar Goon North, Tynong, Garfield and Bunyip2 Black & white & 2 Sepia postcards unmounted of a. Horse and cart being driven along dirt road in 1907. b. c.and d. various views of small creek with overhanging ferns.Postcard to Dr and Mrs Robertson - from ? Nobelius. Undated. No post date. Fern Gully near Avonsleigh House. Emerald. Fern Gully Emerald. Road to Emerald. 1907.emerald, victoria, australia, tourism, postcards, avonsleigh house, nobelius family

Transcript of talk by Sid Gay given to the Ladies' Guild at a luncheon at Avonsleigh in 1986. Talks about his early life at Monbulk and in Particular at Nathania Springs.Monbulk Memories 5 (series). DDC 994.52 - Transcript of taped talk by Sid Gay, 1986. 7p. + 1 map, stapled into foldermonbulk victoria australia, oral history, guest houses, sidney gay, monbulk historical society, nathania springs

Collection of 33 poems by author Leonard Mann, who lived in Avonsleigh. Many of the poems relate to his experiences during World War Two. One of the poems, Bush Cemetery, is believed to be about the Macclesfield Cemetery.Soft cover 56 pages.avonsleigh victoria australia, authors, poetry, world war two, burial grounds, leonard mann

Dr Murphy was the Emerald local doctor. He has an interesting and distinguished history.5 Invoices (1950s) from E.A.C. Russell belonging to Mrs Bruton. 3 Receipts for blackberries (1950s) from D. Camm & Sons belonging to Mrs Rainey Get Well card to Mrs Bruton (1961) Broadcaster's Listener's Licence - Mrs Rainey (1965) Broadcaster's Listener's Licence - Mrs Bruton (1965) Article about Avonsleigh Church celebrating 107 years (1962) -the Rainey family were parishioners1950s, 1960s, 1990s, invoices, receipts, card, documents, rainey, bruton