Hard cover with jacket, 236 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; includes bibliography and index. ISBN 0 86788 1.36 4emerald, victoria, australia, dandenong ranges, victoria, australia, railway bridges, railway stations, railway workers, belgrave victoria australia, bullock teams, fruit growing, nurseries (plants), horticulture, peter cuffley, puffing billy railway, rail services - history

The two men in photograph are David Legge and Mathew Kruger. David Legge is descended from an Emerald founding family.This photograph is socially significant as it shows two members of the community who worked in a local business.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on gloss photographic paper. The black and white photograph shows two men, David Legge and Mathew Kruger standing in front of a brick wall in chef's attire and hats. The man on the left has a handlebar mustache and is holding a sculpture on a white clothed table with his hands and the man on the right with his hands placed in front of him and is standing in front of a framed painting of flowers. Just above the painting on the right-hand side appears to be lighting for the painting.1990s, belgrave victoria australia, businesses, emerald, victoria, australia, chef

Study commissioned by the Shire of Sherbrooke in February 1985 to include an assessment of existing and commercial floorspace, potential floorspace, development of appropriate urban and landscape design, car parking, traffic problems, clarification of council responsibilities. strategies for improving pedestrian circulation, planning scheme controls and policies. Addresses potential expansion of Belgrave and emerald as commercial centres, envisaged by the Upper Yarra Valley Dandenong Ranges Authority.121 pages, printed single-sided and stapled; no cover. Includes maps. Page corners bent.Draft onlyemerald, victoria, australia, belgrave victoria australia, shire of sherbrooke victoria australia, town planning, roads and streets, businesses, land use, wilson saver core pty ltd

This artist's case was owned by John Alexander, son of Belgrave councilor and property developer, C T Alexander. John inherited a small mixed farm at Emerald after his father died in 1942 - this is now owned by his niece, Karen Alexander, who has donated this equipment. John did not live on the farm but managed its leases. It is thought that his interest in oil painting was pursued mainly in 1970s-1980sPortable, wooden artist's box with six compartments plus a palette holder. Leather covered strap. Artist's box contains 21 paint brushes, 3 palette knives, many partly used tubes of oil paint, a container of varnish, a bottle of an oil and an empty bottle which is a pre-used pill bottle repurposed to hold oil or the like. and one metal 12'' / 30cm ruler.No discernible markingsalexander, artist's equipment, oil painting, belgrave victoria australia, john alexander, emerald, victoria, australia

Book of 90 poems about 'birds, animals, people and places' of the Dandenong Ranges. The poems were written during 1988-1999 when the author lived in Belgrave.Soft cover 96-page book of poetry with black and white illustrations. ISBN 0 9579567 4 6To Anne Maree Teasdale donated Emerald Museum with best wishes Francis Duggandandenong ranges, victoria, australia, belgrave victoria australia, poetry, francis duggan

This golf bag was used by Geoffrey Alexander, son of local property developer, C. T. Alexander. It was probably used in the 1920s and 1930s. Geoffrey lived most of his life at Belgrave which is where his daughter Karen Alexander grew up. Karen donated this bag. It is not believed that Geoffrey ever played golf at the Emerald Golf Course.This golf bag speaks to the enduring popularity of golf.Golf bag containing three golf clubs, five tees and one golf ball. Leather. 1920's-1930s.VEMU2122.1 On front of bag is a sticker which may not be as old as the bag: '.. GOODS / EVANS BALFOUR / 269 ....' (Some of the print is missing.) VEMU2122.4 On head of golf club: 'Made in Australia / Spalding / True Swing'alexander, golf bag, balfour, belgrave victoria australia, geoffrey alexander

This tennis racquet was used by Geoffrey Alexander, son of local property developer, C. T. Alexander. It was probably used in the 1920s and 1930s when he was an Engineering Uni student and later working in Melbourne. His father had built a tennis court at their family home at Belgrave. Geoffrey lived most of his life at Belgrave which is where his daughter Karen Alexander grew up. Karen donated this racquet. Hedley's was a successful local manufacturer based in inner Melbourne and this 'Finalist' model is featured in an article in The Argus Nov 19, 1938, which detailed the racquet making process at the Hedley factory.Karen Alexander has donated several items both agricultural and domestic from the family farm in Emerald which was bought by Karen's grandfather C. T. Alexander in early 1920s. Geoffrey was born in 1908.Tennis racquet. Hedley Brand - 'Finalist' model. 1930s. Owned by Belgrave resident, Geoffrey Alexander.On front: ' Finalist / Centre Court / A Hedley Product' There is also a logo of a trophy cup encircled by laurel. Below this is a star - inside the star: 'Hedley's for quality'. On back: 'Speed Model / Hedley's Pty. Ltd.'alexander, tennis racquet, hedley's, belgrave victoria australia, 1930s

This camera was used by Geoffrey Alexander, son of local property developer, C. T. Alexander. It was probably used in the 1960s and 1970s. Geoffrey lived most of his life at Belgrave which is where his daughter Karen Alexander who donated this bag, grew up. Geoffrey Alexander was an engineer who was acclaimed for his contributions in the field that became known as stochastic hydrology. Karen has donated a range of objects, tools and equipment to the Emerald Museum.Yashica camera J1072355 - 35-ME Film Compact Viewfinder Camera with a Yashinon lens in a 2-part brown leather case. Made in Japan. Circa 1960s. Owned by Belgrave resident, Geoffrey Alexander 1908-1975 who is notable for his outstanding contributions to the water engineering profession.Camera case has 'Yashica' on front and 'Made in Japan' on the back. Camera: 'Yashica J1072355'alexander, cameras, yashica, belgrave victoria australia, geoffrey alexander, yashinon lens, camera case, japan

This commemorative money box belonged to Karen Alexander who grew up in Belgrave in the 1940s and 1950s.There was widespread excitement in Australia regarding the coronation of the young queen in 1953 and this commemorative money box reflects that.Children's circular tin money box commemorating the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Around the side of the money box is a picture of the royal carriage and separate portraits of the queen and Prince Phillip. Money box has some coins inside but there is no way of opening the money box without severely damaging it.Inscription underneath the photos of the queen and the prince: 'Royal Visit'. Also 'Made in Australia'.alexander, money boxes, coronation, belgrave victoria australia, karen alexander, 1953, queen elizabeth ii

This coronation bell belonged to Karen Alexander who grew up in Belgrave in the 1940s and 1950s.There was widespread excitement in Australia regarding the coronation of the young queen in 1953 and this commemorative bell reflects that.Small brass bell with crown-like handle and raised lettering around the edge. Souvenir of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Donated by Karen Alexander who grew up in Belgrave.Raised lettering around the edge of the bell: 'Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953'. Inside the bell: 'Made by G. & J. England'alexander, bell, coronation, belgrave victoria australia, karen alexander, 1953, queen elizabeth ii, gillet and johnston, england

This folder was used by Geoffrey Alexander 1908-1975, son of local property developer, C. T. Alexander and who was an engineer who was acclaimed for his contributions in the field that became known as stochastic hydrology. It was probably used in the 1940's-1950s as the names of the cows are female names that were popular at that time (eg Betty, Christine, Judith, Phyllis, Enid etc) Geoffrey lived most of his life at Belgrave but oversaw this family-owned dairy farm at Narre Warren which was share-cropped. His method of recording the productivity of the cows seems to have been abandoned after the first five months of recording as there are no further entries and this folder is otherwise un-used. Donated by Geoffrey's daughter, Karen Alexander.That the cows were individually named is a reminder of a time of small-scale dairy farming.Brown, hard folder containing removable index cards used to record the productivity of the individual cows of a dairy herd. The cows are identified by their individual names. Used by Geoffrey Alexander, a then Belgrave resident, to oversee a family-owned dairy farm at Narre Warren c 1940s-1950s. Donated by his daughter, Karen Alexander.'Modern Office Equipment Pty. Ltd. /Adelaide - Brisbane - Melbourne - Sydney' 'Speedex 8 x 5 double unit'alexander, folders, dairy herd, belgrave victoria australia, geoffrey alexander, modern office equipment pty. ltd.

This ruler was used by Geoffrey Alexander 1908-1975, son of local property developer, C. T. Alexander and who was an engineer who was acclaimed for his contributions in the field that became known as stochastic hydrology. Whilst the age of the ruler is unclear, the fact that Geoffrey felt the need to write his name on it suggests he was using it in a school or a work situation. Donated by his daughter, Karen Alexander.A 3-inch wooden Scale Ruler. Owned by Geoffrey Alexander 1908-1975, a Belgrave resident, who was an accomplished engineer but also did surveying. This ruler may have been used for reading scale maps and measuring on scale maps. Donated by his daughter, Karen Alexander.Imprinted: 'Made in England' Hand printed in pencil: 'G N Alexander'.alexander, scale ruler, belgrave victoria australia, geoffrey alexander

Donated by Dr Rosalie Cooper of Emerald. Typed manuscript of C J Alexander, a prominent Belgrave businessman, written by his daughter, Mrs Mavis KnoxTyped history of C T Alexander by Mrs Mavis Knox (nee Alexander)Paperemerald, victoria, australia, pioneers, oral history, genealogy, local history, biographies, belgrave victoria australia

Printed as an extract from the Victorian Country Trades Directories by Universal Business Directories for circulation within the Dandenong Ranges area. Includes description of Emerald township and list of businesses in Emerald. The population of Emerald at the time was approximately 854. Refer to item for individual and business names.12-page booklet with paper cover printed in red and green. Contents printed in blue. Includes advertisements with illustrations.emerald, victoria, australia, dandenong ranges, victoria, australia, belgrave victoria australia, upwey victoria australia, ferntree gully victoria australia, gembrook victoria australia, cockatoo victoria australia, businesses, banks, bakeries, universal business directories

Transcript of an interview with Dr Elef Jorgensen, of Belgrave, by Gus Ryberg. The interview covers Dr. Jorgensen's personal history and other local history.Dr. Jorgensen interviewed by Gus Ryberg -7 typed pages of interview transcriptbelgrave victoria australia, doctors (medical), oral history, gus ryberg, elef jorgensen

General information on the Doctor and building of his residence and surgery. Cricket. Doctoring in Belgrave. FTG Hospital. Dr J's Hospital. Location behind Post Office.Tape. Oral history Dr Elef Jorgensen, Belgrave - Emerald - Gembrook District 1920s-1940sInterview with Dr Elef Jorgensen of Belgrave. Gus Ryberg.emerald, victoria, australia, belgrave victoria australia, gembrook victoria australia, medical services, hospitals, cricket, jorgensen

Michael Jorgensen, son of well-known Belgrave District's doctor, recalls childhood experiences and observations of Belgrave and environsAuthor's autographemerald, victoria, australia, belgrave victoria australia, medical services, m. jorgensen

pp20, cardboard cover, map, photos, bibliography, list of councillors. A brief history of development of Sherbrooke Shire and each ridingsherbrooke shire council

Photocopy of Preacher's Book 18 October 1914 - 31 January 1962, detailing services, collections, attendants, communicants, preachers and texts; also receipts, correspondence, etc. re. insurance, bank accounts, etc.belgrave union church