In late 1919, the Country Roads Board approved an amendment of the Belgrave-Emerald Road between Gembrook Road (likely now Old Gembrook Road) in Emerald and Paradise (now Clematis) Station. This image shows part of those works, where they intersected with Ogilvy Road. Public works projects such as road constructions were popular in the immediate aftermath of the First World War, when many men returned home without work and were eager to earn a living by participating in government projects.This image represents an infrastructure project from the 1920s that helped to build the Emerald of today. It displays the tools and technology available for public works projects in the early 20th century, and the manner in which road construction occurred.A sepia photograph on card backing depicting a road construction project. The workers are relying on horses and manual labour to build a road amongst trees and hills. The lower-left corner of the photograph is damaged and faded, with some damage and the photo peeling away from the backing along the left side as a whole. The rear has some handwritten text, with some illegible.Rear: "Mr O'Connor / 12 / date / Clematis / Making the Road to Clematis / 1920?"emerald, clematis, 1920s, transport

GIFT OF MCKENZIE FAMILYA PAINTING OF LILAC COLOURED CLEMATIS AND BROWN JUGON FRONT: R FORD 1944 (SIGNED IN BOTTOM RIGHT HAND CORNER OF PAINTING) ON REVERSE: A WHITE STICKER WITH "DONATION" HANDWRITTEN ON "W H & C E MCKENZIE 18 DRYSDALE ST PORTARLINGTON" HAND WRITTEN IN BLUE PAINTillustration, oil, local artist, richard ford

This set of 8 photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The show tourist scenes of Sassafras and surrounds. The photographs were donated by a family in Western Australia whose parents lived in Sassafras c1918.Small b & w photograph from a series of 8 showing scenes from Sassafras produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913.On reverse - Clematis Avenue, Sassafras.sassafras, clematis avenue

In late 1919, the Country Roads Board approved an amendment of the Belgrave-Emerald Road between Gembrook Road (likely now Old Gembrook Road) in Emerald and Paradise (now Clematis) Station. This image shows part of those works, where they intersected with Ogilvy Road. Public works projects such as road constructions were popular in the immediate aftermath of the First World War, when many men returned home without work and were eager to earn a living by participating in government projects. This image is a black-and-white copy of the original sepia photograph (VEMUP0996).This image represents an infrastructure project from the 1920s that helped to build the Emerald of today. It displays the tools and technology available for public works projects in the early 20th century, and the manner in which road construction occurred.A black and white photograph on paper depicting a road construction project. The workers are relying on horses and manual labour to build a road amongst trees and hills. The lower-left corner of the photograph is faded - an artefact from the original that this is a copy of, though this copy was made when more of the original was intact.N/Aemerald, clematis, 1920s, transport

Image of Surveyors map outlining part of Wellington Rd., Near Magpie Rd. and Paradise Rd., Clematis 1972Title Survey Division/Crown Description/Part of Crown Allotments 106F2 and 106G1/Parish of Narree Worran, County of Mornington/Cardinia/Shire of Sherbrooke, Wellington Road/Rossley Paul Gardiner of Kirkpatrick & Webber, 289 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood/Signed S.R. Clarke 21.6.72

Image of Surveyors map outlining part of Wellington Rd., Near Magpie Rd. and Paradise Rd., Clematis 1972Title Survey Division/Crown Description/Part of Crown Allotments 106F2 and 106G1/Parish of Narree Worran, County of Mornington/Cardinia/Shire of Sherbrooke, Wellington Road/Rossley Paul Gardiner of Kirkpatrick & Webber, 289 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood/Signed S.R. Clarke 21.6.72

Sepia-toned postcard featuring Clematis Avenue Sherbrooke. Narrow track, very heavily ferned on either side of avenue.

Sepia-toned postcard featuring Clematis Avenue Sherbrooke. Very heavily ferned on either side of road. Almost just a track.

Period unknown. A postcard depicting "Clematis". mkThe postcard is written on the back to "My dear little Ida" from "Aunt". See photo stored in "Adittional Images" for full text.The postcard depicts wildflowers (Clematis) climbing up a tree/stump."The Rose Series, P. 1800 Australian Wild Flowers - "Clematis"" written on bottom border of postcard. There is a letter written in black ink on the rear of the postcard - see "Additional Images".natural history, flora

The NQRs were the standard Medium open goods wagon. Generally the sides and ends were removable thus providing a totally flat truck. Three long drop-down doors formed the sides thus allowing easy loading and unloading. 218 of these goods vehicles were built between 1898 and 1914 ? numbered 1 - 218​. Originally, these wagons carried the code letter R​ as they were built with sides and ends. They later had the R removed. Unlike the Broad Gauge, VR's 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge network never had four-wheeled wagons (aside from a handful of trolleys). Because of this, a single design of open wagon emerged and this was the only type of wagon ever used on these lines. This was the NQR class, a wagon with the same length and loading capacity as a Broad Gauge four-wheeled open wagon to make transferring freight between the gauges easier. The wagons, numbered 1 through 218, were built between 1898 and 1914. The wagons used the same underframe as most other non-locomotives on the VR Narrow Gauge. Letters and numbers were originally painted only on the end bulkheads and doors, both of which could be removed as traffic dictated, and this made wagon identification difficult until the decals were transferred to the underframes of each wagon In the 1910s some NQRs were provided with removable wood and steel frameworks with canvas roof canopies and side curtains, and internal seating to supplement the rest of the passenger stock during busy holiday periods. Puffing Billy has re-created these for emergency capacity. Five more NQRs, numbered 219-223​, were built between 1990 and 1992 initially for passenger use so were fitted with the removable frames In the 1960s the Puffing Billy Railway added grids in the floor of some to enable them to be used to drop ballast on the track where needed. Vehicle Length 25 feet 2 inches ( 7671 mm) Coupled Length 27 feet 4 inches (8330 mm) Width 6 feet 3 inches (1905 mm) Weight 5 tons Capacity 11 tons Built 1898 - 1915 (1992) Number Built 218 (223) In use 14 To be restored 6 203 NQR at Clematis - Open Medium Truck 203 NQR - Open Medium Truck (11) VR Service History - NQR 203.VA - 5/12/1913 NWS Built new - / /1926 - To NQ 203.VA - NQ 203.VA - / /1973 NWS Stored minus bogies, NR4/73 Puffing Billy Service History or Notes Untrafficable at ClematisHistoric - Victorian Railways - Narrow Gauge Rolling Stock - NQR Open Medium Truck 203 NQR at Clematis - Open Medium Truck made of Steel and metal203 NQRpuffing billy railway, pbr, rolling stock , ? nqr - open medium truck, victorian railways

This photograph captures Tom Leggett, a member of the notable local Leggett family, standing on the baker's cart. Tom Leggett was born in 1918 in Richmond, moved to Clematis young enough to attend school there, and served in the military from 1940 until the end of the Second World War; based on his apparent age in this photograph, it was likely taken after his return from war - in the late 1940s or early 1950s.This photograph captures a member of a notable local family.This item is a black and white photograph printed on photo paper, with handwritten pencil annotations and printed technical information on the reverse. The photograph shows a side-on view of a horse-drawn cart - horse facing to the right - in which a man wearing a coat stands, looking towards the camera. In the background, a woman stands besides a wooden house; behind the road is a wire fence, with trees further behind it.Reverse, Pencil: "TOM LEGGETT" Reverse, Printed: "10 763 COPYOF~1.TIF 2 03.10.05 05.10.06"leggett family, tom leggett, 1940s, 1950s, clematis

Alteration to the Belgrave-Gembrook Rd., near the Paridise Valley Hotel 1978Image of map indication road classification for Belgrave-Gembrook Rd., Clematis c1978Title Survey Division/Crown Description/Part of Allotments 27 and 43 Section A, Parish of Naree Worran, county of Mornington/AMG reference 7922'55 361300 5800700/Municipality Road Classification/Shire of Sherbrooke Belgrave-Gembrook Rd./Approved S.R. Clarke (signed) Principal Surveyor and Proper Officer 27.2.78/SP14137

Image of Surveyors map outlining part of Wellington Rd., Near Magpie Rd., Clematis 1972Title Survey Division/Crown Description/Part of Crown Allotments 106E and 106G2/Parish of Narree Worran, County of Mornington/Cardinia/Shire of Sherbrooke, Wellington Road/Rossley Paul Gardiner of Kirkpatrick & Webber, 289 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood/Signed S.R. Clarke 21.6.72/B.A. Gibson C/T 8047/414 subtract 0.01 1/2 for Title

Two black and white photos dated 1962 from the National Archives of Australia, showing the Puffing Billy train in the Dandenongs. - Ground is steep and heavily treed and may be the stretch of line between Menzies Creek and Clematis Station. - Large trees line the track. There is a driveway below the line with large puddles. A car can be seen crossing the line behind the train. A lightly treed hill is visible in the background. This may be the crossing at the Clematis end of Menzies Rd with Tivoli Farm in the distance.

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. Most rooms in this historically and aesthetically significant house have stone (typically marble) fireplaces that are inset with plain and decorative tiles produced by the company of Mintons Ltd.Digital photograph of the pattern of plain and decorative hearth tiles in the fireplace of the drawing room at Villa Alba. The decorative tiles depict pink clematis flowers, buds and foliage. The tiles were produced by Mintons Ltd.fireplaces, villa alba - drawing room, mintons, mintons - tiles

Black and white postcard showing Mr and Mrs Northrope in front of huge clematis at their home, bark building with corregated iron roof at back, slab building on right behind wire netting fence in Lake Bunga Victoriagenealogy

This photograph is believed to have been taken at the Bosisto's distillery on Woori Yallock Creek at what is now Butterfield Reserve, Emerald. Chemist and later parliamentarian Joseph Bosisto (1824-98) established a number of distilleries in the area through the 1860s and 70s; the Butterfield Reserve still is believed to have been established in 1876. This photo may have been taken around 1916, when Australia was still the world's leading supplier of eucalyptus oil - by this time a globally popular product. By the 1920s, Joby Brady and his son were running the distillery business.Bosisto's eucalyptus distillery was an early Emerald industry with global significance; eucalyptus oil was believed to be the first distinctively Australian product exported overseas. This photograph is a very clear representation of the industry - to the extent that it is even used repeatedly in Euca's webpages discussing the history of the industry.Captured in black and white, a working eucalyptus distillery processes large quantities of eucalyptus leaves into eucalyptus oil. Two men stand holding tools, one under the tin roof of the distillery and another on a horsecart carrying a new pile of leaves. Another stands behind the distillery, carrying more leaves. The largest pile of leaves is in front of the still. The still is sheltered by a tin roofed structure with open walls, wooden support beams, and a chimney in the background. Further in the background, trees can be barely seen. This photograph is a scanned copy, glossy on the obverse and with normal paper texture and handwritten notes on the reverse.Reverse: "Distilling Eucalyptus / Bosistoes. Woori Yallock creek Emerald / or Clematis. 1916? / Joby Brady carried on Bosistoes during 1920s / with his son on Woori Yallock Creek"emerald, native plants, 1910s

Found in the roof space at Three Springs, Clematis with various bridles, harness, reins and collars. They came from under the original post office at "Holly Tree Inn", Olinda.Ornate Leather Bridle made by J.Kelly, St. Kilda and Melbourne. It has blinkers, snaffle bit and a throat strap. Brass studs decorate the leather straps and the leather blinkers each have J. Kelly's brass plates attached.J. Kelly, St. Kilda, Melbourne.

Book consists of descriptive text and sketches of scenic sites in the Dandenongs and the Yarra Valley including depictions of places in Clematis, Emerald, Cockatoo and Gembrook pp27-37. Text and sketches by David Williams. Published 1991. 116 pages.These are sketches of the local area c1980s.Soft cover book of information about scenic places in the Dandenongs with black and white sketches. 116 pages.On cover: 'Rambling in the Dandenongs / David Williams'david williams, 1991, dandenongs

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 edition includes a report on the Progress Association's August 1972 meeting, Councillor's' report, Watching the birds, "Clematis" replies, Letters to the editor, School news, Personal news, Roads report. Supplement to August '72 "Community News" Open forum. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 14 p., illus. greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills

This is a copy of a photograph of Dr Ian 'Spud' MacLeod Murphy aged 21 years old. 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 without assistance and travelling all over the hills.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 tieOn back of image, printed: "NIKOLAI ROSS / STUDIOS / ARTIST - PHOTOGRAPHER / LYCEUM HOUSE / 214 PITT ST. SYDNEY"dr ian macleod murphy, spud murphy, doctor, emerald

Ferdinand von Mueller was an examiner of botany at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) between 1880 and 1888. During that era he was active in donating related items to the School. When the Ballarat School of Mines Council agreed to introduce pharmacy and botany classes in 1879, it was apparent students would require access to botanical specimens in order to further their studies. Council members, who were inspired by the work of Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, authorised development of an area along the School's northern boundary, fronting Lydiard Street South, and oversaw the establishment of the new Botanical Gardens. Baron von Mueller took a practical role the development of SMB's Botanical Gardens from the beginning. He became a generous benefactor who 'donated collections of seeds and leguminous fodder plants, including valued grasses of interest and use to agriculturalists and graziers generally' to SMB over many years. Ferdinand von Mueller's entry on the University of Ballarat Honour Roll can be found at http://www.ballarat.edu.au/curator/honour-roll/honourroll_von_mueller.shtml Also See Cat. No. 12062A light brown, hardcovered book of 152 pages. Chapters include Eucalyptus Trees; Wattles or Acacias; Casuarinas or Sheoaks; Cypress Pines or Sandarac trees; Exocarpos trees of Natice Cherry trees; Mistletoes; Native Honeysuckles or Banksias; Bellflower, Lobelia and Goodenia; Heaths; Correas; Mallow; Buttercups and Clematis; Cruciferous Plants; Mints; Orchids; grasses; ferns. The book has numerous botanical line drawings, and a comprehensive index.Inside front cover "Botanist, Teacher, researcher. My you make your mark like the baron. Best wishes for your birthday 1999 Martin"victorian, schools, botany, ferdinand von mueller, von mueller, botanic illustrations, flora, change number

Ferdinand von Mueller was an examiner of botany at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) between 1880 and 1888. During that era he was active in donating related items to the School. When the Ballarat School of Mines Council agreed to introduce pharmacy and botany classes in 1879, it was apparent students would require access to botanical specimens in order to further their studies. Council members, who were inspired by the work of Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, authorised development of an area along the School's northern boundary, fronting Lydiard Street South, and oversaw the establishment of the new Botanical Gardens. Baron von Mueller took a practical role the development of SMB's Botanical Gardens from the beginning. He became a generous benefactor who 'donated collections of seeds and leguminous fodder plants, including valued grasses of interest and use to agriculturalists and graziers generally' to SMB over many years. Ferdinand von Mueller's entry on the University of Ballarat Honour Roll can be found at http://www.ballarat.edu.au/curator/honour-roll/honourroll_von_mueller.shtml A light brown, hardcovered book of 152 pages. Chapters include Eucalyptus Trees; Wattles or Acacias; Casuarinas or Sheoaks; Cypress Pines or Sandarac trees; Exocarpos trees of Natice Cherry trees; Mistletoes; Native Honeysuckles or Banksias; Bellflower, Lobelia and Goodenia; Heaths; Correas; Mallow; Buttercups and Clematis; Cruciferous Plants; Mints; Orchids; grasses; ferns. The book has numerous botanical line drawings, and a comprehensive index.Inside front cover "J. Clement Souter M.D."victorian, schools, botany, ferdinand von mueller, von mueller, botanic illustrations, j. clement souter

This programme belonged to Dr Ian 'Spud' MacLeod Murphy (1905-1981). It is dated 8 May 1926 and relates to a celebration dinner for a rowing regatta - when Dr Murphy was a young man. He had been the cox of two Premier rowing teams in 1921 and 1922 and also later when he was at Melbourne University. Dr Murphy retired to Clematis in 1947 intending to breed turkeys but instead responded to the community need for a GP and worked for 34 years seven days a week without assistance providing medical services throughout the district. He was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1977 for his service to the health of the community.Dr Murphy was Emerald's first and much-loved GP. His work for the community over 34 years was of immense benefit to Emerald and surrounding districts. Programme for a Boat Race Dinner (1926) consisting of a folder with a red tie, an image of two oarsmen on the front and inside the menu for the occasion.On front below crossed oars is handwritten two lists of team members of winning teams of 1921 and 1922. On back handwritten 'Murphy'dr ian macleod murphy, spud murphy, doctor, emerald, boat race

This set of small photographs was produced by the Rose Stenograph Co. c1913 to be included in photograph albums. The area known as South Sassafras, was opened up for settlement in 1893 and the name was changed to Kallista in 1925.A small, paper envelope containing 12 photographs of Sassafras that are reproductions of Rose Series postcards. There are 10 different photographs, 32a and 32c have doubles.Envelope : BEAUTY SPOTS in AUSTRALIA 12 Real Photographs For Your Snapshot Album Published by the Rose Stenograph Co. Rear 17 Auburn Grove, Armadale, Vic 3.E.3 SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA Photograph 32a - THE ROSE SERIES P. 905 CLEMATIS AVENUE, SHERBROOKE, VIC. Photograph 32b - THE ROSE SERIES P. 1603 THE CASCADES, SASSAFRAS, VIC. Photograph 32c - THE ROSE SERIES P. 204 PANORAMA AT SASSAFRAS, VIC. Photograph 32d - THE ROSE SERIES P. 4046 MAIN ROAD, SASSAFRAS, VIC. Photograph 32e - THE ROSE SERIES P. 1502 SASSAFRAS CREEK, SASSAFRAS, VIC. Photograph 32f - THE ROSE SERIES P. 1501 TOURIST TRACK, SASSAFRAS, VIC. Photograph 32g - THE ROSE SERIES P. 4244 TOURIST TRACK, SOUTH SASSAFRAS, VIC. Photograph 32h - THE ROSE SERIES P. 2725 CLEMATIS AVENUE, SHERBROOKE, VIC. Photograph 32i - MAIN ROAD, SASSAFRAS, VIC. Photograph 32j - THE OLINDA - SASSAFRAS ROAD, VIC. rose series, rose series, sassafras, sherbrooke, sassafras creek

Flora of Brimbank Poster - Kangaroo Grass, Blue Devil, Windmill Grass, Blubeberry Lily, Pink indweed, Common Everlasting, Bily Button, Basalt Podelepis, Rier, Redgum, Small Leaved Clematis, Blackwood & Sunshine Diurs| Fauna of Brimbank Poster - Tawny Frog Month, Eastern Brown Snake, Superb Fairy Wren, Growling Grass Frog, Blue Banded Bee, Wedge Tailed Eagle, Swamp Wallaby, Green Grass Dart, Short Beaked Echidna, Easter Long Necked Turtle, Striped legless lizard & White Faced Heroncity of brimbank