The book was used between 1936-1937 by Dr William Bottomley at Mary Street, Emerald. Dr Bottomley was a member of a syndicate who bought land from the Nobelius Nursery and was involved in the founding of Emerald Country Club.Soft cover day book containing hand-written entries of expenditures, used at the 'Homestead at Emerald'. The cover is khaki coloured with a red spine. Loose receipts and bank statements are also stored within the book.Handwritten in pencil on inner front cover: '19/8 2/- 10 (illegible) 1/2 42- 84 10 -- 94/- 32 -- 10 hours at ordinary rate - 64 1 1/2 30 -- 94/- Hand-drawn map on back outer cover, unknown location.emerald, victoria, australia, historic buildings, construction industry, w.s. bottomley, william bottomley, e.m. bottomley