Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Jo Jenkinson, A history of the Emerald and District Co-operative Society
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A History of the Emerald and District Cooperative Society* by Jo Jenkinson explores the origins and development of the Emerald & District Co-op, which has been operating in the Dandenong Ranges since 1945. The book details how the cooperative was founded in response to wartime shortages, particularly stock feed for local farmers. It highlights the early challenges faced by the community and the cooperative movement's philosophy, which prioritizes collective effort and shared ownership. The book also provides historical context about Emerald, including its early businesses, social institutions, and the impact of the cooperative on the town's growth.
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40 p.; 21 cmnon-fictionA History of the Emerald and District Cooperative Society* by Jo Jenkinson explores the origins and development of the Emerald & District Co-op, which has been operating in the Dandenong Ranges since 1945. The book details how the cooperative was founded in response to wartime shortages, particularly stock feed for local farmers. It highlights the early challenges faced by the community and the cooperative movement's philosophy, which prioritizes collective effort and shared ownership. The book also provides historical context about Emerald, including its early businesses, social institutions, and the impact of the cooperative on the town's growth.
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