The Rose Stereograph Co. was established in the year 1880. The firm's founder, George Rose Clune, began developing photographs from his father's shoe shop located in Prahran, Victoria. George would travel to the Dandenong foothills to sell his photographs to picnic parties, thus creating a connection to Emerald and surrounding districts. The Rose Stereograph Co. first began producing stereographs. After this medium lost popularity, George switched to postcards — referred to as the 'P' series, such as this example — in 1913. The firm continued to print postcards until 1967, after which they switched to machine-manufactured coloured postcards provided by an external supplier. The photographs on the postcards were original works by George, who has become reputed as one of the best photographers in Australia during the 19th and 20th centuries.The record holds very strong historic significance as it speaks to the transformation of the Dandenong foothills into a popular tourist destination in Victoria. Particularly, the Emerald House was an early tourist enterprise in region which had previously been dominated by industries of timber, gold and horticulture. The record is particularly significant for how it documents this important metamorphosis of Emerald into a key location for tourism. Furthermore, the postcard offers some research potential into the commercialisation of housing and its wider socioeconomic impacts on the local community, particularly in our current climate of short-term holiday rentals like AirBnB and Stayz.Black and white rectangular postcard printed on card. Depicted is a guest lodge known as Emerald House. There is a stationary vehicle parked in front of the house in the right hand side of the image. The guest lodge is made from weatherboard panels, with a corrugated iron or steel roof, and a brick chimney. Surrounding the house are various trees, plants and shrubs. In the far left hand side of the postcard, there is a sign denoting the accommodation is Emerald House. In the background of the image, there is a round elevated corrugated silo; this is possibly a water tank.Obverse: 'EMERALD / HOUSE'. / ACCOMMODATION / Afternoon Dinners / (?) / THE ROSE SERIES P. 3337 " EMERALD HOUSE," EMERALD, VIC. / COPYRIGHT / Reverse: PD00228b. / Copy / POST CARD / The "Rose" Series A Real Photograph / De Luxe Produced in Australia / Published by the Rose Stereograph Co. / Armadale, Victoria. / VEMUP0965 /rose series postcards, postcards, emerald house, accommodation, guest houses

Black and white Rose Series Postcard, unmounted. '"Nottingham House" Emerald - later "Emerald House"'.a) The Rose Series P.10460 "Nottingham House", Emerald. Vic. Owned by Mrs. Ned Horswood and 2 Miss Slee's. Kilvington Dr. b) The Rose Series P3337 "Emerald House" Emerald,Vic. Kilvinton Dr. later extension. (All have Post Card The "Rose" Series De Luxe A Real Photograph Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co. Armadale, Victoria written on them.)emerald, victoria, australia, guest houses, buildings, tourism, mrs ned horswood, miss e. slee, miss slee, nottingham house, emerald house

In 2016, the Cardinia Shire Council decided to replace an existing bus shelter outside the Emerald Community House (ECH) - this shelter had been decorated with mosaics - with a bus shelter compliant with the current safety regulations. This caused a strong protest by people who did not wish to lose their loved bus shelter. Protesters, supported by the ECH, completed all-night vigils and garnered considerable publicity. Eventually, the Council agreed that, although the planned bus shelter would go ahead, the mosaics from the original shelter would be saved and a shelter approximating the original would be built close to the ECH. This outcome was accepted by the protesters. The Victorian Neighbourhood House movement was born in the early 1970s during the Whitlam era of significant social change. It grew out of local community need, particularly the isolation of women in the community, with a vision to bring people together and enhance the opportunities of people and communities. Another initial emphasis was to provide an informal, non-threatening and nurturing environment that supported individualised learning. The Emerald Community House (ECH) began in 1974 - one of the oldest continuously running incorporated community houses in Victoria. The State Government changed service providers for the ECH in 2025. The previous service providers have donated records of the ECH including this photograph.The Emerald Community House has been a significant and valued contributor to community life since its inception in 1974.Colour photograph of Emerald Community House (ECH) group of sixteen supporters and staff in front of newly installed shelter decorated with original mosaics following the resolution of a dispute with Cardinia Shire Council which had decided to demolish the shelter and replace it with a new bus shelter which would meet community safety and disability compliance standards.photographs, emerald community house, bus shelter, protest movement, 2016

Station Street Port Melbourne approximately 1907. Shows Emerald House on corner Station and Raglan Streets. Image was taken from postcard.built environment - domestic, station street, emerald house

The Victorian Neighbourhood House movement was born in the early 1970s during the Whitlam era of significant social change. It grew out of local community need, particularly the isolation of women in the community, with a vision to bring people together and enhance the opportunities of people and communities. Another initial emphasis was to provide an informal, non-threatening and nurturing environment that supported individualised learning. The Emerald Community House (ECH) began in 1974 - one of the oldest continuously running incorporated community houses in Victoria. The State Government changed service providers for the ECH in 2025. The previous service providers have donated records of the ECH during its long history including this certificate.The Emerald Community House has been a significant and valued contributor to community life since its inception in 1974.Certificate awarded to the Emerald Community House (ECH): as part of the 2022 Learn Local Awards. The ECH was a finalist in 'Adult Literacy for Adults with a Disability'.certificate, emerald community house, adult literacy for adults with a disability, learn local awards, 2022

The Victorian Neighbourhood House movement was born in the early 1970s during the Whitlam era of significant social change. It grew out of local community need, particularly the isolation of women in the community, with a vision to bring people together and enhance the opportunities of people and communities. Another initial emphasis was to provide an informal, non-threatening and nurturing environment that supported individualised learning. The Emerald Community House (ECH) began in 1974 - one of the oldest continuously running incorporated community houses in Victoria. The State Government changed service providers for the ECH in 2025. The previous service providers have donated records of the ECH during its long history including this certificate. Like the other neighbourhood houses, the ECH began its life mainly relying on volunteers with just a small amount of government funding until 1986 when the Victorian government began the provision of secure, recurrent funding to neighbourhood houses.The Emerald Community House has been a significant and valued contributor to community life since its inception in 1974.Certificate awarded to the Emerald Community House (ECH): Premier's Sustainability Award 2022, Finalist in Sustainable Places and Destinations - Community Champion.certificate, emerald community house, premier's sustainability award, 2022

The Victorian Neighbourhood House movement was born in the early 1970s during the Whitlam era of significant social change. It grew out of local community need, particularly the isolation of women in the community, with a vision to bring people together and enhance the opportunities of people and communities. Another initial emphasis was to provide an informal, non-threatening and nurturing environment that supported individualised learning. The Emerald Community House (ECH) began in 1974 - one of the oldest continuously running incorporated community houses in Victoria. The State Government changed service providers for the ECH in 2025. The previous service providers have donated records of the ECH during its 47-year-long history including this certificate. Like the other neighbourhood houses, the ECH began its life mainly relying on volunteers with just a small amount of government funding until 1986 when the Victorian government began the provision of secure, recurrent funding to neighbourhood houses.The Emerald Community House has been a significant and valued contributor to community life since its inception in 1974.Certificate awarded to the Emerald Community House (ECH). This was part of the 2021 Neighbourhood House Victoria Awards and was awarded to the ECH for being a 'Social Enterprise Finalist'.certificate, emerald community house, social enterprise finalist, 2021

The Victorian Neighbourhood House movement was born in the early 1970s during the Whitlam era of significant social change. It grew out of local community need, particularly the isolation of women in the community, with a vision to bring people together and enhance the opportunities of people and communities. Another initial emphasis was to provide an informal, non-threatening and nurturing environment that supported individualised learning. The Emerald Community House (ECH) began in 1974 - one of the oldest continuously running incorporated community houses in Victoria. The State Government changed service providers for the ECH in 2025. The previous service providers have donated records of the ECH during its long history including this certificate.Like the other neighbourhood houses, the ECH began its life mainly relying on volunteers with just a small amount of government funding until 1986 when the Victorian government began the provision of secure, recurrent funding to neighbourhood houses.The Emerald Community House has been a significant and valued contributor to community life since its inception in 1974.Certificate awarded to the Emerald Community House (ECH). This was part of the 2015 Victorian Learn Local Awards and was awarded to the ECH for being a finalist in the 'Outstanding Pathways Program - Permaculture Design Course'.certificate, emerald community house, permaculture design course

Like the other neighbourhood houses, the ECH began its life mainly relying on volunteers with just a small amount of government funding until 1986 when the Victorian government began the provision of secure, recurrent funding to neighbourhood houses.he Victorian Neighbourhood House movement was born in the early 1970s during the Whitlam era of significant social change. It grew out of local community need, particularly the isolation of women in the community, with a vision to bring people together and enhance the opportunities of people and communities. Another initial emphasis was to provide an informal, non-threatening and nurturing environment that supported individualised learning. The Emerald Community House (ECH) began in 1974 - one of the oldest continuously running incorporated community houses in Victoria. The State Government changed service providers for the ECH in 2025. The previous service providers have donated records of the ECH during its long history including this quilt which showcases the ECH's involvement in local community events.Quilt made by community members under the auspices of the Emerald Community House (ECH) for the 2013 PAVE Festival - a performing and visual arts festival. Quilt depicts Emerald Lake.Depicts a simple/stylised picture of Emerald Lake. The bridge over the lake is in the centre with two trees on either side of the bridge and three ducks swimming in the lake.quilt, emerald community house, emerald lake, pave festival, 2013

The Victorian Neighbourhood House movement was born in the early 1970s during the Whitlam era of significant social change. It grew out of local community need, particularly the isolation of women in the community, with a vision to bring people together and enhance the opportunities of people and communities. Another initial emphasis was to provide an informal, non-threatening and nurturing environment that supported individualised learning. The Emerald Community House (ECH) began in 1974 - one of the oldest continuously running incorporated community houses in Victoria. The State Government changed service providers for the ECH in 2025. The previous service providers have donated records of the ECH during its 47-year-long history including this certificate.Like the other neighbourhood houses, the ECH began its life mainly relying on volunteers with just a small amount of government funding until 1986 when the Victorian government began the provision of secure, recurrent funding to neighbourhood houses.The Emerald Community House has been a significant and valued contributor to community life since its inception in 1974.Certificate awarded to the Emerald Community House (ECH). This was part of the 2016 'Resilient Australia Awards'. The ECH received a 'highly commended' citation in the state category of 'Resilient Australia Community Award for Centre of Resilience'.certificates, emerald community house, 2016, resilient australia awards

The Victorian Neighbourhood House movement was born in the early 1970s during the Whitlam era of significant social change. It grew out of local community need, particularly the isolation of women in the community, with a vision to bring people together and enhance the opportunities of people and communities. Another initial emphasis was to provide an informal, non-threatening and nurturing environment that supported individualised learning. The Emerald Community House (ECH) began in 1974 - one of the oldest continuously running incorporated community houses in Victoria. The State Government changed service providers for the ECH in 2025. The previous service providers have donated records of the ECH during its long history including this trophy. Like the other neighbourhood houses, the ECH began its life mainly relying on volunteers with just a small amount of government funding until 1986 when the Victorian government began the provision of secure, recurrent funding to neighbourhood houses.The Emerald Community House has been a significant and valued contributor to community life since its inception in 1974.Hexagon-shaped glass trophy on rectangular glass base. Awarded to the Emerald Community House (ECH) by Cardinia Shire Council as part of its 2013 Australia Day Awards: Community Organisation of the Year.trophy, emerald community house, australia day award, community organisation of the year, 2013

The Victorian Neighbourhood House movement was born in the early 1970s during the Whitlam era of significant social change. It grew out of local community need, particularly the isolation of women in the community, with a vision to bring people together and enhance the opportunities of people and communities. Another initial emphasis was to provide an informal, non-threatening and nurturing environment that supported individualised learning. The Emerald Community House (ECH) began in 1974 - one of the oldest continuously running incorporated community houses in Victoria. The State Government changed service providers for the ECH in 2025. The previous service providers have donated records of the ECH during its long history including this trophy. Like the other neighbourhood houses, the ECH began its life mainly relying on volunteers with just a small amount of government funding until 1986 when the Victorian government began the provision of secure, recurrent funding to neighbourhood houses.The Emerald Community House has been a significant and valued contributor to community life since its inception in 1974.Hexagon-shaped glass trophy on rectangular glass base. Awarded to the Emerald Community House (ECH) by RACV Insurance: Award for Excellence 2014 - Bushfire Planning Workshop: Bushfire Planning Workshop for Childcare Parents.trophy, emerald community house, racv insurance, bushfire planning workshop

The Victorian Neighbourhood House movement was born in the early 1970s during the Whitlam era of significant social change. It grew out of local community need, particularly the isolation of women in the community, with a vision to bring people together and enhance the opportunities of people and communities. Another initial emphasis was to provide an informal, non-threatening and nurturing environment that supported individualised learning. The Emerald Community House (ECH) began in 1974 - one of the oldest continuously running incorporated community houses in Victoria. The State Government changed service providers for the ECH in 2025. The previous service providers have donated records of the ECH during its long history including this trophy.Like the other neighbourhood houses, the ECH began its life mainly relying on volunteers with just a small amount of government funding until 1986 when the Victorian government began the provision of secure, recurrent funding to neighbourhood houses.The Emerald Community House has been a significant and valued contributor to community life since its inception in 1974.Hexagon-shaped glass trophy on rectangular glass base. Awarded to the Emerald Community House (ECH) by Cardinia Shire Council as part of its 2014 Australia Day Awards: Community Event of the Year - PAVE Festivaltrophy, emerald community house, australia day award, pave festival, community event of the year, cardinia shire council

The Victorian Neighbourhood House movement was born in the early 1970s during the Whitlam era of significant social change. It grew out of local community need, particularly the isolation of women in the community, with a vision to bring people together and enhance the opportunities of people and communities. Another initial emphasis was to provide an informal, non-threatening and nurturing environment that supported individualised learning. The Emerald Community House (ECH) began in 1974 - one of the oldest continuously running incorporated community houses in Victoria. The State Government changed service providers for the ECH in 2025. The previous service providers have donated records of the ECH during its long history including this trophy. Like the other neighbourhood houses, the ECH began its life mainly relying on volunteers with just a small amount of government funding until 1986 when the Victorian government began the provision of secure, recurrent funding to neighbourhood houses.The Emerald Community House has been a significant and valued contributor to community life since its inception in 1974.Hexagon-shaped glass trophy on rectangular dark base. Awarded to the Emerald Community House (ECH) by the Country Fire Authority (CFA) as part of its 2014 Fire Awareness Awards: Community Preparedness Award - Bushfire Planning Workshop for Childcare Parentstrophy, emerald community house, fire awareness award, country fire authority, 2014

This record holds historic significance as it captures the history of the development of architecture within Emerald. Due to the significance of the Westland family within the history of Emerald, this gives a great insight into the life of the Westland family. There is also strong research potential due to the presumed time period the photograph was taken and due to the undetermined location of the residence within the photograph.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper. This black and white photograph consists of the of prominent Mr. and Mrs. Westland, possibly located in what is now known as Westlands Rd. In the background, we see a fenced path leading to the house and a wooden gazebo structure.westland, house, emerald house, emerald, westlands rd, emerald & district collection

A series of news sheets (full dates of series unknown) containing community news. At the time Emerald was part of the Shire of Sherbrooke.Three issues of community news sheet, roneoed and stapled at left side. (1) November 1979 16 pages; (2) October 1980 10 pages; (3) November 1980 16 pages. With illustrations and photographs.emerald, victoria, australia, shire of sherbrooke victoria australia, community centres, newspapers, spark, sherbrooke community news, emerald community house

This image is significant due to the time frame in which the photograph was taken and due to the association with Egar Charman and 'Brookdale'. There is also strong research potential as the image most likely holds great significance to the history of Emerald.Black and white portrait rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper. This black and white photograph consists of a candid picture of a Bullock team associated with Edgar Charman and 'Brookdale'.emerald, victoria, australia, bullock teams, bullock, nurseries (plants), brookdale estate, brookdale guest house, brookdale house, emerald & district collection

Visitors' book used when the Museum was housed at Emerald Hall.Emerald History Museum Visitors' Book. Hard cover. 25 x 19 cm. used between 1981-1990.emerald, victoria, australia, museums, archives, nobelius heritage park and emerald museum, emerald museum

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

The Charmans were early settlers in the Emerald District. They ran the Brookdale Guest House at Emerald in the early 20th century.Typescriptbrookdale guest house, charman

Records and correspondence of the Emerald Association, a resident action group which appears to have operated from 1978 to 1981, and was a successor to the Emerald Progress Association. Includes election campaigns for local government, results of a parent survey regarding youth activities and needs, correspondence with various community groups. Includes much information on various Emerald organisations, including Gembrook Cockatoo and Emerald Waterworks Trust, Emerald Tennis Club, Emerald Fire Brigade, Emerald Arts Society, Emerald Community House, and others.Collection of correspondence, notices and other papers from the Emerald Association 17 plastic pockets with documents Parent responses to Emerald Association questionnairesemerald, victoria, australia, shire of sherbrooke victoria australia, resident action, clubs, associations, societies, elections, emerald association

The Emerald co-operative society was formed at a meeting at the Emerald Mechanics Institute on 9 December 1944, those present agreed that the solution to a shortage of stock feed caused by the privations of World War II was to form a co-operative society in Emerald. Jack Eudey was elected Chairman, Horrie Wardle was appointed Secretary, and Jack Hirst Manager.This record holds historic significance to Emerald as it shows the history of both the Emerald Co-operative society and the Lumeh guest house. There is strong research potential with this record due to the time period and location the shed was situated in and the unknown information of the shed pictured.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper. This black and white photograph depicts a tin shed on an unmade ground. This was the first co-op store at Lumeah which was a guest house within Emerald. The Co-op was run by H.Wardle; circa 1950.co-op, emerald and district co-operative society, 1950s, australia, emerald & district collection

Guest houses in the Dandenongs flourished after the opening of the narrow-gauge railway line from Ferntree Gully to Gembrook in 1900.. Brookdale was a well-known guest house in Emerald operating 1901 - 1920. These photographs show how the guests spent their time there.This album is indicative of the era of guesthouses in the Emerald area which reached their peak in the early 20th century.A small photograph album containing six black and white photographs of a holiday at Brookvale guest house. This was given to Mrs Charman (proprietor) in 1904. Also, five loose photos at the back of the album unrelated to the actual album but related to Brookdale and/or the Charman family.On front cover of Album: 'Photographs' Handwritten inside front cover: 'To / Mrs Charman / From W. L. & F. D. Lawson / 1904 / A Memento of Days Spent in Emerald' Inside blank page before photos handwritten: 'Brookdale'charman, brookdale guest house, 1904, emerald, victoria, australia, picnic, rose charman, lily charman, rose edebolls