This item is a sepia photograph mounted on a craft foam backing, with printed labels at the upper and lower centre naming the team and players respectively. The photograph depicts 11 boys in the footballing outfits of the time (patterned jumpers, long shorts, long socks), the leftmost of them - L. Hirst - holding what appears to be an Australian Rules football. There are trees and a fence in the background.Obverse, Typed, Upper Centre: "EMERALD STATE SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM / 1921." Obverse, Typed, Lower Centre: "Back left F. Grange, S. Kennedy, A. Foxford, H. Brodie, / C. Stapleton. / Front, L. Hirst, J. Hirst, J. Anderson, M. Worrell, B. Davey, E. / Williams." Numbers 1-11 handwritten in pen over each individual, left-right. Reverse, Handwritten: "EMERALD / MUSEUM"

The first school in the Emerald District No.2110 opened with 25 students in 1879 in a rented room on Avon Rd, East Emerald (now Avonsleigh). That school was closed in 1909 and the Emerald State School No.3381 was opened in the Emerald township. In 1915 a permanent school was built in Heroes Avenue where it remains today. The celebration of the centenary in 1979 was a large community event involving former and current students and staff as well as local residents. These glasses were made as souvenirs for that event.These glasses are souvenirs of the celebration of the centenary of the Emerald Primary School 1879-1979.Bottle has picture of state school with front gate on it.Sherry glasses have picture of front gate of school with tree growing nearbyEmerald state school inscribed with PS No.2110 1879-1909 . PS3381 1901-1979centenary/ emerald primary school

The first school in the Emerald District No.2110 opened in 1879 with 25 students in a rented room on Avon Rd, East Emerald (now Avonsleigh). That school was closed in 1909 and the Emerald State School No.3381 was opened in the Emerald township. In 1915 a permanent school was built in Heroes Avenue where it remains today. The celebration of the centenary in 1979 was a large community event involving former and current students and staff as well as local residents. The donor bought souvenir spoons, including this one, for her children who were students at the time.This spoon commemorates the centenary of the Emerald Primary School 1879-1979.Commemorative silver-plated teaspoon with a round metal green and gold plaque on the handle with an image of the school and commemorative information. The spoon is mounted on a faux velvet cardboard lining in a clear plastic display case.On plaque on handle: 'EMERALD SCHOOL CENTENARY / 1879-1979' On lining at the top in gold lettering: 'Stokes'emerald state school

The first school in the Emerald District No.2110 opened in 1879 with 25 students in a rented room on Avon Rd, East Emerald (now Avonsleigh). That school was closed in 1909 and the Emerald State School No.3381 was opened in the Emerald township. In 1915 a permanent school was built in Heroes Avenue where it remains today. This celebration of Emerald settlement history which took place in 1965 was a fund raiser for the State School and included a procession the highlight of which was a local bullock team. The programme information shows a high level of community involvement in these celebrations.This celebration shows a small community working together to honour their heritage, have fun and support their local school.Four-page programme. Black print on manila coloured paper. On front of programme: ' OFFICIAL PROGRAMME / 'BACK TO EMERALD / Saturday, October 23rd, 1965' [and other printed information]back to emerald, emerald state school, 1965

non-fictionA history of schools in Emerald from 1879 to 1979. emerald (vic.), emerald state school 2110, state school 3381

96 p.; 30 cmnon-fictionA photographic history of Emerald, Victoriaemerald (vic.), photographs, this is a reprint of emerald in focus : a photographic history published in 2006. this edition contains minor corrections and revisions for accuracy. contents table and index added. nobelius nursery emerald vic, joseph bosisto, tivoli homestead clematis vic, nightingale's nursery avonsleigh vic, sarah watson, george hunt, legg family, george davey, emerald state school, macclesfield cricket team, emerald rifle club, emerald cricket club, emerald football team, emerald basketball team, st mark's church emerald vic, st joseph church emerald vic, emerald museum, avonsleigh house, banool tearooms, berneray guest house, brookdale guest house, cascades guest house, fernlea guest house, la belle guest house, lumeah guest house, nottingham house, the chalet guest house, the grange guest house, woodlands guest house, mckenzie timber mill

The Macclesfield State School opened in 1904. This is a photograph is of a group event at the school c1920s. This and other photographs and postcards came from the estate of David Moyle (1938-2015) who was a police officer in Emerald during late 1960s-early 1970s, and subsequently at Belgrave in the early 1980s. David Moyle was closely associated with the now defunct Sherbrooke Historical Association.This postcard is significant because of it adds to the history of state schools in the local area. it is also part of a collection belonging to a community member who had a close association with a local historical society.Photographic print of a group of adults and children outside the Macclesfield State School c1920sdavid moyle, police, emerald, belgrave, macclesfield state school, 1920s

The first school in the Emerald District No.2110 opened with 25 students in 1879 in a rented room on Avon Rd, East Emerald (now Avonsleigh). That school was closed in 1909 and the Emerald State School No.3381 was opened in the Emerald township. In 1915 a permanent school was built in Heroes Avenue where it remains today. The celebration of the centenary in 1979 was a large community event involving former and current students and staff as well as local residents.This is a souvenir of the centenary celebrations of the Emerald Primary School 1879-1979Set of 3 glasses; one small and two larger ones. Gilt rim and 2 gold emblems on the sides.Emerald Schools' Centenary 1879-1979 on front. Picture on back of bullock dray pulling a large log on a wagon.emerald primary school;

This is a short pocket-sized 28-page booklet. The cover is made of blue cardstock, featuring a title, logo and publication year on the front and no writing on the back. There are 7 individual pieces of paper, most with two pages of printed text on both sides, bound with two staples through the spine of the booklet. Within it is a cardstock notice card, providing a template for readers to organise a meeting of a school committee.non-fictionThe book begins with the motto and core beliefs of the V.F.S.S.M.C., followed by a prayer. The main text contains various administrative and procedural rules, sorted into two sections: a template for a constitution of an individual Mothers' Club, and a copy of the official V.F.S.S.M.C. organisational constitution. This 1966 edition of the Victorian Federation of State School Mothers' Clubs Rule Book was published by the Federation to standardise procedure in Mothers' Clubs across the state. In the 1960s, the V.F.S.S.M.C. was highly active in advocating for the improvements in state schools, which at the time were suffering from poor conditions caused by lacking funding, old buildings and little maintenance. The V.F.S.S.M.C. advocated for school libraries, specialist teachers and clerical help, smaller class sizes, and improving the safety of children at school crossings. The organisation was founded in 1925 as the Victorian Federation of Mothers' Clubs, rebranding to the name in this publication in 1959. In the 1970s Mothers' Clubs would largely be reorganised to become Parents' Clubs, with the V.F.S.S.M.C. now known as Parents Victoria.1960s, children, schools, victorian federation of state school mothers' clubs, parents victoria, emerald primary school

Postcards scanned from the collection of Michael Aitken on loan to EDHS, 13 Feb 2018 Reproduced ‘Pioneers & Painters’ pp 52-53. Picnickers enjoying a Sunday outing in the fields opposite Eltham Railway Station. Looking north towards Research along Main Road near the intersection with Dudley Street. Luther Hayley’s Bakery and General Store on left promoting refreshments and summer drinks. With the opening of the railway to Eltham in 1902, Melbourne residents would regularly enjoy a Sunday excursion journey on the train to Eltham for a day’s outing to the countryside. Possibly the annual State schools picnic held by the Board of Advice at Haley's Paddock near Eltham railway station on 11 March, 1904. Haley’s Paddock (now occupied by Eltham shopping centre) was capable of accommodating 10,000 people, with ample shade and hilly surroundings, an ideal place for any gathering. The main foreground is the site of the present day Eltham Village and Coles Shopping Centre. 1904 'STATE SCHOOLS' PICNIC.', Record (Emerald Hill, Vic. : 1881 - 1954), 19 March, p. 3. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article165173087Digital file only Postcards scanned from the collection of Michael Aitken on loan to EDHS, 13 Feb 2018michael aitken collection, postcards, eltham, main road, bakery, eltham village reserve, general store, haley's paddock, luther haley, luther haley general store, picnic, pioneers and painters, railway store, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, summer drinks

106 p. : ill., portraits, map, bib., pbk ; 30 cmnon-fictionContents include: Richard Gavin Gardiner Casey [Edrington]; The Police Paddocks and the Native Police Corps; The changing face of Berwick township; Coaches, tolls and local councils; Berwick Mechanics Institute and Free Library; Berwick Primary School [No. 40] and Berwick Grammar School; A century of quarrying in Berwick; The German settlement of Harkaway; Emerald’s first State School No. 2110 (1879-1909); The railway to Gippsland; Early sawmilling in West Gippsland; Tooradin and the coastal villages; Some notable early residents and their homes; The draining of the Koo-Wee-Rup swamp; Guest houses at Upper Beaconsfield; Ada Armytage of Holm Park; The soldiers of early Berwick; Memorials, commemorations and avenues of honour; Bush nursing hospitals; The Melbourne Hunt Club [The "Kennels" at Cranbourne]; Growing up in Berwick in the 1930s & 1940s; Growing up in Beaconsfield in the 1930s and 1940s; Casey Airfield; The history of Maryknoll [Catholic farming community]; The filming of “On the beach”; Memories of Ash Wednesday; Maps of the Casey-Cardinia area. Notable people : William Lyall and "Harewood'; William Clarke and "Springfield'; Sydney Webb and "Holly Green"; Carl Axel Nobelius; Edwin Flack and "Burnbank"; Carlo Catani;. Includes illustrations, portraits, photographs, maps and bibliography. city of casey, cardinia shire (vic.)

Murray Comrie Collection. A small folded card from Old Tarnagullians wishing the recipient 'Good Health and Happiness during Christmas and New Year'. Dated 'Reunion Feb 10, 1968. Address for the Old Tarnagullians given as 8 Emerald Street, South Melbourne. Image on front of card is Tarnagulla State School in 1924.tarnagulla, school, reunions, old tarnagullians, cards, christmas, greeting cards

Donald Clark Collection. A small folded card from Old Tarnagullians wishing the recipient 'Good Health and Happiness during Christmas and New Year'. Dated 'Reunion Feb 10, 1968. Address for the Old Tarnagullians given as 8 Emerald Street, South Melbourne. Image on front of card is Tarnagulla State School in 1924.tarnagulla, school, reunions, old tarnagullians, cards, christmas, greeting cards