Station Sign - Emerald Emerald Station is situated on the Puffing Billy Railway in Victoria, Australia. It was opened with the Railway on 18 December 1900 and comprised a platform track and a loop siding. A passing loop was added between the two a few years later. There was also a spur siding off the Down end of No. 3 Road. Two standard 12 ft by 20 ft timber portable station buildings with a Van Goods Shed between (all adjoining) were provided on the platform and a Goods Shed on the No. 3 Road loop siding. Other buildings included Tea Rooms, lamp room and toilets along with a cattle race and loading bank. The station building was later reduced in length by one of the portables which housed the General and Ladies' waiting rooms. Emerald today remains very similar to the early days, but has had other Roads added into a Carriage Workshops, a turntable and storage sidings. Also, a Signal and Telegraph Branch depot in the form of a large Goods Shed and a multi-purpose yard building in the form of a Locomotive Depot administration building have been added. During 2009, the station building underwent stage one of an internal restoration to its former glory. ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerald_railway_station,_Victoria photos at http://www.vicrailstations.com/Gembrook/Emerald/Emerald.html Historic - Victorian Railways Station sign used at Emerald Station Station Sign - Emerald Metal rectangle Station Name Sign with white enamel back ground and black lettersEmeraldstation sign, puffing billy, emerald station

Emerald Railway Station opened in 1900 with the line that would eventually become Puffing Billy. The station stayed open until 1954, but judging by context such as the clothing of the people on the platform, this image was likely taken earlier. While it's possible this is a crowd gathered for the opening of the station, it is difficulty to prove either way and could also just be a crowd of passengers for the normal operation of the line.This image captures a vital element of Emerald's historical development - the railway.This item is a modern coy of an older black and white photograph. The photo captures a steam train entering a railway station from the left of the frame, greeted by a crowd of people standing on the station platform to the right. The train is partially obscured by a shed on the photographer's side of the tracks, likely with implements for train maintenance. Several other buildings are visible behind the station, with trees further in the distance.Obverse, Caption: "Railway Station, Emerald"railway, emerald

The store in this image belonged to W. M. Anderson, near an Emerald Station which as of 1901 would have been open for less than a year. Anderson moved to a new and more lasting location - the corner of Kilvington Drive and Heroes Avenue, where until recently a bookshop was located - at the start of the 1920s, but this older store was in a different location closer to the station. Two other photos of the same scene are in the collection: VEMUP1011.2 is identical, and VEMUP1011.1 is from a different angle.This image captures an important Emerald institution from the turn of the century, displaying the nature of the town at that time.This black and white photograph features a wooden shop with a corrugated steel roof and porch awning. The shop takes up the left half of the photograph, while the landscape on the right half continues past a wire fence to a flat field, with trees in the far background. In the centre of the foreground, a tree with few leaves stands in front of the building, between it and the road the photographer is standing on. The photograph is printed on modern photograph paper.Reverse, Pen: "Emerald Grocery, Anderson's 1901 Near Station" Reverse, Pencil: "EMERALD GROCERY"emerald, commerce, 1900s

The store in this image belonged to W. M. Anderson, near an Emerald Station which as of 1901 would have been open for less than a year. Anderson moved to a new and more lasting location - the corner of Kilvington Drive and Heroes Avenue, where until recently a bookshop was located - at the start of the 1920s, but this older store was in a different location closer to the station. Two other photos of the same scene are in the collection: VEMUP1011 is identical, and VEMUP1011.1 is from a different angle.This image captures an important Emerald institution from the turn of the century, displaying the nature of the town at that time.This black and white photograph features a wooden shop with a corrugated steel roof and porch awning. The shop takes up the left half of the photograph, while the landscape on the right half continues past a wire fence to a flat field, with trees in the far background. In the centre of the foreground, a tree with few leaves stands in front of the building, between it and the road the photographer is standing on. The photograph is printed on modern photograph paper.Reverse, Pencil: "EMERALD GROCERY"emerald, commerce, 1900s

The store in this image belonged to W. M. Anderson, near an Emerald Station which as of 1901 would have been open for less than a year. Anderson moved to a new and more lasting location - the corner of Kilvington Drive and Heroes Avenue, where until recently a bookshop was located - at the start of the 1920s, but this older store was in a different location closer to the station. Two other photos of the same scene are in the collection: VEMUP1011 and VEMUP1011.2 are identical copies of a different angle than that shown in VEMU1011.1/.This image captures an important Emerald institution from the turn of the century, displaying the nature of the town at that time.This black and white photograph features a wooden shop with a corrugated steel roof and porch awning. The shop is viewed from an angle, with its side and front taking up the left half of the photograph, while on the right side a dirt road continues out of frame and a flat, tree-scattered landscape stands between this building and the next building along the road. Two trees stand in front of the building, between it and the road the photographer is standing on. The photograph is printed on modern photograph paper.Reverse, Pen: "Emerald Grocer Mr Anderson Station St Emerald / 1901" Obverse, sign on building in photograph: "Cycle Parts / Repairs / Saddlery"emerald, 1900s, commerce

There are seven other copies of this photograph in our collection, mostly differing in the placement of the label and the cropping of the photograph. This is itself a copy of the original. One of these copies is also accessioned as VEMUP0456.2. This c. 1907 photograph was taken from the intersection of Beaconsfield Road (now Kilvington Drive) and Station Road (now Puffing Billy Place), looking towards Emerald Railway Station. It looks past the Emerald Coffee Palace, a significant establishment serving coffee, wine, and more - a room in the back was even used as a visiting doctor's surgery. The Coffee Palace was, at the time, owned by the O'Connor family and run by Mrs Greatorex. At this time it was relatively new - the second centre of Emerald, around Kilvington Drive, mostly materialised thanks to the location of the railway station. The location of the railway is visible, but from this angle the station and tracks are not visible. Note the posts in front of the Palace - used to tie horses in this time before cars became dominant. There are elevated wires visible running along the left side of the street, which resemble power lines but at this time are more likely to have instead been telegraph cables. This copy was framed in the donor's home after being gifted to him by its previous owner, who bought it from an op-shop in Melbourne.This photograph recounts the growth of Emerald's second town centre around the railway station.This item is a large, slightly yellowed, black and white copy of an older photograph. It depicts an unpaved street leading down a hill to a gate and fence, with several shops to either side. There is a lamp post on the street corner on the right, and a telegraph line running along the left side. In the background, the slope rises back up to a hill with fields and scattered trees.Bottom-right: "STATION RD. EMERALD" Building in the photograph: "EMERALD COFFEE PALACE"emerald coffee palace, emerald, 1900s, commerce

There are seven other copies of this photograph in our collection, mostly differing in the placement of the label and the cropping of the photograph. This is itself a copy of the original. One of these copies is also accessioned as VEMUP0456.2. This c. 1907 photograph was taken from the intersection of Beaconsfield Road (now Kilvington Drive) and Station Road (now Puffing Billy Place), looking towards Emerald Railway Station. It looks past the Emerald Coffee Palace, a significant establishment serving coffee, wine, and more - a room in the back was even used as a visiting doctor's surgery. The Coffee Palace was, at the time, owned by the O'Connor family and run by Mrs Greatorex. At this time it was relatively new - the second centre of Emerald, around Kilvington Drive, mostly materialised thanks to the location of the railway station. The location of the railway is visible, but from this angle the station and tracks are not visible. While the annotation lists that the photograph was taken in 1889, the visibility of a gate (contra the annotation) and existence of this second town centre - which grew around the station - suggests that other sources lisitng 1907 are closer to accuracy. Note the posts in front of the Palace - used to tie horses in this time before cars became dominant. There are elevated wires visible running along the left side of the street, which resemble power lines but at this time are more likely to have instead been telegraph cables.This photograph recounts the growth of Emerald's second town centre around the railway station.This item is a black and white copy of an older photograph. It depicts an unpaved street leading down a hill to a gate and fence, with several shops to either side. There is a lamp post on the street corner on the right, and a telegraph line running along the left side. In the background, the slope rises back up to a hill with fields and scattered trees.Bottom-right: "STATION RD. EMERALD" Building in the photograph: "EMERALD COFFEE PALACE" Reverse: "Coffee Palace was guest house / Note no gates this was before the railway Puffing Billy came through. / Note posts to tie horses to outside the palace. / O'Connors owned Coffee Palace. / Windmill in back of Palace - bore for water. 1889."emerald coffee palace, emerald, commerce, 1900s

non-fictionThe overall objective of the Study was the identification, assessment and documentation of places of post-contact cultural significance for the Cardinia Shire.cardinia shire (vic.), heritage studies, kenilworth coach house (beaconsfield), wood street residential precinct (beaconsfield), george street residential precinct (bunyip), bunyip post office, railway hotel (bunyip), cora lynn catholic parish school, glen-keith farm complex (dalmore), emerald lake park, emerald railway station, emerald country club, cambden woolybutt ros (emerald), oak lee (emerald), sycamore lodge (emerald), cascades guest house, orchard packing shed (garfield north), wattle bank (gembrook), coffee palace (gembrook), tehennepe (iona), koo wee rup public hall, dustings garage (koo wee rup), wattle theatre (koo wee rup), koo wee rup police lockup, royal hotel (koo wee rup), lang lang cemetery, misson's butchers shop & residence (lang lang), anz bank (lang lang), maryknoll residential & civic precinct, maryknoll lawn cemetery, mount burnett guesthouse, oakway (nar nar goon), nar nar goon growers & packers shed, jesmond dene (officer south), kings picture theatre (pakenham), pakenham post office, i.y.u. pre-emptive right homestead site (pakenham), valley view orchards manager's house (pakenham upper), ruthdale reserve trees, rutter farm trees (tooradin), eve's house (tynong north), kia ora (upper beaconsfield), the steyne (upper beaconsfield), beaconsfield upper milk bar, staverton garden (upper beaconsfield), great southern railway

non-fictionThis Environmental History of the Cardinia Shire incorporates the Environmental History of the former Shire of Pakenham, compiled by Carlotta Kellaway for Graeme Butler & Associates and the Environmental History of those areas of the Shire formerly in the Shires of Cranbourne and Sherbrooke, compiled by Jill Barnard for Graeme Butler and Associates. An environmental history, which is meant as a guide to the identification of sites of significance within a shire, cannot be a complete social history of that shire. Rather, it is meant to be a summary of the various ways in which people have used and reacted to the natural environment, altering it so as to create economic, social, cultural and educational uses for themselves and their neighbours. [from the introduction] cardinia shire (vic.), heritage studies, tivoli berry farm (clematis), carramar (emerald), nobelius heritage park, dalmore public hall, horace hardy farm complex, emerald lake park, the grange (koo wee rup), glen afton (yannathan), myrtlewood (yannathan), vay view farm (lang lang), emerald railway station, timber bridges (yallock creek), emerald county clud, oak lee (emerald), sycamore lodge (emerald), cambden wollybutt row (emerald), silver birches (emerald), lang lang cemetery, old monomeith homestead sites, monomeith park (monomeith), dustings garage (koo wee rup), koo wee rup public hall, koo wee rup lockup, wattle theatre (koo wee rup), harewood (koo wee rup), warook homestead (monomeith), old yallock, st john's roman catholic church (koo wee rup), royal hotel (koo wee rup), budgeree (yannathan), cascades guest house (clematis), rutter farm (tooradin), koo wee rup swamp drains, upper ferntree gully to gembrook railway, great southern railway, misson's butchers shop & residence (lang lang), english scottish & australian bank (lang lang), clematis park, row houses (lang lang)

This booklet recounts the story of Puffing Billy's inception in 1900; the landslide in 1952 which led to closure in 1958; the public campaign for re-opening of the line; a partial reopening in 1962 followed by a return to Emerald Station in 1965. It also discusses the history and role of the Puffing Billy Presentation Society which produced this booklet c. 1960s.This booklet recounts the history of a Victorian tourist icon, Puffing Billy.Paperback booklet entitled 'The Puffing Billy Story'. Color front photograph with black and white photographs inside. 18 pages.On the front printed: 'THE PUFFING BILLY STORY' On the back printed: 'The / Good Old / Days / Engine 8A on the Gembrook / car-goods train at the / water tank between Selby / and Menzie's Creek. /The landslide which was / responsible for the / closing of the line in 1953 / occurred near this spot.'puffing billy, puffing billy presentation society, 1960s

Nursery owned by Alfred George Nightingale, who originally worked for Nobelius Nurseries. Nightingale Nursery sold fruit and ornamental trees and delivered to Emerald Railway Station. The nurseries covered an area of 50 acres.Part of the horticultural history of Emerald and the surrounding district.Four page, cream coloured pamphlet with black printing. Contains price lists for fruit trees, ornamentals, berries, hedge plants, creepers and pot plants.a.g.nightingale, emerald

Book consists of sketches of scenic sites in the Dandenongs and the Yarra Valley including the Emerald Country Club, a farmhouse in Cockatoo, an original Nobelius house in Carramar Court, the Emerald Railway Station, a sculpture by Hans Knorr and places and people in Gembrook. Text and Drawings by Clare Hutson. Published in 1978.These are sketches of the local area c1970s.Spiral bound book of sketches of scenic sites in the Dandenongs in black and white and in sepia. 52 pages.On cover: 'Sketchbook of the / DANDENONGS / Text and drawings by / Clare Hutson'clare hutson, sketches, 1978

This button was found adjacent to the old lock-up in the backyard of present-day Fernlea Op-Shop, formerly the site of the Emerald Police Station. It was made by button manufacturer K. G. Luke, who was one of Australia's largest manufacturers of silverware, including buttons. This button was likely made sometime in between the death of King George VI in February 1952 and the changing of the company's name in May 1953, due to the presence of the Queen's crown on the front and the manufacturing details on the back.This button is significant as it demonstrates the presence of the Victorian Police Force in Emerald in the mid-20th CenturyA circular silver metal plated button with a raised Queen's crown in the centre. On the back there are four holes for sewing into.Front: 'POLICE FORCE / VICTORIA' Back: 'K. G. LUKE PTY LTD / MELB'emerald, 20th century, 1950s, police

861 John Benn Locomotive - in active service - Emerald Station Built in 1886 by Société Anonyme Usines Métallurgiques du Hainaut - Locomotives Couillet for the West Melbourne site of the Metropolitan Gas Company, as a four-wheel tank locomotive similar to 986 and named “John Benn”. The West Melbourne gas works sourced its coal from Maitland, New South Wales, and the coal was brought by ship to a wharf adjacent to the West Melbourne gas plant. John Benn and Carbon were used to haul the coal over a 762 mm (2 ft 6 in) gauge railway from the wharf to the gasworks, a distance of about 450 metres (500 yards). It was withdrawn from service in the 1930s and stored until sold privately in 1962. It was rebuilt by its new owners in the style of an American locomotive of the 1880s and was used for some years at Walhalla. It currently has the name “J.C. Rees” and is used in active service for the 861 Footplate Experience. Wheels: 2-4-2ST Builder: Couillet Build Date: 1886 Construction No.: 861 Empty Weight: Unknown Weight on Drivers: Unknown Driver Diameter: Unknown Tractive Effort: Unknown Boiler Pressure: Unknown Cylinders: Unknown Fuel: Coal Gauge: 30 inchesHistoric - Industrial railways - Metropolitan Gas Company Ltd, Melbourne Steam LocomotiveDecauville Steam Locomotive 861 John Reespuffing billy, narrow gauge, industrial narrow gauge railway, metropolitan gas company, decauville 43, steam locomotive, john rees, john benn, 861 locomotive, couillet, 861

Constructed for 50th anniversary of the Young Sun newspaper special trains that ran between Upper Ferntree Gully and Belgrave in 1954. In 1954, special trains sponsored by The Sun newspaper, were run to farewell Puffing Billy. They became the catalyst for the creation of the Puffing Billy Preservation Society, and are the reason we still have the railway today. 60th Anniversary of the First Puffing Billy Young Sun Special - On Saturday, 13 December, 2014, the Puffing Billy Young Volunteers Representatives Team celebrated 60 years (plus two days) since the first Young Sun Special. Locomotive 14A was transformed onto '3A' for the day and it as '3A' that hauled the Recreation Train to Emerald Town StationCommemorative Puffing Billy Railway Locomotive Head Board - used in the Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Young Sun special trainSmall, circular sign made from hand-painted steel. Yellow background, black text "Young Sun Special"around the upper and lower edges; "1954 - 2014"on left and right respective; centre image of red sunrise with black sunrays, and black rooster image in foreground with black text "DAILY AT DAWN" Young Sun 1954 to 2014 Special young sun, head board, puffing billy, newspaper, signage, 1954 -2014, puffing billy preservation society, young volunteers representatives team, 60th anniversary

8 NB - 6 compartments (40) Victorian Railways Service History 8 NB - passenger carriage (PBPS Body only - currently no underframe) 21 Dec 1906 Built New at Newport Workshops - numbered classed as NBB 8. Type: 2nd Class swing door carriage - 5 or 6 compartments 2'6" Bogie [8W]: Eight Wheels (2 x Four Wheel bogies) [CDG]: Continuous Draw Gear [WHB]: Westinghouse Brake circa 1910 - reclassed to NB 8 May 1926 - Modified with Automatic Couplers Malco Oct 1928 - Modified with Automatic Couplers Malco Bottom Operated 16 Dec 1937 - Consigned as to be scrapped 19 Feb 1938 - Condemned 4 Mar 1938 - Scrapped & Broken Up - Condemned Rolling stock Book Body to be offered for sale & underframe & bogies retained for use in construction of any additional NG trucks undertaken in near future. Sold by V.R and privately bought and used in the construction of a house at 80 Dare Street, Ocean Grove Puffing Billy Preservation Society Service History or Notes Sept 2010 - Ocean Grove house demolition results in PBPS being contacted that there were two carriages (6 NB & 8 NB) in the house. PBPS arrange to buy the two carriages bodies from the Demolition company Nov 2010 - Two carriages have been rescued from 80 Dare Street, Ocean Grove where they had been built into a house. Many people were involved in the move: thanks go to Raymond and Thelma Cotter for providing tarps to protect the cars from the elements. Dec 2010 - Two carriages rescued from Ocean Grove are now at Emerald, one being a platform NB car (6NB) and the other 8 NB a 2nd Class swing door carriage. Minor refurbishment has taken place along with covering with Tarpaulins. 29 Jan 2020 - 8 NB - passenger carriage - Body only is moved by the PBPS Heritage Rolling Stock Committee from Emerald Station sidings and placed into storage in a warehouse at Officer to enable it to be investigated into its possible restoration. 29 Feb 2020 - investigation on the carriage by the PBPS Heritage Rolling Stock Committee found the number of the carriage 8 NB stamped on the inside of the side of the windows frames. Current - At OfficerNB Class - Number Built (1st Series) 6 - Number Built (2nd Series) 17 - Number Built (3rd Series) 4 Historic - Victorian Railways Narrow Gauge - Passenger Rolling Stock: Passsenger carriage. 14 NB and this carriage (both of the 2nd Series) are the last known existing vehicles of this type out of the 17 built - maybe!.Passenger Rolling Stock: ? NB - Passenger carriage - Made of Timber NB - 2nd Class swing door carriage - 5 compartments number unknown ? NB puffing billy, nb passenger carriage, victorian railways, narrow gauge passenger rolling stock, 2'6" gauge

Climax geared locomotive No. 1694 in active service on special occasions - stored at Emerald Station A Miraculous Survivor Climax locomotive No.1694 is a miraculous survivor of a rare breed of steam locomotive. For about 100 years from the mid-1850s sawn timber was carted from Victorian sawmills to the nearest railway station by timber tramway. These tramways were generally very rough, steeply graded, sharply curved, and of narrow gauge. Many had wooden rails, and horses provided haulage. The better ones used steam locomotives. In all about fifty steam locomotives are known to have worked on Victorian timber tramways. These locomotives were usually somewhat peculiar - made to cope with arduous, rough conditions, rather than speed. Climax locomotive No.1694 is the only one of these locomotives to survive intact. It was built in 1928 by the Climax Manufacturing Company, Corry, Pennsylvania, USA, for the Forests Commission of Victoria. The distinctive feature of the Climax locomotive is that the cylinders do not directly connect to the driving wheels. Instead they drive a cross shaft near the centre of the locomotive. From there the drive is transmitted to the small driving wheels through rotating shafts, universal joints, and bevel gears. The driving wheels are mounted in two four-wheel bogies so that they can easily follow sharp curves in the track. None of these features are found in normal steam locomotives. The result is a locomotive that is extremely powerful for its size, and that will cope with sharp curves and steep grades with ease. But this is at the cost of speed, Climax locomotive No.1694 is just about flat-out at 13 km/h (8 mph). Climax Locomotive Built in 1928 for the Forests Commission of Victoria and painted all-over black with the name CLIMAX painted on the sides of the cab in white block letters, this locomotive was issued to the Tyers Valley tramway which branched off the Moe to Walhalla line at Collins Siding. This locomotive was withdrawn from service in 1949 following the closure of the tramway and in 1950 it travelled from Tyers Junction to Collins Siding to Erica where it remained stored until 1965. Loaned to the Puffing Billy Preservation Society for its Steam Museum, it was taken to Menzies Creek in 1965 where it remained until 1982 when the Emerald Tourist Railway Board bought it and transferred it to Belgrave for restoration. It was returned to service for special use on the Belgrave to Gembrook line in 1988 painted in its original all-over black livery, except that the word “Climax” on the sides of the cab was now painted in the style of the Climax Manufacturing Co., a style that this locomotive had never carried.Historical - Industrial railway - Forests Commission of Victoria, Timber Logging Climax Locomotive Climax geared Steam locomotive made of steel and wrought iron Climax 1694climax locomotive works, climax, geared steam locomotive, puffing billy, climax locomotive no. 1694, steam locomotive

This ornate ceramic cheese plate and cover which is probably early 20th century was owned by the Ure family. Scottish migrants, John and Jane Ure. They settled on acreage north of Gembrook in 1874 which they called 'Silver Wells' because of finding a pure and plentiful water source when digging their initial well. Silver Wells became the commercial centre of the early Gembrook settlement with shops, post office etc. When the train came through in 1900 the Gembrook commercial centre shifted to its present location, near the railway station. The Ure family continued to play a significant role in the Gembrook community. Items were donated by Jean WorrellThe Ure family of 'Silver Wells' was significant in the early history of Gembrook. This ornate ceramic piece is indicative of their prosperity.Ceramic cheese cover and plate. Ornate design in green and white with floral design around all sides. Gold edging. Handle.silver wells, 1900s, ure

This plate which is part of an ornate cheese cover and plate appears to be Edwardian. It was owned by the Ure family. Scottish migrants, John and Jane Ure, who settled on acreage north of Gembrook in 1874. They called their property 'Silver Wells' because of finding a pure and plentiful water source when digging their initial well. Silver Wells became the commercial centre of the early Gembrook settlement with shops, post office etc. When the train came through in 1900 the Gembrook commercial centre shifted to its present location, near the railway station. The Ure family continued to play a significant role in the Gembrook community. Items were donated by Jean WorrellThe Ure family of 'Silver Wells' was significant in the early history of Gembrook and this ornate ceramic piece is indicative of their prosperity.Green & White coloured ceramic plate which is part of a matching set comprising a cheese cover and plate.silver wells, ure, 1900s

This cheese plate and cover which is probably Edwardian was owned by the Ure family. Scottish migrants, John and Jane Ure settled on acreage north of Gembrook in 1874. They called their property 'Silver Wells' because of finding a pure and plentiful water source when digging their initial well. Silver Wells became the commercial centre of the early Gembrook settlement with shops, post office etc. When the train came through in 1900 the Gembrook commercial centre shifted to its present location, near the railway station. The Ure family continued to play a significant role in the Gembrook community. Items were donated by Jean WorrellThe Ure family of 'Silver Wells' was significant in the early history of Gembrook. This ornate cheese cover is indicative of their prosperity.Ornate rectangular ceramic cheese cover with handle on top and floral design on all four sides.silver wells, ure, 1900s

This cruet set was owned by the Ure family. Scottish migrants, John and Jane Ure settled on acreage north of Gembrook in 1874. They called their property 'Silver Wells' because of finding a pure and plentiful water source when digging their initial well. Silver Wells became the commercial centre of the early Gembrook settlement with shops, post office etc. When the train came through in 1900 the Gembrook commercial centre shifted to its present location, near the railway station. The Ure family continued to play a significant role in the Gembrook community. Items were donated by Jean WorrellThe Ure family of 'Silver Wells' was significant in the early history of Gembrook.Ceramic cruet set consisting of a stand with a handle and containing a pepper container and salt container which are removable. Red floral decoration with some green on a white background. Gold rim.1889, silver wells

During the 1960s in Australia, helmets evolved from metal construction to that of polymer and other plastics. This helmet was donated by the Emerald Fire Brigade which was established on 14 March 1941 as the Emerald Bush Brigade. Originally its equipment was stored at Madigan's butcher's shop near the corner of Monbulk Road. The Brigade's first fire station was built around 1945. In 1966, this station was recorded as containing the fire truck and a Land rover pumper, three radio sets, 40 knapsacks, six lengths of hose, helmets, rake hoes and other hand tools. In 2010, the Brigade moved into a new purpose-built building in Monbulk Road. The manufacturer of this helmet, MSA, was founded in 1914 in the USA. MSA began as a mine safety company but since expanded into more general worker protection and safety products. This helmet is an historical artifact worn by members of a crucial volunteer fire fighting service operating in the Emerald district since 1941.Yellow, lightweight, hard plastic or polymer helmet with black leather detachable chin strap with Velcro fastening. inside the helmet is an adjustable head harnessInside helmet on a partly torn label: 'MSA / VGARD / Type 2 ...? / STANDARDS AUSTRALIA' Inside the brim black pen writing EMERALD SPARE 5 EMERALD at one end engraved: 'MSA'' and at the other end: '1801-1881 On the outside of the helmet there is a yellow reflector on each side and at the front and the back there is evidence of labels that have been removed.helmets, fire fighting, msa, emerald fire brigade, cfa

Formally Main Road, Emerald; now called Emerald Gembrook Road. Depicts 7 buildings, 6 identified as follows from right to left: Abbatoir, Cooper's Butcher, Andrew's General Store, Madigan's Bakery, Archilbald & Moffatt Grocery and Bakery, Walter's Barber Store1909 photograph of the commercial district in Emerald, Faded sepia postcard depicting Emerald Main Street, Commercial District (1909)Front: Emerald Victoria Handwritten on Back: Dec. 1909 (pencil); 'Wishing you the compliments of the season, hoping you will drive over some day and see how we are getting on. From RJ....? Emerald. To: Rev'd Whiteside, Beaconsfield Railway Station. Vicemerald, commercial district

Early photograph of possibly Nobelius Nursery?Faded sepia postcard depicting Nobelius Nursery?Front: Nursery Emerald, Back: In pencil, 27.2.09; Ink: Dear Maref? from Auntie & Uncle...th? best wishes and Merry Xmas & a bright happy New Year. J & RJ Craig Emerald. Sent to: Miss Whiteside Beaconsfield Railway Station Vic. early emerald nobelius

FLEMING, Lawrence Joseph, (b.1876 - d. 1967) Police Reg. No. 5974 served with the Emerald Police from 08/11/1915 - 06/09/1934 as 1st. Constable. Lawrence Joseph Fleming was a veteran of the Boer War. He came to Emerald after his discharge from the Australian Army. He joined the police force, travelling on horseback to cover an area from Gembrook, Cockatoo and Emerald, through to Monbulk and Belgrave. His house which also served as the police station still exists in Kilvington Drive, Emerald. The back yard contained a lock-up for prisoners. He served as a policeman in Emerald for 19 years. When he retired, around 1928 - 30, Constable Fleming bought the Collis farm in Pinnocks Road, which at the time extended right down to Telopea Road. He died in Ferntree Gully hospital at the age of 91 years on the 12 June 1967. (as researched by C. Britton)A rare photograph of 1st Constable Lawrence Joseph Fleming - Emerald PoliceCopy of photograph depicting Constable Fleming on horseback MonbulkOn back, handwritten: 'Constable Flemming at Bayne's bridge Monbulk (please note incorrect spelling of Fleming. emerald police, lawrence joseph fleming

Tim Kennedy built 'La Belle' Guest House circa 1890 - 1920. It became 'The Grange' sometime after 1942. The guest house was on Belgrave/Gembrook Road between IGA and the Shell Petrol Station. Unfortunately the guest house was demolished around 1983.Guest houses of the DandenongsSepia postcard, Rose Series depicting early guest house in EmeraldFront: The Rose Series Postcard, 'La Belle' Guest House, Emerald Vic. Back:: (handwritten) Dear Miss Hartnell, Just to wish you a Happy Xmas and bright new year I hope and trust that your health is better it was just twelve months yesterday since I returned from Olinda how time flies Doesent it, with all good wishes yours sincerely B George'la belle', the grange, tim kennedy

This book tells the story of William Barak and the de Pury family, where descendants of both sides still live today. It also has national significance as a story that explores the complex, first generation negotiations between Aboriginal and European people. Also the establishment of Coranderrk Aborignal Station at Healesville and the growth of the wine industry in the Yarra Valley. William Barak was a Wurundjeri leader and the de Purys' were a wine making family. The book complemented and exhibition called Oil Paint and Ochre 29 Aug - 22 Nov 2015.Soft cover paperbackwilliam barak, de purys, corranderk

This pair of fire fighters beaters were donated by the Emerald Fire Brigade which was established on 14 March 1941 as the Emerald Bush Brigade. Originally its equipment was stored at Madigan's butcher's shop near the corner of Monbulk Road. The Brigade's first fire station was built around 1945. In 1966, this station was recorded as containing the fire truck and a Land rover pumper, three radio sets, 40 knapsacks, six lengths of hose, helmets, rake hoes and other hand tools. In 2010, the Brigade moved into a new purpose-built building in Monbulk Road. These beaters date from the 1950s to 1960s.These fire fighters beaters were used by members of a crucial volunteer fire fighting service operating in the Emerald district since 1941.Two Firefighter Beaters each consisting of a long round, red wooden pole with wide heavy-duty textile straps attached to the bottom of the pole. One has wire attached at the top of the pole for hanging purposes. Nonefire fighting, emerald fire brigade, cfa