This photograph was taken on the occasion of the wedding of Frances Ayers to Norman Nobelius, grandson of Carl Axel Nobelius who founded the Gembrook Nurseries. The wedding took place at St Mark's Church, Emerald on 25 September 1948 followed by a reception at New Cafe, Emerald. The bridesmaids from left to right in the photograph are Elaine Morris (seated), Audrey Ayers and Barbara Ayers.Studio, color photograph of bride and three bridesmaids posed in front of floral background. Photograph is affixed to white cardboard mount and enclosed in cream folder.Underneath photo signed: 'Peter Fox'norman nobelius, frances ayers, st marks church, emerald, 1948, carl axel nobelius, wedding

This mantle clock was given to Norman Nobelius by his parents Rupert and Flo Nobelius on the occasion of his marriage to Frances Ayers in 1947 and was subsequently inherited by their daughter, Pauline. Rupert was the son of Carl Axel Nobelius, the famous Emerald horticulturalist. This clock was a gift from the son of the famous Emerald horticulturalist, Carl Axel Nobelius.Ansonia mantle clock with ornate oak case with metal pendulum and a brass key c1940s. Round metal face with Roman numerals. The clock was cleaned and the silver work on the door replaced in recent years.Below clock face: "ANSONIA CLOCK COMPANY"emerald, c. a. nobelius & sons, 1940s, ansonia clock

This postcard belonged to Blanche Constance (Nina) Casement 1891-1972 whose fiancé, Arthur Ayers (1887-1964), enlisted with the Australian Imperial Force in 1914 and served at Gallipoli and the Western Front. He was wounded at Passchendale in 1917 and recuperated in England from which this postcard was sent. Nina and Arthur later lived in Emerald. This postcard was passed to their daughter Frances Nobelius (Ayers).This is an example of a postcard sent by an Australian soldier to his fiancé during World War I.Postcard with photograph of Oxford New College Dining Hall. On the back is a handwritten message postmarked 18 April 1917.On front of postcard, printed: 'Oxford New College Dining Hall (Founded A.D. 1386)' On back of postcard printed: ' POST CARD / This space to be used for Communication. The Address only to be written here.' On back of postcard postmarked: 'MELBOURNE / 6 IF 74 A' 'OXFORD / 8.30 PM / 18 APR 17' On left side of postcard printed: 'George Davis, 7 The Turl, Oxford.' On back of left side of postcard handwritten: 'This is where we / have our meals / and some of / the lectures / We are going/ to Warwick on / Sunday for 5 / days. / Love W' On back of hand side of postcard handwritten: 'Miss Nina Casement / C/o Mrs Quince / Roy Court / Mit-ford St / St Kilda / Melbourne / Victoria / Australia [an alternative street address in Richmond, Melbourne has been crossed out]' world war i, arthur ayers, nina ayers, postcard, 1917, oxford college