George W A'Vard (1890-1966) was a long-time resident of the area, known for his bullock team. That team may be off-camera in this photograph, preparing to pull the wagon of logs pictured. His business was operational by 1913, but it is unclear precisely when this photo was taken. The photo is said to have been taken at the Red Mill, which is on 62 Monbulk Road, Belgrave and opened in 1925 as the Belgrave Kiosk and Dance Palais. This is a photograph of a notable Emerald resident, capturing early 20th century transportation methods.This item is a printed black and white photograph on modern photo paper. The reverse features Kodak logos and a handwritten annotation. The photograph shows three men standing or leaning on a 4-wheeled wagon. The wagon is flat, with logs piled on top and tied down by two ropes. The foreground shows flat ground, while there are trees filling the background. Reverse, Handwritten Annotation: "George A'Vard Red mill"red mill, belgrave, 1920s

This photograph captures the rotunda at A'Vard Picnic Ground in Emerald (where Avard Road meets Menzies Creek). The A'Vard Park area was previously a mining camp for prospectors on the Menzies Creek in the 1890s, with signs of mining said to be visible near the picnic ground. The area was transformed into a picnic ground in the intervening years, and in 1914 Jim Stuart built this rotunda, allegedly for brass bands. Vandals eventually destroyed the original rotunda, but in 1996-7 a replica was built by John Currie and opened by George A'Vard under the direction of Gus Ryberg, the park curator. This photograph is said to have been taken by George W. A'Vard (1890-1966) and donated by George A. A'Vard (1914-2007).A'Vard Park was a significant gathering and recreation space for the local community in the early 20th century. The community considered this rotunda significant enough to be reconstructed in the 1990s, indicating its importance.This item is a relatively large black and white photograph of a covered rotunda. The rotunda stands in the middle of the frame on open, flat ground with occasional sticks and stones. The background shows trees rising behind a wooden fence. Two men sit under the rotunda, their features obscured by shadow; one is sitting on the wall of the rotunda, while the other leans on it. Both are leaning on the posts supporting the roof. The reverse features handwritten annotation in both pencil and blue pen, including information and an accession number. "Rotunda A'Vard Park Emerald 1913-1914 P294 / Jim Stuart Built / 28 x 17"a'vard family, a'vard picnic ground, jim stuart, george a'vard, 1910s, emerald

This book focuses on the minute books of the Monbulk Progress and Fruit Growers Association from 16 October 1918 and explores the background to, and the significant issues and events reflected in the minutes eg. industrial relations, transport, marketing and corruption. The memoirs of George A'Vard relate his experiences in growing and carting raspberries.Soft cover bookmonbulk historical society, monbulk progress and fruit growers association, george a'vard

Belonged to the Gleghorn family. May Gleghorn married George Walter A'Vard. May's sister married Robert ColemanVEMU1695.1 Tapestry of coloured chain of flowers on a beige background. Top and bottom brass supports, with the bottom one holding a suspended brass bell. VEMU1695.2 Display board of 11 lace doilies, made of crochet and linen. VEMU1695.2 Display board of 7 lace doilies, made of crochet and linen.

George Walter A'Vard was a bullocky who worked all through the Dandenongs from 1900 to 1928, where he sold his bullocks. He settled in Emerald in 1920.VEMU1613.1 Eight holes and 7 nails. 13.5cm (H); 12.8cm (W); 4mm (D). VEMU1613.2 Eight holes. 14cm (H); 10.8cm (W); 3mm (D). VEMU1613.3 Six holes. 10cm (H); 9.5cm (W); 6mm (D). VEMU1613.4 Five nails. 12.5cm (H); 12.1cm (W); 7mm (D). VEMU1613.5 Five holes, 1 nail. 13cm (H); 11.5cm (W); 2mm (D).

The Photo Lithographed Maps belonged to George and Mary A'Vard. They are early maps of Emerald Township in 1955 and 1922.VEMU1659.1 Township of Emerald, Parish of Gembrook, Counties of Evelyn and Mornington; September 1955 VEMU1659.2 Township of Emerald, Parish of Gembrook, Counties of Evelyn and Mornington: Drafted 12 Sep 1892, Examined 30 Sep 1892, Additions 17 Jun 1922

This bottle of 4711 Eau de Cologne was given to Mary Wyatt (1915-2000) when she was living at the Cascades Guesthouse at Clematis. It was given to her by one of the guests. Mary would occasionally receive presents from guests who felt sorry for her as she was in a lonely situation at the Cascades. She had been sent from England to stay with relations who ran the guesthouse when she was eight and assumed that she would be returning home. However, she never did. She later married George A'Vard, a local farmer, and became a long-time resident of Emerald. 4711 Eau de Cologne is a classic and historical perfume. Mary treasured this gift so much so that she never used it.This unused bottle of a classic perfume signifies the importance of a thoughtful gift in the life of a lonely young person.Small bottle of 4711 Eau de Cologne. Gold and blue label. Gold lid with red plastic cap.On front of bottle: 'EAU DE COLOGNE / KOLNISCH WASSER / 4711 / Eau de Cologne & Perfumerie Fabrik / 'GLOCKENGLASSE No. 4711' / COLOGNE on RHINE / MADE IN COLOGNE GERMANY' Inside bottle: 'Always the first prize' [repeated in German and French]mary wyatt, mary a'vard, cascades

This petrol iron was used by the donor Gwen Asling (nee A'Vard) when she lived on her parent's (George and May A'Vard) dairy farm in 1920.The A'Vard family were pioneers who came to selected land in The Dandenong Ranges in 1898Green enamel body, iron base, 2 control knobs, black wooden handle and petrol can attachedPeerman pumpless, serial number PL/46 . Melbournedomestic appliance, laundry

This hook was used by George and Noel A'Vard on their farm from the 1940s to hitch animal trailers or other dragged farming tools. The loop, which passes through the eye of the hook, would have once been attached to a sturdy chain and used to attach various implements for towing, dragging, or lifting heavy farming equipment or items. It may have assisted on the A'Vard fields, or in any number of tasks that were unable to be completed with only human labour.This hook is a prime example of the many tools farmers in Emerald and its surrounding agricultural areas used around their properties to ease the strain of manual labour. Prior to the mass mechanisation of farms, difficult tasks were done by hand, and any tool that could assist in their completion would have been greatly valued.A large, rusted iron hook with a blunt point on one end. An iron loop is threaded through the eye of the hook.emerald, a'vard family, 20th century, 1940s, farming

This hook was used by George and Noel A'Vard on their farm from the 1940s to lift bags of potatoes, chaff, and animal food. Sack or bag hooks were designed to make carrying these heavy bags far easier. The pointed end was sharp enough to pierce a woven bag and the handle was designed to fit ergonomically into the palm of a farmer's hand. This saved them from having to bend to pick the bags up or strain their fingers by gripping the necks of many bags over the course of a long and laborious day. Many sack hooks had a wooden handle which was attached to the shank later in the construction process, but the A'Vard family's hook is made from one continuous piece of iron, likely shaped with a tool by a local blacksmith in the early-mid 20th century.This hook is a prime example of the many tools farmers in Emerald and its surrounding agricultural areas used around their properties to ease the strain of manual labour. Prior to the mass mechanisation of farms, difficult tasks were done by hand, and any tool that could assist in their completion would have been greatly valued. A large, rusted iron or steel hook, tapered to a sharp point at one end. The other end of the hook's shank is wrapped into a large handle.emerald, a'vard family, 20th century, 1940s, farming

Calendarnon-fictionPictures of The Corner Store Emerald; Andersons Store; The Emerald Butcher; The Paper run Clematis Store; Emerald Motors; Nobelius Packing Shed; Couper's Store and Abattoir; Leggetts Dairy Cart; Emerald Country Club; George A'Vard's Bullock Team and Early Emerald streetscape.emerald (vic.), emerald businesses

The photo was taken on Empire Day 1930, which was then celebrated on 24 May. The assorted fancy dress probably represents the various countries belonging to the British Empire. One girl (wearing the stovepipe hat?) has the same surname as the donor, presumably the donor's daughter. The information regarding the identities of the other children is therefore trustworthy.The photograph shows how Empire Day was celebrated and by implication how it was understood. The rear of the photograph is highly informative about families resident in the district at the time. B/W Photograph of a group of 17 schoolchildren in various kinds of fancy dress. Includes: American Indians, "pilgrim father"(?), blackened faces. A girl in the centre is holding a Union Jack.Rear: very faint, under darker overwriting: "Empire Day Celebrations 1930" Darker: "G A'Vard Emerald Concert Preparations 1930" "Back ?J Fulford?? Moyra Sherriff Alma MacKeller F Kennedy Edith A'Vard Molly Young Elsie Scott Thelma Holloway "Front Vic Fyffe Ron Stuart George Hail Rory Nichols standing Les Cook Front Des Gleeson?" Stamped number "604" empire day, sherriff, a'vard