Pastel drawing book belonged to Jean Ure of Gembrook, later Jean Worrell, wife of Clem Worrell of EmeraldPastel drawing book containing pastel drawings; pages interleaved with tissueGembrook State School, Jean Ure, !V Grade, No 2506gembrook victoria australia, emerald, victoria, australia, art, gembrook primary school, jean ure, jean worrell

This drawing book was used by Jean Worrell (nee Ure) when she attended Gembrook State School in the 1930s. Every page has been used.An example of work being done by local schoolchildren in the 1930s.A drawing book used for pastel art, containing drawing paper interleaved with tissue paper. It is bound in dusty green paper.The book itself is full of Jean's pastel drawings. Her name is inscribed on the front cover, handwritten: 'Jean Ure, Grade II, Gembrook SS'gembrook primary school, ure family, jean ure, jeanworrell, art, drawings

Victoria: First Book used by Jean Ure (Worrell)Victoria: First Book illustrated Price 4dhandwritten name on front - Jean Ureemerald, victoria, australia, education, jean ure, jean worrell

Used by Jean Ure when she attended Gembrook State School in the 1930s. This exercise book was used to practice lettering, writing, spelling, and arithmetic.Orange child's school exercise book. Drawings of cricketers on front cover, and a portrait of a cricketer on the back cover.Handwritten on front cover: 'Jean Ure, S.S. Gembrook'gembrook state school, jean ure, ure family, school history, primary schools

Both books were used by Jean Worrell (nee Ure) while she was a student at Gembrook State School in the 1930s.Two child's exercise books.VEMU148.1, handwritten on front cover: 'Jean Ure, Grade VI, Anything, Gembrook State No. 2506' VEMU148.2, handwritten on front cover: 'Jean Ure, Grade IV, Gembrook S.S. No. 2506'gembrook state school, jean ure, ure family, primary schools, school history

Used by Jean Ure at Gembrook State School in 1934 when she was a pupil there. Ure used it to practice writing and lettering, grammar, and arithmetic.Child's green school exercise book. Photographs of Australian cricketers on front cover, and artihmetical and times tables on back. Used for writing, grammar, and arithmetic.Hand-written on front cover in red ink: 'Jean Ure, Gembrook State School'documents, gembrook state school, school history, primary schools, ure family, jean ure

Believed to be photograph of Jean Ure and her brothers, of Gembrook. The Ure family were prominent early Gembrook settlers. Jean Ure married Clem Worrell of Emerald.Black and white oval-shaped photograph in walnut frame photograph of Jean Ure and brothergembrook victoria australia, domestic life, photography, jean worrell, ure worrell

A small writing slate which was used at Emerald State School by Jean Worrell (nee Ure).This writing slate is in a single piece and is housed in a thin wooden frame held together by wires at each corner.On top front edge of wooden frame, handwritten: 'Jean Ure.'emerald primary school, ure family, jean worrell, writing equipment

donated by Jean Worrell as part of the Ure household collectionBrass tongs used for stretching gloves, decorated handlesemerald, victoria, australia, domestic life, personal effects, jean ure, jean worrell

Jean Worrell (nee Jean Ure), wife of the late Clem Worrell, long-time Emerald resident.Folding ladies' fan made of wood, handpainted with a Japanese motif. Circular when extended.Woodemerald, victoria, australia, personal effects, jean worrell

From Ure family householdMatching cup and saucer in Japanese hand painted red and green designemerald, victoria, australia, domestic life, japan, jean worrell, ure family

From Ure housholdCup and saucer hand painted in Japanese designemerald, victoria, australia, domestic life, japan, jean worrell, ure family

Used in Ure familyUnmatched pair of cut throat razors in hardened leather case. Black handle razor is bone, Light handle razor is hornemerald, victoria, australia, personal effects, jean worrell, ure family

Silver Wells (Mr Ure's Hall) was an early building in Gembrook and is still the Ure familyPhotocopy of Empire Patriotic Fund Social Ticket 1900emerald, victoria, australia, entertainment, ure jean worrell, lennox, north gembrook, silver wells

Used in gold mining in Gembrook. Donated by Jean Worrell (nee Ure), formerly of Gembrook.Metal spring balance scales, round bowl linked to measure with three chains. Scale is non-metric up to 25 pounds.The Billy Balancegembrook victoria australia, gold mining, billy balance

Commemorating opening of Federal Parliament on 9th May 1927. Donated by Jean Worrell from Ure family homeWhite cup with picture of Shrine of Remembrance black lettering: 'Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne Victoria'Phoenix Ware Made in England T.F.&S. Ltdemerald, victoria, australia, domestic life, worrell, ure, phoenix ware, t.f.&s ltd, shrine of remembrance

Part of collection of household goods from Ure household that was donated by Jean Worrell in early 1980sgreen glass salt mustard pot with white glass scallops round edgeemerald, victoria, australia, domestic life

White shaving mug with purple floral design - chinaemerald, victoria, australia, domestic life, ure family, jean worrell

The Ure family played a pivotal role as early pioneers in the development of Gembrook. In 1874, John Ure made a significant decision to secure 213 acres of land in this burgeoning region. Accompanied by his wife, Jane (also known as Jean), and their two sons, Alexander (born in 1872) and John (born in 1873), all hailing from Scotland, they embarked on their journey to Gembrook. During their time in Gembrook, two more sons, Robert (born in 1875) and James Buchanan (born in 1881), were born. It was here that the Ure family established their homestead, which they aptly named Silver Wells, inspired by the remarkably pure water source they uncovered when digging their initial well. Silver Wells became a hub of activity, featuring a collection of essential buildings, including multiple houses, machinery sheds, barns, a cheese room, dairy, and a boiler room. Notably, it also housed a post office and a store, complete with a butchers' room, catering to the needs of the local mining community that had flocked to the area in search of precious gold and silver deposits in nearby rivers. The Ures remained deeply involved in the operation of the store, situated in what was known as North Gembrook, until the year 1901. At that point, the commercial centre of the town shifted toward the area surrounding the Railway Station, coinciding with the rise of the Puffing Billy line.The photograph holds strong historic significance for it depicts Silver Wells. The estate holds a special place on the Victorian Heritage Register. The register highlights its uniqueness, particularly in the diverse vernacular construction methods employed in the various buildings, most of which were erected during the 1870s. For instance, the stables showcase the drop slab method, a distinctive construction technique. The original house and post office, on the other hand, exhibit the use of notched logs, a rare form of building in Colonial Victoria. The dairy extension is skillfully crafted with split weatherboards, adding to the architectural diversity of the site. The roofing materials also reflect the era's construction practices, with a blend of bark or shingles originally in use, although these have since been replaced with corrugated iron.A rectangular black and white photograph printed on photographic paper. Depicted is a photograph of a sign directing patrons to "Silver Wells." There are pieces of equipment in the foreground and background, including bowls, canisters and tins, among others.Obverse: "Silver Wells" / ( OLD GEMBROOK ) / OPEN TODAY 10-5/1870s, silver wells, gembrook, ure family