Wedding gift tags in the context of a local wedding in 1942 and illustrative of contemporary social history and custom8 small wedding gift tags with written messages from family and friends to Myra Sherriff and Harry Paternoster on the occasion of their wedding in 1942gift tag, wedding, 1942, myra sherriff, henry paternoster

Artefacts from family of local Emerald district significance Examples of contemporary social history and custom12 telegrams sent to Miss Myra Sherriff on the occasion of her marriage to Henry(Harry) Paternoster dated April 1942. The telegrams were received at and dispensed from the Emerald Post Office. The telegrams were from: - Margaret Murphy -Herbie - Mrs Goodenough and family - Mr & Mrs Shaw - Laurie - Doyles - Les Jones - Ron Barry - Ron & Betty - Elsie and Mary Bottomley - Murray - Normsherriff, henry paternoster, wedding, 1940s

These identical cards provide a window into the social and sporting life of Emerald in 1948. The Emerald Cricket Club had an Annual Presentation Ball which was held at the Emerald Hall and which included trophy presentation, home-made supper, an orchestra, and competitions for Belle of the Ball and the Circular Waltz. Proceeds were donated to the Emerald Bush Nursing Hospital. The 4/- ticket was paid for by the 'Gents'.Two small cards -identical except for the colour - advertising the Emerald Cricket Club's Annual Presentation Ball at the Emerald Hall 16 April 1948. One card is beige and the other a light olive colour. The beige card has 'Donated Myra Sherriff' handwritten on the back.Printed on front: 'Emerald Cricket Club / Annual Presentation Ball / will be held at the EMERALD HALL / on Friday, 16th April, 1948 / Presentation of Trophies. Blain's Orchestra Home-made Supper / Belle of the Ball & Circular Waltz Competitions, Novelties / Full proceeds in aid of Emerald Bush Nursing Hospital (Building Fund) / Gents' 4/- H. Paternoster, President / W. J. Hall, Hon. Sec. & Treas. Handwritten on back of VEMU2063.1: 'Donated Myra Sherriff'emerald cricket club, emerald, victoria, australia, ball, emerald hall, annual presentation ball, 1940s

Prominent local family. Austin Murcott the photographer was well known and operated 1930 - 1945Black and White photos of various family members of the Sheriff Family, including child and wedding photograph. 1) B & W photo of Lois Elwood 2) B & W Wedding photo of Herbie Sheriff and Marie (Bub) Stevens 3) B & W photo of Myra Sheriff approx 1 yro 4) B & W photo of Myra Sherrif as an adultsherriff, herbie sherriff, murcott, marie (bub) stevens, lois elwood, myra sherriff

Significant in the context of wedding apparel and accessories in 1942 in Emerald. Provides insights into social history and custom and fashion styles.Wedding apparel and accessories comprising: Bridesmaid head-dress, Flower girl floral hoop, boutonniere Wedding horseshoes Satin ribbon Bridal head-dress and veilmyra sherriff, henry paternoster, 1942, wedding apparel, wedding accessories