Plant map of the Nobelius Nursery, Nobelius heritage ParkImage of a survey may showing Nobelius Nursery in Nobelius heritage parkShire of Sherbrooke/Nobelius Nursery/R2-38/Legen (Plant type and location?

This account book is a record of accounts of the Gembrook Nurseries (aka Nobelius Nurseries) in their early days.This account book provides an insight into the operations (including client details) of the Gembrook Nurseries which were considered, at their height in 1914, to be the largest in the Southern Hemisphere and which had a significant influence on parks, gardens and streetscapes throughout Australia and in other countries. Accounts Book of the Gembrook Nurseries (aka Nobelius Nurseries). Hard cover with brown leather binding. A-Z tabbed pages at start of book shows account holders and is followed by account records which start 9 December 1902 and conclude 6 June 1922. 1002 pages but not all are used.On spine in gold letters with red background "LEDGER"gembrook nurseries, nobelius nurseries, carl axel nobelius, account book, 1900s

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

This account book is a record of accounts of the Gembrook Nurseries (aka Nobelius Nurseries) in their early days.This account book is a record of the early days of the Gembrook Nurseries which were considered, at their height in 1914, to be the largest in the Southern Hemisphere and which had a significant influence on parks, gardens and streetscapes throughout Australia and in other countries.Grey embossed leather hard-cover account book with partial leather binding, brown marbled end pages, A-Z tabbed pages with list of accounts followed by 530 pages. Dates start 12 November 1893 and conclude 15 June1902.gembrook nurseries, nobelius nurseries, carl axel nobelius, account book, 1890s

The Cash Accounts contain the names and transaction details of all Gembrook Nursery clients and gives an insight into the scale of the Nursery operations. At its peak, this Nursery was said to be the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere.This daybook May 1913-May 1916 was used to record Gembrook Nursery stock sales to clients in Victoria, Australia and overseas and contains the names and places of hundreds of clients thus giving an insight into the scale of the nursery operations at the time.Nobelius Nursery Day Book - 802 pages. Hard cover bound in black leather with sides in tan suede. On spine with gold embossed script: 'JOURNAL' Inside front cover, bookmaker's sticker: 'D. W. PATERSON CO.' Inside front cover, handwritten: 'No stock, Date 16/10/1012'c. a. nobelius & sons, gembrook nurseries, horticulture, accounting, emerald

This dispatch books gives information regarding Nobelius Nursery customers and dispatch details for 1953-1955.This dispatch book is historically, and socially significant as the entries give an insight into the output of the Nobelius Nursery and where its customers lived during 1953-1955. Paperback exercise book with railway dispatch book with blue and white shell decoration on front cover and arithmetical tables on back cover, dates start 20 AUG 1953 and conclude 16 JUN 1955, only 9 pages filled in. On front cover: 'C. A. Nobelius + Sons P/L / Dispatch Book 1953' Inscription in verso front-end page: 'W Herman Char[?]/ up to 7Ibs 1/- -14- 2/- 28- iciot 2/6 1/2- 3/9'" c. a. nobelius & sons, gembrook nurseries, horticulture, accounting, emerald

Cash book of Gembrook Nurseries (Nobelius Nursery) years 1903 - 1951. The business was purchased by S and L Linton in 1955, but continued to operate under the name of CA Nobelius and Sons. Donated to the museum as a record of a major employer and historical figure of the area. The volumes were found by Clem Worrell in the basement of a shed on the former nursery site. Early volumes include records of personal as well as business expenses incurred by CA Nobelius. Also included are records of tree sales, names of employees and customer details. The cash account books are historically, and socially significant as the entries give an insight into the growth of the company and the details payments from local and other government offices and overseas customers as well as significant companies associations and people. The earlier account books also detail wage payments. Collection of accounting cashbooks kept by the Gembrook NurseryCASH BOOK, various decorative elementsca nobelius and sons, accounting, nobelius nursery, gembrook nurseries, horticulture, s and l linton

The subject of this history is Elaine Morris's grandfather, Carl Axel Nobelius, a famous Emerald nurseryman. Elaine's father was Rupert (Jock) Nobelius.Carl Axel Nobelius created the Gembrook Nurseries (aka Nobelius Nursery) which had a significant impact on Australian parks, gardens and streetscapes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Handwritten information across15 pages of small exercise pad. Writer has revised information over three copies: Copy 1: 5 pages; Copy 2: 4 pages; Copy 3: 6 pages. No title or date.gembrook nurseries, nobelius nurseries, carl axel nobelius, elaine morris, elaine nobelius

Nursery owned by Alfred George Nightingale, who originally work for Nobelius Nurseries. Nightingale Nursery sold fruit and ornamental trees.Part of the horticultural history of Emerald and surrounding districtCopy of photograph pasted on cream cardBack: Mr. C. Worell working Nightingale's Nursery, Avonsleighnightingale nursery, nightingale, thompson

96 p.; 26 cmnon-fictionShow all the different aspects of The Dandenong Ranges which includes the Flora and Fauna, different trees and townsdandenongs, nobelius gembrook nurseries

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

This photographic portrait is of Mr Carl Axel Nobelius, founder of the Gembrook Nurseries (aka Nobelius Nurseries). This nursery, founded in 1892 and located in Emerald is said to have grown to become the largest in the Southern Hemisphere by 1914. This print is a copy of an original portrait by Alice Mills, a celebrated Melbourne photographer, which is held by the Museum.This photograph of its founder recalls the early history of the Gembrook Nurseries.Black and white studio photographic print (head and shoulders) of Mr Carl Axel Nobelius. In clear plastic packet.On front of plastic packet at the top, printed: '7892 -1 #150 * Positive / HERITAGE SPRING '88 CARL NOBELIUS / LITHOCRAFT BLUE 27/7/88 PM' Underneath the above, handwritten: 'P 40-60 55%' On bottom right back of photographic print (recent) blue label, handwritten: 'P1' Underneath the above, handwritten: ' P 40-60 55%'gembrook nurseries, carl axel nobelius, alice mills

The Cash Accounts contain the names and transaction details of all Gembrook Nursery clients. As well as private individuals, clients also included the following: Fitzroy City Council (p.2, 23, 41, 58. 93); Collingwood Council (p.2, 11, 54, 62, 71, 93); Lands Dept (p.2,5, 28, 30, 45, 61, 73); Melbourne Water Supply (p. 2); Victorian Railways (p.4, 6, 7,17,19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 47......); Salvation Army (p.5, 36, 72, 94); Boroondara Council (p.11, 37, 57, 69); Kew Council (p.12, 34, 55); Caulfied Shire Council (p.14, 35, 37,53, 69, 90, 93, 108); City of Melbourne (p. 26, 54, 96); Narre Warren Library (p. 44)., Public Works Dept (p. 55); Nunawading Shire Council (p. 70); Prahran Shire Council (p. 91, 102, 108); Dept of Agriculture N.Z.(p. 93); Hawkesbury Ag College (p. 93); Cremorne Nursery (p. ......., 94); Stawell Shire Council (p. 95); Monbulk Jam Factory (p. 100, Euroa shire Council (p. 108))The accounts also track Nobelius' travel expenses.The cash account books are historically, and socially significant as the entries give an insight into the growth of the company and the details payments from local and other government offices and overseas customers as well as significant companies associations and people. The earlier account books also detail wage payments.Hard cover cash book, with maroon embossed cover (alligator print cover), inner cover marbled front and back, cash book has a total of 139 pages all used, date starts 1895 and concludes in 1908c. a. nobelius & sons, gembrook nurseries, horticulture, accounting, emerald

The Cash Accounts contain the names and transaction details of all Gembrook Nursery clients. As well as private individuals, clients also included the following: Fitzroy City Council (p.2, 23, 41, 58. 93); Collingwood Council (p.2, 11, 54, 62, 71, 93); Lands Dept (p.2,5, 28, 30, 45, 61, 73); Melbourne Water Supply (p. 2); Victorian Railways (p.4, 6, 7,17,19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 47......); Salvation Army (p.5, 36, 72, 94); Hawthorn Council (p.11, 37, 57, 69); Kew Council (p.12, 34, 55); Caulfied Shire Council (p.14, 35, 37,53, 69, 90, 93, 108); City of Melbourne (p. 26, 54, 96); Narre Warren Library (p. 44)., Public Works Dept (p. 55); Nunawading Shire Council (p. 70); Prahran Shire Council (p. 91, 102, 108); Dept of Agriculture N.Z.(p. 93); Hawkesbury Ag College (p. 93); Cremorne Nursery (p. ......., 94); Stawell Shire Council (p. 95); Monbulk Jam Factory (p. 100, Euroa shire Council (p. 108))The accounts also track Nobelius' travel expenses.The cash account books are historically, and socially significant as the entries give an insight into the growth of the company and the details payments from local and other government offices and overseas customers as well as significant companies associations and people. The earlier account books also detail wage payments.Hard cover cash book, brown leather binding, black cover, pink marbled end paper, book has 239 pages all used, date starts 16th October 1903 and ends 18th December 1910. c. a. nobelius & sons, gembrook nurseries, horticulture, accounting, emerald

The Cash Accounts contain the names and transaction details of all Gembrook Nursery clients. The cash account books are historically, and socially significant as the entries give an insight into the growth of the company and the details of payments from local and other government offices and overseas customers as well as significant companies associations and people. The earlier account books also detail wage payments.Hard cover cash book, brown leather binding, black cover. Starts 12 July 1907 and finishes 11 June 1910 c. a. nobelius & sons, gembrook nurseries, horticulture, accounting, emerald

The Cash Accounts contain the names and transaction details of all Gembrook Nursery clients. The cash account books are historically, and socially significant as the entries give an insight into the growth of the company and the details of payments from local and other government offices and overseas customers as well as significant companies associations and people. The earlier account books also detail wage payments.Hard cover cash book, brown leather binding, black cover. Starts 21 August 1895 and finishes 3 October 1903 Label affixed to spine: 'C. A. Nobelius'c. a. nobelius & sons, gembrook nurseries, horticulture, accounting, emerald

Emerald Country Club and Golf Course was originally part of the Nobelius Nursery complex. When Nobelius died in 1921 the nursery was sold, and part of the grounds developed as the Emerald Country Club (20's) the Emerald Country Club and Golf Course still exists and functions as originally intendedHistory of Emerald Country Club and Golf CourseB/W postcard showing a party of people swimming in pool. Rose Series Postcard P.2469Front: The Rose Series P.2469 'Emerald Country Club Swimming Pool, Emerald, Vic. Back: Published by the Rose Stereograph Co. Armadale, Vic. The "Rose" Series De Luxe A Real Photograph Produced in Australiaemerald country club and golf course, rose series

We have been unable to find a brand name or identify any identical items online or in other collections, indicating that this may be a custom-made tool designed specifically for use on a nursery - potentially C.A. Nobelius' nursery. It appears to be a foot-pedal operated hole punch, designed to reliably puncture metal pots for orchard trees. In the 1940s, the Nobelius nursery began to lift trees from the ground and sell them in pots rather than as bare-rooted plants; at this time, plastic was not yet widely available and many discarded biscuit or fruit tins were reused as pots. Potted trees required regular watering, and holes in the bottom of the pot for water to run out from; this hole punch may have facilitated an easier potting process until the popularisation of plastic pots in the 1960s.This item was a tool used in nursery practices in the 1940s, potentially including on the Nobelius nursery. Similar items are rare or difficult to find.This item rests on a cross base, with holes in each of the cross arms to allow it to be secured. The lower third of the central shaft is hollow, allowing for a foot pedal to descend through it. The middle third of the shaft is also hollow, with a loose central section affixed to the foot pedal moving up and down within it. In the upper third of the shaft, the hollow outer layer ends, and the mobile inner shaft is wrapped in a spring and affixed to the crossbar at the top of the item. Four small fixed crossbars also emerge from the sides of the middle third, attached to vertical rods through a rotating joint; the vertical rods attach with another rotating joint to pieces emerging through through the upper crossbar surface and ending with sharp points. The base and central shaft was painted yellow, and the upper crossbar head is painted red, though both are heavily faded. Together, these parts form a contraption that, when the foot pedal is pressed down, pulls the head downwards, in the process rotating the pointed pieces inwards to puncture the item placed on the head. When pressure is released, the spring returns the head to its initial position.N/Anursery, tools

It is difficult to say exactly when and where this photograph was taken. It was most likely around the year 1900, but could have originated from anywhere in the region. One site at which significant tree-clearing occurred at this time was the Nobelius nursery, where many native trees were removed in favour of trees producing fruit and other products of the nursery. It can't be confirmed that this picture was taken there, but it is certainly a possibility.Tree clearing was one of many important activities in early Emerald, both to collect timber for firewood and construction, and to open space for Nobelius' nursery and other agricultural and residential properties.A black and white image of two woodcutters manually sawing through a large tree. A rope is tied further up the tree's trunk to control the direction in which it falls. This is a copy of an earlier original photograph. The photograph fills an oval in the center of the paper.No original markings.tools, forestry

The belt was made c 1940s for military personnel and was used by Walter Baguley and donated by his son Robert (Bob) Baguley. Walter (Wally) Baguley 1920-1994 joined the military forces in 1940 under the title of Citizen Military Services Personnel. Earlier in his life, he worked for the Nobelius Nurseries where he became skilled at grafting. Later, he worked with the Postmaster General's Department.Item is in good condition. The Baguley family are long term residents of the Emerald District. Walter Baguley served with the Citizen Military Services Personnel during World War II and this belt may date from that time and may have been used by him.Khaki Green fabric belt. Metal buckle and strap.baguley, 1940's, citizens military services

Family members are from right to left: Alfred George NIGHTINGALE (b.1885; d.1946) John NIGHTINGALE (b. 1853; m1878; d.1943) Emma Augusta THOMPSON (b. 1859; d.1949) Alfred George Nightingale (b.1885; d.1946) was a well known nurseryman who after working for Nobelius Nurseries started Nightingale Nursery in Avonsleigh near Emerald. The nursery specialised in fruit trees and general nursery stockNightingale Nursery Copy of photograph of Nightingale Family, mid 1930's pasted on cream cardFront: Handwritten Nightingale Family, mid 1930's Back: Mr. and Mrs. Nightingale and Familynightingale, thompson

Notes associated with this photograph indicate both that it was taken at the end of Heroes Avenue and that it was taken on 'Monbulk Road' - while these notes might simply be incorrect, it may also indicate that this may have been taken at what is now the intersection of Heroes Avenue and either Beaconsfield-Emerald Road or Kilvington Drive, potentially at the time under a different or incorrect name. This photograph was taken in 1898 when Emerald was much less densely occupied as a growing town amidst Nobelius' nursery.This photograph captures a side of Emerald that no longer exists, looking at the growing town from an outside that has long since been encompassed by the town.A black and white photograph of a landscape, with various buildings in the background and the road in the foreground. The photograph is quite small, which means scans of it are at quite a low resolution. There are several markings and copies of fold marks preserved from the original.Label: "VIEW AT EMERALD" Later note, rear of copy: "Heroes Ave end. 1898."emerald, 1890s

The subject of this portrait, Gus Ryberg (1911 - 2000), was a tireless promoter of local history and was pivotal in the establishment of the Nobelius Heritage Park and of the Emerald Museum. He was a prominent member of other community organisations including the Emerald Fire Brigade, the Emerald Arts Society and the Macclesfield Cemetery Trust. He received an Order of Australia medal for services to the local community in 1996. The artist, John Dudley, who donated this portrait to the Museum, was the President of the Emerald Arts Society. The painting was completed in 1991.Large oil painting of head and shoulders image of Gus Ryberg looking towards the side. Gilt frame.On bottom right of portrait handwritten: 'Dudley / '91' On bottom part of the frame small plaque: 'PORTRAIT OF GUS RYBERG / DONATED TO / NOBELIUS HERITAGE NURSERY / AND EMERALD MUSEUM / BY THE ARTIST / 1991'gus ryberg, nobelius heritage park, emerald museum

Image of Plan of Consolidation of Crown Allotments in township of Emeraldnon-fiction

The poster belonged to an Emerald real estate agency which is no longer in operation. The donor of this sign had advised that the sign dates from the 1980s and has provided information about the proprietors at that time (who were not part of the Nobelius family). The agency was originally founded by Arch Nobelius, one of the sons of famous Emerald Nurseryman, Carl Axel Nobelius in 1922. Arch Nobelius sold it in 1946.The Nobelius Real Estate Agency is part of a broader historical narrative that includes the establishment of the Nobelius Nursery and the family's significant contributions to the development of Emerald. Small poster with orange background and black bold lettering. A white blank space in the centre.On front of poster printed: 'FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE GROUP NOBELIUS & CO. PTY. LTD. / R.E.S.I. offers M.L.B. / FOR SALE / AGENTS FOR / Statewide Building Society'nobelius & co ltd, real estate agency, emerald, 1980s, arch nobelius

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

The Emerald Country Club operated from the late 1920s until around 2010 on the northern section of the land previously occupied by Gembrook Nurseries. The building was modelled on American country clubs of the time. The Club's profile included a golf club and a bowls club serviced by a club house that provided meeting and eating facilities. It played an important role in the local community as it attracted state, national and international visitors for special sporting events and regular recreation. These glasses were bowls trophies presented to Doreen Ball for success in singles or team events between 1983 and 1995The six glasses are artefacts from the Emerald Country Club which was an iconic part of the Emerald community for around 90 years. It contributed to and played a major role in the social and sporting profile of the district.Six decorative clear drinking glasses awarded as prizes by the Emerald Country Club. "Emerald Country Club" with associated logoemerald, emerald country club, emerald country club and golf course, sports, trophy, glassware

The Emerald Country Club operated from the late 1920s until around 2010 on the northern section of the land previously occupied by Gembrook Nurseries. Its profile included a golf club and a bowls club serviced by a club house that provided meeting and eating facilities. It played an important role in the local community as it attracted state, national and international visitors for special sporting events and regular recreation. These wine glasses were awarded as prizes to Doreen Ball for successes in singles or teams bowls events between 1983-1995.The six glasses are artefacts from the Emerald Country Club which was an iconic part of the Emerald community for around 90 years. It contributed to and played a major role in the social and sporting profile of the district.Two wine glasses awarded as prizes by the Emerald Country Club. On bowl: 'ECC' / BOWLS TROPHY' Under base: ' FRANCE LUMINARE'emerald, emerald country club, emerald country club and golf course, sports, trophy, glassware, bowls

The Emerald Country Club operated from the late 1920s until around 2010 on the northern section of the land previously occupied by Gembrook Nurseries. Its profile included a golf club and a bowls club serviced by a club house that provided meeting and eating facilities. It played an important role in the local community as it attracted state, national and international visitors for special sporting events and regular recreation. These glasses were awarded as prizes to Doreen Ball for successes in bowls singles or team events between 1983-1995.These glasses are artefacts from the Emerald Country Club which was an iconic part of the Emerald community for around 90 years. It contributed to and played a major role in the social and sporting profile of the district.Two short, squat trophy glasses with 'bubble' base and gold rim. On bowl: 'ECC / BOWLS TROPHY'emerald, emerald country club, emerald country club and golf course, sports, trophy, glassware, bowls