This handmade metal swan was observed to be nailed to a tree next to Nobelius Station on the Puffing Billy line for some years. Recently, the donor found it in the bushes near the station. This was presumably made by a local and fixed to the tree so that it would be visible for travellers on the Puffing Billy lineSwan shape outline, cut from flat metal sheet, painted white with minimal orange painted detail for beak and eye.nobelius station, puffing billy

This button was found adjacent to the old lock-up in the backyard of present-day Fernlea Op-Shop, formerly the site of the Emerald Police Station. It was made by button manufacturer K. G. Luke, who was one of Australia's largest manufacturers of silverware, including buttons. This button was likely made sometime in between the death of King George VI in February 1952 and the changing of the company's name in May 1953, due to the presence of the Queen's crown on the front and the manufacturing details on the back.This button is significant as it demonstrates the presence of the Victorian Police Force in Emerald in the mid-20th CenturyA circular silver metal plated button with a raised Queen's crown in the centre. On the back there are four holes for sewing into.Front: 'POLICE FORCE / VICTORIA' Back: 'K. G. LUKE PTY LTD / MELB'emerald, 20th century, 1950s, police

This booklet recounts the story of Puffing Billy's inception in 1900; the landslide in 1952 which led to closure in 1958; the public campaign for re-opening of the line; a partial reopening in 1962 followed by a return to Emerald Station in 1965. It also discusses the history and role of the Puffing Billy Presentation Society which produced this booklet c. 1960s.This booklet recounts the history of a Victorian tourist icon, Puffing Billy.Paperback booklet entitled 'The Puffing Billy Story'. Color front photograph with black and white photographs inside. 18 pages.On the front printed: 'THE PUFFING BILLY STORY' On the back printed: 'The / Good Old / Days / Engine 8A on the Gembrook / car-goods train at the / water tank between Selby / and Menzie's Creek. /The landslide which was / responsible for the / closing of the line in 1953 / occurred near this spot.'puffing billy, puffing billy presentation society, 1960s

This ornate ceramic cheese plate and cover which is probably early 20th century was owned by the Ure family. Scottish migrants, John and Jane Ure. They settled on acreage north of Gembrook in 1874 which they called 'Silver Wells' because of finding a pure and plentiful water source when digging their initial well. Silver Wells became the commercial centre of the early Gembrook settlement with shops, post office etc. When the train came through in 1900 the Gembrook commercial centre shifted to its present location, near the railway station. The Ure family continued to play a significant role in the Gembrook community. Items were donated by Jean WorrellThe Ure family of 'Silver Wells' was significant in the early history of Gembrook. This ornate ceramic piece is indicative of their prosperity.Ceramic cheese cover and plate. Ornate design in green and white with floral design around all sides. Gold edging. Handle.silver wells, 1900s, ure

This cheese plate and cover which is probably Edwardian was owned by the Ure family. Scottish migrants, John and Jane Ure settled on acreage north of Gembrook in 1874. They called their property 'Silver Wells' because of finding a pure and plentiful water source when digging their initial well. Silver Wells became the commercial centre of the early Gembrook settlement with shops, post office etc. When the train came through in 1900 the Gembrook commercial centre shifted to its present location, near the railway station. The Ure family continued to play a significant role in the Gembrook community. Items were donated by Jean WorrellThe Ure family of 'Silver Wells' was significant in the early history of Gembrook. This ornate cheese cover is indicative of their prosperity.Ornate rectangular ceramic cheese cover with handle on top and floral design on all four sides.silver wells, ure, 1900s

This cruet set was owned by the Ure family. Scottish migrants, John and Jane Ure settled on acreage north of Gembrook in 1874. They called their property 'Silver Wells' because of finding a pure and plentiful water source when digging their initial well. Silver Wells became the commercial centre of the early Gembrook settlement with shops, post office etc. When the train came through in 1900 the Gembrook commercial centre shifted to its present location, near the railway station. The Ure family continued to play a significant role in the Gembrook community. Items were donated by Jean WorrellThe Ure family of 'Silver Wells' was significant in the early history of Gembrook.Ceramic cruet set consisting of a stand with a handle and containing a pepper container and salt container which are removable. Red floral decoration with some green on a white background. Gold rim.1889, silver wells

During the 1960s in Australia, helmets evolved from metal construction to that of polymer and other plastics. This helmet was donated by the Emerald Fire Brigade which was established on 14 March 1941 as the Emerald Bush Brigade. Originally its equipment was stored at Madigan's butcher's shop near the corner of Monbulk Road. The Brigade's first fire station was built around 1945. In 1966, this station was recorded as containing the fire truck and a Land rover pumper, three radio sets, 40 knapsacks, six lengths of hose, helmets, rake hoes and other hand tools. In 2010, the Brigade moved into a new purpose-built building in Monbulk Road. The manufacturer of this helmet, MSA, was founded in 1914 in the USA. MSA began as a mine safety company but since expanded into more general worker protection and safety products. This helmet is an historical artifact worn by members of a crucial volunteer fire fighting service operating in the Emerald district since 1941.Yellow, lightweight, hard plastic or polymer helmet with black leather detachable chin strap with Velcro fastening. inside the helmet is an adjustable head harnessInside helmet on a partly torn label: 'MSA / VGARD / Type 2 ...? / STANDARDS AUSTRALIA' Inside the brim black pen writing EMERALD SPARE 5 EMERALD at one end engraved: 'MSA'' and at the other end: '1801-1881 On the outside of the helmet there is a yellow reflector on each side and at the front and the back there is evidence of labels that have been removed.helmets, fire fighting, msa, emerald fire brigade, cfa

Formally Main Road, Emerald; now called Emerald Gembrook Road. Depicts 7 buildings, 6 identified as follows from right to left: Abbatoir, Cooper's Butcher, Andrew's General Store, Madigan's Bakery, Archilbald & Moffatt Grocery and Bakery, Walter's Barber Store1909 photograph of the commercial district in Emerald, Faded sepia postcard depicting Emerald Main Street, Commercial District (1909)Front: Emerald Victoria Handwritten on Back: Dec. 1909 (pencil); 'Wishing you the compliments of the season, hoping you will drive over some day and see how we are getting on. From RJ....? Emerald. To: Rev'd Whiteside, Beaconsfield Railway Station. Vicemerald, commercial district

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

FLEMING, Lawrence Joseph, (b.1876 - d. 1967) Police Reg. No. 5974 served with the Emerald Police from 08/11/1915 - 06/09/1934 as 1st. Constable. Lawrence Joseph Fleming was a veteran of the Boer War. He came to Emerald after his discharge from the Australian Army. He joined the police force, travelling on horseback to cover an area from Gembrook, Cockatoo and Emerald, through to Monbulk and Belgrave. His house which also served as the police station still exists in Kilvington Drive, Emerald. The back yard contained a lock-up for prisoners. He served as a policeman in Emerald for 19 years. When he retired, around 1928 - 30, Constable Fleming bought the Collis farm in Pinnocks Road, which at the time extended right down to Telopea Road. He died in Ferntree Gully hospital at the age of 91 years on the 12 June 1967. (as researched by C. Britton)A rare photograph of 1st Constable Lawrence Joseph Fleming - Emerald PoliceCopy of photograph depicting Constable Fleming on horseback MonbulkOn back, handwritten: 'Constable Flemming at Bayne's bridge Monbulk (please note incorrect spelling of Fleming. emerald police, lawrence joseph fleming

Tim Kennedy built 'La Belle' Guest House circa 1890 - 1920. It became 'The Grange' sometime after 1942. The guest house was on Belgrave/Gembrook Road between IGA and the Shell Petrol Station. Unfortunately the guest house was demolished around 1983.Guest houses of the DandenongsSepia postcard, Rose Series depicting early guest house in EmeraldFront: The Rose Series Postcard, 'La Belle' Guest House, Emerald Vic. Back:: (handwritten) Dear Miss Hartnell, Just to wish you a Happy Xmas and bright new year I hope and trust that your health is better it was just twelve months yesterday since I returned from Olinda how time flies Doesent it, with all good wishes yours sincerely B George'la belle', the grange, tim kennedy

This book tells the story of William Barak and the de Pury family, where descendants of both sides still live today. It also has national significance as a story that explores the complex, first generation negotiations between Aboriginal and European people. Also the establishment of Coranderrk Aborignal Station at Healesville and the growth of the wine industry in the Yarra Valley. William Barak was a Wurundjeri leader and the de Purys' were a wine making family. The book complemented and exhibition called Oil Paint and Ochre 29 Aug - 22 Nov 2015.Soft cover paperbackwilliam barak, de purys, corranderk

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 pair of fire fighters beaters were donated by the Emerald Fire Brigade which was established on 14 March 1941 as the Emerald Bush Brigade. Originally its equipment was stored at Madigan's butcher's shop near the corner of Monbulk Road. The Brigade's first fire station was built around 1945. In 1966, this station was recorded as containing the fire truck and a Land rover pumper, three radio sets, 40 knapsacks, six lengths of hose, helmets, rake hoes and other hand tools. In 2010, the Brigade moved into a new purpose-built building in Monbulk Road. These beaters date from the 1950s to 1960s.These fire fighters beaters were used by members of a crucial volunteer fire fighting service operating in the Emerald district since 1941.Two Firefighter Beaters each consisting of a long round, red wooden pole with wide heavy-duty textile straps attached to the bottom of the pole. One has wire attached at the top of the pole for hanging purposes. Nonefire fighting, emerald fire brigade, cfa

This negative is one of a batch of ten images taken apparently around the same time at Gembrook c. early 20th century. This negative of the main road features two historic buildings, the Ranges Hotel and the General Store as well as a few houses and the railway station. The General Store was built in front of the railway station.This negative shows former iconic and historical buildings in Gembrook.Black and white negative - landscape view - showing the main road in Gembrook heading west. The last building on the left is the Ranges Hotel and the second last building on the right is the double-gabled General Store which fronts the railway station. This negative has been kept inside a packet which is not original.Handwritten on (not original) packet containing negative: 'Gembrook township'gembrook, ranges hotel, ferntree gully to gembrook railway, general store, main road, early 20th century

This negative is one of a batch of ten images taken apparently around the same time at Gembrook c. early 20th century. This one is of the Ferntree Gully to Gembrook railway line, which was completed in December 1900. The view looks northwards to the hills from probably present-day Station Road. This stark image of bare landscape with dead trees recalls both the early timber industry in Gembrook and the practice of wide-spread clearing of land for farming use.Black and white negative - landscape view - of the railway line at Gembrook. The railway is in the foreground. The landscape is bare apart from dead and ringbarked trees. Negative has been kept inside a packet which is not original.Handwritten on (not original) packet containing negative: 'Railway line & dead trees /Gembrook'gembrook, timber industry, railway, 1900, early 20th century, station rd

This negative is one of a batch of ten images taken apparently around the same time at Gembrook c. early 20th century. This negative is of a muddy unmade road (now Station Rd) running alongside the Railway Station leading towards the Ranges Hotel, with the double-gabled General Store to the right. The hotel was built in 1902, two years after the Ferntree Gully to Gembrook railway was completed. It was an important social institution and tourist destination in Gembrook for over one hundred years until its destruction by fire in 2018. This negative shows two former iconic and historical buildings in Gembrook c. early 20th century.Black and white negative - landscape view - showing a road running alongside the railway station towards the Ranges Hotel, Gembrook c. early 20th century with the General Store visible on the right and railway gates in front of the hotel. This negative has been kept inside a packet which is not original.Handwritten on (not original) packet containing negative: 'Gembrook house & road'gembrook, ranges hotel, ferntree gully to gembrook railway, 1902, early 20th century, station rd, general store

This Fire Fighting Backpack was donated by the Emerald Fire Brigade which was established on 14 March 1941 as the Emerald Bush Brigade. Originally its equipment was stored at Madigan's butcher's shop near the corner of Monbulk Road. The Brigade's first fire station was built around 1945. In 1966, this station was recorded as containing the fire truck and a Land Rover pumper, three radio sets, 40 knapsacks, six lengths of hose, helmets, rake hoes and other hand tools. In 2010, the Brigade moved into a new purpose-built building in Monbulk Road. This Fire Fighting Backpack dates from around c.1960s.This Fire Fighting Backpack Extinguisher was used for mopping-up and combating small fires by members of a crucial volunteer fire fighting service operating in the Emerald district since 1941.This galvanised metal Rega Fire Fighting Backpack Sprayer was used by Emerald CFA (formerly RFB) from 1960's. The main body of the spray tank is orange and has woven canvas shoulder straps with buckles for carrying on your back. On top of the oval tank is a lid with a chain which has "REGA SPRAYER" embossed onto it. It has a metal handle over the top of the lid, which is hinged and has two clips for docking the wooden handle of the sprayer hose when not in use. The wooden sprayer handle with a brass pump assembly is attached to the tank with a piece of hosing allowing for pressurized spraying. The backpack tank has the brand name "REGA" and "CFA" embossed on the front of the tank's well worn patina from many years of use. "Emerald RFB" on the side of the tank. "OK 1/97" on the top near the lidfire fighting, emerald fire brigade, cfa, rega firefighting brand

This fire fighter's scythe was donated by the Emerald Fire Brigade which was established on 14 March 1941 as the Emerald Bush Brigade. Originally its equipment was stored at Madigan's butcher's shop near the corner of Monbulk Road. The Brigade's first fire station was built around 1945. In 1966, this station was recorded as containing the fire truck and a Land rover pumper, three radio sets, 40 knapsacks, six lengths of hose, helmets, rake hoes and other hand tools. In 2010, the Brigade moved into a new purpose-built building in Monbulk Road. This scythe, also known as a fern hook, dates from the 1950s to 1960s.This fire fighter's scythe was used by members of a crucial volunteer fire fighting service operating in the Emerald district since 1941.One Firefighter scythe (Fern Hook) consisting of a long wooden pole with curved blade attached at the end. The blade has a canvas protective sleeve.Nonefire fighting, emerald fire brigade, cfa

This resuscitation kit was donated by the Emerald Fire Brigade which was established on 14 March 1941 as the Emerald Bush Brigade. Originally its equipment was stored at Madigan's butcher's shop near the corner of Monbulk Road. The Brigade's first fire station was built around 1945. In 1966, this station was recorded as containing the fire truck and a Land rover pumper, three radio sets, 40 knapsacks, six lengths of hose, helmets, rake hoes and other hand tools. In 2010, the Brigade moved into a new purpose-built building in Monbulk Road. This resuscitation kit dates from the 1960s to 1970s.This resuscitation kit was used by members of a crucial volunteer fire fighting service operating in the Emerald district since 1941.A resuscitator kit made by Air-Viva, contained in a blue box and consisting of two face shield masks, a manual squeeze pump and throat opening device. Also contains Australian Red Cross instructions and CIG Air-Viva Resuscitator instructions Air Viva Resuscitator 'Made in Australia' on the outside of the box. Printed instructions from Australian Red Cross and CIG contained withinfire fighting, emerald fire brigade, cfa

This pair of CFA fire fighter's overalls were donated by the Emerald Fire Brigade which was established on 14 March 1941 as the Emerald Bush Brigade. Originally its equipment was stored at Madigan's butcher's shop near the corner of Monbulk Road. The Brigade's first fire station was built around 1945. In 1966, this station was recorded as containing the fire truck and a Land rover pumper, three radio sets, 40 knapsacks, six lengths of hose, helmets, rake hoes and other hand tools. In 2010, the Brigade moved into a new purpose-built building in Monbulk Road. These beaters date from the 1960s to 1970s.These CFA fire fighter's overalls were used by members of a crucial volunteer fire fighting service operating in the Emerald district since 1941.A Pair of CFA Firefighter overalls, yellow in colour, Size 97R CFA, Stewart and Heaton Clothing manufacturer. Size 97 Regularfire fighting, emerald fire brigade, cfa

Book consists of sketches of scenic sites in the Dandenongs and the Yarra Valley including the Emerald Country Club, a farmhouse in Cockatoo, an original Nobelius house in Carramar Court, the Emerald Railway Station, a sculpture by Hans Knorr and places and people in Gembrook. Text and Drawings by Clare Hutson. Published in 1978.These are sketches of the local area c1970s.Spiral bound book of sketches of scenic sites in the Dandenongs in black and white and in sepia. 52 pages.On cover: 'Sketchbook of the / DANDENONGS / Text and drawings by / Clare Hutson'clare hutson, sketches, 1978

In late 1919, the Country Roads Board approved an amendment of the Belgrave-Emerald Road between Gembrook Road (likely now Old Gembrook Road) in Emerald and Paradise (now Clematis) Station. This image shows part of those works, where they intersected with Ogilvy Road. Public works projects such as road constructions were popular in the immediate aftermath of the First World War, when many men returned home without work and were eager to earn a living by participating in government projects.This image represents an infrastructure project from the 1920s that helped to build the Emerald of today. It displays the tools and technology available for public works projects in the early 20th century, and the manner in which road construction occurred.A sepia photograph on card backing depicting a road construction project. The workers are relying on horses and manual labour to build a road amongst trees and hills. The lower-left corner of the photograph is damaged and faded, with some damage and the photo peeling away from the backing along the left side as a whole. The rear has some handwritten text, with some illegible.Rear: "Mr O'Connor / 12 / date / Clematis / Making the Road to Clematis / 1920?"emerald, clematis, 1920s, transport

In late 1919, the Country Roads Board approved an amendment of the Belgrave-Emerald Road between Gembrook Road (likely now Old Gembrook Road) in Emerald and Paradise (now Clematis) Station. This image shows part of those works, where they intersected with Ogilvy Road. Public works projects such as road constructions were popular in the immediate aftermath of the First World War, when many men returned home without work and were eager to earn a living by participating in government projects. This image is a black-and-white copy of the original sepia photograph (VEMUP0996).This image represents an infrastructure project from the 1920s that helped to build the Emerald of today. It displays the tools and technology available for public works projects in the early 20th century, and the manner in which road construction occurred.A black and white photograph on paper depicting a road construction project. The workers are relying on horses and manual labour to build a road amongst trees and hills. The lower-left corner of the photograph is faded - an artefact from the original that this is a copy of, though this copy was made when more of the original was intact.N/Aemerald, clematis, 1920s, transport

This police manual is bound as a binder, connecting upwards of 420 pages with metal rods inserted through the loose-leaf paper to form the spine. The outer hardcover, enclosing the book, its inner covers, and the metal binder mechanism, is brown board with leatherette spine binding. The inner cover is card with a bluje and yellow pattern decorating it; the inside of the outer cover also has a decorative pattern, in pink, blue, and white, which is peeling slightly on the front cover.non-fictionThis copy of the 1957 Police Manual was purchased from collectibles shop in Olinda by a previous manager of the Fernlea Shop of Opportunities. Fernlea was on the site of the original Emerald Police Station, so this police manual was acquired as a relevant tie to that history. It was in turn donated to the Emerald and District Museum when the Fernlea Shop of Opportunities closed in 2025. The manual was designed as a binder such that new pages could be added if regulations were updated or amended after publication - for example, one page was inserted with greater detail on radioactive materials. The book has five sections, labelled with tabs protruding from the fore-edge: 'Regulations', 'Determinations', 'Standing Orders', 'Index', and 'List of Amendments'. The index is a short section near the end using a different paper to the rest of the book, and the List of Amendments is an unmarked table, intended to catalogue amendments to the manual. The Regulations and Determinations sections are both sizeable, containing a significant number of various guidelines, but by far the largest section is 'Standing Orders'.1950s, policing

non-fictionLineside Guide showing where all the lines were put in Puffing Billy railway linelakeside and paradise valley stations, nobelius siding

non-fictionThis Environmental History of the Cardinia Shire incorporates the Environmental History of the former Shire of Pakenham, compiled by Carlotta Kellaway for Graeme Butler & Associates and the Environmental History of those areas of the Shire formerly in the Shires of Cranbourne and Sherbrooke, compiled by Jill Barnard for Graeme Butler and Associates. An environmental history, which is meant as a guide to the identification of sites of significance within a shire, cannot be a complete social history of that shire. Rather, it is meant to be a summary of the various ways in which people have used and reacted to the natural environment, altering it so as to create economic, social, cultural and educational uses for themselves and their neighbours. [from the introduction] cardinia shire (vic.), heritage studies, tivoli berry farm (clematis), carramar (emerald), nobelius heritage park, dalmore public hall, horace hardy farm complex, emerald lake park, the grange (koo wee rup), glen afton (yannathan), myrtlewood (yannathan), vay view farm (lang lang), emerald railway station, timber bridges (yallock creek), emerald county clud, oak lee (emerald), sycamore lodge (emerald), cambden wollybutt row (emerald), silver birches (emerald), lang lang cemetery, old monomeith homestead sites, monomeith park (monomeith), dustings garage (koo wee rup), koo wee rup public hall, koo wee rup lockup, wattle theatre (koo wee rup), harewood (koo wee rup), warook homestead (monomeith), old yallock, st john's roman catholic church (koo wee rup), royal hotel (koo wee rup), budgeree (yannathan), cascades guest house (clematis), rutter farm (tooradin), koo wee rup swamp drains, upper ferntree gully to gembrook railway, great southern railway, misson's butchers shop & residence (lang lang), english scottish & australian bank (lang lang), clematis park, row houses (lang lang)