Photographs and reproductions of Newspaper Clippings relating to Emerald - 1921 1) Emerald railway station, 2) Heroes Avenue 1921, 3) View from the Estate 4) Main Country Roads Board Road and the post office 5) Locality plan showing Main roads and railways 6) Town Estate Auction notice 7) Town Estate locality Plan and advertisements.Original copy of advertisement for "Town Estate Emerald Auction - 122 Magnificent allotments". Auction set for Melbourne cup day 1/ 11 (also included is letter from Vic Racing Club confirming the cup was run on 1/11 in 1921) Original land title plans ( 1921) issued for the parish of Gembrook for the purchase by John R Phillips of 10 blocks - 5 Kings Ave and 5 Heroes Ave - back to back forming large block.phillips, john phillips, town estate, t.w. butcher, parish of gembrook, kings rd, heroes avenue, peacock, land titles

Township of Emerald, Parish of Gembrook, Counties of Evelyn and Mornington - 1892

1. Subdivision plan. Plan of Subdivision of part of Crown Allotment 96 and Crown Allotment 96A. Parish of Gembrook. County of Evelyn. 2. Hand drawn map on tracing paper of adjacent land with included comments

Carl Axel Nobelius established the Gembrook Nurseries in 1886 on sixty-three acres purchased from an original selector after the area's gold rush started to diminish. It was called the Gembrook Nurseries as it was located in the Parish of Gembrook, but it was commonly referred to as the Nobelius nurseries after its founder; especially as control of the remaining portions of the nurseries remained with the Nobelius family until 1955. The Nobelius Nurseries had a substantial impact on the development of the township of Emerald, as local farmers were able to earn funds during the winter by working at the nursery which gave them financial resources while waiting for their own farms to become productive. The need to transport plants and trees to port quickly also contributed to the development of rail infrastructure in the region; C.A. Nobelius was one of thirteen witnesses to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways in 1898 debating a rail connection between Gembrook and Ferntree Gully, which became today's Puffing Billy tourist service. The nurseries occupied 280 acres at their peak in 1905, with more than one million trees available for sale at that time. The nursery focused on exotic fruit and ornamental species which were supplied to public parks and gardens all over the world. In several cases the nurseries were the first suppliers of the trees in Australia. Sales records show that trees were supplied to clients in Europe, Asia, the United States, Africa and New Zealand, as well as to many Councils and Government organisations around Australia, such as Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens and Royal Botanic Gardens. Portions of the Gembrook Nurseries were sold at different times throughout the Twentieth Century, with the Emerald Country Club and Emerald Lake Park both occupying portions of the original land. In 1981 the final twelve acres were purchased by the Shire of Sherbrooke in recognition to be used as a heritage landmark in recognition of the site's significance.The photograph is significant because it demonstrates the extent of stock cultivation at the Gembrook Nurseries during the early decades of the Twentieth Century; a period in which the nurseries were the leading Southern-hemisphere supplier of plants and trees to public gardens around the world. Museum acquisition records indicate this photograph was taken in the period 1908-1912.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper. The photograph depicts a central view of cultivated fields and trees along the skyline at the Gembrook Nurseries in approximately 1908-1912.Obverse: Gembrook Nurseries - Central View /1900s, 1910s, farming, agriculture, trees, gembrook nurseries, carl axel nobelius, emerald park lake, emerald country club, parish of gembrook, fitzroy gardens, royal botanic gardens, melbourne, shire of sherbrooke

Plan of Emerald Township Square Reserve, marked out 1859. The area was one mile square bounded by Boundary Road, Clematis Park-Telopea Roads, Prince Street, and Sherriff Road. Main roads are shown and large selections as at 1877.The township square was originally named 'Main Range near Emerald Diggings, Parish of Nangana'. Although the building blocks were marked at this time, little interest was taken in the area until 1877.Copy of original surveyor's plan of Township of Emerald, Parish of Gembrook, Counties of Evelyn and Mornington.This map has been prepared from the most reliable data in the possession of the Department up to date of compilation. Information respecting leases or licences which await final completion is not recorded.emerald, victoria, australia, land surveys, maps, emerald township square reserve, main range, department of lands and surveys

In 1886, Carl Axel Nobelius purchased 63 acres of land from an original selector in the small settlement, in an area now mostly occupied by the Emerald Country Club. The enterprise was called Gembrook Nurseries, being part of the Parish of Gembrook, but was more commonly known as Nobelius Nursery after its proprietor.This record holds historic significance as it captures the history of agriculture in the 1910's within Gembrook and gives us an idea of the prominence agriculture had on the development of Emerald and surrounding suburbs. There is also strong research potential due to the presumed time period the photograph was taken.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper. This black and white photograph consists of a central view of Gembrook Nursery. In the image, we can see the agriculture grown by Gembrook Nurseries on the rolling hills. Circa 1909.Obverse: GEMBROOK NURSERIES-A CENTRAL VIEW /1910s, emerald & district collection

Plan of the Benson Estate situated in Emerald Township. Estate agent's notice. Benson selected 20 acres in Emerald Township square. The railway claimed part for Emerald Station. W. Benson lived on the property. Subdivision Crown Lot 5 Parish of Gembrook was put up for auction on the estate on Boxing Day, 26 December 1911 at 1 o'clock. Auctioneer T.W. Butcher, estate agent, lived on railway land adjoining Benson estate. Terms: one-fifth cash, balance two years without interest.Plan of subdivision, mounbted on heavy cardboard.emerald, victoria, australia, land sales, real estate agencies, maps, w. benson, t.w. butcher

Images of map and letter pertaining to land acquisition and deviation plan for crown allotments adjacent to Crown Allotments 57 & 58Road Construction Authority/Property Acquisition - Settlement advice letter addressd to General manager of Shire of Sherbrooke, Glanfern Way Upwey/Road - Belgrave-Gembrook Rd./Survey Plan 2239/Owner Roy and Judith Ward/dated 10 September, 1984/Signed P J McCulloch, General Manager Admin/ATTACHED MAP/Plan of Deviation in Crown Allotments 57 & 58and part of the formergovernment road, Parish of Gembrook, county of Evelyn/ certified by W.P. BONWICH - 5.2.29

Carl Axel Nobelius established the Gembrook Nurseries in 1886 on sixty-three acres purchased from an original selector after the area's gold rush started to diminish. It was called the Gembrook Nurseries as it was located in the Parish of Gembrook, but it was commonly referred to as the Nobelius nurseries after its founder; especially as control of the remaining portions of the nurseries remained with the Nobelius family until 1955. The nurseries occupied 280 acres at their peak in 1905, with more than one million trees available for sale at that time. The nursery focused on exotic fruit and ornamental species which were supplied to public parks and gardens all over the world. In several cases the nurseries were the first suppliers of the trees in Australia. Sales records show that trees were supplied to clients in Europe, Asia, the United States, Africa and New Zealand, as well as to many Councils and Government organisations around Australia, such as Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens and Royal Botanic Gardens. This photograph shows a postcard from the Rose Stereograph Company's "Rose Series". Victorian photographer George Rose started the Rose Stereograph Company in the 1880s and produced stereographic views (an early form of 3D image production) of the Western Front during the First World War but switched to producing postcards in the 1920s. Photographers for the company produced thousands of views of Victoria and locations interstate during the following decades.The postcard is significant because it depicts the built environment and gardens at the Gembrook Nurseries during the early decades of the Twentieth Century; a period in which the nurseries were the leading Southern-hemisphere supplier of plants and trees to public gardens around the world.Black and white rectangular postcard printed on card. The postcard depicts cultivated fields, roads, fencing and buildings at the Gembrook Nurseries.Obverse: THE ROSE SERIES. P. 1626 / Copyright / PANORAMA AT EMERALD, VICTORIA /gembrook nurseries, nobelius nursery, farming, agriculture, rose stereograph company, george rose, postcards

Carl Axel Nobelius established the Gembrook Nurseries in 1886 on sixty-three acres purchased from an original selector after the area's gold rush started to diminish. It was called the Gembrook Nurseries as it was located in the Parish of Gembrook, but it was commonly referred to as the Nobelius nurseries after its founder; especially as control of the remaining portions of the nurseries remained with the Nobelius family until 1955. The Nobelius Nurseries had a substantial impact on the development of the township of Emerald, as local farmers were able to earn funds during the winter by working at the nursery which gave them financial resources while waiting for their own farms to become productive. The need to transport plants and trees to port quickly also contributed to the development of rail infrastructure in the region; C.A. Nobelius was one of thirteen witnesses to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways in 1898 debating a rail connection between Gembrook and Ferntree Gully, which became today's Puffing Billy tourist service. The nurseries occupied 280 acres at their peak in 1905, with more than one million trees available for sale at that time. The nursery focused on exotic fruit and ornamental species which were supplied to public parks and gardens all over the world. In several cases the nurseries were the first suppliers of the trees in Australia. Sales records show that trees were supplied to clients in Europe, Asia, the United States, Africa and New Zealand, as well as to many Councils and Government organisations around Australia, such as Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens and Royal Botanic Gardens. Portions of the Gembrook Nurseries were sold at different times throughout the Twentieth Century, with the Emerald Country Club and Emerald Lake Park both occupying portions of the original land. In 1981 the final twelve acres were purchased by the Shire of Sherbrooke in recognition to be used as a heritage landmark in recognition of the site's significance.The photograph is significant because it depicts work processes at the Gembrook Nurseries during the early decades of the Twentieth Century; a period in which the nurseries were the leading Southern-hemisphere supplier of plants and trees to public gardens around the world. The photograph may also depict Carl Axel Nobelius overseeing his workers, which gives insights into work practices and social dynamics of the time.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper. The photograph of a postcard or newspaper clipping depicts twelve men in clothes associated with the first decades of the Twentieth Century undertaking planting or other field work under the gaze of a man in a suit and top hat. The item is captioned 'Budding at Gembrook Nurseries.'Obverse: BUDDING AT GEMBROOK NURSERIES. /1910s, 1900s, 1890s, 1880s, 1886, 1905, carl axel nobelius, nobelius nursery, gembrook nurseries, emerald country club, emerald lake park, fruit growing, trees, farming

Carl Axel Nobelius established the Gembrook Nurseries in 1886 on sixty-three acres purchased from an original selector after the area's gold rush started to diminish. It was called the Gembrook Nurseries as it was located in the Parish of Gembrook, but it was commonly referred to as the Nobelius nurseries after its founder; especially as control of the remaining portions of the nurseries remained with the Nobelius family until 1955. The Nobelius Nurseries had a substantial impact on the development of the township of Emerald, as local farmers were able to earn funds during the winter by working at the nursery which gave them financial resources while waiting for their own farms to become productive. The need to transport plants and trees to port quickly also contributed to the development of rail infrastructure in the region; C.A. Nobelius was one of thirteen witnesses to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways in 1898 debating a rail connection between Gembrook and Ferntree Gully, which became today's Puffing Billy tourist service. The nurseries occupied 280 acres at their peak in 1905, with more than one million trees available for sale at that time. The nursery focused on exotic fruit and ornamental species which were supplied to public parks and gardens all over the world. In several cases the nurseries were the first suppliers of the trees in Australia. Sales records show that trees were supplied to clients in Europe, Asia, the United States, Africa and New Zealand, as well as to many Councils and Government organisations around Australia, such as Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens and Royal Botanic Gardens. Emerald Museum records indicate that this photograph of the Gembrook Nursery was taken in the vicinity of Carramar, the family home built by Carl Axel Nobelius. The sixteen-room mansion was one of the premier estates in the region and was visited by guests including Dame Nellie Melba and the Governor of Victoria, Sir Reginald Talbot. The building still stands amongst gardens that feature original Gembrook Nurseries plantings. Portions of the Gembrook Nurseries (and the Carramar estate) were sold at different times throughout the Twentieth Century, with the Emerald Country Club and Emerald Lake Park both occupying portions of the original land. In 1981 the final twelve acres were purchased by the Shire of Sherbrooke in recognition to be used as a heritage landmark in recognition of the site's significance.The photograph is significant because it depicts the built environment and stock cultivation at the Gembrook Nurseries during the early decades of the Twentieth Century; a period in which the nurseries were the leading Southern-hemisphere supplier of plants and trees to public gardens around the world. Museum acquisition records indicate this photograph was taken in the vicinity of the 'Carramar' estate, the home of the Nobelius family.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper. The photograph depicts cultivated fields, roads, fencing and buildings at the Gembrook Nurseries; in the vicinity of the 'Carramar' estate.Obverse: 70 / (?) nt /1910s, 1890s, 1900s, carl axel nobelius, gembrook nurseries, nobelius nursery, carramar, farming, buildings, agriculture, dame nellie melba, reginald talbot, emerald country club, emerald lake park, shire of sherbrooke

Owned by David Walker, previously of Menzies Creek. Given by him to Rex Breen in 2001 for donation to society.Aerial survey map of parts of Gembrook, Monbulk and Naree Worran parishes (Victoria). Scale: 10 chains to 1 inch, contour interval 20 feet. Shows Menzies Creek and parts of Kallista, Clematis, Selby and Belgrave South. Ringwood D2C or 849D2C, Zone 7"16563" in pen on top left corner of reverse.