Vera's parents were long term residents of Emerald throughout most of the 20th century. Vera's father, Jim Madigan, was the butcher at Emerald for many years. The poem is testimony to Vera's love for her mother from the late 1920s to the 1940s.This folder is not just a history of Vera Madigan's parents but of Emerald itself during the 1920s-1940s.Folder of articles, photos and documents relating specifically to the Madigan family, primarily Jim and Rita Madigan nee Mclean, and also relating to the general history of Emerald spanning the whole 20th century. Donated by Jim and Rita's daughter, Vera Madigan.vera madigan, rita madigan, local history, emerald, victoria, australia, jim madigan

Vera has written a poem 'The Fork' in memory of her long-lived mother Rita Madigan 1907 -2010. The prongs of the actual fork are worn, like the fork in the poem. Vera and Rita were long term Emerald residents. Their father and husband, Jim Madigan, was the butcher at Emerald for many years.The poem and the accompanying fork is testimony to a daughter's love for her mother.Silver table fork with worn prongs with a poem on a card - poem was composed by Vera Madigan in memory of her mother Rita Madigan 1907-2010On back of fork: MUTUAL Avera madigan, rita madigan, fork, poems, emerald, victoria, australia, jim madigan

The Madigan family were long term residents and business owners in Emerald. Jim Madigan was the local Butcher once he returned from World War 1. Rita's father owned the Emerald bakery since 1917. These spectacles belonged to Rita Madigan (nee McLean) in the 1940s and were donated to the Emerald Museum by Vera Madigan, one of Jim and Rita's daughters. Jim and Rita had two daughters, one being Vera, and the other Shirley.Black celluloid circular spectacles with gold-coated/plated hook arms. The small accompanying case is constructed with a hard plastic with a thin textured coating. The inside has a protective royal blue velvet coating. Inside the case there is a label identifying the Opticians as 'Dobbie Bros', located at 22 Bourke Street, Melbourne.1940s, spectacles, eyeglasses, eyewear, dobbie bros, rita madigan, vera madigan, madigan, emerald & district collection

Rita's Husband Timothy (Jim) Madigan (1898-1979) served in World War 1 and Rita was a member of the William Angliss Hospital Auxiliary, the Knoxbrooke Auxiliary and the Emerald Welfare Association. Jim was one on the foundation members of the Emerald RSL. These badges were awarded to Rita for her membership and service during her involvement in the Women's Auxiliary. Rita was also issued a Widow of World War 1 Veteran Travel pass. It is estimated that the travel pass was issued after Jim Madigan's death in 1979 as he was a veteran of World War I. The Madigan family were long term residents and business owners in Emerald. Jim Madigan became the local butcher. Rita's father owned the Emerald bakery since 1917. Jim and Rita had two daughters, Shirley and Vera. Vera has shared much of the Madigan family history with the Emerald Museum.These badges reflect Rita Madigan's (nee McLean) connection to and involvement in the two World Wars.8 military badges relating to World War I and World War IImilitary, world war one, world war i, first world war, rsl, rssaila, anfa, women's auxiliary, william angliss hospital, world war two, world war ii, badges, rita madigan, jim madigan, madigan, vera madigan

This key was the front door key of the Emerald Coffee Palace which was situated on Beaconsfield Road (now Kilvington Drive). Built in 1901. Demolished in 1961. The key was donated by Vera Madigan who was the daughter of T. J. Madigan who demolished the Palace in 1967 to re-develop the site. T. J. Madigan was Emerald's butcher from late 1920s through to the 1940s. The Coffee Palace had accommodation and also had the attraction of being able to serve alcohol.Key. Metal. Leather label inscribed with the key's provenance details attached to key with leather plait. The key dates from 1900s whilst the leather label was added more recently.key, madigan, coffee palace, emerald, victoria, australia, 1900s

This bell was the customer bell for the Emerald Butchers when it was run by Timothy James Madigan from late 1920s through to 1940s. Madigan had bought the business from the original butcher, Robert Cooper. The butchers was situated near the corner of Main Road and Monbulk Road and had an abattoir at the back. The bell was donated by Vera Madigan, daughter of T. J. Madigan.Customer bell for the former Emerald Butchers. Brass. Original handle which was metal has been replaced recently by polished wood handle.On top of bell: 'B / 6'bell, madigan, emerald butchers, emerald, victoria, australia, 1920s-1940s