Historical information

The first school in the Emerald District No.2110 opened with 25 students in 1879 in a rented room on Avon Rd, East Emerald (now Avonsleigh). That school was closed in 1909 and the Emerald State School No.3381 was opened in the Emerald township. In 1915 a permanent school was built in Heroes Avenue where it remains today. The celebration of the centenary in 1979 was a large community event involving former and current students and staff as well as local residents. These glasses were made as souvenirs for that event.

Significance

These glasses are souvenirs of the celebration of the centenary of the Emerald Primary School 1879-1979.

Physical description

Bottle has picture of state school with front gate on it.Sherry glasses have picture of front gate of school with tree growing nearby

Inscriptions & markings

Emerald state school inscribed with PS No.2110 1879-1909 . PS3381 1901-1979