Historical information

W. Membrey Blacksmith Shop in Patrick Street beside the sale yards which later became the Technical School Gold Reef Campus. W. Membrey died when young leaving a large family.
The business was then rented to Mr. G. Brehaut for 12/6 (twelve shillings six pence) per week. The Membrey family lived in Skene St. Stawell for many years. Notes record that a copy was make by Mark Dadswell, Stawell. Also the notes record in 1996 a copy was made and donated to the Society by Melbourne Museum.
76.1 - V.W. Membrey blacksmith at Marnoo. Donated by Alan Membrey June 2003 Beecroft, NSW.

Physical description

Sepia photograph depicting W. Membrey Black Smith shop. Standing in front of the wooden building are 10 men and 3 young boys. W. Membrey is holding a horse in the door way with 2 other horses either side of the building. A timber cart is to the left of the photograph.
W. Membrey Black Smith is written on the front of the building W. Membrey General Smith & Farrier is on the side of the building. There are 3 copies or duplicates of the original photo, one small and 2 large.
The second black and white photo (76.1) is of V.W. Membrey Blacksmith & Horseshoer. Three people are standing outside the door to the shed. Written on the back is "Marnoo". Photo donated by Alan Membrey NSW.

Inscriptions & markings

Patrick Street Stawell Our fathers Black smith shop. he is holding the horse near the door. Wm. E. Membrey. This photo was taken over 100 years ago.