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Memorabilia - Commemorative Spoon, 1979

  • Silver-plated commemorative teaspoon inside clear plastic case.

    Image of spoon in case

  • Silver-plated commemorative teaspoon with round metal plaque on handle

    Image of front of commemorative teaspoon

  • Back of silver-plated commemorative teaspoon with decorative markings on handle

    Image of back of commemorative teaspoon

  • Silver-plated commemorative teaspoon inside clear plastic case.
  • Silver-plated commemorative teaspoon with round metal plaque on handle
  • Back of silver-plated commemorative teaspoon with decorative markings on handle

Historical information

The first school in the Emerald District No.2110 opened in 1879 with 25 students 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. The donor bought souvenir spoons, including this one, for her children who were students at the time.

Significance

This spoon commemorates the centenary of the Emerald Primary School 1879-1979.

Physical description

Commemorative silver-plated teaspoon with a round metal green and gold plaque on the handle with an image of the school and commemorative information. The spoon is mounted on a faux velvet cardboard lining in a clear plastic display case.

Inscriptions & markings

On plaque on handle: 'EMERALD SCHOOL CENTENARY / 1879-1979'
On lining at the top in gold lettering: 'Stokes'

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