Historical information

The Shire Gully News was a tabloid newspaper which focused on events within the then Shire of Ferntree Gully. As such, it included articles relating directly to Emerald.

Significance

These newspapers contain information relating to Emerald in August and September 1947.

Physical description

Five editions of local newspaper, 'Gully Shire News' (1/8/1947, 8/8/1947, 5/9/1947, 12/9/1947, 19/9/1947) inside a loose brown paper wrapping.

Inscriptions & markings

Hand-printed on front of brown paper wrapping: ' MRS PAT CADDAYE, / 18 OLD GEMBROOK ROAD, / EMERALD 3782'
White postage paid sticker: 'Euroa Vic 0016719 / 17:01 16/2/90 / $4.25'