Historical information

The Emerald Country Club was originally set up as a country retreat for the wealthy in the late 1920s. It was modelled on American country clubs and it was situated on land formerly owned by the Gembrook Nurseries. It offered accommodation and dining, a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, a bowling green as well as swimming and fishing facilities. This photograph of the 3rd fairway and the club house was taken in 1934.

Significance

This photograph evokes the iconic and beautiful former Emerald Country Club in its earlier days.

Physical description

Black and white photographic print of the former Emerald Country Club taken from the top side of the 3rd fairway. The club house is in the middle distance. The print has been laminated with a printed title at the bottom.

Inscriptions & markings

At bottom of print: 'LOOKING FROM THE ROUGH, TOP SIDE OF THE 3rd. FAIRWAY - 1934'