Historical information

This image depicts the same area - if at a different angle - as VEMUP0008, which dates from 1907, and VEMUP0694, which dates from 1909. Most buildings in VEMUP0008 are also in this image, but there are some in that on which are not visible here - though they may simply be out of frame. There also appear to be less trees than in the 1907 photograph, appearing somewhat more similar to 1909. In 1908, a large bushfire threatened Emerald, putting Archibald & Moffatt's store at risk (with it igniting and being put out several times) alongside many other buildings in and around town - and destroying the town's church. It is possible this photograph was taken not long after that fire, in the early 1910s. It is also possible it was instead from earlier than this, but the telegraph line clearly visible in this photograph don't appear to be visible in the 1907 and 1909 pictures (though these pictures are also unclear. Tentatively I would date this to the early 1910s.

Significance

This image forms part of the record of the historical development of Emerald.

Physical description

This item is a black and white photograph printed on glossy photo paper. The reverse features printed technical information, Fujifilm logos, and a handwritten accession number. The image depicts an unsealed road with a shop on the foreground on the right; a telegraph line runs across the right side of the road, and a gas lamppost stands in front of the shop. There are more buildings in the background on the left. Four individuals are standing in front of the store on the right. That store has a sign printed on the side facing the camera.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse, Lower Left: "EMERALD"
Obverse, Sign in Image: "ARCHIBALD & MOFFAT / GROCERS"
Reverse, Printed Technical Information: "J9505398 2/6 <> 00000002.jpg / JOB3819505398 Emerald early 2.jpg Kevin+"