Historical information

In 1892 Carl moved his family and eight surviving children Hilda, Oscar, Percy, Archie, Ruby, Rupert, Clifford, and Stella to a house which he had built at Emerald.

Their sons Oscar and Archie were keen cricketers and the local paper recorded a match between their Narre Warren team and a team from Clyde. Both were gifted bowlers.

Significance

This record holds historic significance as it captures the history of agriculture in Emerald's history. It also captures the house of Archie Nobelius who was the son of Carl and Emily Nobelius. There is also strong research potential due to the presumed time period the photograph was taken and the home and nursery pictured.

Physical description

Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper. This black and white photograph depicts Emerald Nursery located near the Recreation Reserve, showing the ornamental section planted at the time of the photograph being taken. In the background, we see the home of Archie Nobelius, which was recently erected at the time of the photograph been taken.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse:
Home of /
Arch Nobelius /
Emerald Recreation /
Reserve /
ORNAMENTAL SECTION, SHOWING RECENTLY ERECTED BUSH HOUSE 75 /