Significance

This record holds strong historic significance as it captures a central part of Emerald in the past. It gives insight into the development of infrastructure and commercial industry in Emerald. There is also strong research potential due to the presumed time period the photograph was taken.

Physical description

This black and white photograph depicts the former Corner Store located on the corner of Belgrave-Gembrook and Emerald-Monbulk Roads. There is a car parked on the right side of an unsealed dirt road. The exterior of the store features advertisements for Fry's Cocoa and The Age newspaper, among others. There are buildings and trees visible in the background.

Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse:

THE /
CORNER /
STORE /
CORNER STO THE AGE DAILY LEADER H. H. STEWAR /
LATE A I F /
FRY'S COCOA /
21980 /