Historical information

The Emerald Country Club Emerald Country Club and Golf Course was originally part of the Nobelius Nursery complex. When Nobelius died in 1921 the nursery was sold, and part of the grounds developed as the Emerald Country Club (20's). The Emerald Country Club buildings and Golf Course still exist but are currently not functional.
Gwen Jones worked at the Emerald Country Club and lived in accommodation at the club while she worked there. She married Alan Howard from Monbulk.

Physical description

Silver plated sandwich tray; rectangular with handle on each end. Decoration around the perimeter and on each handle. Inscriptions read:
Emerald Country Club
Staff garden Competition
1948
and
Special Trophy
Miss Gwen Jones
Inscription on reverse: Crusader Plate E.P.N.S. A.1

Inscriptions & markings

Inscriptions on each end read:
Emerald Country Club
Staff garden Competition
1948
and
Special Trophy
Miss Gwen Jones
Inscription on reverse: Crusader Plate E.P.N.S. A.1