Significance

This image is socially significant because it depicts a local garden supplies business. A classified listing in the Upper Beaconsfield Village Bell paper from May 1981 indicates that the business has been in operation from at least the early 1980s, and continues to operate in the present day. As the business has existed for more than 40 years, it would have deep roots within the Emerald and Dewhurst communities. Independent, local businesses are integral as they can foster sense of identity, place and pride in one's local community.

Physical description

Black and white rectangular photograph. Three males posing in a garden supplies yard, in front of a Dewhurst Machinery and Garden Supplies truck (Volvo). Garden pots, flowers and assorted garden supplies can be seen in the background.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse:
WHEEL /
ALIGNMENT /
DEWHURST MACHINERY 68 3800 /
GARDEN SUPPLIES /
DEFENDER /
GARDEN PRODUCTS /
DEFENDER /
GARDEN PRODUCTS /
BLUE SEA POOLS /
& ACCESSORIES /
ALSO POOL CHEMICALS /
DEWHURST /
MACHINERY & GARDEN /
VOLV /
SUPPLIES /
MAIN RD. EMERALD /
(059) 68 3800 /
BTP 462 /
VICTORIA GARDEN STATE /
Pot /
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