Historical information

In 1886, Carl Axel Nobelius purchased 63 acres of land from an original selector in the small settlement, in an area now mostly occupied by the Emerald Country Club. The enterprise was called Gembrook Nurseries, being part of the Parish of Gembrook, but was more commonly known as Nobelius Nursery after its proprietor.

Significance

This record holds historic significance as it captures the history of agriculture in the 1910's within Gembrook and gives us an idea of the prominence agriculture had on the development of Emerald and surrounding suburbs. There is also strong research potential due to the presumed time period the photograph was taken.

Physical description

Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper. This black and white photograph consists of a central view of Gembrook Nursery. In the image, we can see the agriculture grown by Gembrook Nurseries on the rolling hills. Circa 1909.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse:
GEMBROOK NURSERIES-A CENTRAL VIEW /