Historical information

A copy of the Mountain District Free Press from 18 November 1954 documents how a meeting was held on 10 November of the same year to discuss the formation of a tennis club at Emerald, confirming that the Tennis Club has a long history in the town.

Significance

The record holds strong historic significance as it pertains to the Emerald Tennis Club. Sport has long played a prominent role in Emerald as a popular physical and leisurely activity, dating back to the formation of the Emerald Football Club in 1905. Its significance is further supported by excellent provenance; the record was donated to the Emerald Museum by one of the individuals pictured in the photograph.

Physical description

Colour rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper. Depicted are four women and two men in an outdoor setting. Two women in the foreground are holding a tall, narrow trophy; it is unclear whether its colour is silver or gold. The man on the right is holding a bottle of wine or champagne; we can infer they are having a celebration. There are trees in the background.

Inscriptions & markings

Reverse:
Barbara Rush Sam Day /
Sandra Moody Pauline Laughlin /
Premiers A Grade 1975 /
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VEMUP0963 /