Significance

This photo provides an insight into the social and sporting life of Emerald in the late 1940s. It is believed to be of an Annual Presentation Ball of the Emerald Cricket Club.

Physical description

Black and white group photo taken of people at a dance at Emerald Hall in the late 1940s. The group are gathered together for this formal photo - the front row are crouched. It is believed that this is an Emerald Cricket Club Presentation Ball.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten in biro underneath the photo: 'Taken at dance at Emerald Hall, about [erased] / 1946-47. May Wintle / Late 40s'