Anzac Walk is a 30-minute walk beginning at the corner of Kilvington Drive and Belgrave-Gembrook Road. The first stop is opposite the cenotaph across the road, and outside the National Bank. A compelling audio trail delivered by QR code to your phone delivers a totally immersive experience of Emerald in the Great War and the… Read More
Emerald War Memorial
January 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Emerald War Memorial Transcription In honour of the mem and women / of the Emerald District / who served their country, / and in memory of those / who made / the supreme sacrifice.They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them nor the year condemnAt the… Read More
Emerald Street signage
October 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Kilvington Drive Trevor Basil Kilvington (1905-1977) was an inaugural member of the Berwick-Pakenham Historical Society, and an inaugural member of the Berwick Bush Nursing Hospital Auxiliary. He was also a member of the Akoonah Park Committee of Management which was formed in 1952. Together with George and Olive Rae he established the Berwick and District… Read More
Gus Ryberg Hall
September 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Gus Ryberg Hall at Hogan Park is home to the 1st Emerald Scout Group – the oldest scout group in the Dandenong Ranges. The scouts moved from Saint Marks Church to Hogan Park in 1958. One of the first group of boys in the 1st Emerald Scout Group in 1923, Gus was honoured for… Read More
Hogan Park
September 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Although there was no signage when we visited, Hogan Park was named in honour of Frank and Rose Hogan. Frank and Rose wre married in St. Joseph’s Church, Emerald in 1919. Born in Limerick, Ireland, Frank had emigrated to England just before the end of the 1890s before coming to Australia a couple of years… Read More
Nobelius Heritage Buildings
April 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Nobelius Heritage Buildings plaque Transcription Heritage Buildings 369-371 Main Rd Emerald / Est c1927 & c1930 / as estate agency / by AV Nobelius, / son of Carl Nobelius, founder / of Nobelius Nursey
Emerald Library opening plaque
November 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Opening Ceremony plaque Transcription Emerald Library / was officially opened by / the Hon. Candy Broad MLC / Minister for Local Government / In attendance / Cr William B Ronald, JP, Mayor / Cardinia Shire Council / July 27th 2006 / with financial assistance from the Victorian Government / in partnership with Cardinia Shire Council…. Read More
Jack Eudey drinking fountain
April 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Jack Joseph Eudey drinking fountain plaque Transcription In memory / of / Jack Joseph Eudey / councillor / Shire of Ferntree Gully / 1951-1954