Emmaville (Vegetable Creek)

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1857 temple

Entrance of the 1887 Chinese temple at Emmaville — Entrance of the 1887 temple at Emmaville. Photograph by Robert Newby Kirk in 1899, reproduced from Golden Threads, p. 84.

nterior of the 1887 Chinese temple at Emmaville. — Interior of the 1887 temple at Emmaville. Photograph by Robert Newby Kirk in 1899, reproduced from Golden Threads, p. 88.

Main altar of the 1887 Chinese temple at Emmaville — Main altar of the 1887 temple at Emmaville. Photograph dated early 1900s, reproduced from Golden Threads, p. 88.

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We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians of the lands where the temples once stood. We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to country. We acknowledge the Anaiwan, Bigambul, Gamilaraay, Jukambal, Kwiagambal, Ngoorabul, Nucoorilma and Wirrayaraay peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.