College Estate 18th April 1885 – Hawthorn

Description

A most attractive poster from 1885, 31 lots and it appears all but 6 sold. The auctioneer has written in the names of the buyers and the amount they paid in pounds per frontage foot. For example, lot 30 was sold to a Mr. Peters for £2-5-0, 45/-. The streets involved are Elgin 6 lots either side of Smart Street, both sides of Smart Street to where it takes a 90° turn to the right and one block facing College Street. The Right-of-way beside lot 30 still exists.