First subdivision of Brookdale Estate, including auction of Brookdale House, 31st January 1921. Brookdale Estate was selected in 1870 by David Charman. The family built a small home where several of their children were born. About 1905 they built a larger guest house where they entertained people who travelled on the train. After the deaths of Mr and Mrs Charman, J. Mahony subdivided the land, except for three blocks that had been acquired by family members. Brookdale House was destroyed by fire about 1925.Auction Brookdale House - Real estate plan on cardboard.emerald, victoria, australia, guest houses, land sales, subdivisions, real estate agencies, brookdale estate, brookdale guest house, david charman, j. mahony

Brookdale Estate was selected in 1870 by Charman. The family built a small home where several of their children were born. About 1905 they built a larger guest house where they entertained people who travelled on the train. After the deaths of Mr and Mrs Charman, J. Mahony subdivided the land, except for three blocks that had been acquired by family members. Brookdale House was destroyed by fire about 1925.A real estate flyer, advertising first subdivision of Brookdale Estate, auction of Brookdale House 31st January 1921, 170 blocks from half to four acres.emerald, victoria, australia, subdivisions, maps, plans, real estate agencies, guest houses, brookdale house, john t. mahony, charman family

This image is significant due to the time frame in which the photograph was taken and due to the association with Egar Charman and 'Brookdale'. There is also strong research potential as the image most likely holds great significance to the history of Emerald.Black and white portrait rectangular photograph printed on photographic paper. This black and white photograph consists of a candid picture of a Bullock team associated with Edgar Charman and 'Brookdale'.emerald, victoria, australia, bullock teams, bullock, nurseries (plants), brookdale estate, brookdale guest house, brookdale house, emerald & district collection

Final subdivision of the Brookdale Estate, originally selected by D. Charman. Advertised from 10 pounds per lot, 10 shillings deposit, 10 shillings per month. Interest 6 per cent per annum.Map of Ferntree Gully, hand drawn on cartridge paper. Scale 13 inches to 2 milesMahony's Agency Pty Ltd, 314 Collins st., Melbourne, Telephone Central 10324, sale of blockssubdivisions, emerald, victoria, australia, maps, plans, real estate agencies, brookdale house, d. charman, j.mahony.