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 hosted people who had travelled on the train from the city. 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

Sundry documents relating to establishment of Emerald Country Club in 1923, subsequent property sales, more recent developments, and Planning Reports, including: Draft Nobelius Nursery and Emerald Country Club history, Golf Club houses, and information on houses built on the country club estate, together with extracts from the Australian Home Beautiful of February 1, 1929 showing sketches of proposed homes, and February 1, 1930 with photograph of new club house and description of opening. Compiled by Richard Aitken of the National; Trust. Includes photocopies of maps showing subdivisions of former Nobelius land.| Photocopy of Prospectus of the Emerald Golf Club, 14 pp., date c. 1923|Carbon copy of an agreement setting out conditions of purchase of 25 acres from William Bottomley apparently acting as a trustee, and photocopies of other agreements of sale.|Original plan of home sites on the Club Location, n.d.|Single page typewritten with brief history of country club, origin unknown.|Single page typewritten with list of names and numbers [possibly refers to membership or lot owners]|Photocopy of typed manuscript 'Emerald Resort: Botanical Assessment' prepared by Bushland Flora, August 1989.|Emerald Resort Traffic Report, August 1989, by Loder & Bayly Consulting Group to Shire of Sherbrooke, unpaged, incl maps and diagrams.|Emerald Resort Environmental Planning Report, December 1989, by Loder & Bayly Consulting Group to Shire of Sherbrooke, unpaged, incl maps and diagrams.|Typed manuscript (2 copies) headed Emerald Properties Pty Ltd, 'Speech notes for presentation to public meeting' [re proposed development of Emerald Country Resort, 1990.|Emerald Resort Newsletter Edition No 1 December 1989 (4pp folded A4)|Emerald and District Association Inc notice of meeting on 30 April 1990 re development of Emerald Country Resort, and questionnaire re meeting.|Website of Australian Heritage Commission, re nomination of Emerald Country Club Estate for Register of the National Estate Database, 05 January 2002.|Sundry news clippings.|Sundry magazine references.|Flyer, 10 December 2005 advertising event at Emerald Golf club.Sundry manuscripts and news clippings relating to Emerald Country Clubemerald, victoria, australia, land sales, sports and recreation facilities, clubs, associations, societies, maps, plans, emerald country club

Photographs and reproductions of Newspaper Clippings relating to Emerald - 1921 1) Emerald railway station, 2) Heroes Avenue 1921, 3) View from the Estate 4) Main Country Roads Board Road and the post office 5) Locality plan showing Main roads and railways 6) Town Estate Auction notice 7) Town Estate locality Plan and advertisements.Original copy of advertisement for "Town Estate Emerald Auction - 122 Magnificent allotments". Auction set for Melbourne cup day 1/ 11 (also included is letter from Vic Racing Club confirming the cup was run on 1/11 in 1921) Original land title plans ( 1921) issued for the parish of Gembrook for the purchase by John R Phillips of 10 blocks - 5 Kings Ave and 5 Heroes Ave - back to back forming large block.phillips, john phillips, town estate, t.w. butcher, parish of gembrook, kings rd, heroes avenue, peacock, land titles

Cloth map of planned subdivision of land in Menzies CreekAt the top of the Plan: "Plan of Subdivision / Part of Crown Allotment 26, Sec.A / Parish of Narreworran County of Evelyn / Scale 2 Ch - 1in"emerald, victoria, australia, town planning, menzies creek, roads, subdivisions

Nobelius Nursery Estate Emerald: Real estate plan of subdivision.emerald, victoria, australia, land sales, real estate agencies, nurseries (plants), nobelius nursery, gembrook nurseries, s.v. nobelius estate agents

Plan of subdivision of Bay View Estate. T.R.B. Morton and Son, Auctioneers, 80 Swanston Street, Melbourne and Box Hill. Local Agent, T.W. Butcher (1920's). Commencing 8 chains from Railway Station. Bounded by Beaconsfield Road (old) Shire road, 30th April, 1925. Includes description of Emerald Easter Monday 13 April 1925. Terms of Sale Two Pounds deposit, One Pound per month, Interest 6% per annum.Bayview Estate Emerald: Photocopy of original real estate subdivision plan.emerald, victoria, australia, land sales, real estate agencies, maps, bay view estate, t.w. butcher

Map. Subdivision of Nangana (portion). Land V C Hootlenstein outlined in red. Sold for ú800 in 1939.emerald, victoria, australia, macclesfield victoria australia, maps

Real estate agent reproduction of Subdivision 8-32 Sheet 2, L.P. 13262, total area approximately 130 acres, in Emerald Lake Park area. Shows transactions etc. . Emerald Lake Park was once part of Nobelius Nursery. Flax was grown in this area for use in making twine and rope for packing trees. Names of roads have been changed.Emerald Lake Park - Photocopy on cardboard of plan of land subdivision.4 chains to 1 inch Vol. 5583, Fol. 548emerald, victoria, australia, real estate agencies, land sales, maps, emerald lake park, nobelius nursery, gembrook nurseries

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

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.

Plan of the Benson Estate situated in Emerald Township. Estate agent's notice. Benson selected 20 acres in Emerald Township square. The railway claimed part for Emerald Station. W. Benson lived on the property. Subdivision Crown Lot 5 Parish of Gembrook was put up for auction on the estate on Boxing Day, 26 December 1911 at 1 o'clock. Auctioneer T.W. Butcher, estate agent, lived on railway land adjoining Benson estate. Terms: one-fifth cash, balance two years without interest.Plan of subdivision, mounbted on heavy cardboard.emerald, victoria, australia, land sales, real estate agencies, maps, w. benson, t.w. butcher

Map shows Emerald Township square with adjoining selections and subdivisions. Main roads, railway and creeks are shown and land holders named. A disclaimer states: 'Note this plan has been prepared from most reliable data in possession of Department up to date of compilation. Information respecting leases or licenses which await final completion is not recorded'.Part of map, paper on cloth - Gembrook Counties of Evelyn and Mornington. Area bordered by Nangana and Narree Worran.L477emerald, victoria, australia, land surveys, maps, department of lands and surveys

Booklet advertising subdivision which comprised Emerald Country Club and housing estate. Purchase of a residential block entitled the owner to membership and use of the country club facilities. Date of publication not given, but an extract from the 'Sporting Globe' included in the booklet is dated June 5th, 1926.16 page paper cover stapled booklet with blackand white illustrations and coloured cover, plus fold-out map.Paperemerald, victoria, australia, land sales, sports and recreation facilities, clubs, associations, societies, maps, plans, emerald country club