Historical information

Situated in the wetlands on the trail opposite the Pontville Homestead, former home of Major Charles Newman and across the Yarra River from Sweeneys Flats, Eltham.

Newman also purchased Allotment 5, Section 2 (in Ely Street, Eltham) at public autction on 17 September 1851. It was the only Section 2 allotment purchased at the firts Elthan Town Allotments public auction.

Physical description

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