Paddock view

Auction of St. Helens, the prince of paddocks in Hawthorn on Saturday 4th February [1893]

When searching the National Library of Australia VuFind resource portal I found a reference to a map giving details of a forthcoming auction of 101 blocks of land in Hawthorn last century. The description of the site is very complimentary. "This paddock is without exception the finest land ever offered to public competition in this prosperous and magnificent suburb, being situated on the highest spot within ten miles of the city ; each lot commanding a view unparalelled in any suburb of Melbourne."

Source: National Library of Australia VuFind resource portal

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