October 19, 2026

This week on the Herbert in 1887

On the 22nd October 1887, a large advertisement appeared in the newspapers advertising the Bemerside Land Sale. There were 5-acre farm lots and ½ and ¼ acre town lots for sale. Advertised features were wide streets, avenues of trees, an esplanade, wharf, and 2 ½  acres set aside for church and public buildings.