Historical Maps of Clyde (1857-1937)
8. Sherwood, County of Mornington (1930) Clyde, south of Ballarto Road. Does not show the 1930 development of Clyde. Indicates land owned by John Bakewell. Kennett's and Radford's are the only people mentioned on this map. The Bailey Estate is not included. |
What we can see in this map.
1. While it is dated 1930 the information contained is from about 1919. W Ratford, who owns land on Beechers Road moved to Clyde after WW1 has soldier settler.
2. Details about the Bailey Estate are not included.
3. It shows that John Bakewell owned most of the land.
4. Early landowners are listed from early as 1880's.
5.The original map reveals the names of WW1 soldiers who farmed land in nearby areas, eg Sydney G Allars a WW1 soldier from Clyde.
To display this map:
Click on the following link to see the map as recorded in the State Library of Victoria.
The map below has been taken from the larger original map.
Source: State Library of Victoria