 Dickson, accompanied by four of his daughters, travelled to Europe in early 1890, returning to Brisbane in late 1891.It is believed that while Dickson was overseas, he acquired the two marble lions which stand at the entrance of Toorak, and that he hired Italian artists to undertake decorative work inside Toorak.Following Dickson's death in 1901, the land was transferred to Power and Agnes Dickson (two of his children) as trustees.