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Other NameEnglish Oak LocationMelba Park Chapel Street, LILYDALE VIC 3140 - Property No T11806
File NumberT11806LevelRegional |
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Historical value This tree was planted by the people of Lilydale on 13 June 1900 to
commemorate the defence of Mafeking, South Africa by Colonel Baden
Powell and his garrison during a siege by the Boers lasting 209 days.A
plague "Relief to Mafeking" is erected to that effect. Access: Unrestricted
Measurements: 11/1985
Spread (m): 13.8
Girth (m):
1.6
Height (m): 6.0
Estimated Age (yrs): 85
Condition: Fair
Measurements: 03/05/2010
Spread (m): 14
Girth (m):
2.8
Height (m):15
Estimated Age (yrs):110
Condition: Fair
Classified: 14/11/1985
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