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South African Soldiers' Memorial

Albert Reserve, Cnr Albert Street and St Kilda Road,, SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205 - Property No B6914

B6914

File only
68915

South African War Memorial

The Esplanade, Alfred Square,, ST KILDA VIC 3182 - Property No B6901

The South African War Memorial, attributed to the architect Robert Peck, but possibly designed by noted architect Robert Haddon, and built in 1905, is of aesthetic, architectural and historical importance at the State level. The memorial is aesthetically important as one of the finest examples of Art Nouveau design in Victoria, in a public context. The composition and colouring is distinctive, and the craftsmanship of the faience and wrought iron work is particularly notable. ... more

B6901

State
137473

Olea europaea subsp. africana

South African Olive

St Kilda Botanical Gardens, Blessington Street,, ST KILDA VIC 3182 - Property No T11159

Location or Context: A tree which occurs in a unique location or context and so provides a contribution to the landscape. Outstanding Size: A tree outstanding for its large height, trunk circumference or canopy spread. Outstanding Example of Species: A tree that is an outstanding example of its species. A large spreading tree near a major entrance to the Gardens. The tree is the largest known of this species in cultivation and dominates the ... more

T11159

State
175346

Elaeodendron croceum

Cassine crocea ,  African Holly

Geelong Botanic Gardens Eastern Beach,, GEELONG VIC 3220 - Property No T11604

Tree which occurs in a unique location or context and so provides a contribution to the historic garden or park; Rare or localised A particularly large and outstanding specimen forming part of a fine collection within the Gardens. Two other specimens occur north of the summer house. This tree species is listed as threatened on the IUCN list. Several examples occur in Victoria in Provincial Gardens, The Royal Botanic Gardens, University of Melbourne and Werribee ... more

T11604

Regional
137550

Elaeodendron croceum

Cassine crocea ,  African Holly

St Kilda Botanical Gardens, Blessington Street,, ST KILDA VIC 3182 - Property No T11156

Contribution to the landscape Rare or localised This pair of Cassine crocea ( Elaeodendron croceum) is a species rarely found in cultivation in Victoria The only other known examples occur in Camperdown, Geelong, Werribee and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Both trees are in excellent condition and contribute significantly to the landscape. Measurements: 28/04/1988 Spread (m): 12.8 Girth (m): 2.6 Height (m): 12.3 Estimated Age (yrs): 80 ... more

T11156

Regional
140049

Elaeodendron croceum

Cassine crocea ,  African Holly

Werribee Park Mansion, 320 K Road,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No T11240

Contribution to the landscape of historic garden Rare or localised A native to South Africa, this species is rare in cultivation in Victoria. Other known examples occur in Geelong (1), Camperdown (1) Royal Botanic Gardens(8) This species has been included on the Rare & Endangered List. It is located near the main house on the left hand side.  Measurements: c1985 Spread (m): 14  Girth (m): ... more

T11240

Regional
128905

Rhus aff. viminalis

African Sumac

Riversdale Park, Riversdale Road,, CAMBERWELL VIC 3124 - Property No T11446

Horticultural value Rare or localised This tree is an example of a species rare in cultivation in Victoria, with the only other known specimen at Portland Botanic Gardens. It is a very popular native in South Africa and is wind and drought tolerant. It has an evergreen, graceful habit & neat crown with smooth pale bark which becomes flakey with age. Located on the eastern edge of the park next to play equipment. Measurements: 12/10/1990 Spread (m): ... more

T11446

State
1