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Former T. Robinson Implement Works
210-220 Hall Street,, SPOTSWOOD VIC 3015 - Property No B6322 |
Robinson's implement works is of state significance as a rare surviving nineteenth century industrial complex of timber frame with corrugated iron cladding and neo-Classical facade. The structure demonstrated the importance of the agricultural implement industry in Melbourne in the late nineteenth century and the prominent position of Robinson as one of the largest and oldest agricultural implement manufacturers in Australia. The degree of ornamentation on the facade is highly ... more |
B6322 |
State |
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Pioneer Drive,, MAIDEN GULLY VIC 3551 - Property No B6811 |
The Robin Hill Lone Grave is of local significance for the following reasons: - its importance in the course or pattern of Bendigo's cultural history as tangible evidence of life in this area in the 1850s. * - it has importance for its association with pioneer settlement in the area because of the gold rushes. - its possession of uncommon aspects of Victoria's cultural hisory as the site of an 1850s lone grave. * Its importance in demonstrating a distinctive way of life, custom, and ... more |
B6811 |
Local |
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Black Locust Or False Acacia
Black Mountain Station, Gelantipy Road,, GELANTIPY VIC 3885 - Property No T11192 |
Particularly old Outstanding size This tree was planted by pioneer settler, Mary Agnes O'Rourke circa 1870, a pioneer settler at Black Mountain Station. The story goes that Mrs O'Rourke initially twisted two tree limbs together to give the tree increased strength, and the tree exibits marks which could give credence to this story. The tree is in good condition despite the harsh growing environment. This tree is located on the south bank of Little River, north of ... more |
T11192 |
State |
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Black Locust Or False Acacia
High Street,, STANLEY VIC 3747 - Property No T11358 |
Historic planting style Widely recommended for street tree planting in the 1860's, these two trees are the only specimens remaining from these early nineteenth century plantings. These trees have been removed(date unknown) Measurements: 08/1987 Spread (m): Girth (m): Height (m): Estimated Age (yrs): 100 Condition: Fair Access: Unrestricted Classified: 10/09/1987 |
T11358 |
Demolished |
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Robinia x ambigua 'Decaisneana'
Pink Wisteria
The Domain, Birdwood Avenue, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 - Property No T11896 |
Horticultural value: Rare or localised. An attractive tree with long racemes of fragrant pink pea-shaped flowers. Perhaps one of the most handsome of this genus. This cultivar arose in Villevielle's nursery at Manosque, France, and was described in 1863. The tree has been removed. Measurements: 11/1985 Spread (m): 10 Girth (m): 1 Height (m): 15 Estimated Age (yrs): 60 Condition: Fair Access: Unrestricted Classified: ... more |
T11896 |
Demolished |
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290 Walsh Street,, SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141 - Property No B7279 |
This was the second house built by Robin Boyd for his family. It was built in 1957 in the wealthy suburb of South Yarra, and reflects the acceptance of such modern structures even in the wealthy suburbs of Melbourne by that time. Robin Boyd in the 1950s and 1960s was known nationally as an architect, internationally as a critic and is most important in the history of Australian culture. This house was an expression of his architectural ideals, which were well known from his ... more |
B7279 |
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On highway past Neerim South Turnoff , DROUIN WEST VIC 3818 - Property No B1548 |
B1548 |
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108 North Road, BRIGHTON VIC 3186 - Property No B5680 |
Why is significant? |
B5680 |
File only | |
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Apsley/Dergohlm Road,, CASTERTON VIC 3311 - Property No B0899 |
An early homestead of unusual and beautiful stone work. Classified: 13/04/1972 |
B0899 |
Local |
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664 - 666 Riversdale Road,, CAMBERWELL VIC 3124 - Property No B5801 |
The former Robin Boyd House was built in two phases by the noted architect and writer, Robin Boyd. The building was originally located on the bank of a former creek. This creek, which ran along the eastern half of the site, had been converted to an open horse-shoe drain and was subsequently enclosed and covered with fill. Building was thus restricted to the western half of the site. The first stage was designed in 1946 and was completed in the following year. It is the first house ... more |
B5801 |
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