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75671

Wilgah

6 - 8 Burnett Street,, ST KILDA VIC 3182 - Property No B0502

The land on which Wilgah was built was originally owned by FG Dalgety, one of the important early first purchasers of the fashionable St Kilda Hill. The two houses that form Wilgah (Nos 6 & 8) were built for Denis Eisenstaedtler late in 1864. Eisenstaedtler was born in Hungary c.1819 and became a British citizen in Victoria in 1860. The architects of Wilgah were the firm of Crouch and Wilson. The two residences comprise large two storey terraces with heavy colonnaded ... more

B0502

State
131404

Geijera parviflora

Wilga

Welsford Street,, SHEPPARTON VIC 3630 - Property No T11120

Historical Value: A tree commemorating a particular occasion (including plantings by Royalty) or having an association with an important historical event. An attractive tree with pendulous foliage. The species is unusual in cultivation although plantings occur in Buda and the Royal Botanical Gardens. The only natural occurance in Victoria is at "Wilga Park" near Swan Hill which has 12 large trees. The tree was planted by Joseph Furphy (1843-1912) alias Tom Collins ... more

T11120

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Geijera parvifolia

Wilga

Kenley Road,, KENLEY VIC 3597 - Property No T11163

Rare or Localised: A tree of a species or variety that is rare or of very localised distribution. This tree is one of the finest examples of the species amongst a stand of about 200 trees on private property. About 1.2 ha has been fenced to protect about 15 trees. The measured tree isoutside the enclosure, near the southern corner and east of a large Alectryon aleifolius.The stand is the most southerly occurrence of the species. The species is endangered and listed as a ... more

T11163

State
150065

Geijera parvifolia

Wilga

Wilga Park, Kenley Road,, KENLEY VIC 3597 - Property No T11164

Rare or Localised: A tree of a species or variety that is rare or of very localised distribution. An attractive weeping specimen being a single occurrence of about 250 trees located in the Piambie area. These trees represent the only occurrence of the species in Victoria. This tree is notable for its canopy which reaches ground level. Another single specimen with a wide spreading crown occurrs in the paddock west of the homestead. Wilga Park was owned by Burt Curtis who ... more

T11164

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Geijera parvifolia

Wilga

Wilga Park,, KENLEY VIC 3597 - Property No T11165

Rare or Localised: A tree of a species or variety that is rare or of very localised distribution. A fine specimen growing as an isolated occurrence. The tree should be fenced off and surrounding farm machinery removed to allow regeneration. One of the most southerly occurrences of this endangered species. This tree is located on the south side of Wakool River junction, 100m past gate off road, south of Kenley township reserve. Measurements: 08/04/1995 ... more

T11165

State
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