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English Oak
Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers Street, ABBOTSFORD VIC 3067 - Property No T11502 |
Outstanding size Outstanding example species Its almost perfect symmetry and great size makes this tree one of the finest in Victoria. Unfortunately the crown of the tree has suffered storm damage and is rather thin. A management program was implemented in 1987. Measurements: 8/10/1987 Spread (m): 26 Girth (m): 4 Height (m): 15 Estimated Age (yrs): 120 Condition: Good Measurements: 14/02/2011 Spread (m): E-W 25; N-S 26 Girth ... more |
T11502 |
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English Oak
Melba Park Chapel Street, LILYDALE VIC 3140 - Property No T11806 |
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. Measurements: 11/1985 Spread (m): 13.8 Girth (m): 1.6 Height (m): 6.0 Estimated Age (yrs): 85 Condition: Fair Measurements: ... more |
T11806 |
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English Oak
Former Mayday Hills Hospital, Albert Road, Beechworth, INDIGO SHIRE |
Horticultural value Contribution to landscape of historic garden Particularly old Outstanding size Aesthetic value Historic value This specimen was planted alongside the Perimeter Road that passes the heritage HaHa wall at Mayday Hills Mayday Hills Hospital was developed as the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum in 1864-67 with gardens and grounds laid out at this time and rejuvenated since 1913. The collection of mature trees and plants is exceptional with ... more |
T12216 |
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English Oak
'Murndal', Murndal Road, HAMILTON VIC 3300 - Property No T11550 |
Contribution to landscape of historic garden Historical significance Known as "The Coronation Avenue" these trees were planted on the coronation day of each British monarch since Queen Victoria's reign. Plantings were as follows: 1901 King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra 1910 King George V and Queen Mary 1937 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1952 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip The trees planted between 1901 and 1937 are similar in size. The ... more |
T11550 |
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English Oak
Public Gardens Reserve, High Street, MALDON VIC 3463 - Property No T11821 |
Historic town Historical significance Two mature specimens planted on the 19th May 1863 to commemorate the engagement of Prince Edward to Princess Alexandra. A plaque to this effect is attached to both trees. The specimen on the corner of High and Francis Streets was planted by Mrs S McKenzie and the other on the corner of High and Fountain Streets was planted by Mrs J Warnock. Both trees are of cultural and historical significance and are among the earliest known ... more |
T11821 |
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English Oak
Former Mayday Hills Hospital, Albert Road, Beechworth, INDIGO SHIRE |
Contribution to landscape of historic garden This specimen is representative of 4 planted by gardeners near the entry gate from Dingle Road in front of the farm manager's house and in a heritage registered area of Mayday Hills. Mayday Hills Hospital was developed as the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum in 1864-67 with gardens and grounds laid out at this time and rejuvenated since 1913. The collection of mature trees and plants is exceptional with many dating from the mid ... more |
T12217 |
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English Oak
'Murndal', Murndal Road, HAMILTON VIC 3300 - Property No T11551 |
Contribution to landscape of historic garden A large and prominent specimen growing in parkland surrounding the historic 'Murndal' homestead, 33km west of Hamilton. The Murndal Tree Book lists this tree as being a seedling of the Cowthorpe Oak from near Wetherly, Yorkshire, already thought to be 1650 years old in 1842. The tree was planted in 1886 by Sam and Alice Winter-Cooke and is known as the "Cowthorpe Oak". The tree has recently has several large limbs removed but ... more |
T11551 |
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English Oak
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Royal Oaks
Taradale Public Park, Metcalfe - Taradale Road, TARADALE VIC 3447 - Property No T11919 |
Historical significance The two Royal Oaks are historically significant as commemorative trees planted to celebrate the wedding of the Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra in 1863. Along with other plantings in Castlemaine, Maldon and Daylesford which celebrated the same event, they are important as being among the oldest commemorative oak plantings in Victoria. They are also important as being among the earliest tree specimens which remain to mark the existence of the ... more |
T11919 |
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English Oak
Former Mayday Hills Hospital, Albert Road, Beechworth, INDIGO SHIRE |
Contribution to landscape of historic garden Aesthetic value Historical value This is one of Victoria's most aesthetically pleasing driveway avenues of this species and it extends for 120m. Mayday Hills Hospital was developed as the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum in 1864-67 with gardens and grounds laid out at this time and rejuvenated since 1913. The collection of mature trees and plants is exceptional with many dating from the mid to late nineteenth century and ... more |
T12218 |
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English Oak
Main Street, APSLEY VIC 3319 - Property No T12064 |
Commemorating important historical event Two Quercus robur (only one of which is recommended for nomination) were planted to commemorate the relief of Mafeking in 1902. The siege of Mafeking started in October 1899 at the beginning of the Anglo-Boer war in South Africa. The English troops, led by Commander Baden Powell turned out to be an inadequate force against the Boers and he resorted to tricking his enemy about his lack of resources. They were holed up in ... more |
T12064 |
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