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Name	Detail	File number	Level
Quercus robur 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	Regional
Quercus robur "Donaldson's Öak" , English Oak Donaldson's Road, KANGAROO GROUND VIC 3097 - Property No T11558	Important landmark Outstanding size Curious growth form Located 1.2km along Donaldson's Rd, from Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd In 1878, whilst on a trip to Scotland and England, John Donaldson visited Windsor Great Park where he collected some acorns. He brought these back and planted them at his property, 'Kangaroo Hall' at Kangaroo Ground. The tree has a large trunk cavity and requires considerable tree maintenance involving thinning deadwooding, cavity filling ... more	T11558	Regional
Quercus robur English Oak Golden Point Road, CHEWTON VIC 3451 - Property No T11921	Outstanding size Outstanding example of species Located on a former hotel site, this very large tree was the centre feature of the 'pleasure garden' established there in the 1860s. Other remnants include several fruit trees and an Araucaria bidwillii. 2021 Update: Tree is in poor condition and has lost some major limbs and there are a lot of seedling trees around the perimeter of the ... more	T11921	State
Quercus robur English Oak Brunton Avenue,, EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002 - Property No T12209	STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The 14 English Oaks (Quercus robur) are a commemorative planting for the 1956 Olympic Games. When the British Olympic team attended the Olympic Games in 1956, they brought a gift of English acorns for the City of Melbourne. The acorns were planted to form a memorial avenue on Brunton Avenue. There are 14 trees in a row running east west along the northern side of Brunton Avenue including ... more	T12209	Regional
Quercus robur and Ulmus x hollandica English Oak , Dutch Elm 'The Grange', Huxtable Road,, PAKENHAM UPPER VIC 3810 - Property No T11060	Contribution to the landscape of historic garden Aesthetic value This is a fine avenue of alternate Elms (Ulmus x hollandica) and Oaks (Quercus robur) located along the driveway leading to 'The Grange', an estate built by Fitzroy Football Club founder, John McMahon, around 1872. Measurements: 06/1983 Spread (m): 22.25 Girth (m): 2.55 Height (m): 25 Estimated Age (yrs): 110 Condition: Good Measurements: June 2011 Spread ... more	T11060	Regional
Quercus robur English Oak Ballam Park Homestead, Cranbourne Road, FRANKSTON VIC 3199 - Property No T11577	Contribution to historic garden Aesthetic signifiicance. A particularly large specimen forming part of an historic garden. The house, completed in 1854, is classified by the National Trust. It is assumed that the Oak is of similar age. The tree requires urgent maintenance 1994 Major limbs removed from lower canopy. Measurements: 09/1984: Spread (m): 25 Girth (m):3.72 Height (m): 20.3 Estimated Age (yrs): 130 Condition: ... more	T11577	Regional
Quercus robur English Oak Woolongoon "Woolongoon", Connewarren Lane, MORTLAKE VIC 3272 - Property No T11960	Commemorating historic event This tree was planted by John Masefield, a well-known British poet laureate,in 1934. It is on the eastern lawn beyond which are major views of the lake and countryside.The land has been owned and farmedby the Weatherley family since 1985 and thegarden was generally formed between 1911 and 1920. The tree has responded to the improved watering system (1988)and tree surgery. Measurements: 28/02/1990 Spread (m): 15.6 Girth (m): ... more	T11960	Regional
Quercus robur English Oak 119 Wood Street, FLINDERS VIC 3929 - Property No T12211			Local
Quercus robur English Oak 'Kilmany Park' 1613 Settlement Road,, SALE VIC 3850 - Property No T11099	Historical value This commemorative planting dominates the western side of the historic property. The sign reads "This oak was planted by His Majesty King George V when visiting the property as HRH the Duke of York on 15 May 1901. This tablet was erected by the representatives of the Victorian Bowling Asociation February 1935". 'Kilmany Park' was settled by William Pearson in September 1841 and is one of the oldest established properties in eastern Victoria. The ... more	T11099	State
Quercus robur 'Fastigiata' Fastigiated English Oak Mt Macedon Road, MACEDON VIC 3440 - Property No T11624	Horticultural value Rare or localised Outstanding size Example of species An outstanding example of this rare oak. Its narrow upright habit is very similar in form to the Lombardy Poplar. The uniform growth and size of this specimen contributes greatly to its significance as a feature of the landscape. Uncommon in cultivation in Victoria. Located in the roadside reserve opposite the Avenue of Honour Measurements: 05/1987 Spread (m): 6 Girth ... more	T11624	State

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