An early black and white photograph of a sample acre of tall trees near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of a sample acre of tall trees near Marysville in Victoria. After the devastating 1939 ‘Black Friday’ bushfires, Victoria’s tallest known trees were to be found in the Cumberland scenic reserve, 20 km north-east of Marysville. This stand of trees was set aside in the 1920s to preserve a ‘sample acre’ of tall trees. It originally contained 27 trees, the tallest of which was said to be 92 m, whilst the average height was 81 m. A severe wind storm in 1959 blew down 13 trees and left the ‘tall tree’ at a reduced 84 m (Munro 1992). An examination of the crown of this tree by arborist Tom Greenwood (Tom Greenwood pers. comm. 2001) suggested that it was unlikely that it ever reached the original figure of 92 m; the current height is 81.5 m, a figure used as the starting point for this search for Victoria’s tallest trees.8 A group from/ Kooringa./ 1948sample acre, tall trees, marysville, victoria, cumberland valley, 1939 bushfires, cumberland scenic reserve, photograph

This pine tree (Allepo Pine, Pinus halepensis) a native of the Gallipoli Peninisula (Gelibolu, Turkey), was grown from a cutting obtained from the War Memorial Canberra and planted in the Mortlake Botanic Gardens in 2002. It replaces the original which grew outside the Mortlake RSL Hall which blew down in a storm c.2000. That tree (Allepo brutius)came from 'the original on Gallipoli' and was planted to commemorate 'fallen comrades' in 'the Jubilee year 1965.' However, two soldiers first brought home pine cones direct from that fateful battlefield. . One was Sgt. Keith McDowell of the 24th Btn. His aunt, Mrs. Emma Gray of Grassmere (Vic.) planted the seeds c. 1928 and four seedlings resulted. One was planted in Wattle Park, Melbourne, one at the Shrine of Remembrance, one at the Soldier's Memorial Hall at The Sisters (c.15 km. south of Mortlake) and one at the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens. The First World War (or 'Great War') and in particular the battle for the Gallipoli Peninsula is of immense national significance. Lone Pine or Plateau 400 was the scene of a major offensive on August 6th 1915. All the trees on the ridge at this point were cut down but one, which was dominated by the 'Lone Pine'. In three days of fighting more than 2,000 Australians lost their lives and seven Victoria Crosses were won. Two Australian soldiers souvenired pine cones - one was brought back to Victoria (see above). Many young men from Mortlake and district volunteered to fight in the Great War and the presence of this tree in our Gardens reminds us all of the local as well as the national sacrifice.l pine tree Small plaque on railing western side. gallipoli, lone pine first world war great war mcdowell, keith

two jacaranda trees and one waratah tree were plantedBlack and white photograph Brian Hancock and Jean Hitchins planting one of two jacaranda trees at the Aquadome to celebrate the 25th birthday of the Garden Club. Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, celebrations

Botanical Reserve Stawell West with a gentleman fishing. A view through the trees of the Brewery.Black and white photograph showing a view of a person fishing on the lake with buildings behind the trees in the background.stawell

Note by T.H. Kneen, "An important adjunct to the facilities of the Biology Branch located at the Plant Research Laboratory. The presence of insect proof cages within the large enclosure suggests the photo is post WWII. Eventually the P.R.L. (Plant Research Laboratory) Developed adequate facilities close to the Laboratory and the ground was resumed for the use of the College. The large tree in the foreground is an apricot-across the path are pear trees. The cage was located approximately in the centre of the Orchard."Black and white photograph. Bird/insect proof cage used for research by the Plant Research Laboratory/Institute. In the centre of the Orchard/Field Station. Large apricot tree in the foreground and across a path, pear trees.plant research laboratory, p.r.l., pear trees, orchard, biology branch, bird proof cage, insect proof cage, plant research institute, p.r.i., apricot tree, field station, department of agriculture

Photography of landslide at Devil's Elbow on the Great Ocean Road circa 1940'sg.o.r; devil's-elbow-landslide; landslide-1940's;

Inscribed in ink on reverse: 'South side of dining hall wing; covered passage way along wall'.1950s melbourne, construction

An unsuccessful attempt was made to set up a silkworm industry at Mt Alexander, to be an occupation for ladies of the district as well as to introduce the silk industry to Victoria. An attempt by women to enter the business world was beaten by difficulties: (1). Road access to the property (2). Heavy frost damage to mulberry plants. (3). Disease of silkworms. (4). Lack of quantity of leaves. (5) drought and rabbits. Experiments proved silk harvested and woven was superior to overseas products, but the venture was defeated by the climate and the surviving trees were relocated to Corowa NSWA relic of the far-sighted venture by the Victorian Ladies Sericulture Co, promoted by the charismatic Mrs Bladen Neill , who was anxious to generate employment opportunities for women..A dead branch from a mulberry tree grown at Sericulture Farm, Mt Alexander, in the early 1870s. This long limb's bark has cracked with age, forming a pattern of brown cracks. Remnants of smaller branch axilla are clearly visible. An inscription on paper is pasted around the branchTyped: "Part of a limb of a mulberry tree from the Sericulture Farm on Mt Alexander which was started by Mrs Bladen-Neill in early 1870s, finally closing in 1878. Mrs Bladen-Neill died in September 1884 at the residence of Dr Barker, Melbourne" "Courtesy of Keith Henderson, Harcourt"

Street Scene Clifton Avenue Stawell looking towards Barnes Street. Photo taken before the pine tree were removed.Black and white photograph of a wide street with trees lining the street, houses in the background.stawell

Centennial planting of golden cyprus trees in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. 2/9/1994. Megan Fuller was grand daughter of Min Lawrence, Matthew Wright was great grandson of Peter ForrestHistorical Coloured photo of people sitting and standing on path in Cowes. 4 guests seated and 1 official standing. Group of schoolchildren behind them. One girl with spade at front left. Also 4 strips of negatives [ 13 photos] taken at the same function.Centennial planting of trees at Cowes. Seniors - Edna Thompson, Min Lawrence, Isa Niven, Peter Forrest & grandchildrengolden cyprus trees, centennial, edna thompson, min lawrence, isa niven, megan fuller, peter fuller, matthew wright

Tree was a landmark during past Christmas and New Year festivities when it was decorated with coloured lights.|Also six other photographs showing various stages of removal of tree.Colour photograph showing the removal of the large Norfolk Island pine tree in the corner of the garden at 12 Roadknight Street, Lakes Entrance, Victoria. township, memorials

This Album was presented to the Earl of Stradbroke by Fathers of Soldiers on Phillip Island. The photo is of the Old Baths at Cowes with the foreground showing beach and pine tree.Sepia photograph of the early Baths at Cowes with the foreground showing beach and pine tree.Rose Series P.660 The Baths, Cowes, Phillip Is., Victoriaphillip island, cowes sea baths, earl of stradbroke, cowes beach

Plaque dedicated to the founding members and the Jubilee anniversary of the organisation. To commemorate this, a tree was planted in the grounds of the Brighton office of AFB and this plaque was created.Metal plate with inscription and four holes in each cornerThe Association for the Advancement of the Blind was founded on December 7th 1895 By the following Blind Persons Tilly Aston Thomas Marks David Blakley Katherine McDougall George Cobain Janet Robertson Harry Lee David Robertson This tree was planted to commemorate the Jubilee of the Association "From tiny seed to towering tree"association for the advancement of the blind, nameplates

Two colour aerial photographs overlooking commercial area of Ringwood centred on Eastland shopping precinct (prior to Stage 2 extension proposed to commence in 1992).Aerial Photography by R.J. Moss.

BHS CollectionPhoto of Hanro Staff: Black and white photo with three ladies adjusting a dress on the centre lady. The dress has an open collar with two buttons at the front and three darts at the waist either side of the buttons. The long sleeves are gathered at the cuff, the dress is slightly gathered at the waist and supporting a belt. The lady to the left is wearing a two toned blouse with three quarter puff sleeves and turned up cuffs and is buttoned up the front. She is wearing a flared skirt the same material as the trim on the blouse, a dark coloured belt drawn together with cord at the front. At the right the lady is wearing a long sleeved cardigan with three buttons at the bottom. Underneath is a horizontal striped pullover She is wearing a pleated flared skirt with a belt at the waist. The ladies are standing against a wall of wood panelling.. On the back of the photo hand written in pencil is the work *Shirley* and *Copyright 'Bendigo Advertiser' Bendigo Advertiser Photographic Service. For re-order quote CK245* Box 116ABendigo Advertiser Photography Servicephotograph, person, hanro, bendigo advertiser photography service. hanro

This community calendar is distributed to residents of the City of Banyule each year. Each year it focusses on an aspect of the local community. The 2018 calendar contains photographs of significant trees in the Banyule area. Some council services are detailed in the back pages.The annual calendar is a record of the activities and services in the Banyule City Council area.28 pages. Colour illustrations of significant local trees.banyule city council, banyule community calendar, trees - banyule

Found at Point Hicks. Probably part of the root of the tree. This is a type of petrified wood that has had all of the wood cells replaced with calcite mineral. After exposure to the ultraviolet light of the sun for a few years, the petrified wood has turned dark. Inspected by George Rawlings 6.2.2013.One piece of fossil of a calcified tea tree.fossil tea-tree petrified-wood calcification

Dry leaf from a Sycamore tree. One side has some words written in ink. The whole leaf has been laminated, the plastic then trimmed roughly same shape as leaf.“Leaf picked off Sycamore tree where Joseph & Mary rested on their flight from Egypt. Sunday Feb 6th 1916”natural history - biology, military history - souvenirs, passchendaele barracks trust

This album was presented to the Earl of Stradbroke by the Fathers of Soldiers and Returned Soldiers 16/2/1923. Photo showing pier with Cowes in the background and trees covering the foreshore.Postcard of Cowes Pier, Phillip Island. Cowes in the background and trees covering the foreshore.Rose Series P657. Cowes from the pier, Phillip Is., Victoriaphillip island, cowes, pier, earl of stradbroke

A photo of President Sullivan at Brighton Grammar Junior School presenting a boy, Troy Robinson, with a plaque with the Legacy torch emblem alongside the Junior School Master, Mr Peter Toms. L/ Sullivan is also seen speaking at a school assembly and standing by a tree that had been planted in honour of Legatee Tom Bell in 1989 (see item 01538). The label explains the link to Brighton Grammar Junior School was fostered by the late L/ Tom Bell, although not a past pupil he endeared himself to the school that on his death shortly after the 1989 badge appeal the students planted a tree in his honour at a special memorial service. For many years the boys from Brighton Grammar Junior School raised money from the sale of Legacy badges and the President would present them with a plaque of appreciation. Between 1991and 1995 the boys have raised in excess of $16,000. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991. A record of Brighton Grammar School fundraising for Legacy.Colour photo x 4 of boys at Brighton Grammar with President Sullivan and a pink paper label.Typed on the pink paper label explained the link to the tree planted to honour Tom Bell.fundraising, john sullivan, brighton grammar

This "home made" squeegee was manufactured in the mid to late 1900's by an ingenuous dairyman as a solution to the removal of cow "pats" from the concrete floors of his "milking" sheds. The tea tree made squeegee (being made from nature's anti bacterial material) was an excellent hygienic implement to use. This "home made" wooden squeegee is very significant to the Kiewa Valley and its surrounding regions because it highlights the natural ingenuity found in the pioneer farmer, grazier and other rural folk. It demonstrates the "mother of invention and adaptation" is very strong in rural areas where "off the shelf" products were a rare quantity. Part of the natural psyche of the rural Australian inhabitants is the ability to produce inventions that overcome physical restrictive conditions, "the man/woman of all trades" is an apt description of the pioneers of yesteryear and of those to come.The squeegee handle is a long branch made from a tea tree, inserted into the upper flat side of a slab of tea tree wood which is flat on one side and curved on the other, the natural curve of the tree trunk. This squeegee was used on dairies for removing cow manure.timber, dairy, farm, rural, implement

Group photography Great Ocean Road Trust, taken at Geelong Town Hall 1918great ocean road. geelong town hall

Photography of toll fee ticket for a motor cycle and rider. Cost 2/- (two shillings)toll-fee-motor-cycle

Black and white photography of unknown launch ready for launching. Colin Campbell standing in the water.waterways, boats and boating, tourism

Research and Documentation for Thomas Pope Besnard family tree Document recording information on the Besnard Family Tree. This is a three page A4 document with a business card - Mount Saint University attached. Business card - Mount Saint University - Halifax, Novia Scoptia Canadathomas pope besnard, the argus april 233 1878, besnard family tree

This Monument was erected in1934,to commemorate the Centenary of the Addington district and its pioneering families. A memorial to the Aborigines in the form of a boomerang was at that time placed on a tree and later resited on the monument. Commemorating the Addington Pioneering families.A monument to commemorate the Centenary of Addington district,erected in memory of each pioneer family.A memorial in memory of the Aborigines in the Shape of a boomerang was placed on a tree at the same time. Over the years the tree died, the boomerang was resited and placed on the monument. (Boomerang)'' IN MEMORY OF THE BLACKS" (Plaque 1) " ERECTED BY A.J. BESELER IN 1994, RESITED BY LEARMONTH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY UNVEILED ON 1-4-1990 BY Cr.A.R. McDONALD BALLARAT SHIRE PRESIDENT". (Plaque 2) " ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE PIONEERS OF ADDINGTON 1934".1934, addington pioneer monument

Note by T.H. Kneen 8 April 1992, "The tree was prepared for felling by Geo. Manley and Andy Tylee in the early 50's." (Also see B91.262.) This area is still known as the Cypress Bed.Black and white photograph. Large Cypress tree with lower limbs removed.geo. manley, andy tylee, cypress tree, cypress bed

Kodak print of Stawell Baptist Church with large trees out the front of Church. Doors of the Church are open.Black and white photo of Baptist Church with large trees out the front. The front doors of the Church are open.Kodak printstawell