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City of Ballarat Libraries
35mm Slide, Eureka Stockade Memorial, Ballarat East circa 1950s
The memorial to those who fell at the Eureka Stockade in 1854, erected in 1884. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library. eureka stockade, eureka stockade memorial, eureka street, ballarat east -
Meredith History Interest Group
Photocopy of a painting, Portrait of William Dunbar Johnston
William Dunbar Johnston was appointed sub-inspector of police in Meredith. He had a major drinking problem. He and another trooper were taking prisoners from Buninyong to Meredith but failed to realise their "loss' until they reached Meredith. He fell from his horse and died aged 37, had a lot of debts, had been widowed in 1853.This item is significant becausePhotocopy of a painting of William Dunbar Johnston. Policeman with large moustache, black hair curled on right side, dark eyebrows, looking slightly to his left and wearing a police uniformmeredith cemetery, meredith trooper died, meredith policeman, trooper, meredith trooper, william dunbar johnston, william dunbar johnstone -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Pharmacy, mustard plaster, 20thC
A mustard plaster is a poultice of mustard seed powder spread inside a protective dressing and applied to the body to stimulate healing. It can be used to warm muscle tissues and to treat chronic aches and pains. For long a part of conventional medical treatment, and available in prepared versions in pharmacies, it fell from favour in the 20th century, and is now only used as a home remedy.A paper packet that would have contained a cotton cloth impregnated with a mustard poultice used for the relief of pain in muscles.on packet ; ONE / MUSTARD PLASTER / WET THOROUGHLY BEFORE APPLYING / S[READ ON / CLOTH / TRADE / JELCO / MARK / No. 127 - GUARANTEED BY / THE J-ELWOOD LEE CO. / UNDER THE FOOD AND / DRUGS ACT, JUNE 3J-ELWOOD LEE 0TH 1906 / MANUFACTURED BY / J-ELWOOD LEE CO. / MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS / CONCHOHOCKEN PA. U.S.A.pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturers, moorabbin, cheltenham, medical poultices, early settlers, mustard plaster, pennsylvania usa, -
Puffing Billy Railway
Tool - Drag Saw, New Record Drag Saw, circa 1920s
Circa 1920s petrol driven cross saw. It was mainly used cross cutting felled logs The Land on which the Menzies Creek railway station and Museum are built on was once apart of James Hermon's & his son William Hermon's property on which this Drag Saw was used. reference : Jinkers and Whims: A Pictorial History of Timber-Getting By Jack BradshawHistoric - Industrial Timber working petrol driven cross saw - Drag SawLarge, mechanical saw mounted on a steel shaft connected to tin fuel and water containers. The machine has two large spoked wheels, a rotating Crankshaft and an extended arm/rod attached to a crank and flywheel.New Record puffing billy, drag saw, timber cutting, early mechanical equipment, james hermon & sons, menzies creek, 1920s -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Form, Hawthorn Tramways Trust (HTT), "Reconstruction of Track", c1920
Hawthorn Tramways Trust form No. 95, recording the work done on the reconstruction of the HTT track for the week ending. The card has been marked up in ink for changes to the layout, at the time of the takeover of the Trust by the MMTB and the formation of the Eastern System. The HTT tramway track had fell apart due to poor ballasting material and had to be reconstructed by the Trust and the MMTB.Demonstrates an HTT track reconstruction form.Printed form on off white - form No. 95tramways, htt, forms, trackwork, track repairs -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Memorial plaque
The WWI Death Plaque (Death Penny) was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who fell in the Great War 1914 -1918.The memorial plaque would be accompanied by a Memorial Scroll, a letter from Buckingham Palace and often a letter from the deceased's commanding officer. They would not usually arrive as a single package, but as a series of separate mailings. In this case we have the letter from Buckingham Palace. Wilfred (Wiff) Graham Salmon attended Ballarat College 1902 - 1910. He enlisted in 1915 and embarked as a driver with the 4th Field Artillery Brigade. He transferred to the Royal Flusing Corps in 1916. He was killed fighting raiders over the Thames Valley near London on 7 July 1917. 'Wiff' was reputedly the first person to die defending London from a foreign invader since the time of the Norman Conquest. His brother Robert Arthur Salmon was also an old collegian. Other possible family members who are old collegians include Nellie Florence Salmon (ent CPLC 1907; DB 1.8.1899), John Walter Salmon (ent BC 1898; DB 22.11.1889), Geoffrey Salmon (ent BC 1910; DB 3/11/1896). Wilfred's brother Robert (Bob) Salmon is mentioned in the school's 1964 history by Gordon Meins p.68..."Captain (then Lieut) Bob Salmon M.C. on one occasion worked for 7 nights straight in No Man's Land and is credited with rescuing nearly 300 of our wounded." Round disk cast in bronze gunmetal, which incorporates the following; an image of Britannia holding an oak spray with leaves and acorns, an imperial lion, two dolphins representing Britain's sea power, the emblem of Imperial Germany's eagle being torn to pieces by another lion. The medallion is incased in a heavy card envelope and is accompanied by a letter signed by King George Inscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed 'Wilfred Graham Salmon'.wiff-salmon, world-war-one, death-penny, king-george, war-memorabilia, ballarat-college, royal-flying-corps, 1912, wilfred-graham-salmon -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 43 The Frightful Fight, 1963
Crafty Carson Carpetbag and Old Man Redback were fighting to keep the treasure for themselves, while being watched by the Dogtor and the bush children. The treasure casket fell off the cliff and rolled down the slope. Everyone began to run down the slope only to find the casket had fallen down a mineshaft. The treasure was lost but the bush children all had a souvenir gold coin each.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 3 pagesthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Black satin and lace capelet, c.1900
Western fashion in the 1890s saw women's capes become an item of fashionable choice as they fell gracefully over an expansive sleeve. Capes often had a high neck, and were frequently trimmed with jet passementerie and fur. This capelet has a fashionable dog-collar neckline which became fashionable from c.1895, lasting as a style to c.1905. The capelet was probably part of a mourning ensemble.The capelet originally belonged to Catherine Francis Ellen Gulliver (nee Wells) who was born in Ballarat in 1874. The item was passed by descent to her daughter Catherine Francis Helen Taylor (nee Gulliver) [born 1896], and then to her granddaughter, Doris Catherine Kriesfield (nee Taylor) [1922-2015]. Victorian-era capelet, designed to cover the shoulders, and ornamented with a double band of jet passementerie. The capelet has a high dog neck collar, which is lined with leather. The original lace, of which some remains, has been removed in the past, probably due to damage, leaving some traces of its original style. The front of the capelet has large hooks and eyes.fashion design, women's clothing, outerwear, capes, capelets, fashion -- 1890s -- 1900s, mourning wear -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Black satin and lace capelet, c.1900
Western fashion in the 1890s saw women's capes become an item of fashionable choice as they fell gracefully over an expansive sleeve. Capes often had a high neck, and were frequently trimmed with jet passementerie and fur. This capelet has a fashionable dog-collar neckline which became fashionable from c.1895, lasting as a style to c.1905. The capelet was probably part of a mourning ensemble.The capelet originally belonged to Catherine Francis Ellen Gulliver (nee Wells) who was born in Ballarat in 1874. The item was passed by descent to her daughter Catherine Francis Helen Taylor (nee Gulliver) [born 1896], and then to her granddaughter, Doris Catherine Kriesfield (nee Taylor) [1922-2015]. Victorian-era capelet, designed to cover the shoulders, and ornamented with shamrocks outlined in jet passementerie. The capelet has a dog-collar neck, that is lined with leather. The original lace, forms a wide border edging the satin. The front of the capelet has large hooks and eyes.fashion design, women's clothing, outerwear, capes, capelets, fashion -- 1890s -- 1900s, mourning wear, catherine francis ellen gulliver, doris catherine kriesfield -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - Minutes, Port Mission Action Group, 1988
The Missions to Seamen building, designed by architect Harry Norris and built in 1937, was located on the site proposed 50 years later for development by the Sandridge Development Company. The building fell into disrepair after it was closed by the church in 1972, but enjoyed a brief and energetic period in 1987-90 when it was used as a community arts centre. These documents record the campaign waged to save the building from demolition. It was demolished in October 1995.Material relating to a campaign to save the Missions to Seamen building, 1987-88: minutes, correspondence and membership details of National Trust-auspiced Port Mission Action Groupmission to seamen, arts and entertainment, mission arts centre, national trust of victoria, harry a norris, pat grainger, barry merat, brian couldrey -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Correspondence from the Mission Arts Centre, 1987 - 1988
The Missions to Seamen building, designed by architect Harry Norris and built in 1937, was located on the site proposed 50 years later for development by the Sandridge Development Company. The building fell into disrepair after it was closed by the church in 1972, but enjoyed a brief and energetic period in 1987-90 when it was used as a community arts centre. These documents record the campaign waged to save the building from demolition. It was demolished in October 1995.Material relating to a campaign to save the Missions to Seamen building, 1987-88: correspondence from the Mission Arts Centremission to seamen, arts and entertainment, mission arts centre, national trust of victoria, harry a norris, pat grainger, barry merat, brian couldrey -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flyer - Promotional material from Mission Arts Centre, 1987 - 1988
The Missions to Seamen building, designed by architect Harry Norris and built in 1937, was located on the site proposed 50 years later for development by the Sandridge Development Company. The building fell into disrepair after it was closed by the church in 1972, but enjoyed a brief and energetic period in 1987-90 when it was used as a community arts centre. These documents record the campaign waged to save the building from demolition. It was demolished in October 1995.Material relating to a campaign to save the Missions to Seamen building, 1987-88: flyers, campaign and promotional material from the Mission Arts Centremission to seamen, arts and entertainment, mission arts centre, national trust of victoria, harry a norris, pat grainger, barry merat, brian couldrey -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flyer - Promotional material from Mission Arts Centre, 1988
The Missions to Seamen building, designed by architect Harry Norris and built in 1937, was located on the site proposed 50 years later for development by the Sandridge Development Company. The building fell into disrepair after it was closed by the church in 1972, but enjoyed a brief and energetic period in 1987-90 when it was used as a community arts centre. These documents record the campaign waged to save the building from demolition. It was demolished in October 1995.Material relating to a campaign to save the Missions to Seamen building, 1987-88: items relating to an open day at the Missions to Seamen building for Heritage Week, 22 to 25 April 1988, including notes for accompanying guided tourmission to seamen, arts and entertainment, mission arts centre, national trust of victoria, harry a norris, pat grainger, barry merat, brian couldrey, town planning, heritage -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Papers, Correspondence and flyers, campaign to save Missions to Seamen building, 1987 - 1988
The Missions to Seamen building, designed by architect Harry Norris and built in 1937, was located on the site proposed 50 years later for development by the Sandridge Development Company. The building fell into disrepair after it was closed by the church in 1972, but enjoyed a brief and energetic period in 1987-90 when it was used as a community arts centre. These documents record the campaign waged to save the building from demolition. It was demolished in October 1995.Miscellaneous correspondence and flyers relating to a campaign to save the Missions to Seamen building, 1987-88: mission to seamen, arts and entertainment, mission arts centre, national trust of victoria, harry a norris, pat grainger, barry merat, brian couldrey -
Vision Australia
Image, June 1981
On June 1, 1986, snow fell in the grounds of Kelaston. A few residents put on their coats and enjoyed the snowy site. Ballarat 010 - (L-R) Mr Balharrie, Mrs Kath Grist, Matron, Miss Wells, Mr Elburn, Mrs Hill and Mrs Sanders. Ballarat 033 - (L-R) Mr Balharrie, Miss Wells, Mr Elburn, Mrs Grist, Matron, Mrs Hill and Mrs Sanders.6 x B/W photographsJune 1981association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of Calder's Shed, Tarnagulla, Calder's Shed, Tarnagulla, late 1960s
Murray Comrie Collection. The building depicted was previously used for Barnes' Store at Waanyarra, later relocated to Tarnagulla. William Barnes was a tailor at Tarnagulla and Waanyarra in the 1860s. By the late 1870s the family was living at Grassy Flat. The building was located on the south-eastern corner of the Gladstone-Victoria Street intersection, and for many years housed the chaff-cutting operations of the Calder family. The building gradually fell into disrepair, and was completely dismantled in the 1990s. Monochrome photograph depicting part of a building, known as Calder's Shed in Gladstone St, Tarnagulla This dark, poor quality photograph was probably taken in the late 1960s. tarnagulla, waanyarra, buildings, calder, barnes, shed, stores -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY BENDIGO BRANCH NEWSLETTER
Handwritten copy of items for the Newsletter. Included is Machinery Contractor Called to Task. He took a lot longer to do the work than he should have. Boys Will Be Boys tells of a boy who was supposed to driving the whim horse, but in the absence of the braceman, he amused himself by taking a truck out of the cage and putting it back again. Then he started stepping backwards and forwards by holding onto a rope across the shaft, then fell down the shaft. He got a severe shaking. Cheers and Groans are about the long hours the miners worked and the introduction of the 8 hour day. Primitive Shafts is about the Victoria Reef Shafts. It tells of the underground working and raising the ore, crushing and yield.document, for historical society bendigo branch newsletter, federal australian, st mungo crushing battery, a richardson, royal hotel, bendigo advertiser, angus mackay, regulation of mines 1874, victoria reef quartz co, victoria quartz, grant and co, dicker's mining record 23/11/1861 pages 9 and 10 -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 15 Strange Spots, 1963
The Flying Dogtor fell into an underground river and was swept away by the current. At the same time his plane was set loose by Crafty Carson Carpetbag and was circling wildly without a pilot, high in the outback sky. Meanwhile, back at the Dogtor's base, the Hilltop Hospital, his poor nurse Sister Spaniel, was driven almost frantic trying to cope alone with a strange epidemic of spots that was sweeping the bush. She desperately needed The Flying Dogtor.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 3 pagesthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Catalogue package, Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design, 2013, 2013
Forme-cut folder, containing nine A0 sized posters, one per graduate. Introduction by Paul Mah, Co-ordinator/Teacher. Staff listed as James Baker, Roberta Crisci-Richardson, Jason Grace, Peter Grziwotz, Sam Harmer, Alister Heighway, Dr Jennifer Jones-ONeill, Paul Mah, Kate Neal, Ewen Ross. Course fell under the University of Ballarat, School of Education and Arts, Arts Academy, at this time.Promotional catalogue for graduating students of the University of Ballarat (TAFE), Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design, 2013. Forme-cut package containing suite of nine, A2 posters, folded to A5 size. university of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, tafe, advanced diploma, arts academy, camp street campus -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Stripper, The Stripper, 1843
The Stripper was invented by John Ridley in 1843, while trying to overcome harvest labour shortage. In the early ays of Colonial South Australia a labour force was essential to harvest the wheat crop quickly before the grain shook out and fell to the ground. The stripper solved this problem, as t could strip 10 acres [4 hectares], handling approx. 180 bushels [5 tonnes] per day. This replaced 14 men using scythes.Strippers were used in this area between 1870's to the early 1900's.Then the Stripper Harvestors took over this processprinciple of the stripper----The wheat heads were knocked off the straw by a fat revolving beater ,and the grain, mixed with the husks and short straw, was propelled to the rear tin box. When the box became full, the contents were emptied into a winnower for cleaning. Recorded as Mitchell Stripper -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical Commission
shoes, Episcopal sandals
These slippers came in the colours of the seasons of the church and the collection has a full set. These episcopal sandals, slippers or pontifical sandals, are a pontifical vestment worn by bishops when celebrating liturgical functions according to the pre–Vatican II rubrics. After the Second Vatican Council, the episcopal sandals fell out of common use following the revisions of the liturgy resulting in the Mass of Paul VI. This set was used in the cathedral at Ballarat for Pontifical High Mass prior to 1970.Two pair of liturgical slippers one red, the other green. slippers, sandals, episcopal, vatican ii. paul vi -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING: THE DIGGERS, c1900s
Diggers & Mining: The Diggers. Sketches: Man placing hat maked ÇAUCUS on the head of a lion with mans face, mouse about to be covered wth hat. Caption: Ladies and Gentlemen behold this fierce lion! By the simple process of passing him through the hat he becomes at once the mildest of Mice. The Conjurer (From the Sydney Bulletin) Second sketch a soldier and an aborigina, captian: Another Volunteer. If you want ém plenty men boss? You gib a stick 'bacca, I big pfellar black-traker. Mine tinket I am feller to catch that - Kaiser.'' from the Sun Bulletin, sketch by B E Minns. Markings: VISAR COPYRIGHT SET - THE DIGGERS, 12. Used as a teaching aid.Visareducation, tertiary, war -
Wangaratta High School
Commemeration Certificate, 1916
3 pages. First page has an image of a bouquet of flowers and the words 'in loving memory' , the second page depicts the crossed Australian and New Zealand flags C. F. Willcox's death date and his age, as well as a poem. The third page includes three quotes.IN LOVING MEMORY OF C. F. WILLCOX WHO GAVE HIS LIFE FOR THE EMPIRE IN FRANCE. JULY 28, 1916, AGED 21 YEARS He gave his life for his Country, For honor, faith and right: With us his memory ever lives, He fought a noble fight. 'Midst the roaring of the battle. And the rain of shot and shell, Fighting for Home and Country He like a hero fell. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die" -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 12 Caught!, 1963
There was an enormous crash and Crafty thought he had finally squashed the Dogtor but he was not harmed when the great stone fell, using his stethoscope to open the door. Crafty was hiding behind a shed in the yard waiting for the dust to settle. The Dogtor used his teeth to catch Crafty by the end of his tail but Crafty twisted and escaped through an opening in the back fence. He slipped into an old mine shaft and planned his next trap for the Dogtor.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 3 pagesthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original B/W Photograph, Former Whyke's Grocer building, Warrenheip St, Buninyong, 18 September 1993
Original building was established by Whyke's family Grocery, built in 1860s. Stripped to apricot brickwork. Verandah removed. Situated East Side of Warrenheip St between Eyre St and Forest St, Buninyong. Building much altered and used as a restaurant in 1970s. Fell into disrepair. Revival took place but not restoration. 1990s under threat of demolition if not conforming to council safety requirements. Building has since been renovated as a pizza restaurant (2023). Vacant lots have since been built on.Established by a prominent local family, an example of a mid 19th century shop. Black and white photo of former Whykes Grocer, 1860's. Streetscape photo of former Whykes Grocer brick building. Power pole with Warrenheip St sign. 3 other shopfronts visible, street trees and vacant land between shops.buninyong, whykes, grocery, building, street scape, warrenheip st -
Melbourne Legacy
Certificate - Document, certificate
A blank certificate that was given by Melbourne Legacy to Junior Legatees. The date is unknown but was during the time Sir Rohan Delacombe was the Governor of Victoria and Patron of Legacy. A good representation of the process of membership and importance given to being part of Junior Legacy, Melbourne. The text of the certificate includes: 'During war many men offer themselves for Service in the Forces of the British Commonwealth. It is the obligation of Legacy to assist the children of those who fell whilst serving overseas or who have since died.'A record of the formalisation process of Junior Legacy membershipPrinted certificate for membership in Junior Legacy Melbourne.junior legatee, membership -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING ACCIDENTS - MAN FALLS DOWN GOLDEN FLEECE SHAFT
Handwritten extract from the Bendigo Advertiser dated 29/5/1873. Mr A. M. McHugh, Surveyor of Admiralty Dep't fell down the Golden Fleece Shaft on 28/5/73. The undergr'd Manager, Mr Thomas Mann, was showing him around. They had been at the 300 ft level and the cage was below them. Mann knocked for the cage wich stopped about four feet above the plat. Mann knocked the cage down, but it stopped about 10' or 12' above the plat. Mann said the cage had not stopped, and before he could remove his hand from the knocker, he saw Mr McHugh fall down the shaft. He died. There was a space between the edge of the plat and innermost edge of the cage.document, gold, mining accidents, mining accidents, man falls down golden fleece shaft, mr a m mchugh, bendigo advertiser 29/5/1873, mr forbes, mr henry cook, mr thomas mann -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VARIOUS ARTICLES FOR NEWSLETTER ('MARUNARI?) FOR NOVEMBER
Various articles for Newsletter ('Marunari??) for November???? 1. Re Jack Moorhead (''the most competent engine driver in the Bendigo field'') with handwritten copy of same; 2. 3 pages of handwritten notes for inclusion in the newsletter - various topics; 3. ''The Canons (sic) on Camp Hill'' - history of the Lookout Tower site and flag post, cannons and statue - semi-nude lady - which was damaged in storm and later removed. Source of information for this item attributed to Misses D and D Davenpor, London and the Bendigo Advertiser; handwritten notes re this same article. 4. ''Boys will be boys'' by Mr A Richardson - article based on Annual Report of the Secretary for Mines and Water Supply, 1885 re 11 year old lad who fell down mine; handwritten notes on same article.document, names of bendigo pioneers, jack moorhead. -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Big Tree, Guildford, Victoria, 2017, 16/07/2017
The Big Tree is listed a a tree of State significance on the National Trust's Register of Significant Trees of Victoria for its outstanding size, curious fusion of branches, as an outstanding example of the species and as an important landmark.A number of colour photographs of Guildford's Big Tree - a River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis). The tres is believed to be one of the largest examples of the species in Victoria, and has been recorded as having a height of 30 metre, a canopy spread of 34 metres, and a trunk circumference of 9.35 metres. The tree was already an ancient giant when white settlers first arrived in the 1840s. On Saturday evening, February 28th 2015, just as dusk was falling, Guildford was hit hard by tornado-like winds, felling the big cottonwood tree down by the river, and tearing limbs from the iconic Big Tree, reducing it by an estimated one third. The debris has been cleared since then and the tree seems to have survived its ordeal, though its size is certainly diminished.big tree, guidlford, river red gum -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Clare Gervasoni and Ann Gervasoni at the Guildford Big Tree, 2017, 16/07/2017
The Big Tree is listed a a tree of State significance on the National Trust's Register of Significant Trees of Victoria for its outstanding size, curious fusion of branches, as an outstanding example of the species and as an important landmark.A photographs of Guildford's Big Tree - a River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis). The tre-es is believed to be one of the largest examples of the species in Victoria, and has been recorded as having a height of 30 metre, a canopy spread of 34 metres, and a trunk circumference of 9.35 metres. The tree was already an ancient giant when white settlers first arrived in the 1840s. On Saturday evening, February 28th 2015, just as dusk was falling, Guildford was hit hard by tornado-like winds, felling the big cottonwood tree down by the river, and tearing limbs from the iconic Big Tree, reducing it by an estimated one third. The debris has been cleared since then and the tree seems to have survived its ordeal, though its size is certainly diminished.big tree, guidlford, river red gum