The newly-planted trees had to be watered, the nearby creek being the most convenient source.Colour photographhurstbridge primary school, fergusons paddock

Aboriginal people of early settlement days congregated and held their ceremonies under and in the vicinity of this treecolour photograph

History of Ballarat's Botanical Gardens. Why the Tree? Courier newspaper, 3 December 2007The article indicates the importance of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens to the people of Ballarat.1 sheet of newsprint with a yellow background on a white sheet, folded twice. Left margin, written in black biro "Courier 3/12/07john garner collection, garner, dr, history, courier, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, trees, exhibitions, ballarat fine art gallery.

Copy of sepia photograph in, "Prize Essays," Alfred E. Bennett, c.1894, after p 110. Advanced fruit tree in the Orchard. Bare branched.prize essays, alfred e. bennett, orchard, fruit tree in winter

Group of descendants of Greensborough pioneer families at the Batman apple tree on the bank of the Plenty River 2009.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.Digital copy of colour photograph.batman apple tree

Photograph of the Greensborough apple tree purported to have come from John Batman's orchard around 1840sEarly photograph of the Batman apple treeDigital copy of black and white photograph.batman apple tree, john batman, john bosch

A handwritten account of the Poulter family tree from 1656. Includes descendants of Samuel Poulter and Susan Haylock.A record of the Poulter family tree. The Poulter family were pioneers in the Greensborough district.Photocopy of 22 handwritten pages. Note attached: "Handwritten by Nellie Poulter. Don't know where she got info from. Someone has done a bit of research!"poulter, greensborough

A brief history of Robert Whatmough's apple tree chest as inscribed on paper and attached to inside lid of chest.This chest was made from the trunk of an apple tree washed down the Plenty River to Greensborough in 1878. 1 page of text with line drawingwhatmough, apple tree chest

This is a timeline of the Apple Tree's history from c1835 to 1966. Information is taken from various printed sources.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.2 typed pages, 2 copies.apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, batman apple tree

Group of people at original cemetery. One Tree Hill Cemetery Pleasant Creek. Memorial erected 1935stawell

Group of people at original cemetery. One Tree Hill Cemetery Pleasant Creek. Memorial erected 1935stawell

Corroboree Tree – Central Park with Athletic Clubrooms at Central Park. Small white ticket box beside itstawell

A health and condition report for Nillumbik Shire Council on the Batman / Whatmough Apple Tree. Prepared by Homewood Consulting in 2011The Batman Apple tree is said to be over 170 years old, being brought to Greensborough in the 1840s from the Melbourne orchard of John Batman, following Batman's death in 1839.9 page photocopy, text and colour illustrations.batman apple tree, robert whatmough, nillumbik council, plenty river trail

A photograph of a group of council workers and volunteers preparing to plant trees at Wingrove Park, Eltham South October 1986.1 colour photograph.peter graham, eltham, wingrove park eltham south

This article describes the Batman Apple Tree in 1966. Author W. A. Rolfe relates his interviews with Greensborough pioneers.Details of condition of Batman Apple Tree in 1966, including its origin.Photocopy of article; 4 pages; balck and white illus.Source handwritten on first page.batman apple tree, w a rolfe, plenty river, greensborough

The Blanche Shallard tree was planted in honour of significant long time contributing member of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society/Elthamn District Historical Society. It was located in the garden to the rear of the Local History Centre beside the former Courthouse. Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)eltham, significant tree, blanche shallard, local history centre, main road

Photograph of House at Greens Creek and four photographs of enormous tree at Tyrie's Block which was used as a wash house. Tyries went there in 1876. Property sold to Fletchers in 1979trees

Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1960s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period.Programme for a performance of Enduring As the Camphor Tree by Russell J. Oakes, performed by The Everyman Theatres Company. The programme includes performer and writer profiles as well as a cast list and advertisements.arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew recreation hall -- wellington street, theatre memorabilia, everyman theatres company, 'enduring as the camphor tree' by russell j. oakes

This photograph depicts workers/volunteers who planted trees on foreshore at Bonbeach & Carrum as part of National Tree Day. Councillor Topsy Petchey, OAM, is on the right.Colour photograph of a group people sitting on a low stone wall. The group is a mixture of ages, including very young children and the ocean is visible in the background. The group is a volunteer group who planted trees on the foreshore and Bonbeach and Carrum for National Tree Day. Councillor Topsy Petchey on right. Handwritten on reverse in black ink: National Tree Day / G Pet.bonbeach, carrum, ocean, trees, environment, volunteers, councillors

Two newspaper articles, re the fight to save tree near Ringwood Timber on Maroondah Highway, late 1950s. The Yellow Box tree was located west of Ringwood timber, outside Bill Patterson's Motors near the New Street intersection. The fight was led by Cr Ben Hubbard, the secretary of the Ringwood Horticultural Society, Mr Kearsley, but was eventually lost. The articles are from The Herald and dated December 1957 and 11th June 1959.

Greensborough Historical Society are calling for a 170 year old apple tree once owned by John Batman to be given heritage protection.The "Batman apple tree' in Greensborough is believed to be the last existing tree from those brought to Victoria from Tasmania by John Batman. The tree was planted on the present site by the Flintoff family in 1841.A4 printout of article from Banyule and Nillumbik Weekly. Colour photograph and textjohn batman, batman apple tree, flintoff family, greensborough historical society, noel withers, dennis ward

2 DVDs with photographs of student tree climbing, produced by staff members, Jim Rule and Denise Johnstone. Disc 1 has 9 photographs and Disc 2 has 12.students, tree climbing, jim rule, arboriculture, denise johnstone

Photograph missing from archives after having been scanned and catalogued as follows, however no clear information on location or date:Written on mounting sheet above the photograph, "R.B. Lord, Dolly Lord, Eileen Mitchell, Dot Mitchell, Ethel Mao, James Mitchell??? (Scotty) (around tree), Mrs. Chris Russell, Mrs. Ruby Lydster and child and lady unknown, (Thos Tuadion?) Jean Mitchell". Written on back of mounting sheet, "Please return to Mrs. A. Cooke, Smith Street, Healesville. Tree planted for Harry Lord, Main Road, Wandin North, near E. Reads present home".