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Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, 'Batman' Apple Tree, 1839o
... 'Batman' Apple Tree...batman apple tree...A collection of documents relating to the Batman apple tree... documents relating to the 'Batman' Apple Tree in Greensborough... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Folder 'Batman' Apple Tree 20-page ...A collection of documents relating to the Batman apple tree and those men associated with it: Martin Batey, Frederick N. Flintoff and Johannes Adam Bosch.Documents relating to possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. The tree was allegedly transplanted from John Batman's orchard in Melbourne to the banks of the Plenty River in Greensborough circa 1841, by Mr Flintoff.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the 'Batman' Apple Tree in GreensboroughCollected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.batman apple tree, greensborough, martin batey, frederick flintoff, johannes bosch -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Apple Tree
... Apple Tree...apple tree...An apple tree in the Orchard.... Tree An apple tree in the Orchard. apple tree orchard Dairy ...An apple tree in the Orchard.apple tree, orchard -
Orbost & District Historical Society
sheet music, Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree, first half 20th century
... Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree...sheet-music don't-sit-under-the -apple-tree...Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me...Sheet music for "Don's sit Under The Apple tree... gippsland sheet music Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree Sheet music ...Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me)" is a popular song that was made famous by Glenn Miller and by the Andrews Sisters during World War II. Its lyrics are the words of two young lovers who pledge their fidelity while one of them is away serving in the war.This item is an example of the kind of music that was popular in the first half of the 20th century.Sheet music for "Don's sit Under The Apple tree (With Anyone Else But Me). The cover is red with black print. Underneath the title are details of the composer and lyricist. Ther is a black/white photograph of the Andrews sisters who recorded the song on a background of a couple sitting under a tree in the moonlight. In the bottom right corner is the price 2/-.sheet-music don't-sit-under-the -apple-tree -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Bruce G. Draper, The Batman Apple Tree: Victoria's oldest apple tree? by Bruce G. Draper, 1839o
... The Batman Apple Tree: Victoria's oldest apple tree? by...batman apple tree...Account of evidence pointing to the origin of an apple tree... Tree: Victoria's oldest apple tree? by Bruce G. Draper. 4 p ...Account of evidence pointing to the origin of an apple tree in Greensborough that may have been planted by John Batman, who died in 18394 p., typescript.batman apple tree -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article (copy), Anne Paul, The Greensborough Batman apple tree story, by Anne Paul, 2012_08
... The Greensborough Batman apple tree story, by Anne Paul...batman apple tree...Story of the origin of the apple tree planted on the east... The Greensborough Batman apple tree story, by Anne Paul 2 p. Text ...Story of the origin of the apple tree planted on the east bank of the Plenty River, Greensborough, which has been confirmed as coming from John Batman's orchard in 1841, making it probably the oldest apple tree in Victoria.2 p. Text with colour photographsbatman apple tree, plenty river, whatmough apple tree -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Pruning Apple Tree, 1917
... Pruning Apple Tree...apple tree...On reverse, "Pruning Apple Tree-Burnley Gardens, Mr. P.J... Pruning Apple Tree Pruning Demonstration Day. On reverse, "Pruning ...This looks like the same writing used in the photograph album of Noelle Kendall (Vaughan) (B.) which includes a similar photograph so now in B09.0003Pruning Demonstration Day.On reverse, "Pruning Apple Tree-Burnley Gardens, Mr. P.J. Carmody-July 21, 1917."pruning, demonstration day, apple tree, burnley gardens, p.j. carmody, noelle kendall (vaughan), orchard -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Sepia print, A.E. Bennett, Young Apple Tree, 1894-1990
... Young Apple Tree...apple tree... Essays," Alfred E. Bennett, c.1894, p 102. A young apple tree...prize essays alfred e. bennett apple tree orchard Sepia ...Sepia photograph. Copy of sepia photograph in, "Prize Essays," Alfred E. Bennett, c.1894, p 102. A young apple tree in the Orchard.prize essays, alfred e. bennett, apple tree, orchard -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Batman Apple Tree Greensborough 2019, 02/07/2019
... Batman Apple Tree Greensborough 2019...batman apple tree...The Batman Apple Tree is said to be the oldest apple tree... Apple Tree Greensborough 2019 3 colour digital photographs ...The Batman Apple Tree is said to be the oldest apple tree in Victoria and came from the remnants of John Batman's orchard after his death. In the 1840s, this area was Frederick Flintoff's orchard on land called Brancepeth Farm. The tree is located along the Plenty River Trail in Greensborough. 3 colour digital photographsplenty river trail, batman apple tree, john batman, frederick flintoff, brancepeth farm -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), The Old apple tree, by Isaac Batey, 23/04/1910
... The Old apple tree, by Isaac Batey...batman apple tree... of the Batman Apple Tree... apple tree, by Isaac Batey 1 page photocopy Letter to the Leader ...Letter to the Leader Editor discussing the age and origin of the Batman Apple Tree1 page photocopybatman apple tree, isaac batey -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Robert William Whatmough's Apple Tree Chest, 1878o
... Robert William Whatmough's Apple Tree Chest...apple tree chest...A brief history of Robert Whatmough's apple tree chest... Apple Tree Chest 20 pages, colour and black and white illus ...A brief history of Robert Whatmough's apple tree chest as inscribed on paper and attached to inside lid of chest. Contains photographs of the chest and articles about the owners and makers. This chest was made from the trunk of an apple tree washed down the Plenty River to Greensborough in 1878. [Published c2012]Published by a descendent of the Whatmough family with access to several family artefacts.20 pages, colour and black and white illus.robert william whatmough, steve whatmough sarah wilson, apple tree chest, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Batman Apple Tree, 1910_
... Batman Apple Tree...batman apple tree...Articles about the "Batman" apple tree in Greensborough... Apple Tree 4 news clippings, sourced from Trove Articles about ...Articles about the "Batman" apple tree in Greensborough, dating from 1910, 1924 and 1937.Articles from Trove, giving various accounts of the origins and age of the Batman apple tree.4 news clippings, sourced from Trovebatman apple tree, flintoff family, whatmough family, batey family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Batman Apple Tree - Decendants Group 2009, 28/03/2009
... Batman Apple Tree - Decendants Group 2009...batman apple tree... at the Batman apple tree on the bank of the Plenty River 2009.... Apple Tree - Decendants Group 2009 Digital copy of colour ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Report, Franz Kreinecker, Tree advice on introduced flora "Batman's Apple Tree", 2002, 2002_07
... Tree advice on introduced flora "Batman's Apple Tree", 2002....batman apple tree...A report on the Batman Apple Tree written in 2002 by Franz... on introduced flora "Batman's Apple Tree", 2002. 8 pages of text ...A report on the Batman Apple Tree written in 2002 by Franz Kreinecker, arborist for Nillumbik Shire Council.The 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. 8 pages of text. No photographs accompany this copy, but a photo list is included in text.batman apple tree, plenty river trail -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Robert William Whatmough's Apple Tree Chest, 1880_
... Robert William Whatmough's Apple Tree Chest...apple tree chest...A brief history of Robert Whatmough's apple tree chest... Apple Tree Chest 1 page of text with line drawing A brief ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, History of Batman's Apple Tree, 1835o
... History of Batman's Apple Tree...batman apple tree...This is a timeline of the Apple Tree's history from c1835... Apple Tree 2 typed pages, 2 copies. This is a timeline ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Apple Tree: John Bosch, 1930c
... Apple Tree: John Bosch...batman apple tree...Photograph of the Greensborough apple tree purported.... Photograph of the Greensborough apple tree purported to have come ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Journal, The "Batman" apple tree at Greensborough, by Edward E. Pescott, 1942_06
... The "Batman" apple tree at Greensborough, by Edward E...batman apple tree... of the apple tree which has become known as the Batman tree.... of the apple tree which has become known as the Batman tree. batman ...Summary of the facts and legends regarding the planting of the apple tree which has become known as the Batman tree.2p. text with separate photograph"[pp.] 27-28 Vict. Nat. Vol. LIX June 1942"batman apple tree -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Report, Homewood Consulting Pty Ltd, Assessment of the Batman / Whatmough Apple Tree, 2011, 05/08/2011
... Assessment of the Batman / Whatmough Apple Tree, 2011...batman apple tree... on the Batman / Whatmough Apple Tree. Prepared by Homewood Consulting... of the Batman / Whatmough Apple Tree, 2011 9 page photocopy, text ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Report, Samantha Westbrooke et al, Batman Apple Tree, & Pioneer Children's Cemetery, Greensborough, 2012, 2012_07
... Batman Apple Tree, & Pioneer Children's Cemetery...batman apple tree...A history of the Batman Apple Tree and Pioneer Children's... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Report Document Batman Apple Tree ...A history of the Batman Apple Tree and Pioneer Children's Cemetery along the Plenty River. Prepared by Samantha Westbrooke Pty Ltd in association with Peter Mills, historian. The 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. The Pioneer Children's Cemetery is the burial place of 7 children from the Whatmough and Partington families who dies between 1845 and 1858.11 page photocopy, text and black and white illustrations.batman apple tree, robert whatmough, plenty river trail, pioneer childrens cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Batman Apple Tree 2018, 2018_
... Batman Apple Tree 2018...batman apple tree...The Batman apple tree is located on the Plenty Trail north... Apple Tree 2018 Digital copy of colour photograph The Batman ...The Batman apple tree is located on the Plenty Trail north of Greensborough. The tree dates from the mid 1800s and is said to have been purchased from John Batman's estate after his death.Digital copy of colour photographbatman apple tree, john batman, plenty river trail -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Batman Apple Tree, 11/12/2002
... Batman Apple Tree...Details some versions of the history of the 'Batman Apple... and origin of the "Batman Apple Tree", located on the eastern bank... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Article Article Batman Apple Tree ...Details some versions of the history of the 'Batman Apple Tree'. Also the condition and lack of maintenance of the tree in 2002. Highlights Nillumbik Shire's ignorance of the existence of the tree; which is within one kilometre of the Nillumbik Shire Offices.It is possibly the oldest European planted tree in Victoria. It was planted as a young tree in 1841.A4 photocopies of 3 articles relating to the condition and origin of the "Batman Apple Tree", located on the eastern bank of the Plenty River, north of Greensborough.Blue pen annotations on one article.apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841, rome beauty, rymer apples, winter majetin, apollo parkways primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A notable apple tree, 09/04/1910
... A notable apple tree...batmans apple tree... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Article A notable apple tree 3 ...This article, first published in 1910, reports on the 'old' tree planted near Greensborough.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.3 pages of text and illustration. First published in "Leader' newspaper Melbourne 1910.batmans apple tree, apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Batman Apple tree (Malus pumila), Plenty RIver Walking Trail, Corowa Crescent, Greensborough, c.2004
... Batman Apple tree (Malus pumila), Plenty RIver Walking...Batman Apple Tree... melbourne Photograph Slide Batman Apple tree (Malus pumila), Plenty ...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)batman apple tree, corowa crescent, greensborough, malus pumila, plenty river walking trail, significant tree -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Batman Apple tree (Malus pumila), Plenty RIver Walking Trail, Corowa Crescent, Greensborough, c.2004
... Batman Apple tree (Malus pumila), Plenty RIver Walking...batman apple tree... melbourne Photograph Slide Batman Apple tree (Malus pumila), Plenty ...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)batman apple tree, corowa crescent, greensborough, malus pumila, plenty river walking trail, significant tree -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Batman Apple tree (Malus pumila), Plenty RIver Walking Trail, Corowa Crescent, Greensborough, c.2004
... Batman Apple tree (Malus pumila), Plenty RIver Walking...batman apple tree... melbourne Photograph Slide Batman Apple tree (Malus pumila), Plenty ...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)batman apple tree, corowa crescent, greensborough, malus pumila, plenty river walking trail, significant tree -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, The Batman Tree; heirloom apple tree purchased by John Batman and planted by Mr Frederick Flintoff in 1838 in the orchard of Mr Bosch, near Greensborough, now a small river flat near the Maroondah aqueduct crossing, Plenty River Walk, Greensborough, c.1989, 1989c
... The Batman Tree; heirloom apple tree purchased by John...batman apple tree... melbourne Photograph The Batman Tree; heirloom apple tree purchased ...Colour photograph originally located in a magnetic style album titled 'Greensborough Bypass 1990s 5' suffering significant degradation. No information contained in album or on reverse of photos except where noted. Relocated to archival photosafe storage.greensborough, plenty river walk, maroondah aqueduct, batman apple tree -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, Apple Tree Marks A New Era For School, 13/05/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Apple Tree Marks A New Era For School...Premier of Victoria, Joan Kirner, plants Apple Tree... Mitcham melbourne Newspaper Newspaper Apple Tree Marks A New Era ...Premier of Victoria, Joan Kirner, plants Apple Tree at Opening of Orchard Grove Primary SchoPremier of Victoria, Joan Kirner, plants Apple Tree at Opening of Orchard Grove Primary School in Blackburn South, following amalgamation of Four Primary Schools.Premier of Victoria, Joan Kirner, plants Apple Tree at Opening of Orchard Grove Primary Schoorchard grove primary school, kirner, joan, blackburn south primary school, no. 4035, mirrabooka primary school, killoura primary school, warrawong primary school, primary schools -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bushfire Damage at the Apple tree orchard at Pomonal 1939
... Bushfire Damage at the Apple tree orchard at Pomonal 1939...Apple tree orchard after 1939 Fires at Pomonal...Apple tree orchard after 1939 Fires at Pomonal stawell ...Apple tree orchard after 1939 Fires at PomonalBlack and white photo of what looks to be an orchard as fruit on the ground.stawell -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Heritage apple tree, 28 December 2007
... Heritage apple tree...This old apple tree situated beside the Plenty River Trail...Digital Photograph Photograph Heritage apple tree Born ...This old apple tree situated beside the Plenty River Trail at Greensborough has been associated with Melbourne Founder John Batman. Known as Batman's Tree, this apple tree is on the bank of the Plenty River near Leischa Court, Greensborough. It is said that Melbourne Founder John Batman may have planted the tree and later signed his treaty here with the Aboriginal people. It still bears fruit and its recorded on the National Trust's Register of Significant Trees, as the oldest apple tree in Victoria. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p7This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, greensborough, john batman tree, plenty river trail -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Pruning Demonstration, 1920
... apple tree...On reverse, "Apple tree showing old limb destroying... rae orchard apple tree pruning demonstration On reverse ...Note by T.H. Kneen 8 April 1992, "Fred Rae kneeling."Black and white photograph. 2 men holding a white sheet behind a fruit tree in the Orchard to highlight branch structure. One man squatting beside the tree.On reverse, "Apple tree showing old limb destroying symmetry of tree July 1920."fred rae, orchard, apple tree, pruning demonstration