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Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The Batman Tree: a brief history, 1835o
... batmans apple tree...A compilation of information on the Batman Apple Tree... of information on the Batman Apple Tree collected and written by Noel ...A compilation of information on the Batman Apple Tree collected and written by Noel Withers.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.5 pages of text and illustrations.batmans apple tree, noel withers, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The Batman Tree 1841, 15/03/1841c
... batmans apple tree...Brief history of the early life of the Batman Apple Tree... of the Batman Apple Tree in Greensborough. Compiled in 2011 ...Brief history of the early life of the Batman Apple Tree in Greensborough. Compiled in 2011.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.One page of text and illustration.batmans apple tree, apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
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 -
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
... batmans apple tree... on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841. batmans apple tree apples ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping (copy), Evelyn Observer and South East Bourke Record, The Garden of Victoria; in and around the valley of the Diamond Creek, 1890, 28/02/1890
... batman apple tree...An historical article on the Batman Apple Tree written... by Anne Paul. An historical article on the Batman Apple Tree ...An historical article on the Batman Apple Tree written in 1890. 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. 5 page copy of newspaper article, text.Handwritten notes by Anne Paul.batman apple tree, robert whatmough, plenty river trail, flintoff family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Marguerite Marshall, Pioneers planted the seeds of history, by Marguerite Marshall, 29/09/1981
... batman apple tree... to be the Batman Apple Tree... Apple Tree batman apple tree Marguerite Marshall Diamond Valley ...Article about the origins of what is thought to be the Batman Apple TreeBlack & white photocopy of newspaper articleFrom Diamond Valley News 29 September 1981 p. 4batman apple tree -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), The Old apple tree, by Isaac Batey, 23/04/1910
... batman apple tree... of the Batman Apple Tree... Editor discussing the age and origin of the Batman Apple Tree ...Letter to the Leader Editor discussing the age and origin of the Batman Apple Tree1 page photocopybatman apple tree, isaac batey -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Batman Apple Tree, 1910_
... Batman Apple Tree...batman apple tree...Articles about the "Batman" apple tree in Greensborough... the "Batman" apple tree in Greensborough, dating from 1910, 1924 ...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
Newspaper clipping, Fruit historic to the core, 29/07/1988
... batman apple tree... of the "Batman" apple tree on the banks of the Plenty River.... Patterson discusses the origins of the "Batman" apple tree ...Local historian Kevin Patterson discusses the origins of the "Batman" apple tree on the banks of the Plenty River.Photocopy of news clipping from "The Sun" 29/7/1988Handwritten in black pen "The Sun" 29/7/1988.batman apple tree, greensborough, kevin patterson, frederick flintoff, plenty river -
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.... at the Batman apple tree on the bank of the Plenty River 2009 ...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
... 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, Victorian Horticultural Digest, The Batman Tree: by W .A. Rolfe, 1966_04
... batman apple tree...This article describes the Batman Apple Tree in 1966... the Batman Apple Tree in 1966. Author W. A. Rolfe relates his ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Herald Sun newspaper, Back to her roots, 26/10/2021
... batman apple tree... the "Batman apple tree" in 1921.... the "Batman apple tree" in 1921. batman apple tree Yvonne Dite ...Article on a recreation by Yvonne Dite in 2021 of a photograph taken of her grandmother, Elizabeth Greenwood under the "Batman apple tree" in 1921.Newspaper clipping, black and white and colour photographsbatman apple tree, yvonne dite, elizabeth greenwood. -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, Robert Whatmough, 1830o
... batman apple tree... on the Batman Apple Tree and Whatmough apples... Apple Tree and Whatmough apples Details the importance ...A collection of 31 articles on Robert Whatmough and his orchards in Greensborough in the 19th century. Included information on the Batman Apple Tree and Whatmough applesDetails the importance of the Whatmough family and orchards in early Greensborough.CD with green labelRobert Whatmough written in marker pen.batman apple tree, robert whatmough, orchards greensborough, willis vale, whatmough apples -
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
Folder of Documents, Anne Paul, Plenty River Heritage sites / Anne Paul, 1937_
... batman apple tree... for the Pioneer Children's Graves, Batman Apple Tree and Maroondah..., Batman Apple Tree and Maroondah Aqueduct. anne paul pioneer ...This collection of correspondence, articles and photographs was collected by GHS member Anne Paul in support of Heritage overlays for the Pioneer Children's Graves, Batman Apple Tree and Maroondah Aqueduct.Blue plastic folder containing a large number of documents and images.anne paul, pioneer childrens cemetery, batman apple tree, maroondah aqueduct -
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
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Day tours of graves, 23/10/2013
... batman apple tree... River and the nearby Batman Apple Tree.... Batman Apple Tree. dennis ward st helena cemetery batman apple ...Dennis Ward talks about his Nillumbik and Banyule cemetery tours in 2013. Includes information on St Helena Cemetery at St Katherine's Church, the Pioneer Children's Cemetery on the Plenty River and the nearby Batman Apple Tree.2 p., text and colour images. 2 copies.dennis ward, st helena cemetery, batman apple tree, cemeteries, pioneer childrens cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greensborough Historical Society Newsletter. Issue.8 - August 2012, 15/08/2012
... batman apple tree..., feature story by Rosalie Bray, the 'Batman' apple tree, the Jean... Withers, feature story by Rosalie Bray, the 'Batman' apple tree ...Quarterly newsletter of the Greensborough Historical Society. This issue contains President's Report by Noel Withers, feature story by Rosalie Bray, the 'Batman' apple tree, the Jean Partington story and the latest news and events from GHS. Edited by Helen Bryant.7 page newsletter, text and colour photographs.greensborough historical society, noel withers, helen bryant, rosalie bray, jean partington, batman apple tree -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Labour picnic, 27/01/1925
... batman apple tree... Apple Tree in Bosch's orchard.... to the Batman Apple Tree in Bosch's orchard. This picnic was held at Mr ...Greensborough has been a popular place for picnics This article describes the first annual Labour picnic organised by the women's committee of the Victorian branch of the Australian Labour Party in 1925. A highlight of the day was a trek to the Batman Apple Tree in Bosch's orchard.This picnic was held at Mr Bosch's orchard and visited the "Batman" apple tree.1 page printed both sides. Article downoaded from Trove (National Library of Australia)batman apple tree, picnics, orchards, greensborough, australian labour party -
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... The Batman Apple Tree is said to be the oldest apple tree in Victoria ...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
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Heritage Day, October 2015, 24/10/2015
... in the Heritage Walk in front of the Batman Apple Tree; the second photo... Walk in front of the Batman Apple Tree; the second photo shows ...Groups of Greensborough Historical Society members at the Heritage Day celebrations 2015. The first photo shows participants in the Heritage Walk in front of the Batman Apple Tree; the second photo shows a group at Diamond Valley Learning Centre with exhibits from the GHS collection. More photos of this event can be found at the GHS Resource Centre.Digital copy of colour photographs.greensborough historical society, heritage day 2015 -
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 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Heritage apple tree, 28 December 2007
... . Known as Batman's Tree, this apple tree is on the bank... Founder John Batman. Known as Batman's Tree, this apple tree ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Historians fight for historic tree by Anna Whitelaw, 27/09/2011
... batman apple tree.... The "Batman apple tree' in Greensborough is believed to be the last ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Amendment C78 to the Nillumbik Planning Scheme, 03/09/2012
... batman apple tree... from the estate of John Batman. john batman batman apple tree ...The planning scheme amendment is to extend protection to a group of Pioneer Children's graves and an historic apple tree.The graves are from the pioneering Whatmough and Partington families. The apple tree is the surviving remnant of a former orchard on the site and is believed to have been purchased from the estate of John Batman.A 16 page collection of documents sent to GHS Committee member Anne Paul regarding an amendment to the Nillumbik Planning Scheme.Niljohn batman, batman apple tree, whatmough, partington, plenty river, pioneer childrens graves, plenty river trail, nillumbik shire council, greensborough, c78 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, History of Batman's Apple Tree, 1835o
... batman apple tree... nevin flintoff plenty river batman apple tree ...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
Article, Argus (newspaper), Preserving a link with the past, 08/09/1937
... batman apple tree... to preserve the Batman Apple Tree and alternative explanations of its ...1937 article describing the Apple Tree on Plenty River at Greensborough, its possible origins and steps to preserve it.Early attempts to preserve the Batman Apple Tree and alternative explanations of its origins.Downloaded copy of article. Text and b&w photo. batman apple tree, flintoff, plenty river, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Para Printing Pty Ltd, Nillumbik now and then: Eltham and beyond / by Marguerite Marshall, 2002_
... batman apple tree... Nillumbik local government area. eltham nillumbik batman apple tree ...This book updates and expands the earlier title "Eltham Shire - Historic buildings, people and places" published 1983. It contains stories of the Nillumbik area and contributions were made by members of the Eltham District Historical Society.Historical information about the Eltham district, now Nillumbik local government area.Soft cover book. 46 p., balck and white illus.eltham, nillumbik, batman apple tree, marguerite marshall, mick woiwod