The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were established in 1879, and are situated at the rear of the current administration building. The gardens enabled the students to sit for examinations for registration by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria. An important aspect of this course was the study of Materia Medica, or botanical materials used for medicinal purposes.Colour photograph of a palm tree in the botanical garden sat the back of the Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building.smb botanical gardens, botanical gardens, smb, ballarat school of mines, school of mines ballarat, ballarat, photograph, palm tree

These photographs, taken by The Advocate newspaper, record the installation of two large Canary Island Palm trees, at the entrance to Errington Reserve, Main Road East, St. Albans. The trees were supplied by the Melbourne firm Established Trees Transplanters and were originally sourced from central Victoria. As of 2026, both trees remain alive.Sunshine Council installing two palm trees around gates to park Errington Reserve St. Albans 203.3errington reserve, main road east, st. albans

Also a black and white photograph of the palm tree donated by the Edebohis family of Orbost transported by O'Donnells and lifted into place by Whiters Cranes November 1993 number 04258.1 size 13.5 x 8 cmBlack and white photograph of a palm tree from Warregal city being unloaded by Whiter Street Cranes on the waterfront near the Clock Tower Lakes Entrance Victoriatrees, donation, roads and streets, civil engineering

St Albans Square emerged during the period when Melbourne’s outer suburbs were building European‑style pedestrian plazas to support growing migrant communities. St Albans, with its large Maltese, Yugoslav, Italian, Greek, and later Vietnamese population, needed: a central meeting place, a pedestrian‑friendly shopping zone, a civic space separate from traffic, somewhere for markets, gatherings, and casual socialising. The Square was built as part of the Main Road East commercial precinct, becoming the suburb’s unofficial “town centre.”These photographs taken by The Advocate captures the installation of the 10 metre palm tree at St Albans Square is significant as the palm tree has become a long‑standing landscape marker that contributes to the visual identity and social character of the precinct. The tree was donated to Council by local Ardeer resident Peter Zafiropoulous. Positioned at the intersection of Main Road East and The Esplanade, it serves as a focal point within the plaza and reflects late‑20th‑century suburban design practices that used distinctive plantings to create recognisable civic landmarks. The tree has remained a constant feature through decades of commercial change, multicultural growth, and streetscape redevelopment, and continues to embody the continuity of community life in St Albans. Its survival into 2026 enhances its value as a living element of the suburb’s public‑realm heritage.Palm Tree St. Albans Square 284.2st. albans square, main road east, the esplanade, st. albans

In 1910, Alice Errington donated six acres of land to the people of St Albans. The land donated was located on the south side of Boundary Road (Now Main Road East), which was the border between the Shire of Braybrook and the Shire of Keilor, In reality, the community was one, and Alice intended the land provide recreation facilities for both the Shire of Braybrook and the Shire of Keilor residents. In 1929, the reserve trustees decided to vest the land to the Shire of Braybrook Council due to ongoing rate costs, liability for road construction costs and the need for formal municipal management. The memorial wrought iron gates were added later and are one of the few early memorials in St Albans that have a tangible link to the pioneer era of the district. Over the years the reserve has seen various landscaping design changes, and various sporting club rooms and community buildings added. This photograph taken in 1993, captures the planting of a Canary Island tree in the reserve to reflect the 1920's - 1940's civic planting trends. As of the 8th January 2026 this tree is still alive and growing in the reserve. Errington Reserve is one of the few reserves created by a private donation, and one of the earliest examples of a woman shaping public space in the St. Albans district.5658 - Errington Reserve Palm Tree Planting (Sun Adv 203.3) 1993 Photo 02.JPGmain road east, st. albans, errington reserve, alice errington

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Robert (Bob) Cornelius Watters in front of palm tree c 1928 bob watters junior, robert cornelius watters

Coloured photograph of the Palm Tree on the horse paddock - the location of the original cottage and smokehouse - 2002 photo.palm trees, schwerkolt cottage

Coloured photo of Palm Tree on original Schwerkolt Family Homestead, abutting Schwerkolt Cottage Reserve.schwerkolt cottage, palm trees

Coloured photo of Palm Tree on original Schwerkolt Homestead land, abutting Schwerkolt Cottage Reserve.schwerkolt cottage, palm trees

The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were established in 1879, and are situated at the rear of the current administration building. The gardens enabled the students to sit for examinations for registration by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria. An important aspect of this course was the study of Materia Medica, or botanical materials used for medicinal purposes.Colour photograph of a palm tree in the botanical garden sat the back of the Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building.smb botanical gardens, botanical gardens, smb, ballarat school of mines, school of mines ballarat, ballarat, photograph, phoenix dactylifera palmae, date palm, parks and gardens, landscape

Coloured photo taken in October 2007 of the palm tree planted by August Schwerkolt on land now owned by Council.schwerkolt, palm trees

Stawell R.S.L. Formerly "Oban" private residence of a mine owner. In this photo the lattice work has been changed compared to 414.5 and compared to 414.8 the timber fence is lower and painted white.Former mine owners residenceBlack and white photo Stawell R.S.L. after balconies removed, taken from Scallon St. Shows front door and steps with large palm tree and white lattice fence. Hard to read black and white letters at base of photo "RSL Memorial Hall Stawell"?stawell houses

Tom Bentley (1912-1993) was born in Lancashire (UK). From circa 1951, he was the Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for Kew City Council. Until his retirement in the 1970s, he was based at the Kew Council Depot, located in the former MTB Horse Tram Depot on the corner of Disraeli and High Streets, Kew. Accompanying the set of twelve photographs is a 12-page illustrated biography of the Bentley and Plumridge families, separately kept in the 'Bentley' subject file.Duplicate black and white positive print photograph of public works in Studley Park Road, Kew, carried out under the supervision of Tom Bentley, Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for the City of Kew. The location at which the photograph was taken is believed, by the donor, to be in the vicinity of Tara Hall (dem. 1960). The palm tree on the back of the Council vehicle was believed to have been taken by Council from Tara Hall and relocated to the Alexandra Gardens.city of kew, public works, studley park road, tom bentley, tara hall

Tom Bentley (1912-1993) was born in Lancashire (UK). From circa 1951, he was the Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for Kew City Council. Until his retirement in the 1970s, he was based at the Kew Council Depot, located in the former MTB Horse Tram Depot on the corner of Disraeli and High Streets, Kew. Accompanying the set of twelve photographs is a 12-page illustrated biography of the Bentley and Plumridge families, separately kept in the 'Bentley' subject file.Duplicate black and white positive print photograph of public works in Studley Park Road, Kew, carried out under the supervision of Tom Bentley, Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for the City of Kew. The location at which the photograph was taken is believed, by the donor, to be in the vicinity of Tara Hall (dem. 1960). The palm tree on the back of the Council vehicle was believed to have been taken by Council from Tara Hall and relocated to the Alexandra Gardens.city of kew, public works, studley park road, tom bentley, tara hall

Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Opening Day, 1954-55.

There are 3 tracks; the third track was built in 1971, which gives an approximate date for the photo. At this time the original station buildings were demolished and replaced by buildings constructed from concrete bricks and a second subway replaced the overhead footbridge. According to Roderick Smith, a local railway enthusiast, originally there had been 3 railway houses at the Mont Albert end of the northern car park. These were demolished to extend the car park. Certainly 8 Bedford Avenue, built as the station master's house was demolished at this time. The palm tree had been planted in the station master's front garden and was retained in a small garden bed within the car park. A black and white photograph of a station with cars parked on both sides of the 3 tracks. A Harris train is departing the station heading towards Mont Albert. A palm tree is prominent in the station car park to the north.1971, surrey hills station, railway stations, car parks, public transport, trains, railway lines, palm tree

Historical significance. Insignia of the Papua New Guinea Command - The Murray Barracks - Australian National Service.Wooden plaque with Palm Tree and Crocodile.Papua New Guinea Command. Palm Tree in silver over Crocodile in gold over wording.

Livistona australis - the Cabbage Tree Palm, is a fan palm that grows naturally in the lowland forest and swamps of southern Queensland and along the east coast of Australia and it occurs further south than any other Australian palm species. It is the only palm that is found naturally in Victoria. The early settlers supplemented their meagre rations with the hearts of the Cabbage Tree Palm.This is the southernmost stand of Cabbage Tree Palms in Australia and the only location in Victoria where these palms grow naturally. This is a pictorial record of a rare native Australian palm.A black / white photograph of small palm trees in a dense bush surrounding.cabbage-tree-palm-east-gippsland

Black and white photograph. Man standing beside Palm tree (Phoenix canariensis) next to the Pavilion.pavilion, phoenix canariensis, palm tree

Sunshine Gardens 1939 early 1940s Photograph of two palm trees in the Sunshine Gardens Center left shows roof of Drs on the corner of King Edward Avenue and Anderson Roadsunshine gardens, h.v. mckay memorial gardens

Jens Kofoed’s Home Armstrong (Rear View) tanks and Palm Tree in foreground.Black and white photograph of the rear view of a two storey brick building with water tanks and a palm tree.stawell

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by the real estate agency Fletchers Real Estate for the purpose of advertising 202 Holland Rd, Burwood East in 2001 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 202 Holland Rd., Burwood East. A one story brick house, with a driveway leading to gated carport on the left. In the foreground is a low brick fence, and front lawn filled with hedges, and a large palm tree.202 Holland Rd., Burwood E. Margaret Picken © 2001 Fletchers Real Estatewhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, burwood, house, garden, burwood east, palm tree

Young palm tree in front of schoolBlack and white photograph showing Lakes Entrance State School, Myer Street, with young palm tree in front of school. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools, buildings

Central Park Gardens. Lady beside mature palm tree with hedge in background. c1920'sBlack & white photograph of Central Park gardens with woman standing on path beside garden bed with truck of palm tree in center of photo.stawell

Central Park Gardens Rose Series Postcards P1664. Shows Several Palm trees circular gardens and pathways. c1910-1920.Postcard of The Rose Series P. 1644 Central Park, Stawell. Also included are two enlarged copies of the post card. Post card shows hedge of cypress in the background and various sized Palm trees in round garden beds in the foreground. c1910 - 1920With best wishes for the New year from Bob & Mary written on the back of the post card. Issued by The Rose Stereographs Armadale Victoriastawell, tourism

Printed with colourful pyramids, palm trees and camels, this parasol tells a story of the changing society of the 1920s, the growth of the Art Deco movement and a wave of Egyptomania sparked by the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Parasols such as this one were used by holidaymakers on Brighton Beach, by this time a popular seaside destination.Parasol with a cotton canopy printed with an Egyptian-inspired design of the Sphinx, camels, palm trees and water carriers. Painted handle with plaited cotton tassel with pink wooden bead.parasol, 1920s, egyptomania

Blue leather sandals with blue & white striped straps in "thong shape"Sara. 6. Made by Irco. (two palm tree drawings)shoes, footwear, sandals, ladies, thongs

Green glass bottle with imprint of 'Bengal Chutney Co'Imprint on front of bottle is Palm Trees, written underneath 'The Palms Brisbane' bottles

Work being completed on the tiling and kerb at the Clock Tower and Rotary Wheel garden showing workmen tiling, view looking towards newly installed palm trees, car park and boat harbour.1993. Lakes Entrance Victoria. Black and white photograph showing work being completed on the tiling and kerb at the Clock Tower and Rotary Wheel garden with workmen tiling. View looking towards newly installed palm trees, car park and boat harbour, Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also another black and white photograph of same area looking towards Post Office and IGA Supermarket 04259.1 size 9 x 12.5boats and boating, jetties, waterways, civil engineering

Coloured Postcard Murray Views No. 7. Cato Park Stawell Victoria. The three black and white photos are missing the larger palm tree on the right in the foreground. The view is of the lake surrounded by trees and bench seating. One colour post card Murray View No 7 Cato Park Stawell Victoria plus two similar black & white photos one smaller the other an enlargement. Also a small B&W photograph in Album 14, p28. The post card is a view of a section of the lake surrounded by willows, 2 tall pine trees and one large palm tree on the right. The lake is also surrounded by 3 concrete & wood bench seats with maybe a 4th in the distance. Murray View No 7 Cato Park Stawell Vic. On the back "Post Card Real Photograph produced in Australia by Murray View, Gympie, Q".stawell