Historical information

The planning scheme amendment is to extend protection to a group of Pioneer Children's graves and an historic apple tree.

Significance

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.

Physical description

A 16 page collection of documents sent to GHS Committee member Anne Paul regarding an amendment to the Nillumbik Planning Scheme.

Inscriptions & markings

Nil