Work on paper - "From little things big things grow", The Planting of Cook Island or Caledonia Pines, 2007

Historical information

It was reported in the City of Ballarat Community Magazine, September 2007 that the Victorian Governor planted two Caledonia Pines and that banners of aboriginal paintings were hung in the Robert Clark Conservatory.

Significance

These trees add to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens collection as they are planted near the Robert Clarke Centre where nearly all the trees are deciduous. Also, the Aboriginal banners on display feature the platypus used by Ballarat's Aboriginal community to signify unity.

Physical description

One page of black newsprint on a white sheet.

Inscriptions & markings

None.

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