Work on paper - Photograph of the Druids Oak Plaque, December 27th, 1870, Tree planted by the Druids of Ballarat, 1/12/2009

Historical information

The plaque in the photograph commemorates the planting of a Druids Oak in 1870.

Significance

In 2009, doubt surrounds the planting of the Druids Oak tree. Was this the first Druids Oak to be planted in Ballarat? These trees make up an interesting aspect of Ballarat history.

Physical description

1 coloured gloss photograph of the Druids Oak plaque.

Inscriptions & markings

Back lefthand corner of the photo written in blue biro on a white label, "Druid's Oak, 27Dec.1870, 1Dec. 2009."

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