ENGLISH OAKS (8), DUTCH ELMS (8)
15 Huxtable Road PAKENHAM UPPER, Cardinia Shire
Statement of Significance
These trees have been recognised by the National Trust of Australia (Vic) for their age and beauty, judged within the former Pakenham Shire but also have associations with the history of The Grange and its prominent role in the district late last and early this century. The trees in the drive, which are thought to over 100 years old, include eight English oaks and eight Dutch elms, and relate well to the garden and house (see The Grange). The combination of mature elms and oaks is rare.
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ENGLISH OAKS (8), DUTCH ELMS (8)
Cardinia Shire -
THE GRANGE
Cardinia Shire
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Quercus robur and Ulmus x hollandica
National Trust
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'ELAINE'
Boroondara City -
-oonah
Yarra City -
..eld House
Yarra City
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Notes See all notes
06/11/19
These trees were planted by the original owner of this property John McMahon who was twice Mayor of Fitzroy and during that time he had the streets of Fitzroy planted with these species of trees in order to give the unemployed residents of Fitzroy a meaningful occupation during an economic depression. He was also responsible for obtaining the Edinburgh Gardens for the people of Fitzroy and he had these trees planted in those Gardens as well. John named this property Kincora.
Public contributions
Notes See all notes
06/11/19
These trees were planted by the original owner of this property John McMahon who was twice Mayor of Fitzroy and during that time he had the streets of Fitzroy planted with these species of trees in order to give the unemployed residents of Fitzroy a meaningful occupation during an economic depression. He was also responsible for obtaining the Edinburgh Gardens for the people of Fitzroy and he had these trees planted in those Gardens as well. John named this property Kincora.
