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QUERCUS ROBUR (ENGLISH OAK)
16 BURKE STREET, SANDFORD, GLENELG SHIRE

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52919 Quercus robur foresters hall sandford
52919 Quercus robur foresters hall sandford
52919 Quercus robur foresters hall sandford
MAP 1 - Extent of Registration for Quercus robur (English Oak) in front of 14 & 16 Burke Street, Sandford.
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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The Quercus robur (English oak) planted in front of the Forester's Hall in Burke Street, Sandford is a magnificent specimen, planted by important local man, J.S. Anderson to commemmorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887. The tree is in excellent condition with an excellent degree of integrity.

How is it significant?
The tree is of historical and aesthetic significance to the Glenelg Shire.

Why is it significant?
The tree is of historical significance as it demonstrates the joy and pride which the people of Sandford, and indeed much of Australia felt in celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It is of further historical importance for its location, in front of the Ancient Order of Forester's Hall, in the middle of the public part of the township. It is of of aesthetic significance as an outstanding specimen of a mature English oak which contributes significantly to the landscape.

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    • Usage/Former Usage

      QUERCUS ROBUR (ENGLISH OAK) - Usage/Former Usage

      Oak Tree

      Physical Description 1

      QUERCUS ROBUR (ENGLISH OAK) - Physical Description 1

      The Quercus robur (English oak) is located at the front of the Ancient Order of Forester's Hall at 16 Burke Road, Sandford. The tree is typical of its form, with a large spreading crown, with low branches extending out from the trunk up to 12 metres. The tree is in excellent health, and retains an excellent degree of integrity, having been altered or pruned little over the past 120 years. Next to the tree, a plaque has been erected (concrete base with bronze plaque). The plaque states that the tree was planted in 1887 to commemmorate the 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, planted by Mr. J. S Anderson.

      Physical Conditions

      QUERCUS ROBUR (ENGLISH OAK) - Physical Conditions

      Excellent

      Historical Australian Themes

      QUERCUS ROBUR (ENGLISH OAK) - Historical Australian Themes

      8. Developing Australia's Cultural life

      8.9: Commemorating significant events

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Glenelg - Glenelg Shire Heritage Study Part One

      Author: Carlotta Kellaway, David Rhodes Mandy Jean
      Year: 2002
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      Glenelg - Glenelg Heritage Study Stage Two (a)

      Author: Heritage Matters
      Year: 2006
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