Brachychiton populneus
22 Staughton Street,, MEREDITH VIC 3333 - Property No T11339
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Statement of Significance
Contribution to the landscape
Historical value
Located at rear of property, this is a fine example of the species contributing to the landscape of this historic mudbrick 'Steiglitz Cottage'. It was planted circa 1875 by William Thomas Champ for his friend Edmund Kenneally Steiglitz, owner of the cottage. W.T.Champ (1808-1892) was distinguished as Commandant of the Port Arthur penal settlementand later Inspector-General of penal establishments in Victoria, where he was largely responsible for the building of Pentridge gaol.
Brachychiton populneus, commonly called Kurrajong, is a native to eastern Australia and is naturally distributed from north-eastern Victoria to Townsville and from the coast through to the semi-arid inland
Measurements: 01/06/1992
Spread (m): 10.5
Girth (m): 2.05
Height (m): 10.4
Estimated Age (yrs): 110
Condition: Good
Measurements: 05/2011
Spread (m):12
Girth (m): 2.5
Height (m): 11
Estimated Age (yrs): 129
Condition: Good
Access: Restricted
Classified: 11/06/1992
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MARYBOROUGH TOWN HALLVictorian Heritage Register H2152
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SubstationGolden Plains Shire
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St Josephs Catholic ChurchGolden Plains Shire
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