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This is one of only a few specimens of this species in the State.

Native to the mountains of the Mediterranean region, this species is known for its high quality timber, oils and resins.

Planted in the early 1900s, it is one of the oldest and most impressive plants on the grounds. John Tremearne acquired seedlings from the State nursery in Sawpit Gully and, with hospital staff, planted the seedling.

Originally called ‘Pednolva’, the house was built in the early 1880s by Dr John Tremearne, (medical officer for the hospital from 1872 to 1888). The State Government acquired the House in 1909, converting it into classrooms, a library and museum for…

Native to China, this uncommonly planted tree was one of the earliest plantings in the grounds. It is an attractive urban amenity tree with the ability to tolerate adverse conditions such as drought and poor soils.

Erected in 1952 to acknowledge the contribution of Sir Alexander Peacock, (who was from the Creswick area).

School team played in the Clunes league

Black and white photographs

published between 1920-2004
Sylvanite published by the Creswick Advertiser (1920-1926), and Every Week, Bairnsdale (1927-1930)
Tyalla published by Magazine Art Pty, Hampton
Document, magazines with paper pages

Cards with printed text

Creswick Advertiser
Newspaper clippings

Printed by Creswick Advertiser
Paper document, signed with autographs of cast and crew

Wooden plaque with metal plates with inscriptions

Paper document

Cast bronze, displayed in square red case lined with blue velvet and white satin

Dorm No. 5, Victorian College of Forestry
Handwritten notice with skull and crossbones drawing
Words and drawing by Cyril Niven

Paper document with printed ink