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    The World's Tallest Tree

    Submitted by @littlebobbyplaqueson

    Submitted by @littlebobbyplaqueson

      Warragul to Noojee Railway

      This plaque is found at the historic “Bridge No. 7″ at Noojee, Victoria. Yes – what a poetic name – there were 7 timber trestle bridges around Noojee on the train line. No.2 was the highest above...

      This plaque is found at the historic “Bridge No. 7″ at Noojee, Victoria. Yes – what a poetic name – there were 7 timber trestle bridges around Noojee on the train line. No.2 was the highest...

      • australia
      • historic
      • train

      Warragul to Noojee Railway

        Australia’s Highest Post Box

        On the top of Australia’s highest building, the Eureka Skydeck (nearly 300 m tall, 91 floors), is Australia’s highest post box. From here you can send letters all across the world. There is a...

        On the top of Australia’s highest building, the Eureka Skydeck (nearly 300 m tall, 91 floors), is Australia’s highest post box. From here you can send letters all across the world. There is...

        • australia
        • melbourne
        • post box

        RUMBALARA PROPERTY TRUST

        RUMBALARA THIS PLAQUE PERPETUATES THE MEMORY OF DAVID CONNOR WHOSE ENTERPRISE AND PIONEERING SPIRIT INSPIRED CONSTRUCTION OF THIS BUILDING IN 1887. ORIGINALLY KNOWN AS CONNOR BUILDINGS, AND LATER...

        RUMBALARA THIS PLAQUE PERPETUATES THE MEMORY OF DAVID CONNOR WHOSE ENTERPRISE AND PIONEERING SPIRIT INSPIRED CONSTRUCTION OF THIS BUILDING IN 1887. ORIGINALLY KNOWN AS CONNOR BUILDINGS, AND LATER...

          John Henry (Jack) Cuthbertson

            Federation Wall

              Australian Rural Police Cells

              These Police Cells were originally located at the rear of the former Maroondah Highway police station destroyed by fire in 1994. They are typical of the style used in rural areas of Victoria over...

              These Police Cells were originally located at the rear of the former Maroondah Highway police station destroyed by fire in 1994. They are typical of the style used in rural areas of Victoria over...

              • australia
              • police
              • jail

              Carted and Mounted on this Wagon

              THIS LOG WAS CARTED AND MOUNTED ON THIS WAGON BY WALTER MARWEN BROOKS AND HIS MATES ON SEPTEMBER 4 1968 HE DIED AS THE RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT 1930-1968 Submitted by @priyabgandhi

              THIS LOG WAS CARTED AND MOUNTED ON THIS WAGON BY WALTER MARWEN BROOKS AND HIS MATES ON SEPTEMBER 4 1968 HE DIED AS THE RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT 1930-1968 Submitted by @priyabgandhi

                Clone of the original Hovell Tree

                Hovell tree marks the exploration by Hamilton Hume and William Hovell. The original tree is/was in Albury some 500KM away. Not sure of the connection with a coal mining museum. Plaque reads: 'A...

                Hovell tree marks the exploration by Hamilton Hume and William Hovell. The original tree is/was in Albury some 500KM away. Not sure of the connection with a coal mining museum. Plaque reads: 'A...

                • tree
                • coal mine
                • australia

                Blacksmith and Corn Store

                Plaque reads: 'On this site in 1882, Mr G.R. White erected his factory and commenced his business as a implement maker and general blacksmith. He was elected a member of the Lilydale Council in...

                Plaque reads: 'On this site in 1882, Mr G.R. White erected his factory and commenced his business as a implement maker and general blacksmith. He was elected a member of the Lilydale Council in...

                • shop
                • australia
                • hay and corn store
                • implement maker

                Victoria 150th Anniversary

                Plaque reads: 'Victoria 150 Growing together 1984-5 This project marks the 150th Anniversary of the State of Victoria, commemorated in 1984-85.  Unveiled by Cr T. C. Marr Shire President  20th...

                Plaque reads: 'Victoria 150 Growing together 1984-5 This project marks the 150th Anniversary of the State of Victoria, commemorated in 1984-85.  Unveiled by Cr T. C. Marr Shire President ...

                • victoria
                • australia
                • anniversary
                • shire

                Boronia Shoppingtown

                BORONIA SHOPPINGTOWN  WAS OFFICIAL OPENED BY  THE HON. R. J. HAMER, E.D., M.P.,  PREMIER OF VICTORIA  ON MONDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER, 1973. Submitted by @oldshopsoz

                BORONIA SHOPPINGTOWN  WAS OFFICIAL OPENED BY  THE HON. R. J. HAMER, E.D., M.P.,  PREMIER OF VICTORIA  ON MONDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER, 1973. Submitted by @oldshopsoz

                • mall
                • shoppingtown

                Pound Bend Tunnel Wash Out

                Plaque reads: 'Wash Out!  in July 1870, a large party assembled at the other end of this tunnel to watch the Yarra take its new course. It must have been a spectacular sight! Overall, the project...

                Plaque reads: 'Wash Out!  in July 1870, a large party assembled at the other end of this tunnel to watch the Yarra take its new course. It must have been a spectacular sight! Overall, the...

                • river
                • tunnel
                • dam
                • australia
                • victoria
                • gold mining

                Phillip Island National Surfing Reserve

                From instagramSubmitted by @littlebobbyplaqueson

                From instagramSubmitted by @littlebobbyplaqueson

                • australia
                • surfing

                Koala Conservation Centre

                  Peter Corlett OAM

                  Peter Corlett OAM John Monash 2015 bronze, cast concrete Unveiled by The Hon. Dr Alex Chernov AC QC Governor of Victoria 22 April 2015 A Monash University Public Art Commission initiated and...

                  Peter Corlett OAM John Monash 2015 bronze, cast concrete Unveiled by The Hon. Dr Alex Chernov AC QC Governor of Victoria 22 April 2015 A Monash University Public Art Commission initiated...

                    Sir Louis Matheson Library

                      Collapse of the Westgate Bridge

                      The Westgate bridge is the main thoroughfare in to Melbourne CBD from the West. In 1970, whilst still under construction it collapsed killing 35 workers. This plaque and part of the bridge stands...

                      The Westgate bridge is the main thoroughfare in to Melbourne CBD from the West. In 1970, whilst still under construction it collapsed killing 35 workers. This plaque and part of the bridge...

                      • bridge
                      • architecture
                      • engineering
                      • melbourne
                      • australia
                      • university