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From: Dianne Hughes <>
Subject: Re: [GEELONG] Botanical Gardens
Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2000 15:04:49 +1000
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Jill,
I have a feeling there is or was a gatehouse at the gardens, and it is
also possible some of the gardeners may have lived on site. And I have
found it: there is a photo in George Jones book "Growing together" page
66 of the curator's cottage. Daniel Bunce lived there for a while but
others may also have. Page 100 of the same book is a photo of the lodge
and entrance gates.
regards
Dianne Hughes

Jill Ferguson wrote:
>
> Would anybody know if there is/was a cottage attached to the Geelong Botanical Gardens?
>
> The reason for the question is that Leon Marion who died as a toddler in 1869 has his address in the cemetery records as "Botanical Gardens". His father, Julius, was a gardener at one time in his life, although he appears to have started off as a butcher.
>
> Any information would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jill Ferguson
>
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