MAJOR MITCHELL'S TRACK AND BLAZED TREE
Woodacres Lane NAREEN, Southern Grampians Shire
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Statement of Significance
The site known as Major Mitchell's Track is located on private property 'Cuyuac', in a paddock on the east side of Woodacres Lane. It is approximately 4.5kms north-west of its intersection with the Chetwynd -Nareen Road. There are distinct areas of ground which appear to be disturbed, with large parallel depressions in the earth. There is also a tree located nearby which may or may not be related. The tree is a River Red Gum which has been blazed at some time, although the blaze is indistinct.
How is it significant?
The tracks of Major Mitchell's expedition and the associated blazed tree in Woodacres Lane, Nareen are of historical and scientific significance.
Why is it significant?
The track and blazed tree are of historic significance as remnants of one of the most important explorations in Australian history and the resulting opening up of the country which came to be known as 'Australia Felix'. They are of scientific significance as evidence of the way explorers and surveyors travelled through unknown country and left their mark.
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MAJOR MITCHELL'S TRACK AND BLAZED TREE - Physical Conditions
The depressions are in poor condition, and the tree is in good condition
MAJOR MITCHELL'S TRACK AND BLAZED TREE - Physical Description 1
Depressions left in the ground from the wheels of the bullock wagons used by Major Mitchell and his party in their exploration of Australia Felix. Nearby, and located on the roadside, is a blazed tree (which may have no connection with the exploration) bearing the marks 4/5/48 or similar.
MAJOR MITCHELL'S TRACK AND BLAZED TREE - Historical Australian Themes
Theme 2: Peopling Australia
2.5 Promoting settlement
Theme 3: Developing local, regional and national economies
3.3 Surveying the continent
3.3.1 Looking for inland seas and waterways
3.3.4 Looking for land with agricultural potential
Theme 8: Developing Australia's cultural life
8.7 Honouring achievement
8.9 Commemorating significant eventsMAJOR MITCHELL'S TRACK AND BLAZED TREE - Usage/Former Usage
grazing paddock and roadside verge.
MAJOR MITCHELL'S TRACK AND BLAZED TREE - Integrity
Fair degree of integrity
MAJOR MITCHELL'S TRACK AND BLAZED TREE - Physical Description 2
Major Thomas Mitchell, Surveyor General of NSW and explorer
Charles Stapylton, second in command of exploratory tripMAJOR MITCHELL'S TRACK AND BLAZED TREE - Physical Description 3
Road Reserve and adjacent private land
Heritage Study and Grading
Southern Grampians - Southern Grampians Shire Heritage Study
Author: Timothy Hubbard P/L, Annabel Neylon
Year: 2002
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MAJOR MITCHELL'S TRACK AND BLAZED TREESouthern Grampians Shire
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DIGHTS MILL SITEVictorian Heritage Register H1522
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DUNROESouthern Grampians Shire
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EMU BOTTOMVictorian Heritage Register H0274
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