Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Ballarat-Maryborough Road,, TALBOT VIC 3371 - Property No T11177
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Statement of Significance
Outstanding size
Curious growth form
Aboriginal culture
This tree is known as the 'Aboriginal Maternity Tree' and is believed to be about 700 years old.Until 1840, there were many Aborigines, the Jajawurrong,living in the district, and Aboriginal law required mothers-to-be to leave family and community when birth was imminent. The tree has a hollowed out cavity which was usedfor shelter.
This tree is located on the roadside, 0.3km from Maryborough Road, on the western side past 'London Bridge'.
Measurements: 1985
Spread (m): 26
Girth (m): 12.2
Height (m): 18.4
Estimated Age (yrs): 500
Condition: Good
Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 17/05/1985
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FORMER POLICE RESIDENCE AND LOCK-UPVictorian Heritage Register H0533
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TALBOT GAS WORKSVictorian Heritage Inventory
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ROCK FLAT LEAD WORKINGSVictorian Heritage Inventory
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