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Other NamesRiver Red Gum , Mr Howe's Tree LocationYandell Street,, CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450 - Property No T12131
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Important landmark in historic town This magnificent Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum) stands at the junction of Barkers and Forest Creeks. It is marked by an X and the notation "the late Mr Howe's marked tree" on the 1854 plan of the town of Castlemaine. The tree was marked during an 1840s pre gold rush survey and is adjacent to the site of the Gold Commissioner's Camp established in the early 1850s. Measurements: 23/10/2010 Access: Unrestricted
Particularly old
Historical value
William Weston Howe was the Government Surveyor employed during the 1840's to locate the various headwaters of the Loddon River in the County of Talbot. Howe was taken ill and died near Mt Cole in early January 1849. He was buried in Franklinford cemetery. On the occasion of the grave re-dedication in 2004, the government's Senior Surveyor, Kevin Flynn, was able to verify the blaze on the marked tree.
Girth (m): 6.21 at 1.4
Spread (m): E-W 33.6; N-S: 29.7
Height: 26.5m
Estimated Age (yrs): 200 - 300+
Condition: Good
Girth (m): 7.5
Spread (m):30
Height (m): 27
Condition: Good
Estimated Age (yrs): 200 - 300+
Classified: 23/02/2009
Parks, Gardens and Trees
Tree