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Eucalyptus socialis

Other Names 'The Mail Tree' ,  Red Or Grey Mallee Location Murray Valley Highway,, BEVERFORD VIC 3590 - Property No T11173 File Number T11173 Level Regional

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Rare or localised

This tree has an unusual history.The cavity in the trunk was used, in the days of coach transport, around the latter half of the 19th century,by mailmen and the Tyntynder Homestead residents to leave or collect mail when there was flooding in the district.
It is part of remnant native vegetation of the area and Swan Hill is the most eastern extremity for occurrence of the species.This tree is located opposite the entrance to Tyntynder Homestead; first settled about 1846 and one of the earliest pastoral runs in the district.

Measurements: 02/12/1986
Spread (m): 8
Girth (m): 1.52
Height (m): 6
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Fair

Measurements: 08/04/1995
Spread (m): 10.9
Girth (m): 1.7
Height (m): 6.25

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 15/12/1988