Scarred tree
The distinctive shape of the scar on this tree has been caused by the removal of a sheet of bark by members of the Kulin people who have continued to live in this part of Victoria for nearly 40,000 years.
Bark was used in traditional Aboriginal society for a wide range of social, economic and ceremonial purposes, including the construction of canoes, shelters and containers.
The bark from this Red Gum tree (Beal/Be-al1) (Bial2) may have been used to construct a canoe (Koor-ron3) (Koorong/Korron/Korun/Kor-ron/Ko-run/Kur-ron4) (Gurrong5), due to its sturdiness and durability6.
Ethnographic records note that often the removed bark had to be manipulated with splints and fire to form a suitable shape, and then the bark was sealed with mud and allowed to harden in the sun for a couple of weeks before being launched on the water7.
This Aboriginal scarred tree was moved from its original location in Glen Waverley during the widening of Springvale Road in 1965.
The tree has been conserved on behalf of City of Monash as part of its commitment to the protection of the cultural heritage of the region.
The tree is protected by law, and it is an offence to damage or deface the tree.
1 Thomas 2014: 145
2 Blake 1991: 94
3 Brough Smyth 1878: 407 Language origin specified as Victoria only
4 Thomas 2014: 90
5 Blake 1991: 90
6 Brough Smyth 1878: 407
7 Beveradge 1889: 69, 71
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