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Big Stump Plaques : 29-12-2013
Photographs supplied by Nancy Alford / Sandra Brown
A Grey Gum Eucalyptus stump from Growler Creek, Mount Erica, was erected as a monument to sawmilling and logging pioneers of the early 20th century.
Darnum was originally a timber producing town and the original timber mill's owner, Clarrie Weir, wished for the stump to be erected on the site.
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Darnum was originally a timber producing town and the original timber mill's owner, Clarrie Weir, wished for the stump to be erected on the site.
Location
| Address: | Main Street, Bushman`s Reserve, Darnum, 3822 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.187545 Long: 146.004306 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1988 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAPlaque :
This Grey Gum (Eucalyptus Cypellocarpa) stump from Growler Creek, Mt Erica was relocated by the family and friends of the late Clarrie Weir. It was Clarrie's wish that this stump be erected as a monument to sawmilling and logging pioneers of the early twentieth century.
Length: 6.1m (20ft)
Diameter: 5.5m (18ft)
Weight: 37 tonne
Age: approximately 150 years
Transported during March 1988
Plaque :
This project was made possible by the generous support of many organisations and people.
The Andrews Foundation
The Rural City of Warragul
Nick & Geoff Mills
Murdie Jones
Cuthbertson & Richards Sawmills
Warragul Logging
Department of Conservation & Environment
Other friends too numerous to mention.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
