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Trees

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Diameter

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Details

Common name
River Red Gum
Botanical name
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Other name
Monarch of the Glen
Type
Avenue
Condition
Good
Municipality
Mitcham (SA)
Location
Brownhill Creek Rd Opp The Kiosk In The Brownhill Creek Caravan Pk, Mitcham Off Brownhill Creek Rd Mitcham SA 5062
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Resistance (Scientific)
  • Remnant (Scientific)
  • Other scientific (Scientific)
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Landmark (Social)
  • Contemporary association (Social)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)

Statement of Significance

Richard & Elizabeth Harrison arrived in SA 25/12/1839 on Lady Maley. Until they obtained a house in Currie Street Adelaide they camped beside the tree, their two children Mary Katherine (13) & George John slept in the hollow of the tree. The River red gum known as Monarch of the Glen is a well-known landmark at the caravan park off Brown Hill Creek Road. Its gnarled trunk has undoubtedly provided shelter for Aboriginal and early visitors.