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Geological specimen - Murray River Red Gum Geological Specimen c. 6000 BP

Murray River Red Gum Geological Specimen c. 6000 BP

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Murray River Red Gum Geological Specimen c. 6000 BP

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Murray River Red Gum Geological Specimen c. 6000 BP

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Historical information

This wood was cut from a 6000 year old Murray River red gum retrieved from the Wodonga gravel pits on the flood plain. The Museum of Victoria displayed this wood in the base on which Phar Lap stands. It was made by Kevin Barton of the Kiewa Valley to the order of Dr. James Bowler, the geologist who dated the ancient gravel pit red gums.

Significance

This specimen is historically significant and unique in local, national, and international context. It is unique, of scientific and research value, and exceptionally rare due to its age.

Physical description

6000 year old wood from a Murray River red gum.

Subjects

On display

Identifier

WHS 00278

Production methods

Natural process

Materials

Organic, Geological

Measurements

Width: 13.5 centimetres, Depth: 11.5 centimetres, Height: 6 centimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/609cbd7ace20e27f83651ecd

Accessed 25 December 2024

This record was last updated 2 years ago

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