tree of knowledge memorial

tree of knowledge memorial印象

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  Whitwillow

  The Tree of Knowledge lives another day. After vandals poisoned this Australian icon in 2006 the remains of the tree has been preserved in this spectacular display. We visited the 'tree ' during the day but vowed to return to see the site lit up at night. A very important part of Australian history.

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  VickiP581

  The original tree being poisoned is a sad indictment on our society.I saw the original 40 years ago and was inspired by the events that went on there.The new monument is over the top and does not really give enough information.

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  PamelaT111

  There's not sufficient space for the story of Barcaldine's historic Tree of Knowledge but it's well documented. Suffice to say here that the original tree where the shearers gathered during their 1891 strike died (many believe poisoned) and has been reincarnated in artistic fashion on the site of that old tree. It is attractive by day but stunning when flood-lit at night, when it appears from a distance as if the original living canopy remains. Barcaldine has a host of motels and caravan parks and it really is worth making this small town a stop-over to view the 'tree' in all its beauty and to realise that what could have been a disaster has been turned into a triumph for this Central Western Queensland shire.

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  Brianne163

  Rather a large, ugly dark box when viewed from the road.Better when inside but I feel more airflow should be allowed to get the sound happening from the suspended beams.

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  surprisealotw

  we visited both in the day and by night. Following tips from fellow trip advisors. We enjoyed both visits, yet when we returned at night the lights and the slight breeze added another dimension to the memorial. The sculpture, although representing the shearing blades of the men who met around the original tree of knowledge, also form a giant wind chime. The slight breeze we experienced on our second visit was enough to produce tunes whilst we visited. The area is well set out. Could have a little more background to the overall significance of the original tree and the effort to save it plus create the memorial for the town and history. We enjoyed the musical chair on the way up. :D There is more background to what happened after the strike and the initial meetings under the tree at the Australian Workers museum, if travellers wanted more to the story.

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  1TraveltheWorld

  This ghost gum remnant is still outside the Railway Station along the main road in Barcaldine.The Tree of Knowledge was included in the National Heritage List in January 2006 and some fool, did poison it a short time later for unknown reasons and the tree died. The memorial was built over the top a few years later which looks much greater from the inside.

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  346deniseh

  It is an important part of history but could have more information near it to explain to those who do not understand.In main street easy to find,you only need a few minutes to view it. Silly not to at least have a look so you can say you have seen it.

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  555alanf

  Gives a shot back into history. The wood chimes are interesting. It's a great pity the tree was poisoned.

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  Herbie2219

  Located right outside the Barcaldine railway station we alighted from the train to stretch the legs and observe the tree. Sad that someone chose to poison this historic tree but it has been preserved for all to see now. Great plaques around the place informing us of the history of the area. The canopy of the tree makes it a stand out.

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  299maxk

  A large box 60 feet X 60 feet X 60 feet with thousands of long, heavy hardwwod guilotine blades hanging from the ceiling by wire ropes. These surround a withered, white scrawny tree which has been preserved [The Tree of Knowledge]. There is a plaque to the shearers who were jailed for sedition as striking was known in 1891.I didn't think much of the monument, but it itched me enough to find out what it was about on wikipedia. A very hard won right to free speech which members of the Labour Movement would do well to remember in 2014. Barcaldine is a small town in a great wilderness where I got a good beer and meal at a nearby pub. I must go back some time and think about it's titanic history some more...