This historic hoop pine (Araucaria cunninghamii), in the St Paul’s School grounds, Bald Hills, is believed to be approximately 195 years old.
Prior to Eurpoean settlement, the banks of the North and South Pine Rivers were home to many Hoop Pines and Cedars. Most of these magnificent trees were felled for their valuable timber, so that few of them remain today.
John Oxley first noticed them in on this day (1 December) in 1823 on the banks of the North Pine River near present day Petrie.
The old building in the background of these pictures is the administration building for the school. It was originally a farmhouse built by the Stewart Family in the late nineteenth century.
Read more information about these Hoop Pines on the Queensland Cultural Heritage Register.
Hi
i have an old Stewart family photo of pine trees you may be interested in.
can you send me your email address.
My husband is a descendant of the Stewarts of Bald hills.
Helen
Hi Helen
I’m also a descendant of the Stewarts and would be interested in seeing the photo.
Thanks
John Mellor