Yoondoorup Boorna
Artist: Alma Toomath
Asset Type: Plaque, Prose
Year of Work: 1996
Location: Swan River Foreshore, North Eastern corner of Victoria Gardens, East Perth
Provenance: City of Perth
Description: This old river gum, removed as part of the redevelopment of the East Perth area, was treated and returned to the site at the request of the Noongar people. Its burnt and split trunk was used as a hiding place for goods and messages by those who once camped here. In 2014 the tree saddle was destroyed by fire leaving only the log and plaque.
Inscription:
YOONDOORUP BOORNA
Claisebrook Tree
This tree has been used in many ways
by the Bibbulmun people at this location
on the border of the Derbal Yaragan
Swan River it is hereby recognised
for harmony and friendship.