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trees are alive and the carvings obscured to varying degrees as a result of regrowth. Yuranigh was one of Thomas
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Yuranigh's Grave is of state significance as a fine example (the only known example) of its type as a grave demonstrating bi-cultural respect for an important man, and for its attributes evidencing a way of life and the customs of both the
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Yuranigh's Grave is of state significance as an important reference site for burial of
Aboriginal people that have been honoured and commemorated by both Aboriginal and non Aboriginal communities for nearly 150 years, and because it provides evidence of bi-cultural (Wiradjuri and English) attitudes
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Yuranigh's grave is an excellent example of "culture contact". The presence of carved trees around the grave demonstrates commemoration by
Aboriginal people. While the inscribed headstone indicates the "honour" bestowed on Yuranigh by Major Mitchell, to whom he acted as a guide on his famous last
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The grave is marked by a headstone, which pays tribute to
Yuranigh's courage, honesty and fidelity. Marking the corners of the burial ground are four carved trees which like the grave, have been fenced for their protection. One of the trees is dead, and the carving on it very distinct. The other
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Yuranigh's Grave is of state significance for its associations with the exploration of inland
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slab in the concrete. Sandstone slab has another inscription. Grave faces south-west and is surrounded by a white wooden fence with chicken wire netting. Dimensions of fence; 3.2m x 3.6m
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tree carving, and for its ability to show rare evidence of the activity of marking graves and remembering persons important in Wiradjuri and non Aboriginal communities.
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north west exploratory adventure. The carved trees are also, as far as is known, the longest remaining number of carved trees around a grave.
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