The Robbers Tree, Heritage-listed tree in Cunnamulla, Australia.
The Robbers Tree is a mature Cypress Pine standing near Stockyard Street in Cunnamulla and listed on the Queensland Heritage Register. The location includes information panels that explain the significance of the tree to visitors.
In January 1880, Joseph Wells hid beneath this tree after robbing the Queensland National Bank at gunpoint in Cunnamulla. His execution in March 1880 marked the last capital punishment for an armed bank robbery in the state.
The tree connects to local stories about outlaws and law enforcement that shaped how the community sees its past. Visitors find these narratives reflected in how locals discuss the place.
The tree is located on Stockyard Street and easy to find with information panels on site. Visit during daylight hours when the panels are clearly readable.
The tree was connected to the case that marked Queensland's last execution for armed bank robbery. This historical link makes the site a witness to a turning point in the state's criminal history.
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