Prison Baob

The entrance, only have to stoop a bit.

These Baob trees were used as prisons across WA. This one has enough space inside to hold about 5 people. The entrance is visible on the bottom right of the trunk.

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pericoterrades says:

Precioso arbol y un color muy agradable
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Barb46 says:

How interesting- great shot:)))
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Felipe Abreu 2009 says:

Wow!!!!! beautiful tree.....
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Felipe Abreu 2009 says:

Wow!!!!! beautiful tree.....
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

nana_cindy42 [deleted] says:

Great shot!! What interesting history!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Scott Foy says:

Wow! Never seen a tree like that before! Great shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Jacob...K says:

Australians keep prisoners in trees??? That's easily the craziest thing I have ever heard....
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

yewenyi says:

They used them before they had built any buildings.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

maxington says:

Jail-trees? Oddest thing I've heard of in a while.

Nice shot +really liked the story behind!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ebilflindas says:

Hmmm...
Another reason why the Little Prince so dreaded these frightful trees!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

yewenyi says:

Blogged
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goldsardine says:

oh, delightful photograph.
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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

williewonker says:

Good historic link with the past.

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groundswelldottv [deleted] says:

great shot, nice story telling
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

woolmarket100 says:

Fascinating!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

alemdag says:

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Nemesis Fiko says:

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inthegarden says:

beautiful! please consider adding this photo to www.flickr.com/groups/championtrees/
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louisa_catlover says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Tree Photos, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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kebalilly & marty says:

interesting
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LaurieChristensen2061 says:

Halo Yours Prison Baob is great and wonderful.Thanks.
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