Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
Murray St Perth
Location Details
REGISTERED AS PART OF 2049 Also part of 2045
Construction Date
Constructed from 1900
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified {Trees} | 01 Dec 1975 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Interim | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
Statement of Significance
The Moreton Bay Fig Tree has significant landmark value.
The tree has historic significance as it was planted in the early 1900s.
Physical Description
The tree is a fine specimen of Ficus macrophylla as a mature tree. A dominant element in streetscape – unique in form and character in city centre, associated with historic buildings in immediate vicinity. Appropriate management of root area required.
History
The tree was planted in the early 1900’s. The tree has grown and developed into a significant element in the streetscape.
The tree is located in front of Kirkman House which was built in 1909. It is known to me a meeting place for visitors, nurses and other staff over the decades.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Howlett Bailey Murray Street Conservation Plan | 1997 | ||
| CM 41936/16 | National Trust Description | 5/11/1994 | |
| Royal Perth Hospital Conservation Plan | Considine and Griffiths PTY LTD | 1995 | |
| 1.52/10 | Heritage Place File | City of Perth |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6607 | Register of significant trees as at June 1988. | Report | 1988 |
Place Type
Tree
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
26 Jul 2024Disclaimer
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