Local Government
Melville
Region
Metropolitan
Location
NW cnr Kintail & Matherson Rd Applecross
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1938
Demolition Year
0Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Dec 1996 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Jun 2014 | Category B | |
Statement of Significance
The pine tree is an important landmark element in the streetscape of the locality in Applecross, historically significant for its association with a former Lt. Governor of Western Australia, Sir James Mitchell.
Physical Description
Araucaria heterophylla. A mature Norfolk Island pine tree planted on the verge at the intersection of Kintail and Swan Roads in Applecross by Sir James Mitchell, Lt. Governor of Western Australia, in 1938.
History
The pine tree was planted on Arbor Day in July 1938 by Sir James Mitchell, Lt. Governor of Western Australia, with a commemorative plaque on a pedestal adjacent to the tree. Other trees planted at this time are not marked with commemorative plaques.
Condition
Showing some stress and dieback.
Place Type
Tree
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
Creation Date
02 Dec 1996Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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