First Trees planted in Exmouth

Statement of Significance

The first trees planted in Exmouth are a living reminder of the significance of the Naval Communication Station to the development of the North West Cape. They have aesthetic and historic heritage significance.
Their value is found in their historical links with noted dignitaries, signifying the State and National importance of the communications centre to both the US and Australian defence systems.

Physical Description

The first three trees planted in Exmouth are rivergums (eucalyptus camaldulensis). One is in a garden bed adjacent to the carpark on Maidstone Crescent, at the western end of the Shire Office. The second tree is in a grassed area adjacent to the Shire Office on the western side. The third tree is situated next to the path from the Council Chambers to the parking area on the western side.

History

The three trees planted by dignitaries are commemorative of the cooperation between the Australian and United States of America governments. The agreement signed on 9 May 1963 between Australia and the US, which resulted in the establishment of the US Communications Station at Exmouth. was a pledge between signatories to assist one another in collective defence and mutual security. Exmouth township and the dual use of the communication facility by the Australian and US Navies are a result of this collective security arrangement.
The first tree was planted by the Hon Allen Fairhall MP. Minister for Supply on 23 June 1964. The Minister and Vice Admiral Sir Hastings Harrington KBE. CB. DSO. Chief of Naval Staff, who planted the second tree on 8 July 1964. both visited Exmouth during construction of the Naval Communication Station. The third tree was planted by His Exccllency Viscount De L'islc VC. PC. GCMG. GCVO. K St John. Governor General of Australia on 17 October 1964 during his visit throughout Western Australia.

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