Date Palm Trees

Statement of Significance

Palm trees were commonly used in the Australian landscape to contrast with indigenous flora and signify a focus of activity such as a farm house or public park. The palms have a social and historical significance.

Physical Description

The palms-are generally planted in groups of two or three, along the edge of roads, with other trees. Those along Barrack Street are located within a grassed strip which separates the street from facing car parks and successfully punctuate what could otherwise be a large open area. Those along Mitchell Street comprise a group of three in an open area used for earmarking and another single specimen between the Clock Tower Building and Court House.

History

Themes: Social & Civic Activities - Townscape

Integrity/Authenticity

Apart from the pruned specimens, all of the palms are well positioned where they are unlikely to come to harm and are well shaped.

Condition

Good to Fair

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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