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State Square Banyan Tree
22 Esplanade, Darwin City
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Status
Permanent Declaration
Type
Place
Nominated
24/MAR/93
Nomination Accepted
10/MAY/93
Assessment Report Considered
21/SEP/93
Signed By Minister
28/FEB/94
Gazetted
16/MAR/94
Publish Notice Of Declaration
20/MAR/94
Statement Of Heritage Value
The Banyan Tree in State Square is valued by the community as a remnant of the original Darwin foreshore vegetation. It is over 200 years old and was the congregation point for the Larakia youths prior to ceremonies which took place under the nearby Tamarind tree. It will remain a focus for landscaping associated with State Square.
Value
Historic, Indigenous & Natural
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