Proclamation Tree & Marmion Memorial

Proclamation Tree

It is amazing that this tree planted over 130 years ago is still alive and well. It is in Adelaide Street Freemantle and the tree was planted October 21 1880-a Moreton Bay fig tree

Forgotten History

This massive Morton Bay Fig tree (across from St Patrick’s Basilica) was planted on the 21st October 1890 to commemorate the granting of self-government to the Colony of Western Australia by Queen Vic...

Interesting history

The Proclamation Tree and Marmion Memorial are separate historical sights at the same location. The Marmion Memorial is a statue in memory of William Marmion who held many high offices in WA. The Pr...

Combine with St Patrick's Basilica

Don't go out of your way to see this especially, but it's right outside St Patrick's Basilica and over the road from Clancy's Fish Pub. Take care, as it's on a traffic island and you might have to dod...

Living History

The Proclamation Tree, a Moreton Bay Fig, was planted on 21st October 1890, Trafalgar Day, to commemorate the granting of a responsible government to the colony of Western Australia by Her Majesty Que...