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Statement of Significance

Homestead Park Origins:
Archerfield Homestead was established in 1873. Selector Henry Farley occupied the land for the requisite period of five years and having made improvements to the land during that time, applied to have a survey 1878 so that he could have a Deed of Grant for the property known as ‘Archerfield’. The survey included ‘60 trees planted and cradled, value 60 Pounds’. Title was transferred to William Edward Murphy in 1878. By this time the property consisted of 7,608 acres. The Homestead was occupied subsequently by the Durack family after whom the name of a nearby suburb is derived.

Scientific Significance:- It is probably the only one of its type in south-west Brisbane.

Historic Significance:- The tree is on the site of Archerfield Homestead which was established in 1873. Selector Henry Farley occupied the land for the requisite period of five years and having made improvements to the land during that time, applied to have a survey 1878 so that he could have a Deed of Grant for the property known as ‘Archerfield’. The survey included ‘60 trees planted and cradled, value 60 Pounds’. Title was transferred to William Edward Murphy in 1878. By this time the property consisted of 7608 acres. The Homestead was occupied subsequently by the Durack family after which the name of a nearby suburb is derived. This Pandanis Palm is one of the original plantings of C.1876. It is probably the only one of its kind in the south west of Brisbane and its fruits are quite large.

Social Significance:- The tree is an important part of a suburban park which is used by many local inhabitants.

Aesthetic Significance:- It is a good example of its species.

This tree is located north-west in the park, close to the fence.