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The trees commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and acknowledges her 70 years of service as Australia`s Head of State. 

The Town of Claremont received funding of $4,800 from the Queen`s Platinum Jubilee Tree Planting Program which will run from 2021-2024. The project will plant native trees at the Claremont Museum, install a commemorative plaque and hold an event in honour of The Queen’s Jubilee. This will beautify the area and attract and support native wildlife.

Elizabeth II (21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime, and was head of state of 15 realms at the time of her death. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch and the longest verified reign of any female monarch in history.
 

Town of Claremont will be honouring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee with an official tree planting event at Claremont Museum on Tuesday, 2 August 2022 from 9.30am. Three native trees have been selected as the commemorative sign of this momentous occasion, the Fuschia Gum, Port Lincoln Mallee and Pin Cushion Hakea. Each tree was specifically chosen to enhance our natural environment, ensuring views of the river will not be obstructed as they grow.

Mayor Jock Barker will be joined by fellow Elected Members Deputy Mayor Cr Annette Suann and Cr Peter Telford and said the combination of history and conservation is something the Town is proud to be part of. “Our native garden at our beautifully, newly renovated museum is the perfect place to plant these trees for everyone who wanders through to enjoy for years to come. Here at Town of Claremont, we cherish our leafy streets and it’s fitting to contribute to our growing tree canopy just two days after National Tree Day, whilst celebrating Australia’s longest reigning Monarch of 70 years.”

Students from Swanbourne Primary School will join Mayor Barker in placing soil around the newly planted trees then continue into the museum for a day of historical education.

This project received funding from the Australian Government’s Planting Trees for The Queen’s Jubilee Program.
Claremont Council, 29 July 2022. 

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