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24-December-2013
24-December-2013

Photographs supplied by Bryan Hardy

The tree commemorates George Throssell, a former Premier of Western Australia who attended school in the District. The tree also commemorates Parliament Week in October 1985. 

George Lionel Throssell CMG was the second Premier of Western Australia. He served for just three months, from 15 February to 27 May 1901, during a period of great instability in Western Australian politics.

 


 

Location

Address:South Terrace & Sandgate Street, Memorial Park, South Perth Civic Centre, South Perth, 6151
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.988056
Long: 115.867222
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Tree
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Government - State
Link:http://adb.anu.edu.au/

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:October-1985
Front Inscription

Plaque :

This tree was planted to honour Hon. George Throssell 
Premier of Western Australia
1901

Who attended school in this District

Commemorating Parliament Week in Western Australia
October 1985

Sponsor : ALCOA of Australia

Source: MA, ADB
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au