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Corridor Of Oaks Park
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11 Sir Henrys Parade
Faulconbridge, NSW
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The Corridor of Oaks honours the memory of NSW Premier Sir Henry Parkes, the “Father of Federation”. Since Federation in 1901 every Australian Prime Minister or a close family member has planted an oak tree here. The surrounding parkland is well supplied with seating, shady lawns and statues.
The Corridor of Oaks is significant as a unique memorial to Sir Henry Parkes and the prominent role he played in bringing about the federation of the Australian colonies. It is also significant as a unique commemoration of the successive Prime Ministers of Australia since Federation.
The association of the land with Sir Henry Parkes, an influential proponent of Federation, and its ultimate dedication by a state politician to commemorate Federal prime-ministers who have personally planted the oak-trees over more than 60 years give the park and its plantings significance at a state and national level. The Corridor of Oaks is fine example of a formal planting of oak trees in a local park. The simple arrangement of quercus robur makes a striking monument to the prime-ministers of Australia and contributes to the amenity of the immediate area.
The association of the land with Sir Henry Parkes, an influential proponent of Federation, and its ultimate dedication by a state politician to commemorate Federal prime-ministers who have personally planted the oak-trees over more than 60 years give the park and its plantings significance at a stat…