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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 - these trees would possibly be the oldest Artocarpus in Australia and therefore of horticultural and genetic value. They are still fruiting well;

Social - important contribution to the landscape of the park which is a frequently used place of recreation;

Historic - associated with the original house in the area called Archerfield Homestead; High aesthetic value.

This tree is located central in the park, amongst the western end of the mango tree avenue.