Photograph - Destruction of Port Jackson fig tree, Holy Triniy Anglican Church, Port Melbourne, Pat Grainger, 7 Dec 1999

Historical information

Removal of the tree was surreptitiously begun and so was partially done before the community realised. It took several days, for as contrary to the claims of the vicar, the tree was extremely healthy.

Physical description

One of 21 colour photographs showing the destruction of the Port Jackson fig tree which stood in the grounds of the Holy Trinity church until December 1999. (Ref item 1637)

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