Hosken Street
The Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus macrofylla) and Port Jackson Fig (Ficus robinosa) were planted in 1906 by Robert Russ for the Irwin Roads Board at a cost of 16 shillings and 4 pence. The original trees were planted some 20 metres, although over the years, trees have been removed to accommodate vehicles and underground petrol storage tanks. In 1999 replacement trees grown from cuttings were planted by the Dongara Denison Townscape Committee. The trees have high historic value forming a rare example of the City Beautiful philosophy that was current in Western Australia at the time. From Brand Highway to Waldeck Street roundabout
This street, previously named Irwin Road, was the main road to Geraldton. It was renamed Moreton Terrace because of the Moreton Bay Figs (Ficus macrofylla) which lined the street. Moreton Terrace connects the historic precinct around the intersection of Waldeck Street to the Brand Highway.
This recreation area was originally the playground for the second Dongara State School. Students grew vegetables in the garden (on the site of the rotunda) and sent produce to the Royal Show for exhibition and competition. They grew wheat, oats, barley and vegetables in rows and used the yields to determine bags to the acre and other mathematical equations. Prior to World War II, students planted trees on the perimeter of the block and many are now mature trees. The rotunda was designed by the Townscape Committee to reflect the architectural features of early Dongara buildings and was completed in 2001 as part of the Centenary of Federation celebrations.
Wedding of Elizabeth Clarkson and George D Brand at the Methodist Church, 1903. View looking east along Moreton Terrace before planting of trees. I IRME0477
