Hooper Reserve
Royal Parade,Brunswick, Moreland City
Sydney Road (Brunswick)
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Statement of Significance
Hooper Reserve at the southern most end of Sydney Road between Park Street and Brunswick Road, Brunswick.
How is it Significant
Hooper Reserve is of historic significance to the City of Moreland.
Why is it Significant
Hooper Reserve is significant for the number of memorials and monuments erected commemorating significant events and personalities to the local community. They represent the input of various important community groups over the history of the area. (AHC Criteria A.4 & G.1) Of note are the associated mature street trees continue the avenue plantings of Royal Parade to Brunswick Road, and form notable mature street trees within the municipality.
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Hooper Reserve - Physical Description 1
A number of monuments located within a central road reserve and major tram stop, at the northern end of Royal Parade.
Remnant Fabric (Man Made):Much of the site is located at the middle of the road reserve, forming a landscaped area around a tram stop. A memorial erected to those who served in the Boer War is located on the west side of the tram stop. The masonry memorial features the figure of a soldier atop a high plinth and was unveiled on the 30th May, 1903. A substantial drinking fountain commemorating Thomas Wilkinson, 1st Chairman of the Brunswick Municipal Council is located immediately to the north. On the east side of Royal Parade adjacent to the foot path is a small clock tower presented by the ANA to the City of Brunswick in 1935.
Remnant Fabric (Vegetation):Each outer side of the road reserve features plantings of mature Plane Trees (Platanus x acerifolius). The trees continue the avenue concept of the Royal Parade Elms to the intersection of Brunswick Road. The landscaping within the tram stop area is of a fairly recent origin.
Potential Threats: Vandalism to the monuments. Over pruning of the Plane Trees for overhead utility or vehicle clearance.Heritage Study and Grading
Moreland - City of Moreland Heritage Review
Author: Allen Lovell and Associates
Year: 1999
Grading: LocalMoreland - Keeping Brunswick's heritage: A Report on the Review of the Brunswick Conservation Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 1990
Grading:
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COTTAGEVictorian Heritage Register H0594
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IRON HOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H0665
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CHRIST CHURCHVictorian Heritage Register H0129
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