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Sir Henry Parkes

politician, statesman
1815 - 1896

 

The Federation Oak planted by Sir Henry Parkes in 1890 can still be seen in the Parliament House Gardens, Melbourne.

"Australia has afforded me a better home than my motherland, and I will love her with a patriot's love."
Sir Henry Parkes