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06-December-2014
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The Avenue of Honour was planted in 1918 to commemorate those who served in World War One.
The Buangor avenue of honor, which consists of about 50 trees, running along the main Ballarat - Ararat road, was planted on Thursday. There was a large gathering of relatives and friends of district soldiers. Addresses in keeping with the occasion were delivered by Cr. W. G. Pickford (president of Buangor Avenue of Honor Committee) President Richards, Crs Burn and Vanstan (representing Araratshire Council, Cr. W.H. Halpin ( Riponshire Council) and Mr. J.R. Wotherspoon (secretary of the Beaufort Avenue of Honour.
Riponshire Advocate (Vic), 3 August 1918.
Location
| Address: | Western Highway, Buangor, 3375 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.365509 Long: 143.170618 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Avenue of Honour |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
| Link: | http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 1st August, 1918 |
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Front Inscription
Avenue of Honour
Source: MA,RSLV,SKP,VWHIAvenue of Honour
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
