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05-August-2014
05-August-2014

Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders

The pine trees were planted in memory of those who lost their lives in World War One. The plaque and cairn were erected to recognise the service personnel and citizens of Robe in times of war and peace.

Robe, October 10. The Progress Association have in hand the erection of sawn paling tree guards round the Norfolk Island pines, recently planted on the esplanade to the memory of the soldiers killed at the front; also a swing on the beach, and a four part shelter on the esplanade.
The Narracoorte Herald (SA), 16 October 1925.

Location

Address:Mundy Street, Robe, 5276
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.162451
Long: 139.755159
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Avenue of Honour
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1925
Front Inscription

Australia Remembers 
1945 - 1995

This Plaque And Cairn 
Erected By The Robe RSL 
In Recognition Of The 
Services Rendered By 
The Service Personnel 
And Citizens Of Robe 
In Times Of War And Peace

These Pine Trees Were Planted As A Memorial 
To The Soldiers Of World War I

Lest We Forget

A 150 Project

Source: MA,RVWM
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