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04-May-2015
04-May-2015
Photographs supplied by Sandra Brown

The Aleppo pine tree (Pinus halepensis) commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.

The Aleppo Pine is one of two species of pine at Gallipoli, the other being the Lone Pine (Pinus brutia). 

 

Location

Address:156 Maybe Street, Bombala RSL Club, Bombala , 2632
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.912135
Long: 149.238596
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Tree
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:2005
Front Inscription

                           ALEPPO PINE
                                  (Pinus Brutia)
The Tree Facing This Club From Across The Bowling Green
             Is A Direct Descendant Of The Original

          LONE PINE Standing At GALLIPOLI
Where Australia Forces Landed On Sunday 25th April, 1915.
A Seed From The Original Lone Pine At Gallipoli Was Grown By
                           Mrs. G. T. McMullen,
And Presented To The Inverell RSL Sub Branch.

A Seedling From This Inverell Tree Was Presented To The
Bombala RSL Sub Branch Where It Now Stands Proudly
In Memory Of All Those Who Have Defended Our Great Country

      Bombala RSL Sub Branch
                    2005


            Rob Letts       Jim Longden
            President       Secretary

Source: MA
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