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The grove of trees commemorates those who have served in conflicts in which Australia has been involved. One tree is dedicated to Peace Keeping Forces and one to Peace,
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Location
Address: | Newell Highway, Gurley, 2398 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -29.735825 Long: 149.800045 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Trees |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Plaque:
LONE PINE
On the 6th August, 1915 during World War 1,
Australian Troops were involved in a fierce
battle in the desolate hills of Gallipoli.
A solitary pine tree stood silent whilst the
battle raged around it.
These pine trees were from a seed
brought home from that lone pine.
This grove of trees was planted to represent
Australian Troops` invovlement (sic) in :
BOER WAR MALAYA
WORLD WAR 1 BORNEO
WORLD WAR 11 VIETNAM
KOREA GULF WAR
One tree is dedicated to our
PEACE KEEPING FORCES
an other tree dedicated to
PEACE
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au