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24-May-2021
24-May-2021

Photographs supplied by Stephen Warren

The avenue of Sequoia trees commemorate military personnel from Australia and the United States of America who served in World War Two and the Korean War.

The short 950 metre return walk along the RSL Walk trail links the plantation with the World War One Japanese Cherry Tree Plantation.

Location

Address:Cherry Plantation Road, Belair National Park, Berri Werri Track, Belair, 5052
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -35.016042
Long: 138.673037
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1962
Front Inscription

Plaque :

In 1962, This Avenue Of Sequoias Was Planted By The Staff Of
Belair National Park, As A Memorial To Australian And 
American Allied Forces Who Served In World War Two,
And In Korea. The Construction Of The Bridge And Track To
This Site Was A Joint Venture By 
Blackwood And District R. S. L. ;
National Parks And Wildlife Staff ;
Rotary Club Of Blackwood Inc ;
Employ SA Youth Conservation Corps; And 
National Parks Heritage Committee.

Unveiled On 6 October, 2008
 

Source: MA
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