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The Avenue of Honour was originally planted by a local resident, Gus Powell to commemorate those from Lysterfield who died in World War One. Of the fourteen men who enlisted, ten returned. Four English Oaks were planted for the soldiers killed in action and ten Silky Oaks planted for those who returned.
During the 1990s, the avenue was under threat by proposed road widening, however local resident Ed Williams acted to have the trees protected. The Knox and Yarra Ranges Councils, the Australian Army, and donations from local people provided plaques for the First and Second World Wars, Vietnam and Korean wars and service in East Timor.
Location
| Address: | Lysterfield & Wellington Roads, Lysterfield, 3156 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.932244 Long: 145.303833 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Avenue of Honour |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
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Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 13th September, 1919 |
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MEMORIAL AVENUE
LYSTERFIELD
Erected by Gus Powell 1919 to honour those who served in the
GREAT WAR
1914 - 1919
[ Names ]
City Of Knox
HISTORIC AVENUE OF HONOUR
FIRST PLANTED 1918 - 1919
Lest We Forget
