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19-February-2021
19-February-2021

Photographs supplied by Neil Follett

A lemon scented gum tree commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One and World War Two.

The gum tree was planted in sand collected by the late Ron Pullin from Gallipoli in 1936 on the occasion of the visit of H.M.A.S. Australia. 

Location

Address:172 Oban Road, Ringwood North school, Ringwood North, 3134
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.793162
Long: 145.230748
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 11th November, 1955
Front Inscription

Commemoration Tree

This tree was planted on Rememberance Day 11th. November 1955 by Maj. Gen. L. E. Beavis, C. B., C. B. E., D. S. O.

In memory of all servicemen who took part in the wars of 1914 - 18 and 1939 - 45

Lest We Forget

Plaque presented by Ringwood Sub - Branch R. S. S. A. I. L. A.

11th. November 1965

Source: MA,RSLV,VMR
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au