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17-May-2015
17-May-2015

Photographs supplied by John Huth

Pine trees commemorate those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved from World War One to Vietnam. 

Location

Address:Spencer Street, Diggers Park, Botanic Gardens, Rockhampton, 4700
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -23.401892
Long: 150.491952
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 25th April, 1988
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Gallipoli Pine Trees

The seeds from which these pine trees grew came from the Gallipoli Peninsula, were presented by the Turkish Government, nurtured by Rockhampton City Council and planted to commemorate the links from the original ANZACs to those who served in Vietnam 1962 - 73

Project completed on ANZAC Day 25 April 1988

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