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The Japanese cherry trees commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One and commemorates the Allied Victory. The trees for this plantation were presented by Mr. Francis Snow. A cherry tree was planted at the site in 1986 to perpetuate the special meaning of the place.
The short 950m return walk along the RSL Walk trail links the plantation with the Australian and American Forces Plantation.
National Park Article 1934Location
| Address: | Cherry Plantation Road, Belair National Park, RSL Walk, Belair, 5052 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.015976 Long: 138.670028 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Trees |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1922 |
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Plaque :
In 1922, Through Public Subscription, Aided
By The National Park, Mr. F. H. Snow
Established Here, A Plantation Of 700
Flowering Trees, In Memory Of The Fallen
Of World War One. In Perpetuation Of The
Special Meaning Of This Place, This Cherry
Tree Was Planted On April 20, 1986.
Blackwood R.S.L.,
N.P.W.S. Social Club,
N.P.W.S. Staff.
