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The tree commemorates those who served in World War One.
The tree was grown from a seedling from the 24 Battalion Tree at Melbourne`s Shrine of Remembrance. The 24th Battalion served in World War One. The tree was destroyed by a storm in 2016 and a new tree was planted in time for the ANZAC service on the 24th April 2016.
The original plaque is still located in the Memorial Grove.
Location
| Address: | Darby & Laman Streets, Memorial Grove, Civic Park , Newcastle, 2300 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.928951 Long: 151.773429 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Tree |
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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
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 28th August, 1966 |
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LEGACY TREE
This Tree Was Planted by Newcastle Legacy Club
28. August 1966
IN MEMORY OF DEPARTED COMRADES
This Tree Is A Seedling Of The 24. Battalion Tree
Growing At The Memorial Shrine In Melbourne.
The 24. Battalion Tree Was Grown From A Pine
Cone From The Original Lone Pine At Gallipoli
Picked Up By A Soldier Of That Battalion
Just Prior To The Final Evacuation From
The Peninsula 1915.
