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25-August-2015 : Tree plaque in Public Hall
Photographs supplied by Tim Fitzgerald
An avenue of trees commemorates those who served in World War One.
An avenue of 56 trees were planted in 1917 in honour of the district soldiers. The avenue was officially opened by Councillor Laidlaw , President of the Lexton Shire. Trees were also planted for Councillors, Laidlaw, Neal and Quayle in recognition of their assistance.
The Ballarat Courier, 11th June 1917.
Newspaper ArticleLocation
| Address: | Pyrenees Highway, Amphitheatre, 3468 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.181351 Long: 143.402424 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Avenue of Honour |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
| Link: | http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/… |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1917 |
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