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The Avenue of Remembrance commemorates those from the Blyth District who served in World War One. A plaque is situated on a rock in the centre of the trees. 224 trees were originally planted.
A group of 12 returned soldiers at Blyth has accomplished one of the finest tree-planting efforts reported to the NationalTree planting Council this year. With, the co-operation of the district council they have made an "Avenue of Remembrance" half a mile long and containing 224 trees. Mr. L. J. West, of Blyth, who organised the scheme, reported that the whole cost of the project has been met and a credit balance is held for maintenance.
News (Adelaide), 21 August 1939.
Note: The inscription on the plaque says that the avenue was planted c1925. The Trove article states that the Avenue of Remembrance was planted on the 1st July 1939.
Avenue of Remembrance 1939Location
| Address: | Blyth Road, Blyth, 5462 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.848733 Long: 138.484054 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://www.vwma.org.au/ |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 1st July, 1939 |
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These trees were planted c.1925 in memory of those who served from the Blyth District in the First World War.
1914 - 1918.
