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18-October-2016 (Peter F Williams)
18-October-2016 (Peter F Williams)

Photographs supplied by Arthur Garland / Peter F Williams

The Aleppo Pine (Pinus halepensis) commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. 

The Aleppo Pine was one of two species of pine at Gallipoli the other being the the Lone Pine (pinus brutia). 

 

Location

Address:Emu Bay Road, Park beside bridge , Deloraine, 7304
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -41.524665
Long: 146.657734
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Tree
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:1974
Front Inscription

"Aleppo Pine"

This pine tree is a direct descendant of a tree growing on "Lone Pine Plateau" Gallipoli 1915 and was planted here by members of the Deloraine Sub-Branch of the R.S.L.A. in 1974 as a living memorial to the thousands of Australians who gave their lives in the World War of 1914 - 1918.

"Lest We Forget"

Source: MA,RUMT
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