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A Bottle Tree commemorates those who served in World War One.
Four bottle trees were planted in 1917-1918 by the National Bank Manager to commemorate staff, other bank's staff and local men who served in World War One. A plaque was unveiled on the last surviving tree on the 9th March 2004.
Location
| Address: | King Street, near National Bank , Clifton, 4680 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.929883 Long: 151.905923 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
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1918 |
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Plaque :
BOTTLE TREE
This is the last remaining of 4 bottle trees, planted in 1917 - 1918 in King Street by Mr. E. P. Wells (Qld National Bank manager) and his wife, honouring one of his staff, other banks` staff and local men who served in World War 1.
Two bottle trees were planted in 1917 across the street in front of Bruce Hamilton`s Garage and a little further up, while this tree and a fourth were planted on the western side of King Street in Nov / Dec 1918.
May its presence act as a reminder of those who served their country so well.
Unveiled by Councillor Ann Collins, the Mayor of Clifton Shire Council on 9th March, 2004.
