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The trees were planted in tribute to those from the district who served in World War Two. The memorial lists the names of those from the district who served.
An arbor day was held at Chandada, on Friday, August 16, at which the children from the Tootla and Hd. of lnkster schools collaborated with those from Chandada in planting trees of tribute for those who had enlisted from the district. Mr. J. A. Mclnnis,of Cungena, opened the proceedings by expressing his pleasure in being asked to plant the first tree. Mr. Ross thanked Mr. Mclnnis for coming along to perform the ceremony, and on belialf of the parents and relations of the boys who had enlisted, thanked those who had arranged the planting of the trees of tribute. Trees were planted for A. P. M. "Sandy'" Ross, Herbert Higgins, Arthur Higgins, George Evans, H. W. G. Nettlebeck and W. R. Thompson. Lunch, sports for the children and afternoon tea were enjoyed by all.
West Coast Sentinel (Streaky Bay, SA ), 23 August 1940.
About 100 people met at Chandada last Sunday afternoon, when four trees of tribute were added to the eleven previously planted for members of the fighting forces connected with this district. The trees were for Sgt. Carbery, Ptes. R. Horsell and D. Fletcher, and the late L.A.C.E. O. Milford. who was head teacher at Tootla School.
West Coast Sentinel (Streaky Bay, SA ), 15 August 1941.
SEVEN MORE PLANTED
Seven further trees of tribute have been planted at Chandada, making a total of 22. The names of servicemen to whom this new planting has been dedicated are: Pte. S. Bryant,P. Anderson, Ptes. E. Horsell, E. Irvine, R. Irvine, K. Miller, and J. Mudge. Before the trees were planted, Mr. K. Ross asked that a minute's silence be observed in memory of the late LAC E. 0. Milford and L. Cpl. Harry Nettelbeck, who had made the supreme sacrifice and to whom trees were already growing. Mr. Ross also referred to two boys who had been reported missing: Pte. George Evans, of whom no definite news had yet been received, but word of whose safety was anxiously awaited; and Sgt. Wireless Airgunner W. R. ("Bill") Thompson, who, after being reported missing for three months, was now known to be a POW. A message, expressing pleasure felt by all those present at the news of Bill's safety was sent through Mr. Ross to the Thompson family.
West Coast Sentinel (Streaky Bay, SA), 20 November 1942.
Location
| Address: | Streaky Bay Road, Chandada Pioneer Park, Chandada, 5680 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.754306 Long: 134.673251 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Trees |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
Dedication
Plaque :
Chandada Tribute Trees
In August 1949 and November 1942, Tribute Trees were planted on this site to honour the men and women from the Chandada District who enlisted in the Australian armed forces in World War II.
This memorial acknowledges these men and women who served their country in time of war and who offered their lives to defend the freedom of all Australia.
Some did not return *
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