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Tree commemorates members of the Australian Imperial Forces who were on active service overseas in August 1941 during World War Two. Royal Park was occupied for army purposes 1940 - 1960. The site was known at the time as Camp Pell and was later used for homeless families.
Location
| Address: | Brens Drive, Royal Park, near netball courts, Parkville, 3052 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.785945 Long: 144.94675 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Tree |
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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
Front Inscription
His Excellency the Governor of Victoria, Major General Sir Winston Dugan, GCMG, CB, DSO, planted this tree as a tribute to members of the Australian Imperial Forces on active service overseas on August 7th 1941. This park was occupied for Army purposes 1940-1960.
Source: RHSVHis Excellency the Governor of Victoria, Major General Sir Winston Dugan, GCMG, CB, DSO, planted this tree as a tribute to members of the Australian Imperial Forces on active service overseas on August 7th 1941. This park was occupied for Army purposes 1940-1960.
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