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20-April-2021
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The plaque commemorates the "Tree of Knowledge".
For over a hundred years Payneham was described as a small agricultural village where farmers ploughed wheat fields, market gardens and vineyards. The hub of the village was located in the area around the Duke of Wellington Hotel, and across the road at Post Office Corner. Folklore has it that while locals were waiting for the mail they would gather under a huge tree they named the "Tree of Knowledge" and exchange news or gossip.
Location
| Address: | Payneham & Portrush Roads, Payneham, 5070 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.897276 Long: 138.638603 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 22nd November, 1986 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis Plaque Commemorates The
"Tree Of Knowledge" Which Was A
Landmark In Payneham`s History.
It Was Unveiled By
His Worship The Mayor Of Payneham
L. A. Fioravanti Esq.
On The 22nd, November 1986.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
