Michael Hanley & Peter RobersonPrint Page 
The tree was planted is 1997 in memory of Michael Hanley a dedicated Elvis Presley fan. Michael was killed in a motorbike accident in 1996. In 1998 a plaque was placed near the tree in memory of Elvis fan Peter Roberson who owned the Red Elvis Car.
The plaques are associated with the Elvis Presley Revival Festival held in Parkes. The Festival began in 1992 to celebrate Elvis’ birthday on January 8, and now attracts about 2000 visitors from all over Australia and overseas.
Location
| Address: | Newell Highway , Kelly Reserve, Parkes, 2870 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.125626 Long: 148.174248 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Tree |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 11th January, 1997 |
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Plaque 1:
THIS TREE WAS
PLANTED IN MEMORY OF
MICHAEL HANLEY
A DEDICATED ELVIS FAN
BY SPIKE JONES
11.1.1997
Plaque 2:
IN MEMORY OF PETER ROBERSON
PASSED AWAY 17TH JANUARY 1998
AN ELVIS FAN WHO OWNED
THE RED ELVIS CAR IN 1995-96
FROM CANBERRA
THANKS FROM ELVIS REVIVAL
