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The trees commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and acknowledges her 70 years of service as Australia`s Head of State. 

Nulla Vale Pyalong West Landcare Group Inc., received funding of $18,000 from the Queen`s Platinum Jubilee Tree Planting Program which will run from 2021-2024. The project will plant trees at Pyalong and Tooborac Primary Schools, install a commemorative plaque and hold an event in honour of The Queen’s Jubilee. This will enhance shade for students and raise awareness of The Queen's Jubilee.

An additional project site is at 5185 Northern Highway Tooborac. 

Elizabeth II (21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime, and was head of state of 15 realms at the time of her death. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch and the longest verified reign of any female monarch in history.

Twenty advanced shade trees have been planted at Pyalong and Tooborac primary schools thanks to The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Tree Planting Project. Commemorative plaques were unveiled at the schools and morning teas were enjoyed after the formalities on Thursday, October 20. The project is part of a Commonwealth-wide network of tree planting events to honour the platinum jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell was unable to attend the ceremony due to the flood emergency across the electorate, but he said the partnership would benefit the community. “These trees not only honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, but will enhance the beauty of these schools while also providing a cooler environment in the summer months,” Mr Birrell said. “The new trees will also serve as an opportunity for students to foster their relationship with the land and learn about the importance of growing and protecting our environment.”
 

The project was initiated by the Nulla Vale and Pyalong West Landcare Group. The trees will be looked after by Landcare members, parents and the Tooborac and Pyalong communities.
Shepparton News, 1 November 2022. 




 

Location

Address:10 - 14 Bourke Street, Pyalong Primary School, Pyalong, 3521
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.117292
Long: 144.857079
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Trees
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:Imperial
Actual Event Start Date:06-February-1952
Actual Event End Date:06-February-2022

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 20th October, 2022
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Plaque :

Trees Planted to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

This project received funding through the Australian Government`s Planting Trees for the Queen`s Jubilee Program.

This project takes place in Taungurung Country. 

Source: MA
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