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05-April-2018
05-April-2018

Photographs supplied by Arthur Garland

The Pencil pines trees commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

Victoria (24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From 1 May 1876, she adopted the additional title of Empress of India. With a reign of 63 years, seven months and two days, Victoria was the longest -reigning British monarch and the longest-reigning queen regnant in world history until her great-great-granddaughter Queen Elizabeth II surpassed her on 9 September 2015.

Queen Victoria`s birthday, 24th May, used to be called `Empire Day`. There were special assemblies at school with songs praising the British Empire. Children were then given a half-day holiday. Up to the 1950s, Empire Day was celebrated in Australia with huge bonfires and fireworks.

Location

Address:Stirling & Bell Streets, St Mary`s Anglican Church, Balmoral, 3407
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.248833
Long: 141.841067
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Trees
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:Imperial
Actual Event Start Date:20-June-1837
Actual Event End Date:20-June-1897
Link:http://www.vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1897
Front Inscription
These Pencil pines were planted in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria`s Diamond Jubilee
Source: MA,VHD
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