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Mrs W. D. Thompson : 07-December-2011
Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders
A tree planted by the Rats of Tobruk Association commemorates Mrs. W. D. Thompson M.B.E.
The planting of the Avenue of Honour commenced in June 1917 on the suggestion of Mrs W. D. Thompson, a director of clothing firm E. Lucas and Company, Ballarat, that an avenue of trees be planted in honour of the men and women of the district who had enlisted for service.
Following cessation of hostilities in 1919 and completion of the avenue plantings, the 'Lucas Girls' led by Mrs W. D. Thompson began planning and fund raising for a commemorative arch to provide an entrance to the Avenue of Honour.
She was awarded an M.B.E. in 1941.
Location
| Address: | Wendouree Parade, Botanical Gardens, Ballarat, 3350 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.547608 Long: 143.821925 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Tree |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAThe Rats of Tobruk Association
No Surrender
In memory of Mrs W D Thompson MBE
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
