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Hector McWilliam Print Page 
The cairn commemorates Hector McWilliam who planted the 200 Norfolk pines in the town and owned property in the area.
The 200 Norfolk pines in the town were planted by Hector McWilliam after being told they would not grow in the area. McWilliam, a one-time real estate salesman, acquired the Mylott property in 1924, attempting, with little success, to sell land in the area and make it a tourist spot. Hector was very generous to the community and bequeathed them a wealth of Public Reserves.
Location
| Address: | Birdwood Circle, Birdwood Circle Park, Tuross Head, 2537 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.052059 Long: 150.137656 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
This Cairn Erected To The Memory Of
HECTOR RODERICK McWILLIAM
1877 - 1974
Who Devoted 50 Years Of His Life To Planting
And Tending The Norfolk Island Trees On
This Beautiful Tuross, Peninsular.
