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27-April-2016
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A monument commemorates editor and journalist Sydney John Webb who planted a row of oaks along the highway in 1890 after his retirement to Narre Warren. A plaque was unveiled in 1990 to commemrate the centenary of the planting of the oaks.
Sydney Webb is remembered for his contribution to the Narre Warren community. He donated land for the Webb Street primary school and the Mechanics’ institute, planted the avenue of oak trees on the Princes highway (these trees came from the Nobelius nursery) and is also believed to have instigated the railway station at Narre Warren.
Location
| Address: | Princes Highway & Webb Street, Narre Warren, 3805 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.025067 Long: 145.305213 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1890 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1890 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Honouring
Sidney John Webb
who planted this row
of oak trees in the
year 1890
Inscription in Proximity
This Plaque
Is To Mark The Centenary Of
The Planting Of
This Avenue Of Oaks
By
SIDNEY WEBB
in 1890
Source: MA,VMR,RHSVThis Plaque
Is To Mark The Centenary Of
The Planting Of
This Avenue Of Oaks
By
SIDNEY WEBB
in 1890
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
