The Afghanistan Avenue of Honour in Yungaburra is a living memorial dedicated to the memory of all who served in the fight against terror in Afghanistan and to those brave and selfless Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of freedom and liberty. The Avenue follows the path of fallen Commando Ben Chuck’s Gun Read more [...]
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Newton Anzac Avenue
Established in 1919, this avenue of Camphor Laurel trees commemorates those who served in World War One. When the avenue was being planned there was discussion about planting Australian trees, but Camphor Laurels were chosen for their hardiness. “When the Toowoomba ANZAC Avenue is completed, the work for which is now half finished, it will Read more [...]
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Mont Albert Avenue of Honour
This WW1 commemorative avenue of nine (9) trees were planted by local citizens of Mont Albert, in Churchill Street, Mont Albert, Victoria. This was in response to Queen Elizabeth’s state tour and as that she was driven down Churchill Street. The trees were established exactly 50 years after the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli to recognize Read more [...]
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Goodwood Oval Memorial Trees
Goodwood Oval, previously known as Goodwood Recreation Ground, has had many separate tree-plantings over the years to commemorate soldiers who served in World War One and World War Two. On different occasions, trees were planted by local school children, Druids, and the Forestville Hockey Club. The first planting of memorial trees occurred on Friday 1 Read more [...]
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Addison Road, Hove
Norfolk Island Pines (Araucaria heterophylla) were the species of choice, in the establishment of the Addison Road, Hove, Trees of Tribute honour avenue for WW2 servicemen from the Glenelg, Brighton and Marion districts. The trees were presumably planted sometime in late August/early September 1941, after initial arrangements for the planting ceremony on Friday 22nd August Read more [...]