Tasmania

Hillwood Memorial Trees

In 1918, shortly after the end of WW1, three English Oak (Quercus robur) trees were planted in the grounds of the former Hillwood School to commemorate three former residents who were Killed in Action. The Hillwood ‘avenue’ is significant in that it was the first established in the Tamar Valley. Subsequently, to protect the oak …

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Soldiers Memorial Avenue

“For every soldier a tree, for every tree a plaque” The Soldier’s Memorial Avenue forms part of the Queens Domain in Hobart Tasmania. It is an Avenue of Honour comprising 520 trees planted in 1918 and 1919 to commemorate soldiers, mainly from Hobart, who died in World War I (the Great War) 1914–1918. Additional trees …

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Scottsdale

The Scottsdale was established circa 1918 to commemorate WW1. This is located George St Scottsdale, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Tree guards.

Beaconsfield (2) Avenue of Honour

The Beaconsfield (2) Avenue of Honour was established to commemorate Boer War. This Avenue of Honour is located Weld Streetand Grubb St. Beaconsfield, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Main road through Beaconsfield south from Brandy Creek. Double

Clarence Point – Soldiers Memorial Avenue

The Clarence Point – Soldiers Memorial Avenue was established to commemorate WW1. This Soldiers Memorial Avenue is located Sunset Bvd Clarence Point, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Sign marks avenue and names those commemorated.

Bishopsbourne Avenue of Honour

The Bishopsbourne Avenue of Honour was established 01/08/1918 to commemorate WW1. This Avenue of Honour is located Bishopsbourne Rd Bishopsbourne, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Single row of trees. TREE SPECIES Oak (Quercus spp.)

Longford Avenue of Honour

The Longford Avenue of Honour was established 24/08/1918 to commemorate WW1. This Avenue of Honour is located Sections of George, Marlborough, Wellington and Smith Streetand Tannery Rd. Longford, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS The first plantings

Cressy – Soldiers Avenue

The Cressy – Soldiers Avenue was established 27/07/1918 to commemorate WW1. This Soldiers Avenue is located Main Rd Cressy, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Tree guards. TREE SPECIES Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa)

Ouse Avenue of Honour

The Ouse Avenue of Honour was established 01/08/1918 to commemorate WW1. This Avenue of Honour is located Lyell Hwy. Ouse, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS 90km from Hobart. Single row of trees. Tree guards. TREE SPECIES Ash (Fraxinus spp.)

Taranna Avenue of Honour

The Taranna Avenue of Honour was established circa 1920 to commemorate WW1. This Avenue of Honour is located old Main Rd Taranna, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Eastern side of road by Convict Station. Single row of trees. TREE SPECIES Monterey

Nubeena

The Nubeena was established before 1921 to commemorate WW1. This is located Main Rd Nubeena, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS The plantings commenced at George St. TREE SPECIES Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa)

East Launceston Avenue of Honour

The East Launceston Avenue of Honour was established May, 1962 to commemorate WW2. This Avenue of Honour is located High St East Launceston, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Windmill Hill. Council owned park. Double row of trees. Sign at one end pu

Launceston (2) Avenue of Honour

The Launceston (2) Avenue of Honour was established 26/05/1962 to commemorate WW1 and WW2. This Avenue of Honour is located High St Windmill Hill, East Launceston, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Near Beulagh Gardens. Double row of trees. Light st

Trevallyn Avenue of Honour

The Trevallyn Avenue of Honour was established circa 1950 to commemorate WW1. This Avenue of Honour is located South Esk Rd Trevallyn, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Trevallyn Reserve. Council owned reserve. Double row of trees. TREE SPECIES 9

Lefroy Avenue of Honour

The Lefroy Avenue of Honour was established 24/09/1918 to commemorate WW1. This Avenue of Honour is located Richard St Lefroy, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Single row of trees. TREE SPECIES English Oak (Quercus robur)

Apsley Avenue of Honour

The Apsley Avenue of Honour was established to commemorate WW1. This Avenue of Honour is located Lake Hwy. Apsley, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Apsley was a railway town, no longer a town but is often still on maps – where Lake Hwy crosses the

Bagdad

The Bagdad was established 1918 to commemorate WW1. This is located Main Rd (now Swan St) Upper Bagdad, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Tree guards. TREE SPECIES pines (Pinus spp.)

Bothwell Avenue of Honour

The Bothwell Avenue of Honour was established Started 1915, dedicated 3/9/1918 to commemorate WW1. This Avenue of Honour is located Main Street(Lake Hwy) Bothwell, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Double row of trees. Tree guards. TREE SPECIES Or

Dysart

The Dysart was established 1918 to commemorate WW1. This is located old Main Road Dysart, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Western side of road from Church Rd intersection to Clifton Vale Rd. Tree guards. TREE SPECIES Monterey Cypress (Cupre

Melton Mowbray

The Melton Mowbray was established to commemorate WW1. This is located Old Man Rd Melton Mowbray, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS

Southport Avenue of Honour

The Southport Avenue of Honour was established 1931 to commemorate WW2. This Avenue of Honour is located Cathkit St Southport, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Hyth School grounds. A small cenotaph on the site gives the names and details of soldier

Oatlands Avenue of Honour

The Oatlands Avenue of Honour was established 1947 to commemorate WW2. This Avenue of Honour is located Main St Oatlands, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Replacement trees planted along High St. TREE SPECIES Original trees unknown. Replacement tr

Bushy Park

The Bushy Park was established before 1921 to commemorate WW1. This is located Macquarie Plains Rd Bushy Park, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Tree guards. TREE SPECIES Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)

Franklin Village

The Franklin Village was established 1918 to commemorate WW1. This is located Franklin Village, in Tasmania Australia. FURTHER DETAILS Between Franklin Village and Youngtown.