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04-December-2013
04-December-2013

Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders

The brush box tree (Lophostemon confertus) planted in 1922 commemorates those from the district who died in service or were killed in action during World War One. The tree was replanted in 1927 by Mr. W. Caffery J.P.

An identical sign has been placed on a tree in Numbaa however the Trove information states that the tree was planted in Pyree opposite the Literary Institute on a triangle of land. 

Location

Address:Greenwell Point Road & Bournes Lane, Pyree, 2540
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.909344
Long: 150.692143
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Tree
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
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Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919
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Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1922
Front Inscription

This Memorial Tree 
(Lophostemon 
Confertus - Brush Box)
was planted by the 
community in 1922 
in memory of local 
soldiers who fell 
during WWI

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au