Photograph, Commemoration Tree at North Ringwood State School, 1955

Physical description

Black and white photograph

Inscriptions & markings

Typed below photograph, "Commemoration Tree at North Ringwood State School. ... Planted in sand from Gallipoli."
Image shows newly planted eucalyptus tree in protective wooden framework with notice reading: "Commemoration Tree. This tree was planted on Remembrance Day, 11th November, 1955 by Maj. Gen. Beavis, CB, CBE, DSO. In memory of all Servicmen who took part in the wars of 1914-18 and 1939-45. Lest We Forget."
See also VC No 1593 for later images of this tree with a permanent plaque dated 1965.

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