Historical information
This pamphlet provides comprehensive information on Memorials around Ballarat dating from May, 1917.
Significance
Avenues of Honour are unique to Australia and found particularly Victoria. The Ballarat Avenue of Honour is of national importance as the longest and earliest known memorial tree planting of its type.
Physical description
This is an information pamphlet printed on both sides and folded into 3 sections. The headings are written in green and there is a black and white photograph of the Arch of Victory and the Avenue of Honour on the first fold. Over the page, there is a large diagram down the middle of the page, 2 black and white pictures of the righthand side and 2 sketches on the lefthand side of the page.
Inscriptions & markings
None.
Subjects
- john garner,
- doctor john garner,
- arch of victory,
- avenue of honour,
- heritage information guide,
- matilda l. thompson,
- tilly thompson,
- e.lucas &co pty.ltd,
- memorial wall project,
- memorial rotunda and roll of honour,
- memorial cairn and cross of remembrance,
- avenue trees and memorial plaques,
- ballarat city council.,
- john garner collection,
- gardens,
- ballarat
