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Linton Avenue of Honour
Denison Street,Linton, GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE

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- Physical Description 1
  
  Linton Avenue of Honour - Physical Description 1
  
  Avenue. English Oak: Quercus robur, English Elm: Ulmus procera 44 trees.
  
  Historical Australian Themes
  
  Linton Avenue of Honour - Historical Australian Themes
  
  Remembering the fallen
  
  Physical Conditions
  
  Linton Avenue of Honour - Physical Conditions
  
  In good condition on little used street.
  
  Usage/Former Usage
  
  Linton Avenue of Honour - Usage/Former Usage
  
  Commemoration
  
  Veterans Description for Public
  
  Linton Avenue of Honour - Veterans Description for Public
  
  The Linton Avenue of Honour was planted in 1918 and is on Denison Street. It originally consisted of 100 alternating oaks and elms. Its purpose was to 'commemorate Linton's contribution to the Australian Imperial Forces'. At some stage all of the elm trees and the name plaques were removed. The latter have never been recovered. The avenue now comprises comprises 44 trees. On Anzac Day 2009, the Linton and District Historical Society erected a memorial to commemorate the ninetieth anniversary of its planting in July of 2008.
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