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Calder Memorial Avenue of Honour - Eucalyptus spp.
Goulburn Valley Highway,, SHEPPARTON VIC 3630 - Property No T11115

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T11115 Eucalyptus Spp.

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Statement of Significance

Location or Context:
2037 trees which occur in a unique location or context and so provide a contribution the the landscape.

Aesthetic Value:
2037 trees of outstanding aesthetic significance.

Historical Value:
2037 trees commemorating a particular occasion (including plantings by Royalty) or having an association with an important historical event.

Calder Woodburn Memorial Avenue
An impressive double avenue planting comprising several Eucalyptus species. A unique planting, the various bark textures and colours are very attractive. In late 1943 Mr JE Woodburn proposed the avenue - occurring amonst existing trees - as a memorial to his son, killed in WWII. In June 1945, 145 trees were planted in two rows by Mr Woodburn, south of Seven Creeks. Many have name plaques at their bases. Further plantings occurred in 1946 (263 trees); 1947 (998); 1948 (638) and 1949 (392). The avenue is one of the longest in Victoria and the only other WWII commemorative planting apart from the example at Mortlake.

Measurements: 06/07/1988
Spread (m): 15
Girth (m): 2 - 3
Height (m): 12 - 25
Estimated Age (yrs): 45
Condition: Good

Access: Unrestricted
Classified: 14/07/1988