Avenue of Commemorative Trees is located in Advancetown
Address: 174 Latimers Crossing Road, reserve adjacent 174 and 163 – 179 Latimers Crossing Road, Advancetown
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The Avenue of Commemorative Trees at Latimers Crossing, planted around 1920, is historically significant for its symbolic association with World War 1 and the sacrifices made by the fledging community. Joseph Hinde planted the Hoop Pines (Araucaria cunninghamii) and one Bunya Pine (Araucaria bidwillii) in honour of his brother Thomas Hinde who was killed in action in France in 1918. The planting of memorial trees was a common way for families to create a personal memorial to their loved ones. The avenue of trees is a highly visible and symbolic landmark along Latimers Crossing Road. It has a special association with the community as evidence of the profound effect that the Great War had on the community.
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Queensland Heritage Register: NO
Heritage protection boundary: 1RP192137 and road reserve Latimers Crossing Road adjacent to 1RP192137, 4RP141461, 0GTP864 and 101RP896190 (Seg_par22751 8)