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Level of Significance

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Age

80yrs

Trees

24

Diameter

0.7m

Height - 8m

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Details

Common name
Tuckeroo Trees
Botanical name
Cupaniopsis anacardioide
Other name
Powell Brothers Commemorative Trees
Type
Plantation
Condition
Good
Municipality
Gold Coast City (QLD)
Location
Garrick Street Coolangatta QLD 4225
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Landscape (Social)
  • Landmark (Social)
  • Contemporary association (Social)
  • Park/Garden/Town (Historic)
  • Commemorative (Historic)
  • Event (Historic)
  • Person/Group/Institution (Historic)
  • Attractive (Aesthetic)
Date of germination
06 Jan 1945
Date of measurement
08 Nov 2014
Date of classification
16 Oct 2018

Statement of Significance

The trees make a significant contribution to landscape of the historic coastal settlement of Coolangatta as they form a lineal arrangement along the median strip and are a highly visible and symbolic landmark along Garrick Street.
The trees are associated with the Powell brothers, for whom they were planted in commemoration, and with World War Two and the sacrifices made by community members.
The trees have contemporary association with the community as they contribute to the landscape of the historic coastal town.
They are good examples on their species which thrive in the coastal environment.

History

The planting of memorial trees was a common way for families to create a personal memorial to their loved ones.
The trees form a lineal arrangement along the median strip and are a highly visible and symbolic landmark along Garrick Street. They have a special association with the community as evidence of the profound effect that the War had on the community. These trees were planted in 1945 to commemorate Laurence and Lance Powell who were killed in action in World War II.

Location

The trees are located between Musgrave Street and Marine Parade, Coolangatta.

Notes

The planting of memorial trees was a common way for families to create a personal memorial to their loved ones.
The trees form a lineal arrangement along the median strip and are a highly visible and symbolic landmark along Garrick Street. They have a special association with the community as evidence of the profound effect that the War had on the community. These trees were planted in 1945 to commemorate Laurence and Lance Powell who were killed in action in World War II.
The trees are located between Musgrave Street and Marine Parade, Coolangatta.