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Age (approx)

80yrs

Trees

2257

Diameter

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Details

Common name
Eucalyptus
Botanical name
Calder Memorial Avenue of Honour - Eucalyptus spp.
Type
Avenue
Condition
Good
Municipality
Greater Shepparton (VIC)
Location
Goulburn Valley Highway, Shepparton VIC 3630
Access
Unrestricted
Significances
  • Location/Context (Social)
  • Landscape (Social)
Date of measurement
06 Jul 1988
Date of classification
22 Sep 2016
Other register(s)
H1975

Statement of Significance

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.

Location or Context: Over 2,000 trees which occur in a unique location or context and so provide a contribution the the landscape.

Aesthetic Value: Over 2,000 trees of outstanding aesthetic significance.

Historical Value: 2,000 trees commemorating a particular occasion (including plantings by Royalty) or having an association with an important historical event.