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Statement of Significance

The Juglans Avenue of Honour was planted in 1918/19 to commemorate soldiers from the Tourello district who served in World War One. <BR>There are a total of 36 trees (19 on north side, plus two replacements;17 on south side and 3 young multi-trunked trees at north-east end). A powerline runs along the north side and the trees were heavily pruned in early 1994. Generally the trees are in good condition, especially the south side. <BR>This is the only known example of walnuts used as an avenue planting in Victoria.<BR>08/2011.There are 20 trees on the northside, plus 2 replacements. 17 on the southside and a 3rd mature tree west of driveway on north side of road.