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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | CR/G1625 |
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| Tree Type: | Group |
| Registered By: | NZNTT |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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This unique war memorial stands where Akaroa Borough School once stood, where many of those honored by the memorial were educated.
Architect Henry St. Aubyn Murray, who was decorated for his service in World War I, designed the memorial. Unveiled in 1924, the memorial lists the names of Banks Peninsula men who died in the South African War (1899-1902) and World War I (1914-1918). A plaque honoring World War II casualties was added later. Locals gather here every April 25, Anzac Day, in remembrance of all New Zealanders and Australians who have served and died in war (Notes by AlpinerHut, Chantilly, Virginia. Nov 2019. Referenced from TripAdvisor). [In 1934 four Phoenix canariensis, grown from seed which came from Monte Carlo, were planted in the corners of the memorial as part of the town's Arbor Day celebrations.] Source: 'Arbor Day', Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 3 August 1934 p. 2 |
Group Details
| Group Type: | Single species | |
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| Feature Tree Genus: | Phoenix | |
| Feature Tree Species: | canariensis | |
| Feature Tree Common Names: | Canary Island date palm, phoenix palm | |
| QE II Covenanted: | No | |
| Actual Planting Date: | 1934 | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 90 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | In Good Health | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| Number of Trees: | 4 | |
| Area Covered: | (none) | |
| Group of Tree Type: | Commemorative |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 09 Jan 2020 | NZNTT |
Location
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Images
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XUSandy, TripAdvisor | 23 Jan 2017 |