Berry's Creek Avenue of Honour

Berry's Creek Road BERRYS CREEK, South Gippsland Shire

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  • Physical Description 1

    Berry's Creek Avenue of Honour - Physical Description 1

    The Berry's Creek Honour Avenue comprises approximately 18 trees adjacent to Berry's Creek Road, which are believed to be the remnants of trees originally planted in 1918 and 1919. It is likely that replacements were made in later years. The trees, which are located on the roadside as well as on private property include: -

    7 Algerian Oaks (Quercus canaiensis)
    6 English Oaks (Quercus robur)
    5 English Elms (Ulmus procera)

    There are also 5 Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macropcarpa). These are not consistent with the original plantings, which exclusively comprised elms and oaks, but it is possible that they were substituted as a hardier alternative.
    The trees on private land are untouched and are in relatively good condition, whereas the trees on Council land have been mutilated and are in poor condition due to incorrect maintenance, vandalism and accidental damage.
    
    

    Historical Australian Themes

    Berry's Creek Avenue of Honour - Historical Australian Themes

    Thematic Context

    Government + Community Institutions

    Sub-Themes

    Military Defence

    Physical Description 2

    Berry's Creek Avenue of Honour - Physical Description 2

    Style

    Honour Avenue

    Veterans Description for Public

    Berry's Creek Avenue of Honour - Veterans Description for Public

    The Berry's Creek Honour Avenue comprises approximately 18 trees adjacent to Berry's Creek Road, which are believed to be the remnants of trees originally planted between 1918 and 1919. It is likely that replacements were made in later years. The trees, which are located on the roadside as well as on private property include: 7 Algerian Oaks (Quercus canaiensis), 6 English Oaks (Quercus robur), 5 English Elms (Ulmus procera). There are also 5 Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macropcarpa). These are not consistent with the original plantings, which exclusively comprised elms and oaks, but it is possible that they were substituted as a hardier alternative.
    
    Berry's Creek Honour of Avenue is important as the first of a series of First World War memorial avenues established throughout the former Woorayl Shire, presumably in response to the initiative of the Victorian State Recruiting Committee. It expresses the significant effect of the First World War upon the Berry's Creek community and the desire to erect a suitable memorial. Aesthetically, despite its diminished size and somewhat poor condition, the Avenue is an important part of the character and identity of Berry's Creek. It marks the entrance to Berry's Creek from the Strzelecki Highway and provides an appropriate setting for the School and Hall, which are focal to the identity of the district.
    

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Heritage Study and Grading

    South Gippsland - South Gippsland Heritage Study

    Author: David Helms with Trevor Westmore
    Year: 2004
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