Eastern Adelaide Teacher resource.pdf - Army Museum of South ...

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(11) The memorial trees in the “Avenue of Trees”, which line Alexandra Avenue and Prescott Terrace, are evergreen. Why do you think the local community chose this type of tree? The fact that the leaves never fall is symbolic of the enduring tribute to those from the Burnside district who were killed during World War I. The evergreen trees are also symbolically linked to the Christian belief of eternal life. 5

(11) The memorial trees in the “Avenue <strong>of</strong> Trees”, which line Alexandra<br />

Avenue and Prescott Terrace, are evergreen.<br />

Why do you think the local community chose this type <strong>of</strong> tree?<br />

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The fact that the leaves never fall is symbolic <strong>of</strong> the enduring tribute to those from<br />

the Burnside district who were killed during World War I.<br />

The evergreen trees are also symbolically linked to the Christian belief <strong>of</strong> eternal<br />

life.<br />

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