Trees of Canberra Avenue

In 1926 The Institution of Engineers, Australia, was one of a dozen organisations (mainly national in coverage) that sponsored the planting of trees in Canberra Avenue, the result of a suggestion put forward by a member of the Associated Chambers of Commerce.

The Institution sponsored some 96 trees, and on a visit to Canberra on 2 August a dozen members, and some wives, planted a token 3 dozen trees in the names of past and present Councillors, of benefactors of The Institution, and of its several Divisions.

The decision to participate was approved during the 24th meeting of the Council of the Institution on 11 November 1925.

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Engineering Heritage Recognition Program

Marker Type	Heritage Engineering Marker (HEM)
Award Date	August 2001
Heritage Significance
Nomination Document	Available here.
Ceremony Booklet Ceremony Report	Not Available
Plaque/Interpretation Panel Image	Not Available