Tree Planting at Hamilton Lake.

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Photograph
Production date
16 Apr 1888
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Tree planting initiated by Isaac Coates. A day's holiday was declared. Residents, school children and infantry were led from Knox Street by a brass band. Approx. 1,500 trees were planted. The Mayoress, Mrs. Coates planted the first oak tree.
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HCL_00486

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