Oak Tree To Live
An 89-year-old oak tree in the grounds of St. Saviour’s Church, Sydenham, was cut down on Saturday morning, but steps have been taken to ensure the tree will not die.
Sufficient timber of good quality, about 4ft across by 10ft long, has been taken from the tree to provide church furniture for St. Saviour’s. Several acorns from the tree are being grown and will be planted when big enough.
St. Saviour’s was originally built with English money in 1878, and the oak may have been sent out with the money as a young tree. The site of the present St. Saviour’s at the comer of Brougham and Buchan streets will be sold and the vicar (the Rev. J. F. Ellis) said the tree would have had to come down anyway. The timber would be used for church furniture, including an altar, prayer desks, and a credence table, he, said.
Situated at the corner of Colombo and Roxburgh streets, the new church is expected to be completed by 1969.
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Press, Volume CVII, Issue 31381, 29 May 1967, Page 14
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