A memorial tree-planting function took place at W-ater'lea Park, Blenheim, last Meek. Sir Edward Cliaytor and prominent. citizens delivered brief addresses, and a bugler played ‘'Tlic Last Post.” The trees were labelled with deceased soldiers’ names and laid ready for planting, (lie names being arranged alphabetically. The next-of-kin of deceased soldiers were unviled to plant (lie tree hearing (he. names of their relative. Men were stationed at intervals along tiie drive to supervise and assist with the planting.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 15594, 10 August 1921, Page 3
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