Memorial Avenue

An Avenue of pine trees was the first memorial in Mount Pleasant to those who lost their lives, leading to the naming of Memorial Avenue, from Melrose Street to Showground Road, and originally the gates of the showgrounds. It was planted in 1934.

In 1915 three trees were planted to commemorate Private A. H. Bax and Private E. H. Jenzen, and General Birdwood who were all killed at Gallipoli. The following day a further nine trees were planted. Mention was made of the sacrifice of the men from the district. The children from the local school were involved in the planting and encouraged to make sure that the trees were cared for. It is unknown where these trees were planted, but possibly on the showgrounds which at that time were on land next door to the school.

The original pine trees were replaced in 1938 with similar and again with Claret Ash trees in 2010.