Sarah Ann Gibbs tree removal plaque
1947Brass plaque engraved with Sarah Ann Gibbs tree planting information. Rectangular plaque with four holes in each corner.
A pine tree was planted on the Railway Reserve on the northern side of the Railway Station in 1906 by Mrs Sarah Ann Gibbs the wife of pioneer settler William Gibbs. A plaque was erected on the tree in 1947.
The following excerpt was taken from the Collie Mail circa 1947: “On a pine tree at the entrance of the Darkan Railway Station a memorial tablet to the late Mrs. Sarah Ann Gibbs was recently unveiled. Mrs. Gibbs who died l8 months ago lived in the Darkan district for over 70 years. The unveiling ceremony was organised by the Darkan CWA and the branch president Mrs. J.H.Spencer presided. Branch members, together with many relatives and friends of the late Mrs. Gibbs were present. The memorial tablet was unveiled by the West Arthur Road Board chairman Mr. Don Johnston.”
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Tree planted 1906 by Sarah Ann Gibbs WIFE OF WILLIAM GIBBS Born Brunswick 1854. Mrs Gibbs lived at Boolading 70 years. Died 30th July 1946. Erected in memory of a pioneer country woman. - By Darkan Branch C.W.A -
Wilsons engraving works Queens Place William Street Perth
