Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents can remember their lost ones and heroes of WWI’s Western Front, with centenary grants now available.
Councils can apply for grants of $2000 for projects that commemorate the long and tragic Western Front campaign.
Sunbury MP Josh Bull said the conflict was an important chapter in Australia’s military history.
“The Western Front was one of the darkest periods of World War I – it touched so many thousands of Victorians,” he said. “This is an opportunity for locals to share their own personal connections.”
Mr Bull said commemorative events and activities help tomorrow’s leaders gain a better understanding of Australia’s wartime contribution.
“Our veterans gave us a great gift, and it’s our duty to preserve their legacy for future generations to cherish,” he said.
Almost 300,000 Australians served on the Western Front and more than 46,000 died in action on the muddy fields of France.
Personal connections can be shared through photographic tributes on the recently unveiled I Will Remember app – part of the new Victoria Remembers the Western Front microsite, which includes history, stories and the latest commemorative event information.
Details: www.anzaccentenary.vic.gov.au/westernfront
