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Earlier this year, Michelle Landry MP welcomed the successful grant application for the Walkerston–Pleystowe Returned and Services League Sub-Branch, securing $7,809 to restore and replace deteriorated plaques at the Greenmount Avenue of Honour.
The project will see the replacement of plaques that have been in place since 1948 and have significantly deteriorated over time due to age and exposure to the elements. The restoration will ensure the service and sacrifice of veterans continues to be properly recognised and preserved for future generations.
Ms Landry said the Avenue of Honour holds deep historical and emotional significance for the local community.
“The Greenmount Avenue of Honour is a powerful reminder of the service personal from our region who served our nation,” Ms Landry said.
“These plaques have stood for more than 75 years, and it’s important we preserve them with the dignity and respect our veterans deserve. I’m proud to support this funding, which will help ensure their legacy is not lost to time.”
Ms Landry praised the Walkerston–Pleystowe RSL Sub-Branch for their dedication to honouring veterans and maintaining important local memorials.
“The work done by the RSL Sub-Branch is invaluable. This project is about more than maintenance, it’s about remembrance, respect, and ensuring future generations understand the sacrifices made for our freedoms,” she said.
The funding will allow the Sub-Branch to replace the plaques while maintaining the historical integrity of the Avenue of Honour, ensuring it remains a place of reflection and remembrance for the community.
Ms Landry reaffirmed her ongoing commitment to supporting veterans, their families, and organisations that work to preserve Australia’s military history.
1 – New plaques will soon be in place to better honour local veterans. Photo supplied
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