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Vol 16 No 2
Memorial for all By Lachlan Ellis
Fundraising continues for a striking new monument to honour Bacchus Marsh’s veterans, including a High Tea to be held this month. The Resting Poppy Memorial Project was established nearly three years ago, to find a way to fittingly honour Bacchus Marsh’s 462 WWI soldiers, many of whom are not memorialised in the Avenue of Honour. When fully funded, a “vibrant, monolithic, abstract bronze and plaque installation” will be built, with name plaques of those 462 diggers who served within the local community. Secretary of the Bacchus Marsh RSL, Carl Wright, told the Moorabool News that the Resting Poppy would be a fantastic way to recognise the sacrifices made by the area’s veterans. “World War I is but one story we have to tell. Veterans of subsequent wars are feeling, more keenly since the pandemic began, that they need recognition. For this reason, the project has expanded to include veterans of subsequent wars,” Mr Wright said. “We are passionate about remembering and ensuring current and future populations remember those that served, not only in World War I but in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq, to name but a few.” At the time of writing, the Bacchus Marsh RSL has raised $61,000 for the Resting Poppy Memorial Project, and has also applied for a $300,000 grant from Creative Arts Victoria, with a decision due in late February. Avenue of Honour postcards are on sale in 18 businesses around town, with proceeds going towards the project. A High Tea will be held at the Bacchus Marsh RSL on Sunday 30 January from 2 pm – 4 pm. Tickets are on sale for $25, with refreshments available to purchase. Come along and enjoy some sandwiches, savouries, slices, pastries, and Devonshire tea, while contributing to a great cause at the same time. A sausage sizzle at the RSL is also planned for late February, if COVID conditions permit. The RSL also thanks Moorabool Shire Council, Bacchus Marsh Community Bank, Bacchus Marsh Grammar and the Village Shopping Centre for being major sponsors of the project, and the RSL craft ladies, who have made items to sell to raise funds. MEMORIAL HIGH TEA - (L-R) Cherrison Lawton, Iris Roberts and Terry Rosewarne from Bacchus Marsh RSL, promote their upcoming For tickets, call Iris on 0437 985 151, or Sheila on 0418 542 621. fundraising effort. Photo – Helen Tatchell
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