As part of the replanting of Woorndoo’s Avenue of Honour, Moyne Shire Council Council is seeking the stories of service men and women from its community.
Mayor of the Moyne Shire, Ian Smith said while the original planting was not previously
recognised as an Avenue of Honour, a research report completed in 2020 said it’s likely it was intended to be a memorial avenue.
“The report said the similarity of the species of trees, the time of planting to other avenues and the employment of a returned serviceman in 1919 plant the trees suggests the avenue was always intended to be a memorial,” Cr Smith said.
“We now recognise it as an Avenue of Honour and as we begin the replanting we are seeking stories from the community about those who served in an effort to acknowledge those locals who served.
“Community members can head online to Council’s website and share their stories and photos, or pick up a form from the Mortlake Customer Service Centre.
“We’ll use those stories on interpretive signs and other materials to highlight the avenue.”
Cr Smith said 48 Silky Oaks were close to being ready for planting and a community planting day is planned for June 26, which will also include unveiling of signage and a community lunch.
Stories of service can be submitted until Monday 30th May 2022 via
https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Your-Say/Woorndoo-Street-Tree-Replacement?
