Thursday,
30 October 2025
Alpine Observer and Myrtleford Times
Myrtleford’s hall of memories

MEMORIAL HALL: Opened with much pride on 13 October, 1925, Myrtleford’s new hall commemorated the supreme sacrifice of 28 district enlistments and acknowledged 118 others who returned from World War 1. PHOTOS: Myrtleford & District Historical Society Inc.

By JOHN TAYLOR OAM,

Myrtleford and District

Historical Society Inc.

During World War 1 a sum of 400 pounds was raised by the public of Myrtleford and district for the purpose of erecting a Soldiers’ Memorial Hall.

In 1920, this sum was handed over to the local branch of the Returned Soldiers’ and Sailors’ League of Australia.

After several attempts to acquire a building, the RSL realised that p...

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