With the outbreak of the Second World War , Ron Lister of Parkdale enlisted with several friends in the Australian Army and saw service in the Middle East and Greece.
The "Demise of Avenue of Honour at Cheltenham" concerns the lopping and lack of care of trees planted in recognition of many local young men who served in Australian military forces in World War One. The Cheltenham Progressive Association and the local Returned Soldiers’ Branch pressed the council to take action as they believed the condition of the trees reflected badly on the council and local residents. They requested eight specific improvements be made to the avenue of trees planted along Point Nepean Road.
This article concerns correspondence between two soldier who became mates in WWI. John Allnutt had his ankle shattered and was repatriated home. George Groat wrote to John expressing his frustrations with the war and conditions at the front. The letter is presented in full.
Carl Wilhelm Janssen of Barry Street Mentone wrote letters to family and friends about his experiences as a soldier at Mena Camp in Egypt. He also took many photographs. Carl was wounded at the landing at Anzac Cove and died the next day. His photos were sent home to family and are now keep at the Victorian State Library along with his letter.
