FOR this Anzac Centenary souvenir edition of the Mail, our editorial team has compiled an invaluable array of feature stories and historical material.
We’ve sourced local stories, local experiences, local photographic images and many heart-wrenching local facts.
Overall, our aim for this edition is to embolden the Anzac spirit, to ensure the many stories of courage and sacrifice live on in the Yarra Ranges.
The Mail wants future generations to be speaking about Diggers such as George Ingram, this region’s only Victoria Cross recipient.
We want our schoolchildren to know the first shot in World War I was ordered by Charles Morris, who later lived in Montrose.
Also, we want them to be knowledgeable about stories of sacrifice and courage, such as Fred Cullen from Cockatoo, who fought alongside his four brave brothers in World War I.
Or Reginald Hubbard from Steels Creek, who served in World War I with five members of his family; with only three returning home.
Many of our readers may be already familiar with some of these stories, but it’s important they endure during this centenary.
In this edition, we’ve tried to cover the Anzac story in this region in as great a depth as possible.
We’ve also been diligent when sourcing our information and endeavoured to be accurate throughout.
However, there are volumes and volumes of information, and we would welcome any feedback in relation to our coverage.
Most of all, we hope you take time to read and reflect.
From the team at the Mail, we sincerely hope you enjoy what we have prepared for you on this Anzac Centenary.
