Joan Willsmore starts proceedingsOfficial unveiling of WW1 memorial pillars, Outen Park, Friday November 10, 2023

President of Underbool Progress Group, Joan Willsmore began proceedings welcoming guests.

With the temperature soaring towards 41oC, speakers Sonia McVicar, Jason Modica, Ann Webster and Joan all spoke briefly commenting on the importance of remembering those who served and sacrificed for their country and for us, the many hours of volunteer research and planning to bring this project to fruition as well as some of the history of the project. Mrs Fran Lynch's work on this project was acknowledged with sincere thanks.

Alan Floyd raised the flag

relatives of Roy Outen laid a wreath in memory of their uncle 

Outen relatives laid a wreath in memory of their uncle Roy Outen

 After the short presentations at Outen Park gates, everyone moved across the road to the Underbool Linga Memorial Hall, where the service continued.

Allan Lynch, Jack & Peter Lockett and Alan Floyd laid wreaths near the Rolls of Honour

relatives of Roy Outen with his photo

Invitation that was given prior to the event:

Underbool Progress Group is delighted to invite you to attend our event for the unveiling of our WW1 Memorial Pillars in Outen Park.

Light refreshments will be provided in the hall after the unveiling.

Please RSVP to  underboolprogressgroup@outlook.com, or President Joan Willsmore, or text a message to secretary Bev Cummings 0401 155 637

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Underbool Progress Group via the event Facebook post or by speaking to a committee member (click here for committee names).