ONE hundred years in the making, Tallygaroopna Soldiers’ Memorial Hall will celebrate its centenary Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9. The event will also launch the Tallygaroopna Soldiers’ Memorial Hall Centenary Commemorative History Book, written by Beverley Moss.
The book is a 135 full-colour page bounty of photos, old newspaper articles, family stories of life at the hall and memorabilia.
The centenary celebrations begin Saturday night, June 8 with a Ball from 7pm to 11pm. There will be an Official Opening of the Centenary, Launch of the Hall History Book, Music, Dancing, Belle & Beau of the Ball and “Queens of Tallygaroopna” re-enactment. The hall committee ask that everyone please bring a plate of supper to share.
Ball Tickets: $15 adults, $10 secondary students, children under 12 free.
On Sunday, June 9, they will hold a Commemorative Service & Luncheon from 11.30am.
Returned & Services League, Memorial Service (free public entry). Hall 100 Year Birthday Cake, Afternoon Tea & Music.
Luncheon Tickets: $20 adults, $15 secondary students, children under 12 free.
The event will be held at Tallygaroopna Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, 21 Victoria Street, Tallygaroopna. For lunch bookings call Trish Moss on 0427298288. To order a hall history book call Bev on 0492289831.
