In 2014 Australia began commemorating the 100th anniversary of World War I. World War I had a profound impact on all who experienced it, one which reverberated among families, communities and subsequent generations. Most people have been touched in some way by the legacy of WWI, whether as a result of the experiences of family members or friends serving in the AIF, nursing on the front lines or the experiences of those who remained behind to carry on with life in Australia; the realities of WWI have passed down from generation to generation.
World War I touched the citizens of Boroondara just as it touched countless communities across the country. This publication, Boroondara Remembers: Stories of World War I was written to honour the men and women of Boroondara who fought on the front lines and those who stayed behind and supported from the home front. It is the story of a community, told through the eyes of individual, everyday citizens. Way Back When worked with the local Boroondara community to gather stories, pictures, letters and photos of relatives and friends who dedicated themselves to serving King, country and community.
Winner: Local History Small Publication Award, Victorian Community History Awards 2015
City of Boroondara, 2015 ISBN 978-0-9803674-5-4 223 pages
