BALINGUP'S Avenue of Honour was re-dedicated at a gathering of more than 300 people last weekend.
A march consisting of four 10th Light Horse Re-enactment Troop riders, the Bunbury City Band, a jeep, many veterans and other members of the public made its way from the Balingup tavern to the Avenue of Honour.
The avenue, also known as Birdwood Park, is lined with oak trees under which memorials for Balingup soldiers killed in World War I have been replaced over the last two years by the Balingup Lions Club.
The project began when it was realised only two plaques remained, and the history was at risk of being lost.
The Lions are in the process of planting gardens in the area with vegetation representing the fields of battle on which Balingup soldiers fought.
The re-dedication followed the program of the original dedication in 1932, beginning with everyone standing for the anthem the soldiers fought under - God Save the Queen. Following this, a bugler played the last post.
Shire president Steve Dilley gave the re-opening address and unveiled a plaque.
"There were 47 soldiers from this district who didn't come home," he said.
Army chaplain Reverend Ian Johnson re-dedicated the avenue.
Lions club president Edgar Hawter gave expressions of appreciation to all involved, after which wreaths were laid at the plaques.
