Roma's 2003 Heroes Avenue Expansion Celebrations

When: the weekend of the 20th September 2003 (85th Anniversary of the first planting in the avenue)

Where: Roma, South West Queensland

What's On:

The three days of event are still under consideration, but are expected to cover at least:

• Dedication of the additional 40 or so trees by the Queensland Governor and Roma Town Council Mayor
• Formal dinner with the Governor and military dignitaries including Major General Cosgrove
• WW1 displays by the National War Museum and Queensland Museum
• WW1 movie '10,000 Horsemen,' from the National Film Archives
• WW1 memorabilia displays by private collectors
• Displays by the Australian Defence Forces
• Lectures by historians
• School essay contests on the meaning of the Soldier's sacrafice and what the memorials mean to Australia
• Involvement by the soldier's associations of the district, being Roma, Bungil, Booringa, Bendemere and Warroo Shires
• Re enactment scoieties displays - Moreton Bay Rifles, Rockhampton Light Horse Association, Artillery and Cannon from private collectors