NEARLY 100 years ago the fathers and sons who signed up to the Kangaroo March, walked in whatever they had on them.
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As part of the centenary commemorations, Junee Library has some donated boots and is looking to secure ex-servicemen’s boots to create an artistic tribute.
Librarian Kim Richards said residents could come into the library to paint one of the boots, a symbolic tribute as many of the donated boots from properties are similar to what the men wore.
“It’s a practical way to get involved aside from marching in the re-enactment,” Ms Richards said.
“We’re hoping to secure some ex-servicemen’s boots from Kapooka for school children to decorate,” she said.
Ms Richards said a pair of boots from the library would be sent to the Sydney commemorations of the Kangaroo March, along with the winning entries in a post card and diary competition.
She said the library was hoping to have colourful display when the Kangaroo March re-enactment arrived in Junee, on display throughout September.
Competition winners
Diary competition: Elise Drum
Bark hut competition: Matthew Target (Illabo Public School)
Postcard competition: Anisa Rees (Illabo Public School)