A HOME has been found for Campbell Town's Anzac Centenary Group memorabilia.
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The group was yesterday moving its display into the town's old courthouse, which will be polished up for a mid-January opening. The two-day presentation has been held at various locations since 2012, gaining more interest with each event.
More than 100 items, including military uniforms, flags, and more, will be showcased at the courthouse venue until the end of the Anzac Day weekend.
Group spokesman Frank Foster said the larger space would allow for a more comprehensive display in memory of the Gallipoli landing on April 25, 1915. "There will be everything from spent shell cases to uniforms," he said.
"We're asking local residents if they have any military memorabilia that they might like to lend us for the display, we will take very good care of any items on loan."
The courthouse is still owned by the Justice Department and is leased by the Northern Midlands Council which allowed its temporary use to the group.
Northern Midlands Mayor David Downie said the Campbell Town and Ross area held a strong military history.
"This is a real opportunity to hold a significant military exhibit," Cr Downie said. "There is huge interest in this sort of stuff."
The exhibition is largely thanks to research conducted by centenary group member Bill Chugg, according to Mr Foster.
Mr Chugg said he could still remember many of the town's veterans and was determined to revitalise the Anzac spirit in Campbell Town.
He said one of his goals was to establish a Tasmanian war museum in the town.
"I'm not doing this because I believe I'm the right person to do it, I do it because I want to," Mr Chugg said. He said his passion for researching military history began by delving into his own family archive.
He said the group was also looking for volunteers to assist with the planning and set-up of the display.