THE effort of people within the George Town municipality during World War I has been placed under the spotlight in an exhibition at the Watch House Museum.
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World War One: We Played Our Part! forms part of the National Trust's Heritage Festival, which this year has focused on the theme Conflict and Compassion.
The exhibition was co-ordinated by the George Town and District Society.
Extensive research from Glenn Burt, photographs of men who served and the original Lefroy honour roll form part of the exhibition.
Watch House Museum volunteer Lorraine Wootton said the exhibition featured important pieces from the region's history.
"There's trench maps and a number of postcards that were sent from the war zone - mostly France - back to family members and we've done the whole area," she said.
"There's Hillwood, Mount Direction, we've covered all that area - well over 100 all together enlisted from here, including a lot from Lefroy."
A Daily Telegraph article from 1917 highlighted the region's contribution to the war effort.
George Town came second to Queenstown for the state in servicemen per capita.
The original roll of honour featured the name of 89 men, 12 of whom died during service.
The Watch House Museum is open 10am until 3pm Monday to Friday and noon until 2pm Saturday and Sunday.
FAST FACTS
WHAT: World War One: We Played Our Part! exhibition.
WHEN: Until mid-June.
WHERE: The Watch House Museum, corner of Macquarie and Sorell streets, George Town.
HOW MUCH: $3 or $5 for year-long pass.
