8th Boe AFA the eight Battalion were among the first infantry units raised for the AIF during the 1st WW.Reynolds and Company Eb Cavalry Trumpet.On the flare of the trumpet the wording "Reynolds & Co. Challenge - A. P. Sykes Melbourne. Presented by Myer Emporium Ltd to 8th Boe AFA Melbourne Centenary Celebrations. 1931. surrounded by branches and foliage.

first sculpture carved from WW1 Memorial Avenue cypress trees of WW! Digger carved by John Brady , Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of first sculpture carved from WW1 Memorial Avenue cypress trees of WW! Digger carved by John Brady , Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, memorials