The First Armoured Division parade at Puckapunyal on June 21, 1942. Picture: Australian War Memorial
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The Seymour and Puckapunyal districts have a rich military history that spans more than 100 years, covering the immediate post-Federation era, the world wars, the Korean War and first National Service scheme and the Vietnam War and the second National Service scheme.
In this six-part series, we will explore the military history of the Seymour and Puckapunyal areas by bringing back to life some of the key military events of the time.
When World War II broke out in September 1939, the Australian Military Force s Third Infantry Division quickly mobilised and by October 10 there were 6000 soldiers from the division in camp at Seymour and Trawool.
Discovering a small pocket in amongst the giants Walking with Giants wine was sourced from the Yea Valley, described as one of the undiscovered gems of the upper Goulburn Valley and sometimes referred to as the Gateway to Victoria’s high country. The label tells the story of this small pocket of tranquility nestling among the giant landscapes of the Upper Goulburn Highlands. The decommissioned Yea Valley Cheviot railway tunnel is a key feature of the area and used in the design to add an old-world charm.
What s Unique? The label is diecut in the shape of the tunnel and the simple foil stamped illustration of the winemaker depicts the discovery of a giant footstep in the valley. The illustration on the capsule was printed with a green oxidised bronze colour palette to add an old-world charm to the brand.