Challenge Series Real Photograph 6896 postcard view of the Victory Arch and Avenue of Honour.

The staff of a local clothing manufacturer, E. Lucas & Co. raised funds and planted trees to honour each soldier who enlisted in Ballarat.

Between June 1917 and August 1919 a total of 3,771 trees were planted along a 22km stretch of the Western Highway. The Arch of Victory was officially opened by the Prince of Wales in 1920.

Condition as shown, worn corners, slight crease top right corner, bend in card.