Over 200 community members gathered on Sunday to celebrate the centenary of the Bobinawarrah Soldier Memorial Hall.

Established in 1925 the hall was officially opened on 27 January 1926 to commemorate those who served in World War 1, it was built from bricks saved when the nearby school was demolished.

The event was a great family day out, featuring live music, period games including sack races, tug'o'war and egg and spoon races, a raffle, Devonshire teas, and a sausage sizzle.

As the community gathered to commemorate the hall's enduring legacy, one local, Kevin Wadley from nearby Myrtleford, shared heartfelt memories that span generations and speak to the deep roots his family has in the area.

“My father grew up just a kilometre down the road from the hall,” he said.

“And his father before him, there’s a fair bit of history connected to this place.”

Kevin’s grandfather once operated the Bobinawarrah Post Office and the local creamery, part of the region’s dairy industry.

“He used to go up the creek, across to Carboor and back, separating the milk and cream before taking it to the Milawa butter factory,” he said.

“Farmers would take the skim milk home and feed it back to the cows the next day.”

The hall, and the surrounding area, hold layers of personal and historical significance for Kevin.

Kevin said his father, Jack, used the steam engine, built in 1907, arriving in the region in 1908 and on display at the centenary celebration, to cut timber for the family home.

“Mum told us she had to buy an extra suitcase on her honeymoon just to bring the electrical wiring back from Melbourne," he said.

"He used to call this the main street, and it hasn't changed too much since then."

Historical district memorabilia was also on display, telling the story of the hall over its 100 years, through photos and other items which have been provided to the hall's committee of management in recent months.

Organiser Debbie Conroy said the committee of management have been planning the event for well over 12 months.

"The committee has done extensive research in the lead up and it's terrific to dedicate it to World War 1 soldiers," she said.

"It's extremely positive to see the community support."

During the celebration, there was an official dedication to local World War 1 soldiers by Veteran Peter Cardwell, and Graeme Beale played the Last Post on the bugle.

Peter, who served 20 years in the Navy, said it was an honour to speak at the event.

"It's wonderful to see so many people here to commemorate the milestone and to see so many kids taking part in the service," he said.