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Newton Boyd War Memorial

Newton Boyd War Memorial
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Newton Boyd War Memorial - leafy and mountainous backdrop
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Newton Boyd War Memorial - plaques 1 and 2
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Newton Boyd War Memorial - plaque
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Newton Boyd War Memorial - plaque
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Newton Boyd War Memorial - plaque - those who fell
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Newton Boyd War Memorial - close up with shed and leafy backdrop
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Description / Background

The Newton Boyd War Memorial column is made from Australian marble. The lower portion of the memorial is square, with each side holding a marble tablet bearing the names and ranks of those from the area who served. One of the tablets is dedicated to those who did not return. The upper portion is a cylindrical column. It has a rifle and sword design moulded into the front. The column is topped by an Ionic capital. The memorial is surrounded by a fence made from concrete posts and metal. The ends of the metal poles are each capped with a fleur-de-lis.

The town of Newton Boyd no longer exists, however the monument remains and is located on the old road between Glen Innes and Grafton.

Some of the veterans listed on the monument can also be seen on the Newton Boyd Honour Roll.

Inscription

Plaque 1

[Names]

Plaque 2

This monument was erected by Norman Archibald MacDonald, to perpetuate the memory of those who fell, and to honour the brave men of our district who went forth to fight in the Great War 1914-1919.

Plaque 3

[Names]

Plaque 4

[Names]

Plaque 5

In memoriam of those who fell. 

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Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
Troopr W. Rhodes WW1 view
Bdr V.J. Ritchie WW1 view
Troopr N.A. Rodgers WW1 view
Corp H.L. Rodgers WW1 view
Troopr S.C. Taylor WW1 view
Troopr R.W.J. Watts WW1 view
Troopr W. Watts WW1 view
Troopr A. Watts WW1 view
Lieut L.H.E. Whitaker WW1 R.A.F. view
Troopr N.F. Whitaker WW1 view

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Address
Old Grafton Road
Newton Boyd NSW 2370
Local Government Area
Glen Innes Severn Council
Setting
Roadside
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Recorded by
Geoff and Hillary Nourse and Peter Hay, Clarence Valley Council. Photographs updated by Robert Crick 23 Nov 2017.
Dedication date
18 September 1924
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Marble