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Sydney Technical High School First World War Honour Roll

Sydney Technical High School First World War Honour Roll
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Sydney Technical High School First World War Honour Roll
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Sydney Technical High School First World War Honour Roll - top panel
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Sydney Technical High School First World War Honour Roll - bottom panel
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Original Sydney Technical High School First World War Honour Roll with original carved columns- bottom panel
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Description / Background

The First World War honour roll at Sydney Technical High School, shown in image 1 above, is the second version of this roll. The original roll, shown in image 4 above, was built in 1917. It was crafted from oak by woodwork teacher Mr Humprey, in honour of the school's students and teachers who served in the war. As seen in the image, two magnificent carved columns framed the board, and at the bottom of the columns were two bronze laurel wreaths, inscribed with the names of theatres of service.

The original roll was unveiled on 24 May 1917, at the school's former location in the grounds of Sydney Technical College at Ultimo. Minister of Education Mr James performed the ceremony, which was reported in The Sun that day. 

The original roll listed 152 names. Some time later, it was remodelled or replaced and a second board was added with a further128 names. The newer roll retains the two original wreaths and the original decorative emblem made up of the school's initials. It does not include the columns, which have disappeared. 

The memorial is located at the main entrance building of the school, close to the auditorium. 

Inscription

- HONOUR ROLL -

[Names]

Rabaul Egypt

Gallipoli France

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
Private Oswald Theodore Goldstein First World War, 1914–18 2701 view
Private Sidney Goode First World War, 1914–18 5088 view
Corporal Alfred Roy Gorrie First World War, 1914–18 552 view
C Gossling First World War, 1914–18 view
William Graham First World War, 1914–18 view
Private Charles Cumming Graney First World War, 1914–18 20129 view
Private Thomas Arthur Roy Greaves First World War, 1914–18 13236 view
Corporal Rex James Greer First World War, 1914–18 25606 view
John Alfred Greig First World War, 1914–18 view
Lance Corporal Victor Carlton Griffin First World War, 1914–18 2600 view

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Address
Sydney Technical High School
686 Forest Road
Bexley NSW 2207
Local Government Area
Bayside Council
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Robert Devlin
Year of construction
1917
Dedication date
24 May 1917
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Bronze
Timber