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Wickham Public School Great War Honour Roll

Wickham Public School Great War Honour Roll
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Description / Background

A marble honour roll constructed by local stonemasonry firm Meldrum and Markey. At the top is a crest comprising of an Australian Military Forces badge with supporting Kangaroo and Emu. The years '1914' and '1919' are centred within laurel wreaths. Two vertical turned marble columns adorn the left and right sides, enhancing the design. Two explanatory plaques accompany the memorial (pictured).

After the Newcastle Earthquake in 1989, the Wickham School was closed. The Honour Roll was transferred to Newcastle Regional Museum until it closed. At at January 2018, it is on display at the Newcastle Interchange.

Inscription

Australian Commonwealth Military Forces

Erected by the Parents and Citizens Association in Honour of the Old Boys of the School who fought in The Great War.

[Names]

Unveiled 27th July 1918 by Ald R.J. Bond Esq J.P. Mayor. Hon J.L. Fegan. President F. Neal Esq. Principal S. Brown Esq. J.P. Secretary.

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
J M Arnott World War 1 view
H J Ash World War 1 view
H Ashton World War 1 view
W Atkinson World War 1 view
C Avis World War 1 view
A Ayerst World War 1 view
W Bailey World War 1 view
J Baird World War 1 view
P Baird World War 1 view
J Balks World War 1 view

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Address
Stewart Avenue between Beresford and Station Streets,
Newcastle Interchange, Platform 1,
Wickham NSW 2302
Local Government Area
Newcastle, City of
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Mr Robert McLardy
Year of construction
1918
Dedication date
27 July 1918
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18