Barraba First World War Roll of Honor

This war memorial is a paper honour roll for members of the Barraba community who served in the First World War. Their names are printed neatly in three columns in the centre of the page. It is presented in a timber frame, inset with a pane of glass. 

The top of the page features decorative elements, including crossed flags, a crown, the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces emblem, and a descending dove holding a sprig in its mouth. At the bottom of the page is the Commonwealth Coat of Arms. 

On either side of the names are two classical columns, wrapped in banners that list the names of various battles in which Australians served. At the base of each column is a female figure holding a wreath. Both women sit on pedestals. The left pedestal has the words 'Victory' and '1914'. The right pedestal has 'Freedom' and '1919'.

The roll is a template-style document, printed by Tipper Printers of Maitland, founded in 1861. Other example using this template can be found in many country towns in NSW. 

It is uncertain when the memorial was dedicated, or where it was located at that time. It is now found in the Barraba Historical Museum.

The Nandewar Historical Society provided a typed copy of the roll, which is available for viewing when the museum is open to the public.

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