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Court Clarence Lodge No. 434 First World War Roll of Honour, Grafton

Court Clarence Lodge No. 434 First World War Roll of Honour, Grafton
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The memorial is a polished timber honour roll which commemorates members of the Clarence Lodge of the Order of Royal Foresters (Court Clarence Lodge No 434) who served in the First World War. 

The board has a carved curved pediment at the top, with an additional timber centrepiece on which the letters A. I. F. (Australian Imperial Force) are painted vertically in gold. A carved timber column frames each side of the board, and a horizontal column shelf sits at the bottom. The centre of the pediment features the emblem of the Order of Royal Foresters together with the Australian flag and Union Jack. A gold painted banner sits below the emblem with the name of the Lodge in black lettering. The names and fate of 15 veterans are listed alphabetically in gold on a black scroll down the centre of the honour roll. 

The honour roll was unveiled at the Royal Foresters Hall on 2 October 1919. The event combined the memorial unveiling with a welcome home celebration for returned soldiers. The ceremony was presided over by Bro. C McGrath, Chief Ranger, who invited Mrs and Mrs Cromack, the parents of the late Private Charles Cromack, Croix de Guerre, to perform the unveiling. A musical and vocal programme with dancing and refreshments followed (Daily Examiner, 3 October 1919).

The honour roll was later moved to the Schaeffer House Museum where it can be viewed during opening hours.

Inscription

A.I.F.

1914 1919

Court Clarence Lodge No. 434

Roll of Honour 

[Names and Fate]

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 GE Roberts First World War, 1914–18 1920A Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private P Smith First World War, 1914–18 7590 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Sergeant AE Taylor First World War, 1914–18 678 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private HN Taylor First World War, 1914–18 2704 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private G Weatherstone First World War, 1914–18 1098 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view

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Address
Schaeffer House Museum
190 Fitzroy Street
Grafton NSW 2460
Local Government Area
Clarence Valley Council
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
Clarence River Historical Society
Dedication date
02 October 1919
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Timber