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Harwood Island Patriotic League First World War Roll of Honour

Harwood Island Patriotic League First World War Roll of Honour
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This war memorial is a polished timber honour board, made of Queensland maple. It features fluted pilasters and a semi-circular pediment, which includes a carving of the Rising Sun emblem of the Australian Commonwealth Military Force. The names of more than 60 members of the Harwood Island community who served in the First World War are printed in gold on the main panel of the board.

The memorial was made by John Sands Ltd., of Sydney, at the request of the Harwood Patriotic League. The league was formed by October 1915, to assist the volunteers who had enlisted in the war. As each soldier left for service, he was given a patriotic farewell and a gift. A similar offering was made when soldiers returned home. 

The unveiling ceremony took place during a concert at Harwood's Water Brigade Hall on 21 October 1916. The event attracted some 200 people and was reported in the Daily Examiner on 24 October. The hall's stage was beautifully decorated with flowers and foliage and the walls were draped with the flags of Allied countries. Mr W A Zuill, M.L.A, officially unveiled the roll, during an interval in the musical program. Other speakers on the night included Reverend A R Martin, Councillor F Lawrence, and Mr D Nicholson, who spoke on behalf of the Patriotic League. A bugle call was also played by Mr Bullanger. 

The memorial is now located in the Harwood Community Hall. 

Inscription

Harwood Island

Patriotic League

Roll of Honour

The following at the call of Duty voluntarily enlisted to fight for King & Country, Humanity, Truth & Freedom in the Great World War 1914–19.

Future generations shall bless them.

[Names]

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
Pte John D Ayres World War 1 AIF view
Pte Norman G Ayres World War 1 AIF view
Pte Harry Bailey World War 1 AIF view
Dvr Claude A Baker World War 1 AIF Ypres view
Cpl Logan W Batt World War 1 AIF view
Pte David K Beckman World War 1 AIF view
L/Cpl Henry A Brown World War 1 AIF view
Pte Frederick Busch World War 1 AIF France view
Cpl Duncan A Cameron World War 1 AIF view
Pte Percival F Cole World War 1 AIF view

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Address
Harwood Community Hall
River Street
Harwood NSW 2465
Local Government Area
Clarence Valley Council
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson. Clarence Valley Council. Alan Brasen.
Year of construction
1916
Dedication date
21 October 1916
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Timber