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Hawkesbury Agricultural College Memorial Library and Memorials, University of Western Sydney

Hawkesbury Agricultural College Memorial Library and Memorials, University of Western Sydney
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Hawkesbury Agricultural College Memorial Library, University of Western Sydney - Image provided by University Of Western Sydney Archivist Cathie Lester
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Hawkesbury Agricultural College Memorial Library, University of Western Sydney - Image provided by University Of Western Sydney Archivist Cathie Lester
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Hawkesbury Agricultural College Memorial Library, University of Western Sydney - Image provided by University Of Western Sydney Archivist Cathie Lester
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Hawkesbury Agricultural College Memorial Library, University of Western Sydney - Image provided by University Of Western Sydney Archivist Cathie Lester
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Hawkesbury Agricultural College Memorial Library, University of Western Sydney - Image provided by University Of Western Sydney Archivist Cathie Lester
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Hawkesbury Agricultural College Memorial Library, University of Western Sydney - Image provided by University Of Western Sydney Archivist Cathie Lester
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Hawkesbury Agricultural College Memorial Library, University of Western Sydney - Image provided by University Of Western Sydney Archivist Cathie Lester
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Description / Background

In 1943, the Council of the Old Boys' Union at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College decided to establish a library at the college to serve as a memorial to Old Boys and staff who served in the Second World War. An honour roll lists the names of 82 students, ex-students and staff of the College who served in the Second World War.

The Old Boys raised £5,000 to build the memorial library. Between the time of fund raising and building, the costs skyrocketed to £19,000. The NSW State Government gave the additional £14,000.

A feature of the library was 15 stained glass windows designed by R L Johnson representing college values of citizenship, loyalty, service. Aspects of college life and the part students played in the war are also represented. An honour roll was also mounted on an internal wall. The library was opened on Diploma Day, 12 May 1954 by Chaplains F A Foley and J S Elliott of the Royal Australian Air Force.

This building no longer functions as a library, and the majority of the windows have been relocated to the new library. 

Inscription

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This 
Memorial Library 
was erected to 
commemorate 
the services of 
the students 
ex-students 
and staff of the 
Hawkesbury 
Agricultural 
College in the 
World War of 
1939-1945

Their Name Liveth For Evermore

Roll

[Names]

Their Name Liveth For Evermore

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
Sergeant R F A Downes Second World War, 1939–45 N375810/402660 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Private M G Eggins Second World War, 1939–45 NX203650 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private W Erueti Second World War, 1939–45 6174 view
Corporal J J Ferguson Second World War, 1939–45 VX78937 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Lieutenant G F Flynn Second World War, 1939–45 VX98756 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Flight Sergeant O S Furniss Second World War, 1939–45 42370 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Flight Sergeant F E Gee Second World War, 1939–45 412129 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Private H A Gilchrist Second World War, 1939–45 NX23338 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Flight Sergeant M R Goldney Second World War, 1939–45 417634 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
J Green Second World War, 1939–45 view

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Address
University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury Campus
Building R6 Science Road
Richmond NSW 2753
Local Government Area
Hawkesbury, City of
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Building
Stained glass window
Recorded by
University Of Western Sydney Archivist Cathie Lester. Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1954
Dedication date
12 May 1954
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Brass
Bronze
Glass