McLean's Ridges Public School and District First World War Roll of Honor Middle Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The memorial is a tall, timber roll of honor for the First World War. It features four distinct sections, starting with the carved pediment at the top. The pediment is decorated with the earliest version of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, flanked by the Union Jack and Australian Red Ensign. Beneath the coat of arms are intricate paintings of Australian flora. The pediment also includes the year '1914' but no end year is given. The second and third sections are divided using a decorative shelf and carved brackets. The second section identifies the roll as belonging to McLean's Ridges* Public School & District. The words are elegantly printed in gold, with each word starting with an outlined capital letter, reminescent of a drop cap. The third section is divided into two panels, which are inscribed with a list of former pupils and district volunteers who enlisted. These names are also printed in gold and include the letter 'K' after the five servicemen killed in the war. The final section is a simple base piece, inscribed with the words 'God and Empire' and decorated with sprigs of Australian flora. The roll was made by Brown and Jolly, a long-established cabinet maker and furniture company on the North Coast of NSW. Their expertise is evident in the solid construction, cabinet-like design, and overall craftsmanship of the memorial. Honorary Secretary W.J. Gibson advertised the unveiling of the roll and a "basket picnic" to be held at the school on Anzac Day, 25 April 1918 (Northern Star, 20 April 1918). The advertisement specifically invited "relatives of soldiers whose names are on the honor roll." The event was described in detail in the Northern Star on 1 May. The Chairman, Councillor Cameron, welcomed the attendees, teacher Mr McInnes spoke and then his wife unveiled the roll. The article also mentions the roll was protected by a "glass front" but this is no longer on site. The school opened as a provisional school in October 1874 and as a public school in July 1882. It closed in December 1969. At some stage the roll was moved to the McLeans Ridges Public Hall. Access to it is restricted to the opening hours of the hall. * Note: McLean's Ridges is now spelt as McLeans Ridges. Inscription 1914 19 McLEANS RIDGES PUBLIC SCHOOL & DISTRICT ROLL OF HONOR EX PUPILS [Names] DIST. VOLUNTEERS [Names] GOD AND EMPIRE Related memorials McLeans Ridges via Lismore Second World War Memorial Gates St Paul's Church of England Wollongbar and McLeans Ridges First and Second World Wars Honour Roll Related links Advertising (20 Apr 1918) Anzac Day. McLean's Ridge. (1 May 1918) Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more Private A E Watson First World War, 1914–18 7146 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Lance Corporal Wm Watson First World War, 1914–18 578 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Cecil White First World War, 1914–18 view Gunner F T Whitecross First World War, 1914–18 20885 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view Private Geo Yansen First World War, 1914–18 522 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view Private Jno A Yansen First World War, 1914–18 2510 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Ypres Salient 1917 view Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address McLeans Ridges Public Hall 278 Cowlong Road McLeans Ridges NSW 2480 Local Government Area Lismore, City of Setting Building – inside Location status Moved/altered Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1918 Dedication date 25 April 1918 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Materials Timber