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Rose of Richmond Lodge No 58 M.U.I.O.O.F First World War Honour Roll

Rose of Richmond Lodge No 58 M.U.I.O.O.F First World War Honour Roll
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The memorial is a polished timber honour roll dedicated to 14 members of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows (M.U.I.O.O.F.) who served in the First World War. The men were all members of the Loyal Rose of Richmond Lodge No. 58, which was active in the Richmond district. 

The shape of the honour roll is particularly distinctive, with ornately carved curls and scrolls at the top of the board. The symbol of the Lodge, the eye of providence, is painted in gold at the top of the board with the name of the lodge written in gold within the scrolls on each side. The names, rank, and fate of 14 servicemen are listed in gold across the board, which is divided by a carved wooden column.

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, 8 December 1920 described the honour roll as 'beautiful work of art, locally produced'. The ornate design of the memorial demonstrates the skilled work of the local craftsman. 

The Loyal Rose of Richmond Lodge was established in Richmond in 1874. From January 1896 the Lodge met in rooms situated in the Richmond School of Arts. The honour roll was unveiled in early December 1920 in the Richmond School of Arts by Mr R J Sherlock, Deputy Grand Master of the M.U.I.O.O.F.

The honour roll is now located in the Hawkesbury Regional Museum in Windsor.

Inscription

Rose of Richmond
No. 58
Remembrance
1914  1918
MUIOOF

[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 Alexander Sly First World War, 1914–18 19450 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Jack Tillott First World War, 1914–18 3710 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private William Henry Timmins First World War, 1914–18 4628 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Gunner Reuben Wilson First World War, 1914–18 15686 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1918 view

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Address
Hawkesbury Regional Museum
8 Baker Street
Windsor NSW 2756
Local Government Area
Hawkesbury, City of
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1919
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Timber