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Southgate Public School First World War Roll of Honor, Grafton

Southgate Public School First World War Roll of Honor, Grafton
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Description / Background

The Southgate Public School First World War Roll of Honor is a large polished Queensland maple board, housed in the Schaeffer House Museum in Grafton. It has a classical designed pediment at the top, which is decorated with the crossed Union Jack and Australian flags. 

The Daily Examiner (Grafton), 8 August 1917 reported that the Southgate Parents and Citizens' Association had decided to establish an honour roll of ex-pupils who enlisted and went overseas. A collection was taken up and the board was purchased from a maker in Sydney. 

The Examiner, 25 August 1917 published a detailed report of the unveiling of the memorial, along with three enlarged photographs of sons of ex-teachers who had fallen. The ceremony was held on 11 August at the school. Guests were welcomed by Mr B. Wingfield and the teacher-in-charge Mr H.G. Rivett.  Other speakers included Archdeacon Seymour, President Boorman, Mr W.T. Cameron, headmaster of the Grafton High School and Inspector Fraser. Mrs W.J. Hayes, wife of a former teacher, performed the official unveiling. At the time, the board included 37 names, with more added at a later date. 

The Southgate Public School was established in July 1867 and closed in December 1975. The memorial is now located in the Schaeffer House Museum in Grafton and is available for viewing when the museum is open to the public.

Inscription

District and Southgate Public School 
Roll of Honor
[Names]
1914-1919

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
L McCormack First World War, 1914–18 view
Private T McCormack First World War, 1914–18 500 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Gunner AS McLachlan First World War, 1914–18 36529 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Gunner RT McMahon First World War, 1914–18 1254 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
A McPhee First World War, 1914–18 view
Lance Corporal D McPhee First World War, 1914–18 164 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
R McPhee First World War, 1914–18 view
Driver SS Morris First World War, 1914–18 9943 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
AB Norman First World War, 1914–18 view
Driver GM O'Donohue First World War, 1914–18 1918 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) 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
1917
Dedication date
11 August 1917
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Timber