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Tuckurimba Second World War Honour Roll

Tuckurimba Second World War Honour Roll
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The memorial is a simply designed, polished timber honour roll for the Second World War. It features a vivid red banner at the top, which highlights the years of the war and the words 'Honour Roll'. The names are expertly printed in gold across three columns. 

The roll was unveiled at the Tuckurimba Public School during Empire Day celebrations on Friday, 23 May 1947. The Northern Star, 27 May 1947, published a detailed report of the event. Mr Geoff Hunt presided and welcomed the guests. Reverend Crossman addressed the audience and Mrs Henry MCaughey, representing the wives and mothers of the district, performed the unveiling. That afternoon, a sports day was held for the children. 

The school opened in April 1891 and closed in March 1975. Following the closure, the roll would have been moved to the Woodburn Shire Council Chambers. In time, the chambers became the home of the Mid-Richmond Historical Society Museum, also known as the Coraki Museum. The society received funding from Richmond Valley Council to restore the roll in 2015. Armstrong Signs of Casino, NSW, specialists in gold-leaf work, completed the work (Northern Star, 9 Dec 2015). Access to the roll is restricted to the opening hours of the museum.

Inscription

TUCKURIMBA

1939 HONOUR ROLL 1945

WORLD WAR

[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
Private E W Antonelli Second World War, 1939–45 NX46402 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Trooper S Baxter Second World War, 1939–45 NX122828 (N1466) Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Trooper J M Dolby Second World War, 1939–45 NX117148 (1464) Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private F H Essey Second World War, 1939–45 N165574 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private H F Garbutt Second World War, 1939–45 QX28526 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private J R Garbutt Second World War, 1939–45 NX136580 (N165187) Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
A Garbutt Second World War, 1939–45 view
Flying Officer G H Garbutt Second World War, 1939–45 414016 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Flying Officer L B Grant Second World War, 1939–45 421328 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
H Hunt Second World War, 1939–45 view

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Address
Mid-Richmond Historical Society Museum
16 Adams Street
Coraki NSW 2471
Local Government Area
Richmond Valley Council
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1947
Dedication date
23 May 1947
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Timber