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Tumbulgum First World War Honour Roll

Tumbulgum First World War Honour Roll
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Tumbulgum First World War Honour Roll
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Tumbulgum Hall, front exterior
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Description / Background

This war memorial is a timber honour roll for the First World War. It is made of polished cedar and measures 3 feet 10 inches by 2 feet 3 inches. The top of the board is decorated with a delicate floral design, reminiscent of the Rising Sun emblem of the Australian Imperial Force.

The roll lists 52 names, which are printed in gold across two columns. Nine names are marked with a cross, indicating they were killed in action or otherwise died as a result of their service. The roll was made by J. M. Holston and Co., who had a furniture store in South Murwillumbah. It was unveiled on 31 August 1917 at Tumbulgum's Literary Institute, now known as the Tumbulgum Hall. The Tweed Daily, 3 September 1917, published a detailed report on the well-attended ceremony. Chairman Mr R. J. Wright opened the proceedings, which included singing and musical performances. During an interval, Mrs A. A. Brown unveiled the roll, which contained only 38 names at the time.

Access to the memorial is restricted to the opening hours of the hall.

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For King & Country [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 J H Willis First World War, 1914–18 3693 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
J Woodall First World War, 1914–18 view

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Address
Tumbulgum Hall
Cnr Government Road and Riverside Drive
Tumbulgum NSW 2490
Local Government Area
Tweed Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1917
Dedication date
31 August 1917
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Timber