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Ulmarra Public School First World War Roll of Honour

Ulmarra Public School First World War Roll of Honour
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Description / Background

The Ulmarra Public School First World War Roll of Honour commemorates 65 ex-pupils of the school who served in the war. The timber board has a classical pediment at the top, which is decorated with a colour painting of the crossed Union Jack and Australian flags. There is also a small shelf at the bottom of the board and elegant carved columns on both sides. The names are printed neatly in gold lettering across two columns in the main body of the board. 

The roll was purchased in Sydney by the school's headmaster, Mr E.F. Pfeiffer. It was unveiled at the school on 2 February 1917 in front of a large number of parents, locals and visitors from the surrounding area. The Mayor of Ulmarra presided at the gathering and following his address, he called on Mrs Blumer, wife of the District Inspector of Schools, to unveil the roll. The proceedings included speeches and a musical programme (Daily Examiner, 3 February 1917).

The memorial is located within a building at the school, so access to it may be limited. 

Inscription

Public School Ulmarra

Roll of Honour

[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
Sgt Henry N McKay World War 1 AIF view
Capt John M McLachlan World War 1 AIF view
Cpl Hugh H McLeod World War 1 AIF St. Souplet view
Pte Mervyn Merryweather World War 1 AIF Gallipoli view
L/Cpl Robert Miller World War 1 AIF Polygon Wood view
Dvr Samuel S Morris World War 1 AIF view
L/Cpl Lambert R Morris World War 1 AIF view
Capt Duncan V Mulholland World War 1 AIF Strazeele view
Mjr William J Mulholland World War 1 AIF view
Pte Robert W Paine World War 1 AIF France view

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Address
Ulmarra Public School
2476 Big River Way
Ulmarra NSW 2462
Local Government Area
Clarence Valley Council
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson. Clarence Valley Council.
Year of construction
1916
Dedication date
02 February 1917
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Timber