Walhallow Great War Gates of Memory

This war memorial is located at the entrance to Walhallow Public School. It consists of two low walls, which are painted white and face each other. They are positioned at the end of a concrete footpath, creating a gateway to the school. A bronze plaque is inset into one of the walls, bearing the dedication. There are two flagpoles next to the walls: one flying the Australian Aboriginal Flag, the other flying the Australian National Flag.

The gates were unveiled on 19 November 1934 by Mr E H Harkness, Deputy Director of Education. A report of the unveiling was published in The Scone Advocate on 23 November. All 285 residents of the Walhallow Aboriginal Mission Station were present for the event, along with several officials.

After the gates were unveiled, Mr Childs unveiled an honour roll inside the school. It contained the names of 19 residents who served in the war, eight of whom were killed. The whereabouts of the roll are unknown. 

Do you know more about this war memorial or the honour roll? Learn how you can contribute to the NSW War Memorials Register.