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Lawrence Public School First World War Roll of Honor

Lawrence Public School First World War Roll of Honor
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The Lawrence Public School First World War Roll of Honor is a decorative board made of Queensland maple. It features paintings of the Union Jack, the Australian Red Ensign and a laurel wreath. The names of 37 ex-pupils of the school who served in the war are neatly printed in gold across two columns, down the centre of the board. 

The memorial was unveiled at the school on 25 May 1918. The event was reported in the Daily Examiner on 31 May. The chair was occupied by Mr J. Harrison, Vice President of the Parents' Association. Addresses were given by Councillor J. Parsons, President of the Harwood Shire; Pastor Hockey; and Mr A. Miles. The pupils sang a number of hymns and the unveiling was performed by Mr W. T. Fraser, Inspector of Schools.

The memorial is now located in the Lawrence Literary Institute Hall and is available for viewing during social functions held on site.

Inscription

Lawrence

Public School 

Roll of Honor

[Names]

1914–18

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Address
Lawrence Literary Institute Hall
33 Bridge Street
Lawrence 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. Noelene Grace, Peter Hay, Clarence Valley Council
Year of construction
1918
Dedication date
25 May 1918
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Timber