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Newrybar, Knockrow and Brooklet Second World War Roll of Honor

Newrybar, Knockrow and Brooklet Second World War Roll of Honor
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The memorial is a dark timber honour roll, listing the names of the men and women of Newrybar, Knockrow and Brooklet who served in the Second World War. The list is printed over two columns in gold lettering. The board has a pediment featuring a painting of the crossed Union Jack and Australian flags. It also has supporting shelves at the top and bottom.

Planning for the memorial was underway by early 1947, when a sub-committee consisting of members from the Newry School of Arts was organised to look into designs and pricing for the roll. Co-operation from a local church committee was also to be sought. Later that year, the committee were successful in obtaining a grant of 30 pounds from the Bangalow and District War Memorial Committee, who were fundraising for their own memorial project (Northern Star 17 January 1947; 16 May 1947).

The event to unveil the roll was advertised by the acting secretary, J.R. Alcorn, in the Northern Star on 13 March 1948. The ceremony took place on 26 April at 8pm. A large number attended and Mr W.S. Boorman was chairman. The President of Newrybar RSL sub-Branch, Mr E. Dickson, assisted by the Vice-President, Mr P. James, unveiled the roll and the Reverend C. Saunders gave the dedication. The President of Tintenbar Shire, Councillor E.C. Payne, also presented framed photographs of three servicemen who lost their lives to their next-of-kin, on behalf of the sub-Branch (Northern Star, 6 May 1948).

The Newrybar School of Arts is now known as the Newrybar Community Hall. The honour roll is available for viewing when the hall is open to the public.

Inscription

Newrybar, Knockrow & Brooklet

Roll of Honour

[Names]

W.A.A.A.F.

[Names]

R.A.A.F.

[Names]

God Save the King

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
C G Shearer WW2 view
J Swa WW2 view
J D Swain WW2 WAAAF view
R G Wadsworth WW2 view
W Whaites WW2 RAAF view
R Wiley WW2 view

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Address
Newrybar Community Hall
13/15 Old Pacific Highway
Newrybar NSW 2479
Local Government Area
Ballina Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Christopher Gray. Graham Wilson.
Year of construction
1948
Dedication date
26 April 1948
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Timber