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Uralla Public School First World War Honour Roll

Uralla Public School First World War Honour Roll
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A fine marble honour roll, illustrated to resemble a scroll hanging from an arch. The scroll bears the names of those who served in the First World War, including the fallen. The scroll is bordered by a depiction of two columns, which support the arch. The was made by prominent stonemason M.W. Hardy.

On 24 July 1920, The Uralla Times and District Advocate listed the names to be placed on the roll. Headmaster of Uralla Public School, Mr J. H. McAlpine asked for any omitted names to be fowarded to him.

Under the auspices of the local branch of the Returned Sailors', Soldiers' Imperial League, Anzac Day 1921 was observed by unveiling the roll at the school. The Armidale Chronicle, 30 April 1921 described the occasion. Headmaster McAlpine addressed the audience, as did the Mayor Ald. W. M. Elliott, Mr A. McClelland M.L.A. and church representatives. The Salvation Army played appropriate music and a memorial service was conducted by the clergymen. In reporting the unveiling in the 30 April 1921 issue, the Uralla Times published all names on the roll.

The Uralla Public School was established in January 1862 and became a Central School in 1962.

Inscription

1914 URALLA PUBLIC SCHOOL HONOUR ROLL 1919

[Names]

✠ Killed

M.W. HARDY NARRABRI

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Address
Uralla Central School
24 Park Street
Uralla NSW 2358
Local Government Area
Uralla Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson OAM
Year of construction
1920–1921
Dedication date
25 April 1921
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Marble