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Bective, Byambee and Winton via Tamworth First World War Roll of Honour

Bective, Byambee and Winton via Tamworth First World War Roll of Honour
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Bective, Byambee and Winton via Tamworth First World War Roll of Honour
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Bective, Byambee and Winton via Tamworth First World War Roll of Honour, close-up of plaque below roll
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Description / Background

This memorial is a plain, paper roll of honour for the First World War, presented in a simple timber frame. The roll consists of 20 names, precisely printed in black ink, across two columns. Two veterans, Private Arthur Farthing and Private Peter Mooney, are marked with a Latin cross, indicating they made the supreme sacrifice. 

There are two metal plaques attached to the wall below the roll. The first plaque lists the names of the three rural communities the roll relates to, which is useful as the roll itself does not contain any information other than the names of those who served. The communities of Bective, Byambee, and Winton, were located west of Tamworth, NSW, near the Somerton Village. 'Bective Pastoral Station' was a large pastoral holding developed in the district.

It is unknown where the roll was originally unveiled, displayed, or stored. It is now located in the Somerton War Memorial Hall. Access to the memorial is restricted to the opening hours of the hall. 

Inscription

Roll

ROLL OF HONOUR

HEROES ALL

[Names]

Plaque 1

THIS HONOUR ROLL IS DEDICATED

TO THOSE BRAVE MEN FROM

BECTIVE, BYAMBEE & WINTON

WHO OFFERED THEIR LIVES

FOR THEIR COUNTRY

DURING THE GREAT WAR

1914–1918

Plaque 2

LEST WE FORGET

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
Private Charles Cooper First World War, 1914–18 7217 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Thomas Cooper First World War, 1914–18 2561 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Gunner Hugh Cunningham First World War, 1914–18 3517 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Arthur Farthing First World War, 1914–18 5685 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view
Private James Holgate First World War, 1914–18 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private James Hooper First World War, 1914–18 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Lance Sergeant Henry Horneman First World War, 1914–18 1945 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private James Jensen First World War, 1914–18 1170 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Paul Maunder First World War, 1914–18 2841 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Second Lieutenant Albert McGowan First World War, 1914–18 656 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view

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Address
Somerton War Memorial Hall
Cnr Scotland and Joshua Streets
Somerton NSW 2340
Local Government Area
Tamworth Regional Council
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Timber