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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
Corporal Jack McGowan First World War, 1914–18 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Lance Corporal Vincent McGowan First World War, 1914–18 3358 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Corporal Anthoney Mooney First World War, 1914–18 716 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Bernard Mooney First World War, 1914–18 593 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Chris Mooney First World War, 1914–18 3333 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Michael Mooney First World War, 1914–18 2680 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Patrick Mooney First World War, 1914–18 595 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Peter Mooney First World War, 1914–18 594 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view
Private William Orman First World War, 1914–18 1985 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private William Thompsen First World War, 1914–18 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