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Delungra First World War Roll of Honor

Delungra First World War Roll of Honor
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The Delungra First World War Roll of Honor consists of a decorative pressed bronze panel, attached to a timber backing board. It features the crossed Union Jack and Australian flags, branches with flowers, and stylised columns on either side. The names of 100 men from the area who enlisted in the war are inscribed on individual name plates, which are attached to the lower half of the panel.

The memorial was made by the Wunderlich Company of Sydney, specialists in manufacturing pressed metal ceilings and tiles. They also created many honour rolls like this one, both during and after the war. They were available in a variety of sizes and Wunderlich changed their designs and styles over time. It is clear this example was made during the war, as the end date is given as '191'. 

The dedication ceremony took place in the Delungra School of Arts on 24 November 1917. Local resident Mrs Mary McLeod, who had recently lost a son in the conflict, performed the unveiling of the roll, which at the time contained 97 names. The well-attended event was reported in The Inverell Times on 27 November. 

On 18 January 1954, the Times reported the Delungra R.S.L. Memorial Club Room was to be opened shortly and this roll, and a new one for the Second World War, were to be transferred to the new club. Two months later, on 5 March, the paper reported the move had taken place. The club is now known as the  Delungra Memorial Bowling and Recreation Club. Access to view the memorials inside is restricted to the club's opening hours. 

Inscription

1914 191

Roll of Honor

For King & Empire

Men who answered the call

[Names]

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
Lieutenant Frederick Lockwood First World War, 1914–18 2164 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Lieutenant Cecil McDonald First World War, 1914–18 608 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Lance Corporal Hamilton McLachlan First World War, 1914–18 2367 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Loyal McLachlan First World War, 1914–18 1255 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Kenneth McLeod First World War, 1914–18 2115 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Leslie McLeod First World War, 1914–18 837 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view
Driver Thomas Milburn First World War, 1914–18 499 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
G Millar First World War, 1914–18 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Sergeant Sidney Nelson First World War, 1914–18 842 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Lance Corporal Donald O'Farrell First World War, 1914–18 6375 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view

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Address
Delungra Memorial Bowling and Recreation Club
30 Inverell Street
Delungra NSW 2403
Local Government Area
Inverell Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1917
Dedication date
25 November 1917
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Bronze
Timber