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East Kempsey Public School First World War Honor Roll

East Kempsey Public School First World War Honor Roll
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East Kempsey Public School First World War Honor Roll
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Description / Background

The memorial is a large marble honor roll, surrounded by a cedar timber frame. The names are incised and gilded, and those who died in conflict are marked with a red letter 'K'.

The memorial was organised by East Kempsey Public School Headmaster Mr W. McLaren and the Parents and Citizens' Association. It was made by Henry James Edstein, a stone mason who had established his business in Smith Street, Kempsey in 1906 (Macleay Argus, 21 November 1919). 

The roll was unveiled by Mrs Ben Marriott, who lost a son in the First World War, on 17 December 1919. The ceremony was reported in detail by The Macleay Chronicle on 24 December. The Kempsey Brass Band and the Kempsey Orchestra played various selections, Mayor O'Neill was chairman and addresses were also provided by Archdeacon Curtis, Reverend M.L. Bembrick, Reverend D. Smith and Mr E.C. Hollow. 

Access to the memorial is restricted as it is within the school.

Inscription

EAST KEMPSEY

PUBLIC SCHOOL ROLL

[Names]

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Address
East Kempsey Public School
1 Innes Street
East Kempsey NSW 2440
Local Government Area
Kempsey Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1919
Dedication date
17 December 1919
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Marble
Timber