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Maclean Methodist Church Great War Honour Roll

Maclean Methodist Church Great War Honour Roll
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This war memorial is a rectangular marble tablet. The main tablet is made of white marble and it is attached to a red marble backing tablet. It bears the names of five men who were members of the Maclean Methodist Church who died in the First World War. Their ranks, dates of birth, dates of death, and the locations of their deaths are also included. 

The memorial was made by Messrs Matheson and Collins of Grafton. It was commissioned by the parents and relatives of the fallen soldiers. The unveiling ceremony was originally planned for 30 September 1917, however, it was delayed until 14 October (Daily Examiner, 20 September 1917). A detailed report of the event was published in the Daily Examiner the next day. A guard of honour was formed at the entrance to the church, by members of the local cadet corps, under the direction of Lieutenant Tabor. Reverend Curwood, chairman of the Methodist North Coast district, gave a sermon and then unveiled the tablet. He was assisted in conducting the service by Reverend C E Godbehear. The 'Last Post' was sounded by bugler T Schwonber.

The Maclean Methodist Church was constructed in 1890 and extended in 1908. It is now known as Maclean Uniting Church. Also on site is the Maclean Methodist Church First World War Roll of Honor

Inscription

Erected by 

the parents and relatives in 

loving memory of their brave

sons killed in the Great War

"Peace perfect peace."

[Names]

"Thy will be done."

1917

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 Gilbur Auburn First World War, 1914–18 93 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Ypres Salient 1917 view
Private George Davis First World War, 1914–18 1854 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Ypres Salient 1917 view
Private Wilfred Ernest Davis First World War, 1914–18 851 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Ypres Salient 1917 view
Second Lieutenant Cecil Byron Kelly First World War, 1914–18 1666 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view
Lance Corporal Hume Donald McDermid First World War, 1914–18 2859 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view

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Address
Maclean Uniting Church
54 Woodford Street
Maclean NSW 2463
Local Government Area
Clarence Valley Council
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1917
Dedication date
14 October 1917
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Marble