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Mount View Public School First World War Honor Roll

Mount View Public School First World War Honor Roll
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Mount View Public School First World War Honor Roll
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Mount View Public School First World War Honor Roll, pine tree on school grounds
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Description / Background

This war memorial is an honour roll for the First World War. It consists of two central timber panels, set inside a contrasting timber frame. The frame features a classically-shaped pediment and two columns. 

The central panels have been painted a dark blue-black, which complements the colours of the crossed Union Jack and Australian flags painted at the top. The names of 15 ex-pupils of Mount View Public School who served in the war are elegantly hand-painted in gold down the panels. Four names are marked with gold Maltese crosses, indicating they were killed in action. 

The roll was unveiled at the school on Empire Day, 24 May 1917 (Northern Times, 19 May 1917). At some stage it was relocated to Mount View High School in Cessnock, NSW. Access to view it is restricted, as it is housed in a school building.

Note: Planted in the garden of the school is a pine tree but it is unknown if it has been dedicated as a war memorial. 

Inscription

Mount View

P.S.

Honor Roll

[Names]

✠ Killed

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
John Mitchell First World War, 1914–18 view
Alan O'Neill First World War, 1914–18 view
Samuel Snape First World War, 1914–18 view
Lester Taiafe First World War, 1914–18 view
Walter Woodland First World War, 1914–18 view

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Address
Mount View High School
106 Mount View Road
Cessnock NSW 2325
Local Government Area
Cessnock, City of
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Cessnock City Council Library
Year of construction
1917
Dedication date
24 May 1917
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Timber