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St Stephen's Dorrigo Great War Roll of Honour

St Stephen's Dorrigo Great War Roll of Honour
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Description / Background

This war memorial is a solid timber honour roll for members of St Stephen's Church in Dorrigo, NSW, who served in the First World War. It demonstrates excellent craftsmanship, with intricate carvings and finials adorning the top of the board. The names of 120 men and one woman are neatly printed in gold across three panels, which make up the main body of the piece. 

Early in September 1918, it was reported "arrangements are now well in hand to inscribe the names of Church of England adherents who enlisted from the local district on the honor roll" (The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate, 7 September 1918). A committee had been appointed to collect the names and to supervise the printing on the board. The Williamson and Jarrett families donated the cedar for the project. On 4 December, the Gazette advertised for more names to ensure the list was complete. 

The roll was ready by mid-1921 and the Gazette called it "a work of art," in their issue of 10 August. While recent floods had made it difficult to transport the roll to Dorrigo, it was successfully unveiled by Reverend Sidney Smith, ex-chaplain Australian Imperial Force, on 23 August. 

The church is now known as Dorrigo Anglican Church and the roll is available for viewing when it is open. 

Inscription

St. Stephen's

Dorrigo

Roll of Honour

For God & right & liberty

1914 The Great War 1919

[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
W G Hillier First World War, 1914–18 view
Private A O Hollibone First World War, 1914–18 2187 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private H E Hollibone First World War, 1914–18 12765 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
S F Hornsby First World War, 1914–18 view
Private S J Hosier First World War, 1914–18 7575 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Gunner C Hull First World War, 1914–18 11073 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
J Hull First World War, 1914–18 view
F Inskip First World War, 1914–18 N40091 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private L Inskip First World War, 1914–18 1447 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Sapper T H Ivers First World War, 1914–18 5259 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view

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Address
Dorrigo Anglican Church
39 Kurrajong Street
Dorrigo NSW 2453
Local Government Area
Bellingen Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson. Vivian Hoskins.
Year of construction
1918–1921
Dedication date
23 August 1921
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Timber