Valla First World War Roll of Honour Middle Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The memorial is a decorative paper honour roll for the First World War. It is mounted in a timber frame behind glass. The top of the page features delicate illustrations of the Australian Imperial Force emblem and the crossed flags of Britain and Australia. The years of the war and title of the roll are highlighted by colourful banners and the dedication is in calligraphy-style script. The names of 32 veterans are printed across three columns, on a background resembling a parchment. The roll was unveiled at the Valla Public Hall on 16 August 1916. The trustees of the hall had given their consent to the roll being placed on the walls of the only pubic building in the neighbourhood. The Nambucca and Bellinger News, 18 August 1916, reported on the unveiling saying, "the roll has been artistically arranged and neatly framed." Their account also listed the names on the memorial to the name A. Riley, listing 22 names in all. The ceremony was chaired by Mr A.P. Sullivan and Mr A.G. Henderson was Secretary. In the absence of the Shire President, Richard McCarthy, Councillor R.J. Bear unveiled the roll and also made appropriate remarks. Addresses were also delivered by special guests including Messrs. W. Steele, A.J. Martin and H.B. Dollermore. Among those present were visitors from Bowraville and Nambucca Heads. A dance was held at the conclusion of the ceremony. On 11 January 1918, the Nambucca News reported that the roll was steadily being added to. The list appears to have been complete by 1920, as an article in the Nambucca News on 2 April quoted the inscription from the roll and printed the final 32 names, along with one more name that does not appear on the finished roll. The article is about the final welcome home function for returning soldiers that was held in the hall in late March. Some of the veterans listed on this roll also appear on the Valla Public School First World War Honor Roll and the Valla Grand United Order of Oddfellows First World War Roll of Honour. Access to the memorial is restricted to the opening hours of the Valla Public Hall. Inscription 1914 1916 1915 1917 Valla Roll of Honour The public of Valla, deeply conscious of the heroism of its boys, who at the call of duty nobly volunteered their services to their King and country to fight in the cause of humanity and freedom against German barbarism, we hereby place on record with utmost admiration and pride the names of its glorious soldier boys. [Names] Related memorials Valla Public School First World War Honor Roll Valla Grand United Order of Oddfellows First World War Roll of Honour Valla Vietnam War Roll of Honour Viewmont Public School via Valla First World War Honour Roll Related links Honoring the brave (18 Aug 1916) Valla (2 Apr 1920) Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more Private W Pomroy First World War, 1914–18 6814 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Private W Powell First World War, 1914–18 5986 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Private E Riebel First World War, 1914–18 4896 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Private W Riebel First World War, 1914–18 2921 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1918 view Private A Riley First World War, 1914–18 1795 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Corporal F Slee First World War, 1914–18 2199 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Private H Smith First World War, 1914–18 5112 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view A Steele First World War, 1914–18 view Driver R Thompson First World War, 1914–18 2204 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Private A Tutt First World War, 1914–18 1250 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 Next › Next page Last » Last page Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Valla Public Hall 451 Valla Road Valla NSW 2448 Local Government Area Nambucca Shire Setting Building – inside Location status Original location Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1916 Dedication date 16 August 1916 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Materials Glass Paper Timber