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Inverell Methodist Church First World War Honour Roll

Inverell Methodist Church First World War Honour Roll
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This simple timber honour roll lists 60 members of the Inverell Methodist Church who served in the First World War. Their names are elegantly printed in gold across two columns in the centre of the board. The top of the board is decorated with a carved recess, which frames a coloured painting of the crossed Australian Red Ensign and British flags. 

The plain memorial, without the names, was made by Inverell builder Percy Nott. He presented it to the church in early 1916 and names were added as parishoners enlisted (The Glen Innes Examiner, 23 March 1916). By the time of the unveiling on 26 March 1916, 35 names were listed.

The roll was unveiled during anniversary celebrations for the church. Events began with a parade led by the Salvation Army and military units, led by Lieutenants Gilchrist, Moore, Northcott, and Farrand. Mrs Jenkins, "the oldest Methodist worker in Inverell," performed the unveiling. During the service, Reverend J.S. Thomas said one of the objects of the roll was to "stimulate recruiting" as "men were sorely needed." In conclusion he stated "plenty of room had been left on the Honor Roll to accommodate more names, which he hoped would be forthcoming" (The Inverell Times, 28 March 1916).

Inscription

Inverell Methodist

Church.

Honour Roll

for God & Empire.

[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
Private C R Rolfe First World War, 1914–18 6127 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private F L Rolfe First World War, 1914–18 3587 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private S E Rolfe First World War, 1914–18 1237 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
C S Secombe First World War, 1914–18 view
Lance Corporal J Stapleton First World War, 1914–18 5441 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view
Private E N Thomas First World War, 1914–18 1847 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private T W Thresher First World War, 1914–18 1828 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private H G Tonkin First World War, 1914–18 1926 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private A C Truman First World War, 1914–18 1526 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Norman Turner First World War, 1914–18 1439 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view

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Address
Inverell Uniting Church
29 Rivers Street
Inverell NSW 2360
Local Government Area
Inverell Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1916
Dedication date
26 March 1916
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Timber