Corndale Loyal Empire Lodge No. 226, M.U.I.O.O.F. First World War Roll of Honor (Destroyed)

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Note: This honour roll was previously located in the Corndale Hall. Along with the hall it was destroyed in a major flood, which occurred in February 2022. The above photo of the roll had been taken by a member of the Richmond River Historical Society earlier and is located in the Richmond River Historical Museum.  Former description: This honour roll was for members of the Corndale Loyal Empire Lodge No. 226, Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows (M.U.I.O.O.F.) who served in the First World War. It was a decorative timber board, housed in a timber cabinet with a glass front. The roll featured a carved pediment at the top and carved urns at the top and bottom. It also had supporting shelves at the top and bottom. Attached to the pediment was a metal wreath. Below this was a painting of the crossed Union Jack and Australian flags and the First Commonwealth Coat of Arms. The names of 20 members of the lodge were printed in gold across two columns on the centre of the board.  The memorial was made by Messrs Brown and Jolly, noted furniture makers of Lismore. It was unveiled at a concert at the Corndale Hall on 9 August 1916. A detailed report was published in the Northern Star on 16 August 1916. The event was chaired by D.S. Bro. Alex. Gibson and guests included the relatives of the 11 men who were listed on the board at that time. Councillor H.B. Chisholm performed the unveiling and gave a speech, which was followed by songs from school children.  The Loyal Empire Lodge No. 226 was established at Corndale by May 1904. The Northern Star, 3 August 1916, reported there were 46 members and 10 members had enlisted. The photo of the honour roll is available for viewing when the Richmond River Historical Society Museum is open to the public.