Nemingha Public School First World War Honor Roll

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A simple timber honor roll board, with names hand painted in gold. It was donated by the Messrs. Chaffey Brothers and the lettering was done by Mr J. Sanders. The board was unveiled on 1 May 1921 at the former Nemingha Public School, which was located to the west of the present school site where the board resides. The following day, The Northern Daily Leader (Tamworth) reported on the patriotic function, which was one of the largest ever seen in Nemingha. The crowd included more than 100 residents from Tamworth, who were transferred to town by bus over three trips. The primary purpose of the day was to honour those who served in the war, and included unveiling of the school's current timber roll (pictured), as well as a marble honor roll tablet and a paper honor roll. The latter two memorials are lost.  The article gives a detailed account, stating Mr T.G. Adamson presided over the proceedings. At his request, Dr. Snow "unrolled" the paper roll. Mrs C. Jones, who had lost a son at the war, along with Mrs A. Hoban, whose brother was killed, were assisted by Canon Fairbrother to unveil the tablet. Notably, the newspaper also published the names on the missing tablet and roll. This is fortunate as the current board lists only nine names out of the more than 20 recorded. Some names appear on more than one memorial.  Access to the current roll is restricted as is it located within the school's assembly hall.

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