Gunnedah Masonic Lodge Zion No. 218 First and Second World Wars Roll of Honour

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The memorial is a timber roll of honour, with a classical pediment at the top, featuring the Masonic 'Square and Compasses' symbol painted in gold. Carved columns are positioned on both sides of the board and are topped with carved globes. The names of those from lodge Zion No. 218 who served in the First and Second World Wars are also painted in gold, in the centre of the board.  It is possible this roll, inscribed with the First World War names only, was established after the war. The placement of the names associated with the Second World War, closely spaced together at the bottom of the board, suggests they were added later. It is believed the roll was unveiled in the Gunnedah School of Arts or the Mason's lodge-room. It is now found in the Gunnedah Water Tower Museum and access to it is restricted to the opening hours of the museum.  The Daily Telegraph, 22 November 1894, reported the lodge was officially opened the day before. While a dedicated room had been built and furnished for their use, the lodge also met in the School of Arts.