MemorialsPalmers Island First and Second World War Rolls of Honour
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The memorial is a large wall mounted timber honour board in three parts, commemorating those from Palmers Island who served in the First and Second World Wars. The First World War honour roll lists the names and fate of 45 servicemen in gold lettering across two columns. The top of the board is decorated with a carved map of Australia with the coat of arms and dedication painted in gold in the centre, and the Australian and Union Jack flags. The honour roll was erected in the Palmers Island School by the Palmers Island Patriotic League. It was unveiled in July 1918 (Daily Examiner, 9 July 1918). The Second World War honour roll is comprised of two polished timber boards each with a curved shaped top. These boards commemorate the names of 52 members of the community who served in the Second World War and were originally mounted either side of the First World War honour roll. In June 1946 the Palmers Island Parents and Citizens Association convened a public meeting to consider a roll of honour (Daily Examiner, 21 June 1946). In October 1946 an urgent request was made for names to be included on the honour roll, to determine the size required for the memorial prior to obtaining quotes (Daily Examiner, 21 October 1946). By mid-1947 a full list of names for the honour roll was still not complete. The exact date of the unveiling for the Second World War Honour Roll has not been identified. The memorial is on display at the Yamba Museum.