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).