Newrybar, Knockrow and Brooklet Second World War Roll of Honor

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The memorial is a dark timber honour roll, listing the names of the men and women of Newrybar, Knockrow and Brooklet who served in the Second World War. The list is printed over two columns in gold lettering. The board has a pediment featuring a painting of the crossed Union Jack and Australian flags. It also has supporting shelves at the top and bottom. Planning for the memorial was underway by early 1947, when a sub-committee consisting of members from the Newry School of Arts was organised to look into designs and pricing for the roll. Co-operation from a local church committee was also to be sought. Later that year, the committee were successful in obtaining a grant of 30 pounds from the Bangalow and District War Memorial Committee, who were fundraising for their own memorial project (Northern Star 17 January 1947; 16 May 1947). The event to unveil the roll was advertised by the acting secretary, J.R. Alcorn, in the Northern Star on 13 March 1948. The ceremony took place on 26 April at 8pm. A large number attended and Mr W.S. Boorman was chairman. The President of Newrybar RSL sub-Branch, Mr E. Dickson, assisted by the Vice-President, Mr P. James, unveiled the roll and the Reverend C. Saunders gave the dedication. The President of Tintenbar Shire, Councillor E.C. Payne, also presented framed photographs of three servicemen who lost their lives to their next-of-kin, on behalf of the sub-Branch (Northern Star, 6 May 1948). The Newrybar School of Arts is now known as the Newrybar Community Hall. The honour roll is available for viewing when the hall is open to the public.