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The wooden honour roll commemorates those who served in World War One.
Fully two hundred residents attended at the State School on Friday afternoon for the double purpose of celebrating Empire Day and witnessing the unveiling of the roll which had been placed in the school in honor of twenty young men, all of this district at the time of enlistment. Mr. D. M'Lennan, M.L.A., in a very suitable address, performed the unveiling ceremony and complimented the residents on the very fineresponse of the district young men to their country`s call. Rev. Simmonds, Crs. Hunt and Black also spoke very approprietely. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies.
Geelong Advertiser (Vic), 28 May 1918.
Location
Address: | 910 Cape Otway Road, Modewarre Memorial Hall, Modewarre, 3240 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.253862 Long: 144.138911 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Honour Roll |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 24th May, 1918 |
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Modewarre Honor Roll
Enlisted for active service.
Great War. 1914 - 19
[ Names ]
For King & Country