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27-May-2023 (John Huth)
27-May-2023 (John Huth)

Photographs supplied by Chris McLaughlin

The wooden honour roll commemorates those from the District who served in World War One.  It was originally erected near the Tumbarumba Court House.

Tumbarumba Shire Council
A meeting of the shire council was held on 2nd July. Present — Cr. P. J. M'Meekin (president), Crs. R. Cottam, J. W. Cunningham, D. Maginnity, W. R. Figures, J. M'Grath, Mr. P. C. Donaldson (engineer), Mr. C. H. Cunningham (shire clerk). The shire clerk reported that during the last 12 months no case of infectious disease had been notified as occurring within this shire, that the rates had been coming in well during the month, also arrangements had been made for the unveiling of the honor board on Sunday, 6th, at 3 p.m. 
Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW), 11 July 1919.

A war memorial roll of honor in front of the Tumbarumba Court House was unveiled on Sunday by the shire president. It contains 225 names, 49 having paid the supreme sacrifice. 
Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW), 11 July 1919.


 

Location

Address:10 Bridge Street , Tumbarumba Visitor Centre, Tumbarumba, 2653
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -35.777234
Long: 148.010032
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Honour Roll
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:Sunday 6th July, 1919
Front Inscription

1914       1918

Tumbarumba District Roll of Honor.

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Source: MA
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