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12-June-2019
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The plaque from the former Pokatoo Hall commemorates those from the Collarenebri District who volunteered to serve in World War One.
MR. WEARNE AT POKATAROO. Pokataroo hall, erected in memory of the soldiers who enlisted from the Collarendabri (sic) district, was opened by Mr. W. E. Wearne on Monday last. The hall contains an Honor Board, of Queensland maple, on which is inscribed 73 names. In openeing the hall and unveiling the Honor Board, Mr. Wearne made a stirring patriotic speech, and was supported by Mr. Chairman Banks and the Rev Williams. Mr. O'Toole, a prominent worker for the erection of the hall, stated the building was being opened free-of debt, the whole cost being subscribed by the people of the district.
North Western Courier (Narrabri, NSW ), 6 June 1917.
Note: Pokataroo is about 15 kilometres from Collarenebri.
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MR. WEARNE AT POKATAROO. Pokataroo hall, erected in memory of the soldiers who enlisted from the Collarendabri (sic) district, was opened by Mr. W. E. Wearne on Monday last. The hall contains an Honor Board, of Queensland maple, on which is inscribed 73 names. In openeing the hall and unveiling the Honor Board, Mr. Wearne made a stirring patriotic speech, and was supported by Mr. Chairman Banks and the Rev Williams. Mr. O'Toole, a prominent worker for the erection of the hall, stated the building was being opened free-of debt, the whole cost being subscribed by the people of the district.
North Western Courier (Narrabri, NSW ), 6 June 1917.
Note: Pokataroo is about 15 kilometres from Collarenebri.
Location
| Address: | 25 Walgett Street, Collarenebri Club, Collarenebri, 2833 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -29.545366 Long: 148.578659 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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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: | Monday 4th June, 1917 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAIn memoriam
Men from Collarenebri District who volunteered for active service with the Expeditionary Forces
1914 - 1917
Opened by W. E. Wearne Esq. M.L.A.
June 4th 1917.
Via Crucis Via Lucis
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