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The wooden honour roll commemorates Werris Creek railway employees who served in World War One. The roll contains 68 names.
Mr. Milne, Deputy Chief Railway Commisioner is at present visiting the north western district. On Sunday he unveiled an honour roll at Werrris Creek containing the names of 168 (sic) railway men who had enlisted from the depot. Mr. Milne congratulated Werris Creek on the patriotism shown, which did credit to the depot and to the district. Messrs. J. M'Carthy, Adamason, and Allen, district superintendent, also complimented the district on its fine effort. The Commissioner proceeded to Moree yesterday.
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW),
30 January 1917.
Location
Address: | Railway Avenue, Railway Station, Rail Journeys Museum, Werris Creek , 2341 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.348611 Long: 150.646111 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: | Sunday 28th January, 1917 |
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NSW
WERRIS CREEK
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES
WITH HIS MAJESTYS FORCES
ROLL OF HONOUR
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