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The roll of honour commemorates those from the district who served in World War One.

Friday last was an eventful day at the Lakeside village of Bungwahl. There was a large attendance at the School of Arts, when the ceremony of unveiling a Roll of Honor, which contained the names of 32 natives of the district, who had answered their country's call.  The Hon. Walter Bennett, Member for the district, congratulated the people of Bungwahl and district for having done honor to their brave soldier boys by perpetuating their names on a roll of honor. Mr Bennett unveiled the Honor Roll amidst cheers, and said he wished the boys a speedy and safe return, and that they may live long, honored and respected by a grateful country. 
Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser (NSW), 
27 September 1918.

Location

Address:2473 The Lakes Way, Bungwahl Historic Hall, Bungwahl, 2428
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.393337
Long: 152.438925
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
Link:http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 20th September, 1918
Front Inscription
           Bungwahl
         Roll of Honour
1914 - The Great War - 19-
             [Names]
Source: NRWM, MA
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