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24-February-2016
24-February-2016

Photographs supplied by Chris McLaughlin

The wooden honour roll commemorates those who served in World War One.

The Fernbank Honour Roll was unveiled at the Mechanics Hall on the 10th November 1917 in front of a a large crowd with the hall almost packed to capacity. The roll was unveiled by Mrs C. Dennis who had four sons on active service. After the roll was unveiled the audience sang "God Save Our Splendid Men".  The names on the roll were inscribed in gilt and written by Mr McDonald of Bairnsdale.
Bairnsdale Advertiser and Tambo & Omeo Chronicle, 14th November 1917.

Location

Address:Fernbank - Glenaladale Road, Fernbank Hall, Fernbank, 3864
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.869881
Long: 147.320826
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://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 10th November, 1917
Front Inscription

European War

In Honour

Fernbank & District boys

1914 - 1915 - 1916 - 1917

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Source: MA,VWHI
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