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05-November-2014
05-November-2014
Photographs supplied by Arthur Garland

The wooden honour roll commemorates members of the Emu Lodge No 23 TC who served in World War One.

At the monthly meeting of the Masonic Lodge held last night, the honour roll of members of the Emu Lodge was unveiled by Chaplain W. G. Thomas. The roll, which is a beautiful piece of carving in Tasmanian blackwood, bears the following names:- R. Mawson, R. Murray, H. C. Piercey, R. C. Shaw, S. J. Smith, and V. West, all of whom have returned to Australia and entered civil life.
Examiner ( Launceston), 17th May 1921.

Note : the “Tasmanian War Memorials Data Base” , compiled by Fred Thornett which is located at the State Library of Tasmania, contains a comprehensive listing of the names on this honour roll.

Location

Address:108 Bird Street, Masonic Centre, Burnie, 7320
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -41.061872
Long: 145.89437
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:Monday 16th May, 1921
Front Inscription

Emu Lodge No 23 TC

Members who served in the Great War.  

For King & Country
1914 - 1918

Roll of Honour

[ Names ]

They shall pass safely through the valley of the shadow of death and finally arise from the tomb of transgression to shine.

 

Source: MA,TWM,SKP
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