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The marble honour roll commemorates former students of Temora Public School who served in World War One.

The postponed meeting of the Parents and Citizens' Association was held at the district school on Thursday evening, Mr. H. M. Taylor president; occupied the chair. Satisfaction was expressed at the appointment of a kindergarten teacher. The Department of Education wrote formally agreeing to the honor roll of old pupils who fought in the war being placed in the school. The principal of the school suggested that the most suitable place to erect the honor board, would be in the main entrance hall, facing the doorway.

The Minister, Director and Chief Inspector each intimated their regret at being unable to attend the unveiling ceremony on Armistice Day. The hour for unveiling the roll was fixed for 11 a.m. on November 11, when the mayor, will be asked to perform the ceremony, and the principal citizens of the town will be asked to be present. 
Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW), 31 October 1924. 

Location

Address:DeBoos Street, Temora Public School, Temora, 2666
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.444678
Long: 147.534547
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:Tuesday 11th November, 1924
Front Inscription

           Erected In Memory
Of Old Boys Of The School Who
Fought & Died For The Cause Of
  Freedom In The Great War
            1914-1918.
  Their Name Liveth For Evermore.

            [ Names ]

 

Source: NRWM, MA
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