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27-January-2020
27-January-2020
27-January-2020
27-January-2020

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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
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.348611
Long: 150.646111
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
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Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 28th January, 1917
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Front Inscription

                NSW
      WERRIS CREEK
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES
WITH HIS MAJESTYS FORCES 

   ROLL OF HONOUR

         [ Names ]

 

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,NRWM
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