St Andrews, Corowa,1916 Unveiling Ceremony - Part 2

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Author: Laurie Favelle

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Continuing the quote from Corowa Free Press (NSW : 1875 - 1954), Tuesday 18 April 1916, page 3

Recruiting Sergeant Evans briefly addressed the gathering. He thanked the Rev. Mr. Scott for giving him the opportunity of honouring the men whose names were on the board and were doing their duty at the present time. They set a fine example to those who, through selfish Ideas, were not going. There were those who could not get away, but their inability was recognised, and it was their misfortune, but those who were free and fit and were not at the front would have to answer to their God at some time. 

The names on the honour hoard were as under:— E. Anstey, D. G. Armstrong. A. Allanson. J Wilson. A. Oswald. A. G. McLennan. A. M. Cameron, F. Burrows. A. D. McLennan. A. J. Wilson. W. Wellwood. C. J, Gardner. C. McKenzie. V. Charity. H. Buchanan. H.T. Trewavis. A. Alston. W. Tait. J. B. Cameron. 

The Rev. Mr. Scott intimated that the other name should have been added, viz., Glen Flgglns, who was in camp at the present time, and would go to the front shortly. It would be added in due course. The ceremony concluded by all singing the National Anthem. 

A collection was taken up during the afternoon for patriotic purposes.

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