Unveiling of Roll of Honour at Empire Day at Bottle Creek

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Kerrie Gambley

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The unveiling ceremony took place at 3 o'clock, and was witnessed by about 80 people. Mr. W. Powell, president of the association, gave a short address and the reasons for the necessity of having the roll of honor, and then called on Cr. Bulmer, jun., to unveil the roll of Honor, which was covered with the Union Jack and bore a wreath of maidenhair fern and white flowers in mourning and memory at Pte. P. Foley, who was killed in action.

The company were seated and rose as the flag went up from off the roll of honor and stood in silence for a few seconds, and then sang, the National Anthem. 

Cr. Bulmer then apologised for Cr. Johnston's absence through illness, and addressed the company on the significance of Empire Day and the horrors of the war, and also the part our boys had played, in the war up to the present. Cr. Bulmer with emotional feelings referred to the life of Private Foley as a man who he had had dealings with and always found him, upright, trustworthy, and noble in every sense of the word.

Mr. P. Carey, of Mallanganee, presented the association with a large framed photo of Pte. Foley which was hung under the roll of honor, which bore 14 names.

Mr. F. Crowther, of Numulgi, sang, 'Rule Britannia,' Then Mr. G. Crowther, gave a short address and endorsed what the president and Cr. Bulmer had said, and trusted we would soon be there again to celebrate a welcome home to the boys with victory and honor. Mr. Nelmes then gave a recitation, which was very much appreciated.

Three cheers were then given for Miss May Sommerville, who executed the paint work on the roll of honor. The ceremony ended at this stage with 'God Save the King."

 

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser, Tue 13 Jun 1916

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