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Meredith War Memorial Obelisk

According to my mother whose maternal grandmother was the publican of the Royal Hotel, the Obelisk stood on the south-western corner of the Midland Highway and Staughton Street

Author: Meredith Atilemile

Meredith Memorial Hall, with obelisk on left
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History of the Meredith Memorial Hall

According to an information panel provided by the Meredith Historical Society, the Hall was first erected in 1906 as a Mechanics Institute and Free Library.

Author: Meredith Atilemile

Lyle Chase's name on the Walgett War Memorial and the Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour
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On the last day-

The dawning of 11November, 1918, heralded for many the Armistice that was soon to come into effect.

Author: Henry C Moulds

Allan Johnson
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Allan John Johnson 2518

Allan Johnson enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 13 May 1916.

Author: Australian War Memorial

Thomas Derrick
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Lieutenant Thomas Currie Derrick

Thomas Derrick was born on 20 March 1914 in Adelaide. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 5 July 1940, and embarked for the Middle East with the 2/48th Battalion.

Author: Australian War Memorial