There are several World War 1 Honour Boards hanging in the Kensington Town Hall, in the upstairs area which has now been boarded off for safety reasons. I was unable to get a photograph of these boards before access was closed. I have been unable to track down any photos through the Moonee Valley Council, Melbourne City Council, Australian War Memorial, RSL, or by relentless Googling.
Is is possible that anyone may have taken a photo of these boards - even accidentally at a 21st birthday party - that I could use to extract names for my database of Essendon and Flemington volunteers, and/or use to illustrate my website?
The Moonee Valley Council did have the boards photographed to record their Community Art Collection, but the thumbnails used on the website are too small to read, and they cannot now locate the original photos.
The boards originated with various Friendly Societies, and two commemorating the Great War are from the PAFS (Protestant Alliance Friendly Society) and ANA (Australian Natives Association).
Another source of the same information might be a pamphlet printed for the unveiling of the boards, should anyone have one in a bottom drawer.
I would be very grateful if someone could come up with some photos or the information contained on the boards.
Ooops, I've really made a mess of my comments above - so have deleted to start all over again.
ReplyDeleteHave you seen: Published book - "A tribute to employees to the Metropolitan Gas Company who served in the Great War". Photos of soldiers who were employees. 61 Pages There is a copy in the rare books collection at the State Library, as we have a copy somewhere at Old Gippstown. Sure it would have had a few Essendon men in it. It has a photograph of each man, but not a lot of info.
Hi Linda,
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is a rare book - I can only see one in captivity, two including your own, so I'd recommend an armed guard.
And as you suggest, there are quite a few Essendon men in it. An exciting new source for me, so thank you for drawing it to my attention.