FOR GOD AND COUNTRY

At the same meeting of the memorial committee the Treasurer reported a sum of 240 pounds in hand, ten pounds short of the contract price. He “…estimated that, including this sum, nearly 50 pounds would be needed….” The committee planned to purchase two massive photographs of the mural tablet and the honour board for presentation to the Federation rooms, and blocks for printing copies of these for the next of kin and Federation members. There were also incidental expenses related to the unveiling ceremony. Accordingly it was decided to appeal to every sectional association for a ten shilling donation to meet the costs.¹⁴

The committee also decided to have the unveiling on Saturday, 24 September 1921 to facilitate the participation of country teachers and to allow time for the return from interstate of the Director of Education, Mr Peter Board, “…whose presence, in consideration of the strong support he has given to the movement, is considered indispensable.”¹⁵

Special invitations were sent to the next of kin of fallen soldiers, and teachers in general were invited to attend “…and help to make the historic function one of the most memorable, and sacred gatherings, held in the State.”¹⁶