From:Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum
Name/TitleGoulburn War Memorial 100 years Documents folder
About this objectA collection of photographs, newspapers and documents relating to William John Bartlett presented to the museum by Caleb, Zac and Annette Taylor; some of Bartlett's descendants.
It contains original photos from the opening ceremony for the tower on the 17th of December 1925, as well as numerous newspaper clippings outlining the design process for the tower and Bartlett's work in securing the land for the memorial.
It also contains pamphlets detailing Bartlett's life, and a copy of the program of events at the 75th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday 16th of December 2000.
Page 1 - PRESENTED TO GOULBURN WAR MEMORIAL 100 YEARS DECEMBER 2025. IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM JOHN BARTLETT, WINNING DESIGN & MAINTENANCE, GRANT GIVER. PRESENTED BY CALEB AND ZAC TAYLOR - DESCENDANTS 1-12-2025.
Page 2 - Photograph in brown folder with a photograph of the Official Opening with Mr. W.J. Bartlett and Governor of N.S.W.
Another photograph in brown folder of Mr W.J. Bartlett and the Governor of N.S.W. with gentlemen in the background.
Page 3 - Newspaper articles - To the Editor undated from 'CIVIS GOULBURNUS SUM';
Correspondence to the Editor by W.S. Bartlett 'Broughton' and another 'OUR WAR MEMORIAL from T.J. Hebblewhite. (hand written down the side is 'T. Hebblewhite's letter' and 2 X's.
Another dated Saturday June 9 1923 'GOULBURN'S WAR MEMORIAL' , Mr Bartlett's Design Committee Recommend(To be submitted to Public Meeting on Wednesday).
Another dated Tuesday, June 12, 1923 - WAR MEMORIAL (To the Editor)
by W.T. Brennock.
General McNicholl's Design.
Obituary of Mr. Murray L. Allen.
Page 4 - Original article from The Southern Morning Herald, Friday, June 8, 1923, THE WAR MEMORIAL DESIGNS.
Page 5 - Typed document - This is the Last Will and Testament of me William John Bartlett .
Page 6 - Typed document - RE W.J. BARTLETT, DECD. OPINION.
Page 7 - Copies of Newspaper articles - WAR MEMORIAL (To the Editor) from W.T. Brennock.
General McNicoll's Design.
Obituary Mr Murray L. Allen.
GOULBURN'S WAR MEMORIAL-MR BARTLETT'S DESIGN COMMITTEE RECOMMEND - To be submitted to Public Meeting on Wednesday. COMMITTEE WILL ACCEPT NO MORE DESIGNS.
Page 8 - Copies of Newspaper articles - copy of page 3 and page 4.
Page 9 - Newspaper article 'Recollections of a Journalist' by T.J. Hebblewhite.
Page 10 - Biographical Data and Photograph of WILLIAM JOHN BARTLETT, Retired. Founder and late Proprietor of Bartlett's Goulburn Brewery. Released by International Press Service Association of Australia.
Compiler and Publisher - 'Who's Who in Australia.'
Also a copy of his signature on a piece of water stained cardboard.
Page 11 - A piece from a newspaper with 'DESIGN FOR MEMORIAL' Design submitted by Archdeacon Ward and Mr. A.E. Sendall. - The Rising Sun Idea.
Page 12 - A programme, green coloured paper 'War Memorial Goulburn Program of Events - 75th Anniversary Celebration Saturday 16th December 2000.
MakerAnnette, Zac and Caleb Taylor
Maker RoleCreator
Date Made1/12/2025
PeriodEarly-20th-Century
Place MadeGoulburn, Australia
Medium and MaterialsThe photographs are housed in cardboard greeting cards.
Paper
Style and IconographyPhotograph
Style and IconographyPrinted
TechniqueTyped
MeasurementsHeight: 455mm
Width: 315mm
Depth:20mm
Subject and Association KeywordsConscription
Subject and Association KeywordsDaily Life
Subject and Association KeywordsGoulburn
Subject and Association KeywordsWilliam John Bartlett
Subject and Association KeywordsMemorials
Subject and Association KeywordsRocky Hill War Memorial
Object TypeEphemera
Object number2026.1005
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
