The Ray Whitemans Heritage Fence Fund is almost fully funded. We are now selling the last batch of pavers to complete the project.
Please consider buying one to recognise your name in the history of the district. Anyone in the district can buy a paver. We have families from far and wide who used to live here or are memorialising family members who lived here.
Many of the stonework carvings on the piers have been completed,
Let your family become part of the history at our local Memorial Hall. We are going to lay pavers so you can add your name to the heritage of this area. To date over 170 families, individuals have purchased paver(s) to remember loved ones, to honour our veterans, to simply let everyone know that we live or lived in the Glenorie vicinity. Hornsby Council are planning to lay the pavers after the construction of the Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence by 30th June this year. But… more about the fence later.
The Glenorie Memorial Hall, located on Old Northern Road near the school, was built in 1932 and opened in 1933 to commemorate locals who served in World War I. Constructed with full-brick walls and a metal roof, the hall was funded by the community at a cost of over £1000, partly through the sale of sandstone from the original School of Arts hall and Glenorie Public School.
It features window decals (painted by the man himself, Ray Whiteman) of the three military services, a map of Australia, and the RSL symbol. In 1976, management was transferred to Hornsby Council, actually gifted to the Council, to ensure its preservation. In 2015 the community rallied together to “Save Our Hall” when the Council planned its sale.
The Community won! and our Hall has been enjoyed for years by Glenorie locals. The Hall Committee looks after the interests of our Memorial Hall and Council is responsible for it’s upkeep. If you are wondering about the current works, it is removal of asbestos in the upstairs projection room, for all users’ safety. The planned upgrade to the Hall will include our many pavers at the front of the Hall so please order your pavers by 31st May 2025 so you don’t miss out.
We will have more Open Days at our Hall or outside Woolies to help you order the pavers. Ask about a gift certificate to give to your family members when you purchase a paver. Best way to pay (no fees), unless cash at our Open Days, is by Direct Credit to Bendigo Bank:
BSB: 633 000
A/C Name: Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence Fund
A/C #: 172 608 085
Reference: name and number of pavers
Send your completed order form to [email protected]
The RWH Fence has two more beautiful carvings completed… the fruit tree denoting our agricultural heritage and the flora pier = the flannel flower. Thanks to Bendigo Bank for their considerable sponsorship.
