A PEW from the former St John’s Church has been dedicated to soldiers from this district who were killed in World Wars One and Two.
The plaque honours R. Catto, H. Soulsby, M. O’Shannessy, P Grieves, H.G. Leach, T.E.J. Leach, A. Yorath and was unveiled at the 152nd Rheola Charity Carnival by by local historian and Leach descendant Julie Piening.
Inglewood and Bridgewater Men’s Shed restored the pew that had been stored in a shearing shed for more than 90 years.
The pew is now in the Rheola Hall where refreshments were served on Anzac Day following the service opposite the former site of the town’s school.
Guest speaker was Wedderburn RSL sub-branch president Roger Paterson.
The service was one of four involving members of the Inglewood-Bridgewater RSL sub-branch.