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Raising the Spar Flag on the War
Memorial Hall, 9 January 1922. This scene
shows the raising of the Spar Flag on the
roof timbers, during the conversion of the
old steam mill, bought by public
subscription, into the War Memorial Hall,
by Alf Taylor, builder. Workmen on the
roof are Alf Wilson, joiner, in a white
apron and Alf Taylor, in a dark hat, the
two main contractors. Among the crown are
Mr. Shipman (Midland Bank Manager), Jim
Thompson (painter and decorator), Mrs
Pickup, Charlie Headly (chairman of the
Urban District Council), Harry Place
(dentist) and Mr Bustard (retired
policeman). Picture By: Sidney Smith
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