Who was Nellie Payne?

An extraordinary life explored.

Memorial alms box commemorating Willis James Parker, Launceston Church Grammar School. Carved 1949.

Willis James Parker memorial alms box.

DB136

A carved wooden Alms box commemorates Willis James Parker who was killed in action at Tsimba Ridge on Bougainville in February 1945 during World War Two. It is located at Launceston Church Grammar School, Tasmania.

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Thank you to the sponsors, volunteers, and businesses that made the 2015 “Who was Nellie Payne?” exhibition such a success.

Tasmanian Community Fund

Meander Valley Council

Premier’s discretionary fund (Tasmania)

Arts Deloraine

Tasmanian Alkaloids

Amanda & Sean Manners

Westbury & Districts Historical Society

John Temple Gallery

Fitzpatrick’s Inn

Steven French Photography

John Kemp Photography (UK)

Virginia & Bill Greenhill