State: Victoria, Australia
Issued on: Return
Date of presentation: 05/06/1901
Number issued: 1
Gold locket & chain, suitably inscribed, to:
2nd Victorian (Mounted Rifles) Contingent –
301 Trooper John Grierson BROADFOOT
Presentation made in the Mechanics' Hall, Cowwarr.
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Melbourne Argus, 10th June 1901
COWWARR. – A complimentary social was held at Cowwarr in the Mechanics’ Hall on Wednesday evening to welcome back home Trooper John BROADFOOT, who has Just returned, alter seeing much active service in South Africa. The social was largely attended, the local company of Rangers, with their commanding officer, Major Irvine, being present. Mr. G. Wood presented Trooper BROADFOOT with a gold chain and locket, the latter bearing, a suitable inscription.
Melbourne Age, 14th June 1901
ROSEDALE. — Private BROADFOOT, recently returned from South Africa, was tendered a complimentary banquet at Cowwarr, and was presented with a gold chain and locket.
