State: New South Wales, Australia
Issued on: Return
Dates of presentations: 23/03/1901, 03/08/1901, 16/10/1901
Number issued: 3
Gold medals, suitably inscribed, to:
23/03/1901 presentation
"E" Squadron, 1st New South Wales Mounted Rifles –
85 Trooper Wallace Melbourne MOORE
88 Trooper Ernest Alfred OWENS
Presentation made by Miss Hunt, on the Galston Recreation Ground, Dural.
03/08/1901 presentation
New South Wales Imperial Bushmen –
572 Private Caleb Thomas MOORE
Presentation made by Mr Jarvie, at the residence of Mr S.J. Moore.
16/10/1901 presentation
2nd New South Wales Mounted Rifles –
253 Trooper Edgar John S. MOULDS
Presentation made by Mr J.C. Hunt.
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Sydney Daily Telegraph, 29th March 1901
DURAL, Saturday.
Today a big welcome was tendered to Troopers W.M. MOORE and E.A. OWENS on the Galston Recreation Ground, which was gay with flags and bunting. Both troopers belonged to the New South Wales Mounted Rifles, and went to the front with the First Contingent in the Aberdeen, nearly 18 months ago. Lieutenant Campbell (6th Regiment) heartily welcomed them, as did also Mr B.B. O'Conor, M.P., Mr J.C. Hunt, and the Rev. H.G.J. Howe. Miss Hunt then presented each of the troopers with a handsome gold medal, suitably Inscribed, given by their friends and well-wishers of Dural and district.
Cumberland Argus, 10th August 1901
Dural.
The Warrior's Return.
There were great rejoicings in Dural on Saturday to welcome, on his return from the seat of war, Trooper Caleb MOORE, of the 16th regiment. The returning soldier was met at the Pennant Hills station by a large concourse of admiring relatives and friends, numbering at least 100, whose enthusiastic cheers and greetings rent the air.
For the home comer’s special accommodation, Mr E.J. Black dashed up with a team of four spanking greys, drawing a coach all glorified with flags, flowers, and red, white and blue ribbons. The great cavalcade formed a procession from the station, and, headed by the coach aforesaid, wound its way in triumph towards the warrior's Dural home. At Thompson's, Bayly's, and other corners along the route were assembled vociferous crowds, who expressed their delight at Trooper MOORE's safe return by cheering and waving handkerchiefs. The Pennant Hills School hung out its banners; at Mrs Parker's, and at the Dural public school, beautiful floral designs were displayed with appropriate mottoes expressive of welcome.
Arrived at the residence of Mr S.J. Moore, sen., the gathering was reinforced by another large contingent of joyous friends, and the whole party then sat down to a sumptuous repast, which was laid out, amidst a wealth of patriotic decoration, at Mr Moore's.
After the luncheon, Trooper MOORE was presented by Mr Jarvie, on behalf of the residents, with a handsome gold medal; by his nephew (son of Mr S.J. Moore, jun.) with a silver matchbox on behalf of his nephews and nieces; and by Messrs Williams and Fishburn with a silver-mounted pipe. His sisters gave him a silver-mounted riding whip, and Mr and Mrs A. Moore an elegant scarf pin.
Neat and suitable speeches were delivered by Mr Jarvie, the Hon. Mr Howe and Mr T. Hawkins and gracefully acknowledged by the hero of the day.
ANOTHER WELCOME.
On Wednesday evening the members and friends of the C.E.T. Society tendered a public welcome to Trooper C.T. MOORE, who was secretary to the society prior to his engagement for South Africa. During the evening Mr A. Jay, on behalf of the society, presented Trooper MOORE with a handsome Brighton bag, congratulating him on his safe return. Mr MOORE suitably responded. Although the evening was showery a good number attended.
Cumberland Argus, 5th October 1901
Presentation to a Soldier.
The residents of Dural district gave a welcome home social to Trooper E.J.S. MOULDS who returned (invalided) from South Africa on the 16th ult. About 50 were present, and a pleasant time was spent. Trooper MOULDS is looking better since his arrival. Refreshments, kindly provided by the ladies of the district, wero partaken of, after which Mr J.C. Hunt, on behalf of the residents of the district, presented the Trooper with a handsome gold medal suitably inscribed. Mr Allen Cusbert also presented Trooper MOULDS with a magnificent pair of gold olive links, a gift from his mates in the district. Trooper MOULDS (who had a very bad cold), asked Mr C.T. Moore to say a few words for him, which he did. Miss Emily Moore, by request, adjusted the medal on the left breast of the soldier, and cheers were enthusiastically given for the returned soldier, his parents, and the ladies.
