State: Queensland, Australia
Issued on: Return
Date of presentation: 20/02/1901
Number issued: 1
Gold pendant [shield], to:
"B" Company, 1st Queensland (Mounted Infantry) Contingent –
187 Private [Corporal] Thomas James LOGAN
Presentation made by Mr T. Burgess, J.P., during a social at Forest Hill.
Supplied by Messrs Greiner and Son, Laidley.
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Queensland Times, 23rd February 1901
SOCIAL AT FOREST HILL.
A most enjoyable and successful social took place at Forest Hill last Wednesday evening to celebrate the safe return of Corporal T.J. LOGAN, a member of the first contingent, who lately returned from the war in South Africa. There was a very large attendance of ladies and gentlemen, including Lieutenant Alfred Adie, Sergeant-Major E. Chadwick, and Corporal W. Christie, also of the first contingent. Mr J. Carmody made an able and efficient M.C., the best of music (piano-forte) being supplied by Mr Wat Chambers. During the evening, several songs were rendered by Messrs J. Walker (Ma Ma Creek) and E. Wyman (Laidley). A large number of patrons were present from Laidley, Gatton and the surrounding districts, proving the great esteem in which the guest of the evening is held. Before supper was announced, Mr T. Burges, J.P., said that he had a most pleasing duty to perform, and that was to present, on behalf of the people of Forest Hill, a trophy to Corporal LOGAN. Mr Burgess said he felt proud to be in the company of such men as the recipient and his comrades – men who had proved that they possessed the courage of their ancestors. The whole history of the campaign went to show that the Queenslanders were not wanting in courage or good common sense. In common with all present he (Mr Burgess) felt thankful that "Tom" LOGAN had not returned with an empty sleeve to his coat. Some people did not believe in giving returned soldiers presents, but very evidently the people of Forest Hill did, and they were right in doing so. Mr Burgess spoke at some length and concluded an able address amidst great applause. In responding, Corporal LOGAN said that from the depths of his heart he thanked his friends for their kindness, and he felt proud that his conduct in South Africa had met with their appreciation; he had simply tried to do his duty in common with other of his comrades, and he was glad to find that his efforts had not been in vein. After supper, dancing was resumed, and kept going until 2·30 a.m. The greatest credit is due to Mr M. Porter for the successful manner in which he promoted the affair. The trophy, which is a gold shield pendant, was much admired, and was obtained at the establishment of Messrs Greiner and Son, Laidley.
