Medals and awards

Goulburn, NSW

State: New South Wales, Australia
Issued on: Return
Dates of presentations: 21/06/1900, 09/02/1901, 07/03/1901, aft. 07/05/1901
Number issued: > 14

 

Gold medals, suitably inscribed, to:
 

21/06/1900 presentation

1st Australian Horse –

901 Trooper Sidney Carew McDonald PARRY

"C" Squadron, 1st New South Wales Mounted Rifles –

208 Private George G. FULLER

Presentation made by the Mayoress, in the Oddfellows' Hall, Goulburn.
 

09/02/1901 presentation

New South Wales Army Medical Corps –

62 Private Frank TOWNLEY

Presentation made by Mr Walter Haddon, at the Emu Hotel, Goulburn.

"A large lion surmounts a prettily-chased shield, in the centre of which is a rifleman in the act of firing".
 

07/03/1901 presentation

"A" Squadron, New South Wales Mounted Rifles –

72 Private George WAITE (absent)

"E" Squadron, 1st New South Wales Mounted Rifles –
46 Private Cyril FOWLER (absent)

114 Private William St. John TAYLOR

1st Australian Horse –
137 Sergeant Herbert Alfred MILLS
1060 Corporal Alexander Robert Leslie FERGUSON

984 Trooper Wallace Dalton BALL

New South Wales Imperial Bushmen –

126 Private Thomas Absolom NELSON

New South Wales Army Medical Corps (2nd Contingent) –

414 Private Francis A. FINLEY [Finlay]

New South Wales Contingent (unknown units) –

??? Trooper Frank IRWIN

Presentation made by the Mayor, in the Town Hall, Goulburn.
 

aft. 07/05/1901 presentation

1st Australian Horse –

1088 Trooper Ernest Arthur PRIOR

New South Wales Citizens' Bushmen –

118 Trooper Osman Frederick Hume MIDDLETON

"Public residents have decided to entertain Messrs O. MIDDLETON and E. PRIOR, returned soldiers from South Africa, at a smoke concert and to present them with gold medals".

 

Inscribed: "Presented to Trooper G. Fuller by his Goulburn friends for his services in the Transvaal War. 21/6/1000".

 

 

Note: on 16/01/1900 it was reported that about twenty men had already been accepted for Service in South Africa. This suggests the number of medals distributed was considerably more than the twelve listed above.

Letters to the editor of the Goulburn Evening Penny Post (12/03/1901 & 19/03/1901) suggest there was some resentment regarding the allocation of medals (see below). It was felt that some local men had been overlooked. However, the hon. secretary of the fund argued that the soldiers in question no longer resided in Goulburn. 

 
 
 

 

 
 
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Goulburn Evening Penny Post, 16th January 1900
 

Goulburn Men for the War.

The following Goulburn men have been finally chosen to go to South Africa with the Australian Horse unit: – Quartermaster-sergeant Lancelot A. DOWSON, Corporal Harold O'BRIEN, Corporal Alex. Robert Leslie FERGUSON, Troopers W.D. BALL, W.G. LEGGE, R. McDONALD, W.V. McJANNETT, S.C. McD. PARRY, E.A. PRIOR, and L. SEIFFERT. Corporal O'BRIEN is the oldest son of Mr H. O'Brien, solicitor, and Trooper LEGGE was a student at the Mary's Mount Retreat. The contingent will leave Sydney on Wednesday next. Goulburn will be well represented at the front, as this last batch makes a total of about 20 men who have been chosen for service.
 
 
Goulburn Evening Penny Post, 23rd June 1900
 

PATRIOTIC CONCERT.

PRESENTATIONS TO TROOPER S. PARRY AND PRIVATE G. FULLER.

The Oddfellows' Hall presented quite a warlike appearance on Thursday evening, the occasion being a benefit concert and presentations to Trooper S. PARRY and Private G. FULLER, soldiers who have been invalided home from South Africa, the former from injuries received through his horse falling on him and the latter on account of rheumatism. There was a fair attendance. The band of the Australian Horse, under the direction of Bandmaster Yale, opened the programme with an overture, "Sons of Australia", and the second part was opened by the Australian Rifles Band, under Bandmaster Weaver. Twelve members of "G" Company, directed by Sergeant Bacon, went through the bayonet and manual exercises in a creditable manner, and a dozen members of the Australian Horse, directed by Corporal F. Wedd, successfully performed the movements of the sword exercise. Miss K. McConnell was encored for a capable rendering of "Sons of Australia", but simply bowed her acknowledgment. She was also the recipient of a basket of flowers. Miss F. Taylor gave an artistic interpretation of the solo, "Australia Fights for Britain's Rights". In response to an encore the vocalist repeated a verse. Mr Daly put plenty of spirit into his singing of "Soldiers of the Queen". For an encore he repeated a verse. This item was enhanced by a tableau being shown, in which members of "G" Company (with their Nordenfeldt gun) and Australian Horse took part. A vocal trio, "Hark, 'Tis the Indian Drum", was well rendered by Messrs Daniel, Mitchell, and Wombey, and Mr W.A Davidson sang in good style, "When the Empire Calls". Mr W.C Daniel sang the difficult tenor solo, "The Death of Nelson", in a meritorious manner. The violin solo, "English Airs", was ably played by Mr W. Jones. Staff-Colour-Sergeant F Dransfield sang the baritone solo, "Trusty as Steel", in an acceptable manner, and Mr A. Mitchell was heartily applauded for "The Soldier's Toast". The trio, "Rule Britannia" (with tableau), was sung by Miss K. McConnell and Messrs. W. Daniel and A. Wombey. The tableau, which was very pretty, included members of the "G" Company and Australian Horse in the foreground and Misses Duncan, Hunt, Taylor, and Payton and the returned soldiers on a platform at the back. During the interval the presentations were made. The Mayor explained that the object of the presentations was to show in some slight measure the esteem in which the soldiers were held, and also to mark the appreciation of their conduct. The presentations were made by the Mayoress. Trooper FULLER was the recipient of a gold albert and a gold medal, with the inscription – "Presented to Trooper G. Fuller by his Goulburn friends for his services in the Transvaal War. 21/6/1000". Trooper PARRY received a medal (with a similar inscription) and a parse of sovereigns. The recipients briefly returned thanks for the gifts, and each deplored the necessity of having to come back on account of illness. At the close of the concert cheers were given for the returned soldiers. Mr G. McConnell presided at the piano the whole of the evening. Messrs McConnell and E.A. Betts worked energetically in promoting the success of the concert.
 
 
Goulburn Evening Penny Post, 7th February 1901
 

A Returned Soldier.

A handsome gold medal is now on view in Mr J. Baxter’s window, Auburn Street. The medal is intended for presentation to Mr Frank TOWNLEY on his return from South Africa by his fellow workmen in the railway. A large lion surmounts a prettily-chased shield, in the centre of which is a rifleman in the act of firing. The medal to beautifully inscribed, and was manufactured on the premises.
 
 
Goulburn Evening Penny Post, 12th February 1901
 

Presentation.

At the Emu Hotel on Saturday evening Mr Frank TOWNLEY, who recently returned from the war in South Africa, was presented by his fellow-workmen of the loco. department with a valuable gold medal and a beautiful silver-mounted pipe. The chair was occupied by Mr J. Horsfield, and the presentation was made by Mr Walter Haddon in an appropriate speech. Captain Newman also made a few remarks. A musical programme was provided, and the proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman and Host Richardson.
 
 
Goulburn Evening Penny Post, 9th March 1901
 

Concert to Returned Soldiers.

A concert to returned soldiers from South Africa was given in the Town Hall on Thursday evening, the chair being taken by the Mayor. There was only a moderate attendance, insufficient notice having been given.

The concert opened with a cornet solo by Master T. Dallas. Mr Armstrong followed with the song "Lo, My Courage", given in good style. Mr Potts gave "The Sleeping Camp", and Mr W. Daly sang with good taste and expression "The Death of Nelson", repeating the last verse in reply to an encore. Trooper FINLAY recited "A Cure for Stammering".

Trooper Betts then requested the Mayor to present medals to tole returned soldiers, which duty his Worship carried out after making some appropriate remarks. The medals, which were of gold and of an ornamental design and suitably inscribed, were supplied by Mr A.J. Daly.

Medals had been prepared for the following: – Sergt. H.A. MILLS, 1st contingent, 1st Australian Horse; Corp. FERGUSON, 2nd contingent, 1st Australian Horse; Corp. T. NELSON, Imperial Bushmen; Pri. TAYLOR, 1st contingent, N.S.W. Mounted Infantry; Pri. W. BALL, 2nd contingent, 1st Australian Horse; Pri. C. FOWLER, 1st contingent, N.S.W. Mounted Infantry; Pri. F. IRWIN, Trooper F.A. FINLAY, and Trooper G. WAITE, 1st contingent, N.S.W.A.M.C.  All the recipients were present with the exception of Pri. FOWLER and Trooper WAITE.

The concert programme was then resumed. Mr Middleton was heard to great advantage in "The Mighty Deep". Trooper G. Fuller contributed "Queen of the earth". Mr R. Lemon, who was in good form, sang "Romany Lass", and Mr E. Sheekey gave "The Dream".

Corporal T. NELSON returned thanks on behalf of himself and the other recipients of medals.

Sergt. B. MILLS also returned thanks, and mentioned that the day was the anniversary of the Battle of Driefontein when Trooper PARRY was wounded by his horse falling on him.

Trooper Betts in thanking the public for their attendance said he was surprised there was not a larger attendance of the military, as he thought they might have turned up in larger force to do honour to the occasion.

A vote of thanks was accorded the Mayor, on the motion of Alderman O’Brien, seconded by Capt. Newman.

Mrs R. Lemon and Mr G. McConnell presided at the piano during the evening.
 
 
Goulburn Evening Penny Post, 12th March 1901
 

MEDALS TO RETURNED SOLDIERS.

(To the Editor of the Goulburn Penny Post.)

SIR, – It is evident that "Fair Play" has not resided at H.M. Gaol, Goulburn, at any rate during the last few years; otherwise he would have had no need to enquire who "WAITE" is. Trooper WAITE was prior to enlisting a warder in the Goulburn Gaol for about two years, and the Governor in writing to me stated that he was a man who deserved a medal.

Trooper FINLAY, though not actually residing in Goulburn, has resided in the district form any years, and enlisted as "from Goulburn". Any further information re FINLAY "Fair Play" may desire may no doubt be obtained from Mr D.J. Cooper.

As regards Trooper CREAMER, I was not aware that he had returned; otherwise no doubt he would have been presented with the others. I endeavoured to ascertain in a quiet way the names of those who had returned, so that all might be presented, and Mr J.T. Walker and Sergeant H.A. Mills will bear me out in this.

I would rather "Fair Play" had interviewed me before seeking information through the Press, as his letter suggests "favouritism", and only tends to create a bad impression and make it unpleasant for those who deserve the medals.

ERNEST A. BETTS,

Hon. Sec. of Fund.
 
 
Goulburn Evening Penny Post, 19th March 1901
 

MEDALS TO RETURNED SOLDIERS.

(To the Editor of the Goulburn Penny Post.)

SIR, – I am sorry to take up further space in your paper in replying to "Fair Play", but in justice to the secretaries and committee, and without further controversy, I must explain that Trooper KREMER, although his family reside at Springfield, has not been in Goulburn for some years. He was for some time in the Artillery in Sydney, and afterwards went to Deniliquin, where he joined the police and enlisted from that place. Trooper McJANNETT, I admit, was enrolled here prior to enlisting. He has not returned to Goulburn, but to Bungendore, where his people reside, and was accorded a reception at that place.

ERNEST A. BETTS,

Hon. Sec. of Fund.
 
 
Goulburn Evening Penny Post, 7th May 1901
 
Public residents have decided to entertain Messrs O. MIDDLETON and E. PRIOR, returned soldiers from South Africa, at a smoke concert and to present them with gold medals.
 
 
 
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