State: Queensland, Australia
Issued on: Return
Date of presentation: 23/04/1901, 28/06/1901
Number issued: 13
Gold medals, to:
23/04/1901 presentation
"A" Company, 1st Queensland (Mounted Infantry) Contingent –
246 Bugler Thomas DIMMOCK
Presentation made by Captain Forsyth, Adjutant of the Queensland M.I., during the regular parade of the Townsville Mounted Infantry.
Bugler Dimmock had moved from "Sugaropolis" (Mackay), to Townsville, where he was following his career as an assistant teacher. The medal was forwarded to Townsville for presentation.
28/06/1901 presentation
"A" Company, 1st Queensland (Mounted Infantry) Contingent –
Lieutenant Charles Alexander CUMMING
210 Private Charles FRASER
206 Private Robert Hill PIRIE
227 Private George Thomas SMITH
204 Private Thomas Henry SOLWAY
209 Private Arthur Gus VOLKMAN [Volkmann]
2nd Queensland (Mounted Infantry) Contingent –
93 Private Peter NIELSON
3rd Queensland (Mounted Infantry) Contingent –
Captain Albert Theophilus DUKA
136 Private Frederick CULVERHOUSE
249 Private John FRANCIS
189 Private William Henry HILL
268 Private Charles Alfred PRESTON
Presentation made by the Mayoress (Mrs Hodges), in the School of Arts, Mackay.
Obverse with representation of the head of a Boer.
Reverse: "Presented to Bugler Dimmock by the people of Mackay".
"These medals, which are of a pretty design and made specially for the committee of the local patriotic fund, are of solid gold, and are intended as souvenirs from the Mackay people of their esteem and appreciation of the men's action".
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Brisbane Telegraph, 30th April 1901
Gold Medal for a Bugler.
The regular parade of the Townsville Mounted Infantry was rendered unusually interesting last night by a pleasant little function in which Bugler DIMMOCK was the central figure (says the Townsville Evening Star of April 24). DIMMOCK was one of the Mackay volunteers of the first Queensland contingent, and after going through the more trying portion of the South African campaign, he returned with his comrades some time ago. Since then he has been transferred from Sugaropolis to Townsville, and is now following his profession as an assistant teacher at the West End State school. The citizens of Mackay had decided on recognising the loyalty of their youths by presenting each with a gold medal, but before the official ceremony took place young DIMMOCK had come on to Townsville. The medal was, however, sent on to Major Hooper for presentation; but that officer being unable to perform the pleasant function, relegated it to Captain Forsyth, adjutant of the Queensland Mounted Infantry. In the presence of the Mounted Infantry Corps, that officer in a brief, complimentary speech, presented Bugler DIMMOCK with his medal, which on its obverse side bore the head of a Boer, and on the reverso the inscription, "Presented to Bugler Dimmock by the people of Mackay". Three cheers were given for the recipient, who in a few words returned thanks to Captain Forsyth for his kindly remarks, and also to Major Hodges and the people of Mackay for their generosity.
North Queensland Register, 1st July 1901
MACKAY. June 28.
There was a large gathering in the School of Arts tonight, the occasion being a complimentary concert to celebrate the return of the members of the first Mackay contingent. Great enthusiasm was exhibited, the whole audience rising and cheering after an address by the Mayor, Mr Hodges. The Mayoress then pinned the medals on Capt. DUKA, Lieut. CUMMING, and Privates NEILSON, VOLKMANN, PIRIE, SMITH, FRASER, SOLWAY, CULVERHOUSE, PRESTON, FRANCIS and HILL. These medals are of a pretty design, and of solid gold, made specially for the Committee of the local patriots' fund, and intended as souvenirs of the Mackay people's esteem and appreciation.
The Queenslander, 6th July 1901
MACKAY.
June 28.
A large gathering of citizens was held in the School of Arts tonight, the occasion being a complimentary concert to celebrate the return of the members of the first Mackay contingent from South Africa. The proceeding opened with a concert, and after the first part the Mayor (Major Hodges) addressed those present, reviewing the leading events of the South African war and the part taken in them by the local men. Great enthusiasm was exhibited, the whole audience rising and cheering. The Mayoress then pinned medals on the breast of Captain DUKA, Lieutenant CUMMING, and Privates NEILSON, VOLKMANN, PIRIE, SMITH, FRASER, SOLWAY, CULVERHOUSE, PRESTON, FRANCIS, and HILL. These medals, which are of a pretty design and made specially for the committee of the local patriotic fund, are of solid gold and are intended as souvenirs from the Mackay people of their esteem and appreciation of the men’s action. The function concluded with a smoke concert after the departure of the ladies, who were present in large numbers.
The Capricornian, 6th July 1901
QUEENSLAND.
MACKAY, June 28.
There was a large gathering in the School of Arts tonight on the occasion of a complimentary concert to celebrate the return of the members of the first Mackay contingent from South Africa. Great enthusiasm was exhibited. The audience rose and cheered the soldiers. After an address by the Mayor (Mr W.G. Hodges), the Mayoress pinned medals on Captain DUKA, Lieutenant CUMMING, and Privates NEILSON, VOLKMAN, HIRIE, FRASER, SOLWAY, CULVERHOUSE, PRESTON, FRANCIS, SMITH, and HILL. The medals are pretty in design and of solid gold. They were made specially for the Committee of the local Patriotic Fund and are intended as souvenirs of the esteem and appreciation of the people of Mackay.
