State: Victoria, Australia
Issued on: Return
Date of presentation: 00/08/1901
Number issued: 1
Gold medal, to:
4th Victorian (Imperial Bushmen's) Contingent –
167 Trooper William John GARDNER
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Melbourne Argus, 6th August 1901
WYCHEPROOF.
Trooper Robert HALLIDAY was welcomed at Nullawil by his friends last week at a concert and ball, the returned soldier being presented with a gold medal. On Friday last Trooper GARDNER was entertained at the Towaninnie Station. A banquet and ball was held in his honour, and a gold medal presented to him.
Melbourne Age, 14th August 1901
TOWANINNIE.
Trooper W.J. GARDNER was tendered a banquet, at which over 200 were present, and was presented with a gold medal. Mr W. Naeder presided, and speeches were made by Messrs Hamilton, Burch, Harking and Gardner, senior. Dancing followed.
