State: New South Wales, Australia
Issued on: Return
Dates of presentations: 03/08/1901, 21/06/1902
Number issued: 6
Silver medals, suitably inscribed, to:
03/08/1901 presentation
"C" Squadron, 1st New South Wales Mounted Rifles –
353 Private [Corporal] Hugo Charles John FERRIS
New South Wales Imperial Bushmen –
??? Private George CLARKE (absent)
814 Private John Edward LAING
179 Private Thomas RUSHTON
Presentation made by Mr T.A. Smith, Esq., P.M., in the Commercial Hotel, Trunkey [Trunkey Creek].
21/06/1902 presentation
"G" Company, 3rd New South Wales Mounted Rifles –
3334 Trooper Edward JONES
3119 Trooper Robert JONES
Presentation made by Mr T.A. Smith, Esq., P.M., in the Commercial Hotel, Trunkey [Trunkey Creek].
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Blayney Advocate, 26th January 1901
A Returned Soldier.
Corporal H.C.J. FERRIS returned from South Africa in the Orient and arrived home at Trunkey last week. On Thursday evening, 17th instant, a social was held in Trunkey, and a hearty welcome was accorded the returned soldier. About 8 p.m. dancing commenced, and at 12 o'clock supper was partaken of, and after justice was done to all the good things provided, Mr Thomas Hunter, in a few well-chosen words, proposed the toast of the Queen. Songs were then sung by members of the company, and 'Soldiers of the Queen' was rendered in chorus by all present. Before dispersing all hands congregated in the hall, when 'Our Guest' was proposed by Mr R. Smith, supported by Mr Thos. Nicholls. The toast was drunk with musical honours. Corporal FERRIS replied, and the singing of 'Auld Lang Syne' and the National Anthem brought a most enjoyable social to a close.
Carcoar Chronicle, 9th August 1901
TRUNKEY.
On Saturday night last, 3rd inst., the residents of Trunkey tendered a banquet to Messrs RUSHTON, LAING and CLARKE, to celebrate their return from South Africa, where they had recently served as members of the Imperial Bushmen. About 36 sat down to the table, which was spread in Mr Gunness' large dining-room. The chair was taken by T.A. Smith, Esq., P.M., who had as his right hand Mr RUSHTON, and on his left Mr LAING — Mr CLARKE being unfortunately absent. After the good things had been partaken of the Chairman proposed the toast "The King", which was drunk to the accompaniment of the National Anthem by the company. "The Guests" was also proposed by the Chairman, who, in a happy speech, congratulated them on their return to their native place. On behalf of the residents of Trunkey he presented them with silver medals, suitably engraved. Each of the guests returned thanks, and Mr T. Hunter returned thanks on behalf of Mr CLARKE, while Mr Ferris responded on behalf of his son to whom also a medal was presented. Mr Birchill proposed "The Army & Navy, coupled with the Volunteers". The toast "the land we live in" was proposed by Mr A.H. Brain and enthusiastically drunk to the accompaniment of first stanza of "Home Sweet Home". A short musical programme was carried out and the company separated after a very pleasant evening.
Lithgow Mercury, 9th August 1901
TRUNKEY.
On Saturday evening a complimentary dinner and smoke concert were held here, to honour the return from South Africa of Troopers RUSHTON and LAING. Mr T.A. Smith, P.M., occupied the chair. After the usual loyal toast, the chairman proposed the guests. The returned soldiers briefly responded, and related several amusing incidents. Other toasts followed. The tables were then cleared, and the concert proceeded with songs, and recitations were rendered by several. During the evening the chairman presented four silver medals, suitably inscribed, to each — T. RUSHTON, E. LAING, G. CLARK, and H.C. FERRIS. All these boys are residents of Trunkev, and faced the bullets and returned. Messrs CLARK and FERRIS were unavoidably absent from the gathering, but Messrs T. Hunter and H.E. Ferris, senr., accepted the gifts on their behalf.
Sydney Daily Telegraph, 10th August 1901
TRUNKEY, Thursday.
On Saturday evening a complimentary dinner and smoke concert were tendered to Messrs LAING and RUSHTON, Imperial Bushmen, on their return home from South Africa. Mr T.A. Smith, P.M., occupied the chair, and proposed the toasts of "The King" and then "Our Guests". He then handed each of the returned soldiers a silver medal, suitably inscribed, as a keepsake from their Trunkey friends. Messrs LAING and RUSHTON responded, and gave an interesting account of several engagements in which they had taken part. Medals were then presented to Messrs T. Hunter and Ferris, senr., for Messrs Geo. CLARKE and H.C. FERRIS, who had also returned from South Africa previously, and were unavoidably absent from the gathering.
Bathurst National Advocate, 25th June 1902
TRUNKEY NEWS.
RETURNED SOLDIERS BANQUETED.
Trunkey, Monday.
On Saturday night Messrs Robert and Edward JONES were entertained at a banquet and smoke concert to celebrate their return from the South African war. The banquet was in the hands of Mrs Gunness of the Commercial Hotel and was all that could be desired. Mr T.A. Smith, P.M., occupied the chair, and forty persons were present. After justice had been done to the many delicacies provided, the Chairman proposed the toast of the King, which was drunk with musical honours.
'The Guests' by the Chairman was next proposed, and supported by Mr John Nicholls. The career of the boys was criticised from their infancy and Mr Nicholls, in a humorous verse of his own composition concerning them, fairly brought down the house. The Chairman then presented each of the brothers with a silver medal inscribed in honour of the occasion. The toast was then drunk and the company joined and sang 'They are jolly good fellows'.
Mr Brain spoke to the toast 'Peace with honour' which was followed by the singing of 'Rule Britannia'.
Messrs Rivett and Buchan in humorous speeches thanked the ladies for their share of the performance. A vote of thanks for the Chairman by Mr J. Hunter, J.P., terminated the first portion of the programme. The room was then cleared. Songs were rendered by various members of the company, and dancing was indulged in until midnight. The singing of 'God Save the King' and 'Auld Lang Syne' brought the entertainment to a close. Mr H. Schultz, piano and violin; Mrs Smith and Miss Guinness, piano, contributed the instrumental portion of the musical programme.
Sydney Daily Telegraph, 25th June 1902
TRUNKEY, Tuesday.
Troopers Edward and Robert JONES, who have just returned from South Africa, were welcomed home on Saturday evening at a banquet and smoke concert. The chair was occupied by Mr T.A. Smith, police magistrate, who, during the proceedings, presented each of the guests with a silver medal suitably inscribed. All the Volunteers from this district to South Africa have now returned safely.
