State: New South Wales, Australia
Issued on: Return
Date of presentation: 18/06/1902
Number issued: 1
Gold pendant, to:
Machine Gun Section, 3rd New South Wales Mounted Rifles –
2411 Gunner Arthur Edward HATTERSLEY
Presentation made by Captain MacKay, on behalf of Gunner Hattersley's comrades in the Maclean Scottish Rifles, in the Drill Hall.
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Clarence River Advocate, 20th June 1902
Welcome Home to Gunner Hattersley.
On Wednesday evening Gunner A.E. HATTERSLEY, of the machine gun section of the Commonwealth contingent, was entertained, at a smoke concert by his comrades of the Maclean Scottish Rifles, by way of a welcome home from the front. The function was held in the drill hall, and there was an attendance of about 50. Lieutenant Lobban presided, and kept the ball rolling merrily. Refreshments were provided, and a pleasant evening spent, the party breaking up at midnight.
After the toast of “The King”, and the “Army and Navy” had been honoured, the chairman proposed the health of their guest. Captain Mackay afterwards presented Gunner HATTERSLEY with a gold pendant, on behalf of his comrades in the Rifles. The toast was supported by Lieutenant Cameron, Mr P.J. Kiernan, and others. Gunner HATTERSLEY briefly responded.
