State: New South Wales, Australia
Issued on: Return
Dates of presentations: 31/07/1901, 23/04/1902, 17/09/1902
Number issued: 3
31/07/1901 presentation
17 Trooper Alfred CAPP
23/04/1902 presentation
3632 Trooper Charles Ernest CAMPBELL
17/09/1902 presentation
378 Trooper John JOHNSON (subsequently, 1003 Trooper John Johnson, Bethune's Mounted Infantry)
Presentation made by the Mayor, on behalf of Ulmarra Band, in Capp's Hall.
Type 1.
Reverse: "Presented to Trooper C.E. Campbell on his return from the South African war by his Ulmarra friends, April, 1902".
Type 2.
Reverse: "Presented to Trooper J. Johnson, in recognition of his services in South Africa. Ulmarra, 17th September 1902".
The design on the medal incorporated "a laurel wreath, surmounted by the crown enclosing a shield".
Address: "To Trooper J. Johnson, late of Bethune's Light Horse, and the Commonwealth Contingent. Dear Sir. We, the members of the Ulmarra Brass Band, with whom you were formerly associated, together with many other of your Ulmarra friends, have very great pleasure in presenting you with this address and the accompanying gold medal in recognition of your loyal services to your Sovereign and country in tho South African War, from which you lately returned. It is pleasing to accord you a hearty welcome, more especially as it has pleased God Almighty to protect you unhurt amid the many perils and privations you have passed through while engaged in the active ser vice you took so prominent a part".
Addresses executed by Mr Huffenden.
Ulmarra.
TROOPER CAPP.
Welcome Social.
It is pleasing to state that Ulmarra honours those who do honour to themselves, and credit to the district. This was evident in the successful social gathering which took place in Capp's hall on Wednesday, to welcome Trooper Alfred CAPP on his return to his native town after going through hardships in the South African war. There were fully 200 people present, among whom were the Mayors of Ulmarra, Grafton, and Maclean. The hall was tastefully and appropriately decorated with flags, principal amongst which was the Ulmarra Commonwealth banner. There was also Trooper CAPP's saddle, rifle, whip, boots, and a collection of British and Boer ammunition. After a few dances the Mayor of Ulmarra, amidst the profound attention of those present, said (Troopers Alfred CAPP and GREENAWAY being also on the stage, dressed in khaki uniforms), on behalf of the residents of Ulmarra, it gave him the greatest pleasure to welcome Trooper CAPP home, and thought he had done infinite credit to himself and his parents, and to Ulmarra. And the residents were so pleased with his loyalty that they had placed in his hands the following address for his acceptance:
THOS. GLISSAN, Mayor.
Trooper GREENAWAY also spoke.
The Mayor said that, in regard to the medal, they had not had time to obtain one, but it would come later on. He then extolled Trooper CAPP's loyalty, and trusted that his example would not be lost on the rising generations of Australia should any future necessity arise for taking up arms in the defence of United Britain.
Aldermen Niland, Cameron, Messrs Betallick, J.P., A.H. Spring, F. Turnbull, J.P., the Mayors of Grafton and Maclean, made appropriate speeches of welcome to the guest, praising his loyalty and patriotism, and commending his example to the youth of Australia.
Trooper CAPP on rising received an ovation, and said that he was deeply grateful for the great honour they had done him, and felt deeply the glory of the present moment, not only as it affected himself, but also his parents and relatives. He was deeply conscious of it all. He could not find words to express his feelings, but would ever treasure the welcome and gift as one of his most precious possessions.
His brother, Mr W.J. Capp, acknowledged the honour done to his brother Alfred, and the family in general, at the same time expressing the deep grief of his father at being confined by illness to his bed at that time.
The framed address was executed by Mr Haffenden, and it is beautifully illuminated.
Presentation at Ulmarra.
On Wednesday evening the presentation of an address and a gold medal to Trooper C.E. CAMPBELL on the occasion of his return from the South African war took place at Brennan's hotel. The Mayor, Mr T. Glisson, occupied the chair, and there were about 50 present. Host Brennan provided a most luxurious repast and liquors in profusion, the tables being embellished with flowers and ornaments tastefully arranged.
The chairman proposed the toast of 'The King', which was done justice to with musical honours, as were all the other toasts throughout. The chairman then, in a brief but pertinent address, explained the object of the gathering, and invited all present to cast aside reserve and assist in the harmony of the meeting; and this hint was taken with the result that the evening’s enjoyment was perfect and one of the most complete successes that we have ever known. To give the speeches in full would fill two or three columns, and hence I must be content to say that they were in most cases excellent and all highly eulogistic of the guest, Mr CAMPBELL. The order of the programme was as follows: — Musical trio, Mr H. Watt and Master C. Cameron (violins) and Mr C. Amos (piano); Mr J. Retallick, comic song.
The toast 'Our Guest', was proposed by the chairman, following which he read the address, worded by Mr E. Yoole, as follows: –
To Trooper C.E. Campbell. — Dear Sir, — We the undersigned residents of Ulmarra are gratified indeed to welcome you back to your home after exhibiting such loyalty and devotion to the British Empire in going into action to help to maintain the honoured name which Australians have made in the South African war. And we are more than pleased that we can count amongst the loyal citizens of Ulmarra, one who left a happy home to become a soldier of the King. In presenting you with these souvenirs of your experiences in Africa we trust you will live long to enjoy the glorious reputation of having fought amongst the noble band of Australians for the prestige and honour of Britain. We are, dear Sir, yours truly — T. Glissan (Mayor), Jas. Retallick, J.P., E. Cameron, J.P., S. Mawhinney, sen., S. Mawhinney, jun., T. Mawhinney, M. Brennan, J.R. Campbell, James Campbell, Alex Campbell, C. Campbell, E. Campbell, M.B. Davis, Albert Campbell, S. Whaites, W. Morris, F. Moran, Jas. Forsythe, J.H. Forsythe, M. Finlayson, C. Duff, E. Hughes, W. Johnston, W. Taylor, T. Redmond, N. Davis, T. McMahon, J.G. Connor, T.G. McCallum, G. McFarlane, W. McMahon, W. Loughman, J.B. Carlton, J.C. Goodger, W.E. Nicholas, R. Thompson, J. McPherson, N. Watt, H. Phelp, A McMillan, J.D. McMillan, P. Jones, T. Noud, N. Small, jr., N. Capp, sr., C. Dunlop, J.H. Gillett, W.J. Jackson, John Knox, W.B. Haffenden, and E. Haffenden.
The chairman, then presented the address and a handsome 18 carat gold medal, a laurel wreath surmounted by the crown enclosing a shield whereon was engraved the following inscription on one side: — 'Presented to Trooper C.E. Campbell on his return from the South African war by his Ulmarra friends, April, 1902'; and on the reverse side the monogram C.E.C.
Mr CAMPBELL, in a brief but feeling address thanked the donors, and declared that he would always retain and value the presentations as mementoes of good will.
The speakers in reply were Messrs S. Mawhinney, sen., E. Cameron, Jas. Retallick, W.J. Loughman, W. Taylor, T. Noud, W. McMahon, M. Brennan, P. Jones, T Mawhinney, jr., J.D. McMillan (secretary), E. Hughes, T. McMahon, T. Redmond, H. Watt and W.B. Haffenden. …….
……. The toast of the health of Messrs Watt and Amos, who had greatly contributed to the pleasure of the evening was drunk with enthusiasm and suitably replied to.
Ulmarra.
Welcome Home.
Last Wednesday night, in Capp’s hall, the members of the Ulmarra band tendered a social to Trooper J. JOHNSON (formerly one of their number). About 40 couples were present, and the whole was most successful. During the evening the Mayor, on behalf of the Band, presented the guest with the following address: "To Trooper J. Johnson, late of Bethuen’s[sic] Light Horse, and the Commonwealth Contingent. Dear Sir: – We, the members of the Ulmarra Brass Band, with whom you were formerly associated, together with many other of your Ulmarra friends, have very great pleasure in presenting you with this address and the accompanying gold medal in recognition of your loyal services to your Sovereign and country in the South African War, from which you lately returned. It is pleasing to accord you a hearty welcome, more especially as it has pleased God Almighty to protect you unhurt amid the many perils and privations you have passed through while engaged in the active service you took so prominent a part". The address concluded with best wishes for prosperity and long life. The Mayor signed it on behalf of the donors. On the handsome gold medal are the words, "Presented to Trooper J. Johnson, in recognition of his services in South Africa. Ulmarra, 17th September. 1902". On the reverse side is the recipient's monogram.
The Mayor spoke a few suitable words in making the presentation, and complimented the Band on their appropriate welcome to Trooper JOHNSON.
The latter (dressed in full regimentals) thanked all his old friends in the Band, and the others who had helped to make this evening one to be remembered and treasured by him. He was too much affected to say more.
