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Australians
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| Surname | | REDFERN |
| Given Name(s) or Initial(s) | | Joseph Thomas |
| Regimental Number | | 222 |
| Rank | | Private |
| Unit Name | | 2nd Victorian Mounted Rifles |
| State | | Vic |
Extracts and Comments
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B5177: farmer aged 22.
B5179: farmer from Portland Vic.
URL2: Private JT REDFERN, of the second contingent, who has just returned to Portland from South Africa, was engaged with Bugler PAPLEY, of the local battery of Garrison Artillery, in revolver practice at a target. REDFERN was under the impression that the whole five chambers bad been discharged, and snapped the trigger, with the result that the weapon went off, and the contents entered PAPLEY's right thigh, the bullet coming out near the knee, and making a flesh wound in the left leg. The accident occurred at REDFERN's house, about 10 miles from Portland, whither PAPLEY was brought for medical attendance. No serious consequences are at present feared, although the sufferer had a very restless night. The doctor considers the injured man had a miraculous escape, the arteries having apparently just escaped.
URL3: During the evening [18.6.1901] Private REDFERN was made the recipient of a handsome gold chain and medal, the cost of which had been borne by the members of the [Portland] Battery GA, from the Major downwards.
URL4: As previously announced, a welcome home from the war in South Africa was tendered Sergeant-Major ROGERS at the Mecanics' Institute on Wednesday night [26.2.1902]. The welcome took the form of a social, and which was a brilliant success from every point of view. Mr Ewen CAMERON MLA, presided over an attendance numerically large and most representative, while the evening was marked as being patriotic, enthusiastic, and demonstrative. In addition to the guest of the evening Captain RIGHETTI, and Privates REDFERN, MAXWELL and BUSH occupied seats on the right of the chairman. In opening the proceedings Mr CAMERON gave Sergeant Major ROGERS a hearty welcome, referring to his long service in Africa, and the pleasure it gave the residents of the district to see him safe back, concluding by asking for cheers for the returned soldier. The cheers were given with much power. After some musical items, Mr CAMERON intimated that he had been requested to present Sergeant Major ROGERS with a small token of the peoples' good will and esteem. Mr. CAMERON spoke at some length, and alluded in terms of thankfulness that the guest had returned safely and to the long term of service given at the front. He paid a tribute of praise also to the other soldiers in the room, who had also shared in the big struggle.
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Murray: Official Records of the Australian Contingents etc. page(s) 237
B5177: National Archives of Australia series B5177
B5179: National Archives of Australia series B5179 item A
CamperdownC: Camperdown Chronicle newspaper date(s) 21.5.1901
PortG: Portland Guardian newspaper date(s) 19.6.1901 & 28.2.1902
| | External Link URL1 | | nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10551234 | | External Link URL2 | | nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28678291 | | External Link URL3 | | nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63684527 | | External Link URL4 | | nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63991939 |
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