General Sir John Monash, Personal Files Book 18, 25 May - 3 June 1918, Part 2

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AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH

MILITARY FORCES

PROGRAMME

RACE MEETING

3^rd AUST. DIV.ARTY.

May 26th 1918   PRICE 1 FRANC

STEWARDS -
Brig-Genl ^H. W. GRIMWADE, C.M.G.
Lt-Col. G.H.M.KING, C.M.G., D.S.O.
Lt-Col. W.G.ALLSOP, D.S.O.

COMMITTEE - Major W.A.NICHOLLS, D.S.O
Major R.E.FANNING, D.S.O.
Capt. G.B.OWEN.
Lieut. J.INGLIS
Lieut. A.S.NIVISON.

JUDGE. - Capt. J. JOICEY

JUDGE ASSISTANT - Capt. R. W. MILES, R.F.A.

STARTER. - Capt. W. J. COBB.

CLERKS OF COURSE - Capt. T.MCRELL & Lieut. J. BRAKE.

TREASURER. - Capt. G. H. FERGUSON. M.C.

SECRETARY. - Lieut. A. L. CHOMLEY.
Telegraph Office is available on the Course.

- RULES-

Runners & Riders' names to be given into the
Clerk of the Course on the Racecourse one (1)
hour before starting time for each event.
Bugle will be sounded l5 mins before the time
of starting of each race and an additional
warning sounded 5 mins before starting of each race. 
Horses late at the starting post will be disqualified.
Horses taking part in a race to canter past
spectators before proceeding to starting post.
Objections as to correct description and qualifications 

of horses to run to be made to the CLERK
of the COURSE half an hour before the time fixed
for the race.
Objections as to qualifications of riders or the
running of the race to be lodged to the CLERK of
the COURSE within 5 mins of horse passing the
winning post.
A RED Flag will be hoisted in the event of an
objection being lodged.
A WHITE Flag hoisted means O.K.
BOOKMAKERS - No odds to be called outside special
enclosure for Bookmakers.
COLOURS will be drawn from the CLERK of the
COURSE before each race and are to be returned
to him immediately after the finish of each race.
Order of starting, as per programme; No.1 being
in the RIGEhT.

 

EVENT 1. - 2.30 p-m. - About 3 Furlongs.
Sweepstake of 50 Frcs - 1st 70%, 2nd 30%
For Officers (Officers up) - Horses to be bonafide 

Ofcrs' chargers & entered in owner's name.

1. Mjr J. M. Irwin's GERMAINE Br.M. 7th Bde
RED, ORANGE Cap.
2. Lt W. R. Johnstone's BEATRICE B.M. - 7th Bde.

RED, WHITE Sash, GREEN Cap.

3. Cptn G. B. Owen's JOIN. B.G. - 8th Bde.

ORANGE, RED Cap. 
4. Lt. J. Ingles' NUNTHERUNGIE. Br.G. - D.A.C.
GREEN, RED Cap.
5. Mjr R. E. Fanning's Mr BROOKS. Ch.G. - D.A.H.Q.
BLUE, RED Cap.
6. Lt. O'Rourke's PADDY. Blk G. - D.A.C.
GREEN, WHITE Sash, ORANGE Cap.
7. Mjr T. B. Slancy's GINGER MICK Ch.G. - 8th Bde.
ORANGE, WHITE Sash, BLUE Cap.
8. Lt L. Robertson's NIPPY Br.M. - 7th Bde.
RED, WHITE Hoop, BLUE Cap.
1st. . . . 2nd. . . . . 3rd. . . . . Time. . . . . . . .    

          
EVENT 2. - 3 p.m. - About 3 Furlongs.
Sweepstake 25 Frcs - 1st 70%, 2nd 30%.
For Warrant Officers & Sgts. - Horses to be bonafide
property of entrant & ridden by wner.
1. Sgt J. L. Smythe's TEDDIE B.G. - D.A.C. GREEN,RED C
2. B.S.M. Trevannion's BILLIE G.G. - 7th Bde.
RED, ORANGE Cap.
3. Sgt J. Healy's MADELINE Br.M. - D.A.C.

GREEN, WHITE Sash, ORANGE Cap.

4. Q.M.S. King's NELLIE B.M. - 7th Bde.
RED, WHITE Sash, GREEN Cap.
5. Sgt Hammond's FRISCO  Br.G. . 8th Bde.
ORANGE, RED Cap.
6. B.S.M. O'Connor's SNOWBALL Blk.G. - 8th Bde.
ORANGE, WHITE Sash, BLUE Cap.
lst. . . . 2nd. . . . . 3rd. . . . . Time. . . . . . . .

EVENT 3. - 3-30 p.m. - About 3 Furlongs.
Sweepstake of 25 Frcs - 1st 70%, 2nd 30%
For N.C.Os (under Rank of Sgt) & Gunners. No Ofcrs'
horses or horses entered for Event 2 to compete.
1. Bdr Crane's DING-BATS. G.G. - 7th Bde. RED, ORANGE Cap.
2. Cpl Vincent's FARMBURNER. B.G. - D.A.C. GREEN, RED Cap.
3. Gnr Nicholls' NICK. B.G. -7th Bde. RED. WHITE Sash,
(GREEN Cap.
4. Bdr. H. C. Allen's DOLLY. Br.M. - D.A.C. -
GREEN, WHITE Sash, ORANGE Cap.
5. Gnr. W Reeve's MOLLY. R.M. 8th Bde -
ORANGE, WHITE Hoop, GREEN Cap.
6. Gnr Stone's PEBBLE. B.G. - 8th Bde.
ORANGE, WHITE Sash, BLUE Cap.
7. Cpl Percival's SUNSHINE. B.M.- 8th Bde.
ORANGE, RED Cap.
8. Bdr McLeod's JESSIE. Ch.G. - 7th Bde -
RED, WHITE Hoop, BLUE Cap.
9. Cpl Bellor's GONDOLIER. Br.G. - 8th Bde. -
BLUE, White Sash, ORANGE Cap.
10. Spr Whytcross' MILLY. Br.M. D.A.H.Q. BLUE, RED Cap.
1st. . . . . . 2nd. . . . . 3rd. . . . . Time. . . . . . . .

EVENT 4. - 4 p.m. - About 2 Furlongs -
Sweepstake 25 Frcs. - 1st 70%, 2nd 30%.
For Drivers (Drivers up) - Horses to be bonafide 

team horses.
1. Dvr McLean's MAC. Blk G. - 8th Bde -
ORANGE, WHITE Hoop, GREEN Cap.
2. Dvr. Healey's THUNDERER. B.G. 7th Bde. RED, ORANGE Cap.
3. Dvr Dalton' s GENERAL. B.G. - 7th Bde -
RED, WHITE Sash, GREEN Cap.
4. Dvr McCallum's LASSIE Blk M. 8th Bd. Orange, RED Cap.
5. Dvr Jenkins' BOXER. Cr G. - 7th Bde -
RED, WHITE Hoop, BLUE Cap.
6. Dvr G. Loverett's DONACK. G.G.- D.A.H.Q. BLUE, RED Cap.
7. Dvr BRYANT's MELODIOUS. B.G.- 8th Bde.
ORANGE, WHITE Sash, BLUE Cap.
8. Dvr T.W. Wraggo's JOE. Blk G.- D.A.C. GREEN, RED Cap.
1st. . . . . 2nd. . . . . 3rd. . . . . Time. . . . . . . .

EVENT 5. - 4.30 p.m. - 3 Furlong Scurry.
Sweepstake 50 Frcs - lst 70%, 2nd 30%.
For Officers, R.A. in 4th Army R.A.Rest Area.
1. ---------------------------- BLUE, RED CAP.
2.---------------------------- BLUE, WHITE Hoop,
                                                   ORANGE Cap.

3.---------------------------- BLUE, WHITE Sash,
                                                    GREEN Cap.
4.---------------------------   RED, ORANGE Cap.
5.---------------------------   RED, WHITE Hoop,
                                                    GREEN Cap.
6.---------------------------- RED, WHITE Sash,
                                                BLUE Cap.

1st. . . . . . .2nd. . . . . 3rd. . . . . Time. . . . . . . .

(ENTRIES FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE POSTED UP ON)
(BOARD PRIOR TO RACE.                                                   )  

                      
EVENT 6. - 5 p.m. - About 7 Furlongs Over Hurdles.
Prize - Cup; to be presented by Brig-Genl H.Q.
GRIMMWADE, C.M.G. - For Officers of 3rd Aust.
Div. Art only (Officors up).

1. Cpt G.B.Owen's JOHN. B.G. 8th Bde. ORANGE,RED Cap.
2. Lt E.A.Cody's SHAMROCK (late DEWDROP) G.M. 7th Bde
RED, ORANGE Cap.
3. Mjr R.E.Fanning's Mr BROOKS. Ch.G. - D.A.H.Q. -
BLUE, RED Cap.
4. Mjr H.J.Glover's BESS. B.M. - 7th Bde. -
RED, WHITE Sash, GREEN Cap.
5. Lt J.Inglis' NUNTHERUNGIE. Br G. - D.A.C. -
GREEN, RED Cap.
6. Cpt G.G. Pearce's MOLLY. Br M. - 8th Bde -
ORANGE, WHITE Sash, BLUE Cap.
7. Lt J. O'Rourke's OMAAC - Blk M. - D.A.C. -
GREEN, WHITE Sash, ORANGE Cap.
8. Cpt H.G.Rourke's BIDDY. B.M. 7th Bde -
RED, WHITE Hoop, BLUE Cap.
1st. . . . . . 2nd. . . . . 3rd. . . .Time. . . . . . .
 

EVENT 7. - 5.30 p.m. - About 3 Furlongs.
Sweepstake 50 Frcs - 1st 70% - 2nd 30%
OPEN - Any Rider.
1. Lt J. F. O'Rourke's PADDY. Blk G. -D.A.C. GREEN, RED Cap.
2. Sgt J. L. Smythe's TEDDIE. B.G.- D.A.C. -GREEN, WHITE Sash, (ORANGE Cap)
3. Lt.W. R. Johnstone's BEATRICE. B.M. 7th Bde. 
RED, ORANGE Cap.
4. Lt L. Robertson,'s NIPPY Br M. 7th Bde. BLUE, RED Cap.
5. Mjr J.M. Irwin's GERMAINE. xxxx 7th Bde -
RED, WHITE Sash, GREEN Cap.
6. Mjr T. B. Slaney's GINGER MICK. Ch G. 8th Bde.-
ORANGE, WHITE Sash, BLUE Cap.
7. B.S.M. Trevannion's BILLIE. G.G.- 7th Bde.
RED, WHITE Hoop. BLUE Cap.
8. B.S.M. Erskine's JACK. B.G. 8th Bde. ORANGE, RED Cap. 
1st. . . . . . . . 2nd. . . . .3rd..... Time.. . . . . . . . . . . .

EVENT 8. - 6 p.m. - About 1½ Furlongs.
Sweepstake 25 Frcs - 1st 60%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 10%.

MULE RACE (for D.A.C. Mules)
1. Dvr R. E. Duffy's CAN CAN BIk G. BLUE, RED Cap.
2. Dvr. N. Nixon's WAGGA Blk M. BLUE, WHITE Hoop,

 (ORANGE Cap.
3. Dvr. J. Rickerby's ABOUT MY SIZE BIk G. BLUE, WHTTE
(xx sash, GREEN Cap.
4. Dvr G. Buckland's. PATS LIZETTE. B.G. RED, ORANGE Cap.
5. Dvr. Callaghan's CALL AGAIN. B.M. RED, WHITE Hoop,
(GREEN Cap.
6. Dvr. Tynan's BOBS. Blk.G. RED. WHITE Sash, BLUE Cap.
7. Dvr G. A. Lewis' MONTY Br.G. ORANGE, RED Cap.
8. Dvr. J. Bryant's MULGA. Br.G. .ORANGE, WHITE Hoop,

(BLUE Cap
9. Dvr R. Burns' CHARLIE BOCK. B.G. ORANGE, WHITE Sash,

(GREEN Cap.
10. Dvr. J. Bassett's SANDGROPER. Br.G. GREEN, RED Cap.
11. Dvr C. Gibbons' NO QUESTIONS ASKED. B.M.
GREEN, WHITE Hoop, ORANGE Cap.
12. Dvr C. Hidgcock's WHISKERS, B.M. GREEN, WHITE
Sash, BLUE Cap.
lst. . . . 2nd. . . . . 3rd. . . . . Time. . . . . .

 EVENT 9. - 6.30 p.m. - About 7 Furlongs.
Sweepstake 25 Frcs - 1st 70% - 2nd 30%.
TROTTING RACE (OPEN)
1. Cpt C. M. Samson's NIBBO. Br.G. - 7th Bde -
RED. ORANGE Cap.
2. Lt-Col. W. G. Allsop's BLAZE. Br.G. - 8th Bde.
ORANGE, WHITE Hoop, GREEN Cap.
3. Mjr A. B. Sandford's NIGGER. Blk M. - D.A.C.
GREEN, WHITE Sash, ORANGE Cap.
4. Cptn N. P. Solley's BROWNIE. Br.M. - 7th Bde.
RED, WHITE Sash, GREEN Cap
5. Mjr A. B. Sandford's COMET. Blk G. - D.A.C.
GREEN, RED Cap.
6. Lt. Paton's BOBS. B.G. - 8th Bde.
ORANGE, WHITE Sash, BLUE Cap.
7. Cpt D. L. Davios TOMMO Ch.G. 7th Bde.

RED. WHITE Hoop, BLUE Cap.
8. B.S.M. McMurray's PEUT ETRE. B.G. - 8th Bde.
ORANGE, RED Cap.
9. Lt. C. H. Thomas' SUSANNE. B.M. - D.A.C.
GREEN, WHITE Hoop, BLUE Cap.
10. B.S.M. Anderson's JESSIE. Blk M. - 7th Bde.
BLUE, RED Cap.
lst. . . . . . . 2nd. . . . . . rd. . . . . .Time. . . . . . . . . . .
F I N I S H.

[*HEADQUARTERS

26 MAY 1918

No G42/303*]

THIRD AUSTRALIAN DIVISION
Extract from LE FIGARO of Friday 10th May, 1918.
LA CRETE DE VILLERS-BRETONNEUX.
"Ces Australians du Général BIRDWOOD sont parmi les plus
magnifiques soldats de l'armée britannique. Ce sont les fameux
ANZAC de la terrible bataille de GALLIPOLI.
Voilà bientôt quatre ans qu'ils ont quitté leurs lointaines
patries. Que de pertes ! Pas une permission. Mais l'esprit
est resté le même qui aux premiers temps de la guerre.
Ils ne defendraient pas autrement leurs villages qu'ils
ne défendent les nôtres. Notre terre est devenne la leur. Toute la
noblesse idéale de notre cause commune habite les larges poitrines
de ces hommes bronzés, venus des antipodes et pereils aux guerriers
des bas-reliefs d'Egine.
Eux et leurs chefs, quant vous leur parlez d'Amiens, répétent
la parole immortelle des poilus de VERDUN : "ILS NE PASSERONT PAS".
"These Australians of General BIRDWOOD are amongst the most
magnificent soldiers of the British Army. They are the famous Anzacs
of the terrible battle of GALLIPOLI.
It is nearly four years since they left their distant land!
And what losses they have sustained! And not one single leave ! But
their spirit has remained the same as during the first days of the
War. They would not defend their own villages other than they are
defending ours. Our Country has become theirs. All the ideal nobility
of our common cause dwells in the broad bosoms of these bronzed men,
who have come from the Antipodes and resemble the warriors of the
bas-reliefs of Egina.
They and their leaders when spoken to of AMIENS repeat the
immortal words of the "poilus" at VERDUN - "They will not pass".
T.C. 

26/5/18
Brig. Gen. Gellibrand
 1. Divisional Staff    √                         M . G   Bn       
2. Brigadiers   √                                  Hamilton       
3. Bn Commanders  √
4. Arty. C.R.A. & Bgdes √
5. C.R.E. &  Field Cos. √
6. Train, A.A.M.C. √
7. Pioneers    √

7.  Policies  - (a) Harmony (b) Liaison (c) Welfare of men     

(d) Methodical preparation of all work      

(e) No Water tight compartments        

(f) Staff to be helpful      

8. Discipline  - Saluting -sometimes - nature         

9. Second strings throughout                                       

10. My daily routine.                

11. Mass & personal    -   gear   - furniture   -  car              

12. Relation with Corps        

13.Sector of Defence    -    Cable  bury    -

14. Liaison with French    visit Duplessix    -         

15. Outstanding & open matters    -   see table

16. Meeting Commanders &c.   

17.  Honors & awards

{*Irwin - Honors & Award*]

26/5/18

5th Aust Div shoots

night 26/27 May

10.2 pm  for 2 mins

11.33   "      "    3 ''

1.15 A.M     "    5 ''

2.33  "        "    5 ''   

3.12  ''         ''   5 ''

3.43  "       "     5 ''

Our Artillery during

Phase b

for half an hour

3. 15 AM

to

3. 45 AM

Phase 1  b      between 10 & 4] 200 per 18pr  | with 4

                                                      ] 300 per How | Brigades

                                                         _______________________

            2           3.15 a.m.                1500 creeping W.

                         to 3.30 a.m.
 

28/5/18

Dear Sir John

I attach herewith

my draft proposals to

govern procedure in

future.

General Birdwood has

been through these and

generally approves.

He seems to desire that

GSO 3 & Staff Capts, should

come direct from Div Comdrs

as these are usually approved

as submitted,

If it will be convenient

for you I propose to come

to your H.Q. tomorrow

(Wednesday) at 3 o'clock.

Yours sincerely

T H, Dodds