General, Sir John Monash, Personal Files Book 21, 3 October - 24 November 1918 - Part 4

EXTRACT FROM ORDER BY GENERAL DEBENEY OF 1ST FRENCH ARMY
OF OCTOBER, 13, 1918. 
Le Général Cdt. la 1o Armée cite à l'Ordre de l'Armée, les
Officiers Généraux de l'Armée BRITANNIQUE dont les noms suivent:
M. MONASH, John, Lieutenant Général Commandant le Corps Australien:
"Grâce a l'entrain et au mordant qu'il a su communiquer
à ses troupes, a grandement contribué à la defense d'AMIENS et,
en liaison avec 1' Armée française, a mené une offensive victorieuse
en Août 1918, qui a déterminé la retraite de l'ennemi en laissent
entre les mains des allies, un nombre très élevé de prisonniers
et de canons et un matériel de guerre considerable."
  

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CITY OF MELBOURNE.
CITY OF MELBOURNE
INCORPORATED AD 1842

No. 30.
Frank Stapley, Lord Mayor, 1917-18.
MINUTES
OF
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
HELD
ON MONDAY, 14TH OCTOBER, 1918,
AT THREE O'CLOCK P.M.
TO BE CONFRMED AT MEETNG OF THE COUNCL TO BE HELD ON 28TH, OCTOBER, 1918.
PRESENT:
The Right Honorable the Lord Mayor; The Lord Mayor-elect; Aldermen Burton, Crichton.
Davey, Gardiner, and Sir Henry Weedon; Councillors Allen, Atkins, Bell, Brunton, Cockbill,
Crespin, Davidson, Elliott, Ferguson, Gardiner, Hardy, Ievers, Morell, Parris, Shillabeer, Smith,
Swanson, Thonemann, Treadwell, Ward, and Westley.
Apologies for non-attendance were received from Aldermen Sir David Hennessy and
Jeffries.
Minutes.
Minutes of meetings of the several Committees were laid upon the Council table.
 

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Correspondence
LIEUTENANT-GENERAL SIR JOHN MONASH, K.C.B., AND AUSTRALIAN TROOPS UNDER
HIS COMMAND - Cablegram from Lieut-General Sir John Monash, thanking the Council for its
message of congratulation. - Received.
Reports.
Public Works Committee. — Councillor Elliott brought up the Reports of the Public Works Committee
Nos. I91 and I92
Health Committee. — Alderman Burton brought up the Reports of the Health Committee, Nos. I05
to I08 inclusive.
Finance Committee.  — Councillor Bell brought up the Reports of the Finance Committee, Nos. 72

to 77 inclusive
Markets Commitee. — Alderman Crichton brought up the Reports of the Markets Committee,
Nos. 60 and 6I.
General Purposes and Legislative Committee. — Councillor Westley brought up the Report of the
General Purposes and Legislative Commitee, No. I9.
Hackney Carriage Committee. — Councillor Morell brought up the Report of the Hackney Carriage
Committee, No. 56.
Electric Supply Committee. — Allderman Cabena brought up the Reports of the Electric Supply
Committee, Nos. III to III9 inclusive.
Abattoirs and Cattle Markets Committee. —  Councillor Parris brought up the Reports of the
Abattoirs and Cattle Markets Committee, Nos. 39 to 4I inclusive.
Town Hall and Baths Committee. — Councillor Allen brought up the Reports of the Town Hall and
Baths Committee, Nos. 60 to 63 inclusive.
Parks and Gardens Committee. — Alderman Sir Henry Weedon brought up the Reports of the Parks
and Gardens Committee, Nos, 44 to 46 inclusive.
Special Inquiry Committee. — Alderman Sir Henry Weedon brought up the Report of the Special
Inquiry Committee, No, 2:.
The Several Committee. — The Right Honorable the Lord Mayor brought up the Report of the
Several Committees, No. 3.
Lord Mayor's Reports. — The Right Honorable the Lord Mayor brought up Reports Nos. 9 and I0.
Reports severally received, and ordered to be taken into consideration with the Orders of
the Day to which they relate.
Orders of the Day.
(Nos. I to 20 inclusive standing postponed from last meeting.)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE —
FIRST ORDER OF THE DAY.
STEEL STONE FORKS, PURCHASE OF. — The Report of the Public Works Committee,
No. 190, recommending acceptance of the offer of S. Cohen, Sons & Co., to supply I2 dozen
I0-tine Steel Stone Forks, at I0)s. 7d each, equivalent to two years' requirements necessary for
maintenance work, was withdrawn with the consent of the Council.
HEALTH COMMITTEE  —
SECOND ORDER OF THE DAY.
ACCOUNTS. — Resolved, (on motion of Alderman Burton, seconded by Councillor Ievers. —
That the Report of the Health Committee, No. 105, recommending payment of accounts
amounting to £28 5s. IId., be adopted
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THIRD ORDER OF THE DAY.
LANE. ORDER TO FORM.—Resolved. on motion of Alderman Burton, seconded by Councillor
Smith—That the Report of the Health Committee, No. 108, recommending that the Council
oi the City of Melbourne, in exercise of the powers conferred by the 295th Section of the Health
Act I915, resolve—I. That the lane set forth in the schedule to the Report, situate within the City,
and formed and set out upon private property, public property, or land of the Crown, is not
formed, paved, levelled, or drained to the satisfaction of the Council; 2- That the Council approve
the plans and documents included in the said schedule, signed by the City Engineer relating to
the said lane, and of the manner, levels, specifications, and details shown and set forth therein
respectively; 3. That the Council through the Town Clerk, do give notice to the respective
owners of the premises fronting, adjoining, or abutting on the said lane, liable to receive the
same, that the said Council requires them, within the time after the service of such notice
mentioned in such schedule, to form, pave, level, drain, and make good the said lane in the manner
and according to the levels and specifications detailed, shown and set forth as aforesaid, and
that any previous orders of the said Council relating to the said lane he rescinded and
abrogated, be adopted, and order made as recommended.
FINANCE COMMITTEE-
FOURTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
ACCOUNTS.—Resolved, on motion of Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Brunton—
That the Report of the Finance Committee, No. 72, recommending payment of accounts
amounting to £4,I44 Is. Id, he adopted.
FIFTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
MELBOURNE AND METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS, STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS.—
Resolved, on motion of Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Crespin—That the Report of the
Finance Committee, No. 73, submitting for the information of the Council copy oi the Statement
of Accounts and Balance Sheet, together with Schedule of Contracts of the Melbourne
and Metropolitan Board of Works for the year ended 30th June, 1918, be received.
SIXTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
AUDITOR‘S DECLARATl0N.—Resolved, on motion of Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor
Ward—That the Report of the Finance Committee, No. 74, submitting for the satisfaction of
the Council the paid Auditor's declaration oi his examination of the books of the Corporation for
the month of August, be received.
SEVENTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
CITY OF MELBOURNE RIFLE CLUB, DONATION TO.—Resolved, on motion of Councillor
Bell, seconded by Councillor Ievers—That the Report of the Finance Committee, No. 76, recommending
that authority he given for the donation by the Council of the sum of ten guineas to
the funds of the City of Melbourne Rifle Club, to be charged against the item “ Contingencies"
in the Committee‘s estimates of expenditure for the current year, be adopted.
EIGHTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
RATE COLLECTORS AND VALUERS, SALARIES OF.—Resolved, on motion of Councillor
Bell, seconded by Councillor Brunton—That the Report of the Finance Committee No. 76,
submitting memorandum in regard to the suggested fixing of a definite salary for certain of the
Rate Collectors and Valuers who are at present in receipt of salaries plus special allowances,
and recommending adoption of the proposals contained in such memorandum, be adopted.
MARKETS COMMITTEE—
NINTH ORDER OF THE DAY. .
ACCOUNTS.—Resolved, on motion of Alderman Crichton, seconded by Alderman Gardiner
—That the Report of the Markets Committee, No. 60, recommending payment of the accounts,
amounting to £204 0s. I0d, be adopted. .
GENERAL PURPOSES AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE—
TENTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
Upon consideration of the Report of the General Purposes and Legislative Committee,
No. 19, submitting for final adoption by the Council draft By-law intituled "A By-law
prescribing the fees to be charged for the examination and comparison of Weights and
Measures":
Resolved, on motion of Councillor Westley, seconded by Councillor Smith—That the By-law
be passed and adopted as By-law No. I46 of the Council of the City of Melbourne, and that the
Town Clerk be instructed to take all necessary proceedings according to law to give effect and
publicity thereto.
(Full copy of By-law is set out in the minutes of the Council.)
 

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HACKNEY CARRIAGIE COMMITTEE-
ELEVENTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
LICENSES, ISSUE; 0F.- Resolved on motion of Councillor Morell, seconded by Councillor
Atkins—That the Report of the Hackney Carriage Committee, No. 56, recommending issue of
licenses to the hacknew carriage and motor car owners and drivers, and to carters mentioned in
the Schedule to the Report, be adopted. .
ELEGTRIC SUPPLY COMMITTEE-—
TWELFTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
ACCOUNTS-—Resolved, on motion of Alderman Cabena, seconded by Councillor Morell
—That the Report of theo Electric Supply Committee, No 39,  recommending payment of
accounts, amounting to: £8,I7I 7s. 6d., be adopted. _
ABATTOIRS AND CALTTLE MARKETS COMMITTEE—
THIRTEENTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
ACCOUNTS.–Re:solvetl, on motion of Councillor Parris, seconded by Councillor Elliot
—That the Report of the Abattoirs and Cattle Markets Committee, No 39, recommending
payment of accounts, amounting to £794 8s. 7d., be adopted.
FOURTEENTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
LIEUTENANT CHARLES SCO‘TT, DEATH IN ACTl0N.—Resolved, on motion of Councillor
Parris seconded by Councillor Crespin—That the Report of the Abattoir and Cattle Markets
Co,,ittee, No. 40, informing the Council, with much regret, of the death in action of Lieutenant
Charles Scott, formerly Assistant Clerk at the City Abattoirs and Cattle Markets, and recommending
that a letter of condolence from the Council be forwarded to the relatives of the
deceased officer, be adopted.
TOWN HALL AND BATHS COMMITTEE-—
FIFTEENTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
ACCOUNTS-—-Resolved, on motion of Councillor Allen, seconded by Councillor Gardiner–
That the Report of the Town Hall and Baths Commmlttee, No. 60, recommending payment of
accounts. amounting to £648 I3s. 7d., be adopted.
SIXTEENTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, NORTH MELBOURNE, RENOVATIONS T0 S110? PREMISES 1N
ERROL-5TREET.—Resolved, on motion of Councillor Allen, seconded by Councillor Cockbill—
That the Report of the Town Hall and Baths Committee, No. 61, informing the Council that,
when the lease to the Victoria insurance Company of premises in Errol-street expired, a sum of
£100 was paid to the Council in lieu of the carrying out by the lessee of repairs incumbent
under the lease ; that the general scheme of alterations decided upon is now completed, and
recommending that authority be given to effect renovations in the shops generally at the
estimated cost of £100, to be charged against the sum above mentioned, be adopted.
PARKS AND GARDENS COMMITTEE—
SEVENTEENTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
ACCOUNTS.—Resolved, on motion of Alderman Sir Henry Weedon, seconded by Councillor
Hardy—That the Report of the Parks and Gardens Committee, No. 44, recommending payment of
accounts, amounting to £6I5 9s. 7d., be adopted. 
EIGHTEENTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
RESERVE, McPHERSON-STREET, EXTENSION 0F.—Upon consideration of the Report of
the Parks and Gardens Committee, No45, submitting plan of proposed extension of reserve in
McPherson-street. and recommending approval thereof, at the total estimated cost, inclusive of
water supply, of £550, to be charged against loan moneys provided by the Finance Committee:
Moved by Aldermian Sir Henry Weedon, seconded by Councillor Bell —That the Report he
adopted.
Amendment moved by Councillor Thonemann—That consideration of the Order of the
Day be postponed until rafter the termination of the war.
The amendment was not seconded.
Motion put and carried.
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LORD MAYOR'S REPORTS-
NINETEENTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
CORPORATION SEAL, AFFIXING T0 DOCUMENTS.—Resolved, on motion of the Right
Honorable the Lord Mayor, seconded by Alderman Burton—That the Report of the Lord Mayor,
No. 9, informing the Council that the Seal of the Corporation has been aflfxed to the following
documents, viz.-—
Agreement with Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works in respect to water
reticulation in Boundary-road. .
Plan of subdivision of Travancore estate (Mr. Henry Madden),
be received and action approved. 
TWENTIETH ORDER OF THE DAY.
METROPOLITAN TRAMWAYS, CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF.—Resolved, on motion
of the Right Honorable the Lord Mayor, seconded by Alderman Sir Henry Weedon- –That the
Report of the Lord Mayor, No. 10, submitting for the information of the Council a further
memorandum in relation to the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramway Bill now before
Parliament, be received.
PUILIG WORK! COMMITTEE-
TWENTY-FIRST ORDER OF THE DAY.
ACCOUNTS.—Resolved, on motion of Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Brunton—
That the Report of the Public Works Committee, No. 191, recommending payment of accounts
amounting to £3,I21 I7s. 6d., be adopted.
TWENTY-SECOND ORDER OF THE DAY.
HOPETOUN BRIDGE, AUTHORITY TO INVITE TENDERS FOR RE-PAINTING. ~—Resolved, on
motion of Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Cockbill—That Report of the Public Works
Committee, No. 192, recommending that authority be given to invite tenders for the repainting
of the Hopetoun Bridge, at the estimated cost of £220, one-half to be borne by the Council of
the City of Footscray, be adopted.
HEALTH COMMITTEEi—
TWENTY-THIRD ORDER OF THE DAY.
ACCOUNTS.-Resolved, on motion of Alderman Burton, seconded by Councillor Ferguson-
That the Report of the Health Committee No. 107, recommending payment of accounts amounting
to £5I 5s. IId.; be adopted.
TWENTY-FOURTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
DILAPIDATED HOUSES.—Resolved, on motion of Alderman Burtom, seconded by Councillor
Westley—That the Report of the Health Committee, No. 108, submitting two certificates in
writing to the Council of the City of Melbourne by the Officer of Health and the Building Surveyor of
the City, each an inspector appointed by the said Council, that the house and other buildings
or parts thereof specified in such certificate, situate within the limits of jurisdiction of the
said Council, and now used for human occupation or habitation, are unfit for such occupation
and habitation, and recommending thereupon that the Council, in exercise of the powers conferred
upon the said Council by the 267th Section of the Health Act 1915, do by an order
in writing or print declare that such house or building or part there of is not fit for human
occupation or habitation, and do direct that the same shall not be occupied or inhabited by any
person after a time specified in such order, and which time the Committee recommends shall
be four weeks from and after the date of service of such order, in accordance with the provisions
of such Statute, be adopted, and order made as recommended.
FINANCE COMMITTEE- 
TWENTY-FIFTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
ACCOUNTS.—-Resolved, on motion oi Councillor Bell, seconded by Councillor Brunton—
That the Report of the Finance Committee, No. 77, recommending payment of accounts amounting
to £24,869 I2s. I0d., be adopted.
 

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MARKETS COMMITTEE—
TWENTY-SIXTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
ACCOUNT.—Resolved, on motion of Alderman Crichton, seconded by Councillor Gardiner
That the Report of the Markets Committee, No. 6I, recommending payment of an account
amounting to £I46 I5s. 7d., be adopted.
ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMMlTTEE——
TWENTY-SEVENTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
ACCOUNTS.—Resolved . on motion of Alderman Cabena, seconded by Councillor Treadwell
—That the report of the Electric Supply Committee, No. II5, recommending payment of accounts
amounting to £7,637 I0s. Id., be adopted.
TWENTY-EIGHTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
ELECTRIC SUPPLY UINDERTAKING, ESTIMATED CAPITAL EXPENDITURE ON PROPOSED
EXTENSIONS OF.-Upon consideration of the Report of the Electric Supply Committee, No. 116,
submitting; for the information of the Council a memorandum containing particulars of the
estimated capital expenditure for the years 1918-9, 1919-20, and 1920-2I, in connection with
proposed general extensions of the Council’s Electric Supply Undertaking, together with copy
of report from the City Elrectrical Engineer, explanatory thereof, and recommending that
authority be given to invite tenders for the plant, specifically mentioned in the memorandum
forthwith: 
Resolved, on motion of’ Alderman Cabena, seconded by Councillor Morell—That the Order
of the Day be referred to the Finance Committee.
TWENTY-NINTH ORDER OF THE DAY
ELECTRIC CURRENT, SUPPLY FROM RAILWAYS DEPARTMENT.—Resolved, on motion of
Alderman Cabena, seconded by Councillor Murell—That the Report of the Electric Supply
Committee, No. 117, submitting memorandum in regard to an offer received from the Victorian
Railways to supply electric current to the Council from the power station at Newport, and
recommending adoption by the Council of the proposals contained in such memorandum, be
adopted, subject to the approval of the Finance Committee.
THIRTIETH ORDER OF THE DAY. -
CAPTAIN C. H. ROBERTS AND LANCE-CORPORAL C. F. HULETT, DEATHS IN ACTION.—
Resolved. on motion of Alderman Cabena, seconded by Councillor Atkins-—That the Report of the
Eletric Supply Committee, No. 118, informing the Council with much regret of the deaths in
action of Captain C. H. Roberts and Lance-Corporal C. F. Hulett, both of whom were formerly
employes in the department, and recommending that letters of condolence from the Council be
forwarded in each case to the relatives of the deceased officers, be adopted.
THIRTY-FIRST ORDER OF THE DAY.
ELECTRIC SUPPLY STATION, ACCEPTANCE OF TENDERS FOR PURCHASE OF OLD
MATERIAL AT.-—Resolved, on motion of Alderman Cabena, seconded by Councillor Hardy—
That the Report of the Electric Supply Committee, No. 119, informing the Council that tenders
have been invited for the purchase of certain old material at the Electric Supply Station,
and recommending that authority be given to the Committee to accept the most eligible tenders
therefor, be adopted.
ABATTOIRS AND CATTLE MARKET COMMITTEE—
THIRTY-SECOND ORDER OF THE DAY.
ACCOUNTS.—Resolved, on motion of Councillor Parris, seconded by Councillor Ferguson-
That the Report of the Abattoirs and Cattle Markey Committee, No. 41, recommending
payment of accounts, amounting to £5I5 I9s. 8d., be adopted.
TOWN HALL AND BATHS COMMITTEE—
THIRTY-THIRD ORDER OF THE DAY.
ACCOUNTS.—Resolved, on motion of Councillor Allen, seconded by Councillor Cockbill—
That the Report of the Town Hall and Baths Committee, No. 62, recommending payment of
accounts, amounting to £I83 I7s. IId, be adopted.
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THIRTY-FOURTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
CITY BATHS, AMENDED RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT, &C. OF.—Up0l'l
consideration of the Report of the Town Hall and Baths Committee, No. 63, submitting
proposed amended Rules and Regulations for the management and use of the Public Baths in
Swanston-street, and for fixing the amounts to be charged for admission to and for the use
of the same or any part thereof, and recommending adoption thereof by the Council :
Resolved, on motion of Councillor Allen, seconded by Councillor Cockbill—That the Report
be amended by excising the charge for Turkish Baths and Vapour Baths in the Regulation, and
as so amended, be adopted.
PARKS AND GARDENS COMMITTEE.
THIRTY-FIFTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
ACCOUNTS.——Resolved, on motion of Alderman Sir Henry Weedon, seconded by
Councillor Hardy—That the Report of the Parks and Gardens Committee, No. 46, recommending
payment of accounts amounting to £548 6s 3d., be adopted.
SPECIAL INQUIRT COMMITTEE—
THIRTY-SIXTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
PROGRESS REPORT.—Resolved, on motion of Alderman Sir Henry Weedon, seconded by
Alderman Cabena—That the Progress Report of the Special Inquiry Committee, No. 2, on their
investigation of the following matters, viz.:—Supply of uniforms to officers and employes,
Abattoirs and Cattle Markets and Town Hall departments, be received and referred to the
several Committees concerned.
THE SEVERAL COMMITTEES.
THIRTY-SEVENTH ORDER OF THE DAY.
COUNCIL EMPLOYEE, WAGES, &C., OF.—Up0n consideration of the Report of the Several
Committees of the Council concerned, No, 3, submitting schedule of wages and working
conditions of the Council's employes, and recommending approval thereof :
Moved by the Right Honorable the Lord Mayor, seconded by Councillor Elliott—'That the
Report be adopted.
During the consideration of the Schedule of Wages and working conditions the following
amendments therein were agreed to :— '
CITY ABATTOIRS-—Night Watchman to be paid Wages Board rates.
VARIOUS OCCUPATIONS—Senior Tar Distiller to be included at I2s. 8d. per day.
The motion for the adoption of the Report, with the amendments referred to, was there-
upon put and carried.
Notice of Motion.
By COUNCILLOR AlKMAN—That, in the opinion of this Council it is advisable to declare
that no member of a permanent Committee shall be the Chairman thereof for more than one
year, and that no member of the Council shall be a member of any permanent Committee for
more than two years in succession. _
Owing to the absence of Councillor Aikman, the motion lapsed.
Adjournment.
The Council adjourned at 4.28 o'clock p.m., the members present being: The Right
Honorable the Lord Mayor; The Lord Mayor-elect; Aldermen Burton, Crichton, Davey,
Gardiner, and Sir Henry Weedon; Councillors Allen, Atkins, Bell, Brunton, Cockbill, Crespin,
Davidson. Elliott, Ferguson, Gardiner, Hardy, levers, Morell, Parris, Shiliabeer. Smith,
Swanson, Thonemann, Treadwell, Ward, and Westley.
T. GEO. ELLERY,
TOWN CLERK.
TOWN HALL, MELBOURNE,
14th October, I918.
 

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Fourth Army No. G.S.2/23.
[*14/10/18*]
Australian Corps.
Since the Australian Corps joined the Fourth
Army on the 8th April, 1918, they have passed through a
period of hard and uniformly successful fighting of which
all ranks have every right to reel proud.
Now that it has been possible to give the
Australian corps a well-earned period of rest I wish
to express to them my gratitude for all that they
have done. I have watched with the greatest interest
and admiration the various stages through which they
have passed from the hard times of FLERS and POZIERES to
their culminating victories at MONT ST. QUENTIN and the
great Hindenburg System at BONY, BELLICOURT Tunnel and
MONTBREHAIN.
During the Summer of 1918 the safety of AMIENS
has been principally due to their determination, tenacity
and valour.
The story of what they have accomplished as a
fighting Army Corps, of the diligence, gallantry and
skill which they have exhibited, and of the scientific
methods which they have so thoroughly learned and so
successfully applied, has gained for all Australians a
place of honour amongst nations and amongst the English
speaking races in particular.
It has been my privilege to lead the
Australian Corps in the Fourth Army during the decisive
battles since August 8th which bid fair to bring the
war to s successful conclusion at no distant date.
No one realises more than I do the very
prominent part that they have played, for I have watched
from day to day every detail of their fighting, and
learned to value beyond measure the prowess and
determination of all ranks.
In once more congratulating the Corps on a
series of successes unsurpassed in this great war I
feel that no more words of mine can adequately express
the renown that they have won for themselves and the
position they have established for the Australian
nation not only in France but throughout the world
I wish every officer, N.C.O. and man all
possible good fortune in the future and a speedy and
safe return to their beloved Australia-
H Rawlinson
General,
Commanding Fourth Army.
H.Q., Fourth Army, 
14th October, 1918. 

 

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AUSTRALIAN CORPS.
Headquarters 19th October, 1918.
1st Australian Division,
2nd Australian Division,
3rd Australian Division,
4th Australian Division,
5th Australian Division.
1. It is proposed to hold a series of Conferences under the
auspices or the Inspector-General of Training G.H.Q., in the Australian
Divisions. Brigadier-General GUGGISBERG, C.M.G., D.S.O., of
the Training Inspectorate will attend each Conference.
2. The object or the Conference is twofold '-
(a) To enable the Training Inspectorate to discuss fully and
directly, with Commanders of all grades, the latest methods
of training which are being applied throughout the Army.
(b) To enable Commanders of all grades to get into direct touch
with the Training Inspectorate, to discuss fully our recent
battle experiences, in order to arrive at what are likely
to prove the most effective means of training for later
phases of the operations.
3. The dates of the Conference will be as follows -
4th Australian Division . . 24th October,
1st Australian Division . . 28th October,
3rd Australian Division . . 30 October,
5th Australian Division . . 1st Vonember,
2nd Australian Division . . 4th November.
If, for any reason, the date! are unsuitable to Divisions
efforts will be made to readjust them.
Divisions will arrange tor suitable places at which to
hold the Conferences and will apply to Corps Headquarters for any
additional transport that may be required.
4. It. is desired that the following should attend, as far as
possible :-
Representatives of the Division, Representatives of each
Infantry Brigade, all Battalion Commanders and all Company Commanders
including the Machine Gun Battalion,
5. The programme of each Conference will bs as follows :-
10 a.m. to  10.45 a.m. . . Training and Organisation,-
11 a.m. to 11.50 a.m. . . Battle Tactics of the Platoon
and Company,
11.30 a.m.to 11.45 a.m . . Platoon Training,
11.45 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. . . Demonstration of Method of 
Training,
12.30 p.m.to 2 p.m. . . Lunch.
2 p.m.to 3 p m. . . Demonstration of method of
Training,
3.15 p.m. . . Discussion.

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6. In connection with the Conference, it is desired that each
Division should select an Illustration Platoon. This Platoon will
consist of four sections each or 7 men: two of the sections will be
Lewis Gun sections.
The Platoon will be used to in a series of demonstrations
under the direction of Lieut.-Colonel LEVEY, Gordon Highlanders,
attached to the Training Inspectorate.
7. Brigadier-General GUGGISBERG and Lieut.-Colonel LEVEYwill
arrive at each Division on the day before the Conference and hope to
get personally in touch with as many Commanders of Units as circumstances
will permit.
The Illustration Platoon should be placed at the disposal
of Lieut.-Colonel LEVEY for the day prior to the Conference.
Divisions will please arrange to accommodate Brigadier-General
GUGGISBERG and Lieut.-Colonel LEVEY for the night.
8. All officers attending the Conference should be prepared
to put forward any points of view or difficulties that they may
have in regard to training from the point of view of actual battle
practice.
The Training Inspectorate desires that the result of the
Conferences should be twofold. - In the first place, that those
attending the conferences should be informed fully as to latest
views of the Training Inspectorate in regard to training: and in 
the second place, to enable the officers of the Training Inspectorate
to get in touch with the latest methods actually employed in battle
so that they may be kept conversant with the latest developments of
the requirements of units in regard to training.
PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE.
T A Blamey
Brigadier-General ,
General Staff,
Australian Corps.
Copies to :- -
AQ.
Brigadier-General GUGGISBERG, C.M.G., D.S.O.,
Inspector of Training,
G.H.Q.,
Australian Corps School.