The Intelligencer April 23, 1917 (page 1)
“Halifax. The first party of women and children returning from England under the scheme recently inaugurated arrived here yesterday morning. The steamer docked during the afternoon. It is understood there was upwards of 600 women and children on board.”
The Intelligencer April 23, 1917 (page 1)
“Casualties Among Canadian Troops. ILL—J. Hayes, Belleville. WOUNDED—R. B. Dyer, Queensboro; G. I. White, Belleville; W. Gordon, Madoc; Sapper E. S. Jackson, Coe Hill; A. R. Dunkley, Stirling; M. Darlington, Point Ann; F. J. Sager, Deseronto.”
The Intelligencer April 23, 1917 (page 2)
“Fifty Drafted from Here. Some fifty members of the 254th Battalion in this city, will leave here this evening for Kingston, having been drafted to the 253rd Battalion, which is being mobilized in the Limestone City for overseas service. The fifty soldiers secured all readily volunteered for service and have been pronounced fit for the duties devolving upon them.”
The Intelligencer April 23, 1917 (page 2)
“Memorial Service. At Christ Church yesterday morning a memorial service was held for the late Pte. Willie McConachie, a member of the church, who was recently killed in action somewhere in France. Rev. Dr. Blagrave, Rector conducted the service and preached an appropriate discourse. During the service the ‘Dead March’ was played upon the organ by Mrs. Col. Campbell.”
[Note: Private William Herbert McConnachie died on April 10, 1917. He is commemorated on Page 279 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.]
The Intelligencer April 23, 1917 (page 5)
“Belleville Boy Wins Honors. Mr. and Mrs. George Bowen, Lime Street, have received word that their son, Corporal Geo. T. Bowen, 50th Canadians, has received the military medal for bravery in the field. The presentation was made by Colonel Westinecott. Corporal Bowen was wounded November 24th, 1916, and is now convalescing at Alderly Park, Auxiliary Hospital, Eng.”
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