6 August 1917

Official Australian war correspondent CEW (Charles) Bean writes a letter of condolence to the widow of former Orange alderman and ex-mayor of Auburn, William James Johnson, who died from wounds received in the Battle of Pozieres. The Late WJ Johnson – Letter from Captain Bean
Velda Fletcher of Anson Street describes how he was wounded in the and evacuated to a casualty clearing station. Private Velda Fletcher
The Leader reports on Saturday’s public meeting at the Town Hall to observe the third anniversary of the war. Three Years of the War