March 24,1916 GYMBOWEN On Monday week the people of the district turned out in great numbers at the Gymbowen hall to welcome Private A. LOWE, who has returned home from the front. Mr W.H. KNIGHT J.P., was voted to the chair, and, in extending a welcome to Private LOWE, said the people of the district were proud of him, as he was one of the first to go and help the mother country in the cause of liberty and freedom. Although he was rather shaky at present he hoped he would soon recover, and if he had to go back to the front he hoped he would get through the war safely and come home again. If so he could depend on a greater welcome home then the present one. Messrs G. T. HAASE, H. QUINAN, J. F. MUEGAL and others also welcomed the guest home, and said many flattering things about him. Private LOWE gave some of his experiences on Gallipoli, and recited one of Signaller SKEYHILL'S verses of "Our Boys On Gallipoli" in fine style. It reminded him so much of what he saw , that he found difficulty in sustaining the piece. It was also very touching to all present. Mr J. LOWE thanked those present for the welcome extended to his son, after which supper was provided by the ladies when the program was finished all present joined hands in singing Auld Lang Syne. Private Gordon LOWE, brother of the above, returned home on Sunday also on sick leave. He is also to have a welcome home. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld Australia West Wimmera Mail extracts are on the Web www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html