October 25, 1918 The sad intelligence has been conveyed to Mr W. SMITH, of Fairbank, Apsley, that his son, Private M. SMITH, died of wounds. He was about to have his leg amputated, but died while under the anaesthetic. The Defence Department have notified Mr G. MATTHEWS, of Apsley, that his son, Private R. MATTHEWS, is in a hospital in England suffering from a broken thigh. Amongst the list of returning Anzacs, who are expected to reach Melbourne in the second week in November are Sergeant Clifford BANNER, winner of a Military Medal, of Natimuk, and Sergeant F.E. EDMONDSON, of Goroke. Both soldiers lost a brother in the war. Sergeant BANNER enlisted from New South Wales, and is a son of Mr W. BANNER, who recently removed to Melbourne. Sergeant EDMONDSON's parents live at Goroke. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone Qld www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/