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Kandos and Rylstone History P.8Sidney George Robbins
Presentation to Kandos High School Year 9 students by Jack Pennell and Lola Phillips in 2000 | 
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Sidney George Robbins
Gunner
5th Division Frty
52 Battery
25th Fabde
Regtl. No. 1029
M.M. ACO701
DRO 716
Sidney George Robbins No. 1029 Unit: Light Horse | 15 Jun 1915 | Enlisted at Liverpool NSW in AIF | | 27 Jul 1915 | Signalling School of Instruction Melbourne | | 27 Jul 1915 | Breaking camp fined one pound ($2.00) 10 days confined to camp | | 10 Aug 1915 | At Signalling School if Instruction, Melbourne, absent without leave 2pm to 4pm. Fined 5 shillings (50 cents) | | 30 Sep 1915 | Embarked on Tunisian Alexandria | | 23 Jun 1916 | Disembarked Marseilles | | 9 July 1916 | Transferred to 25th Field Ambulance Bn. Ex 13th FAB | | 30 Nov 1916 | Signalling School of Instruction | | 24 Jan 1917 | France transferred to 13th FAB ex 25th FAB | | 14 Feb 1918 | Wireless School to 28 Feb 1918 | | 30 Mar 1918 | Gunner admitted to 1st ADH whilst on leave. | | 14 Jun 1918 | Absent without leave, forfeited 8 day’s pay | | 8 Jul 1918 | Absent without leave. Admonished. Forfeited 1 day’s pay. | | 27 Aug 1918 | 14 days 9th Training Battalion (Eng) | | 10 Sep 1918 | 9th Training Bn. | | 14 Oct 1918 | Admitted ADH Bulford—13 days | | 25 Nov 1918 | Returned to Australia from England per Berrima suffering influenza | | 1st June 1919 | Discharge confirmed at Sydney NSW Sgd AR Ferguson Lt for Capt for Dist. Com. 2nd MD 105576 description of the above named soldier on discharge: Age 25 years, height 5’11 1/2 Complexion dark, Eyes brown, Hair dark, trade as stated by him on enlistment labourer, marks and scars etc. GSW (right knee) Intended place of residence: Rylstone NSW, Sgd. SG Robbins. | | 23 Jan 1920 | No 17260 Greatcoat issued Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force.
Certificate of Discharge of No. 1029 Signaller, Robbins, Sidney George 49th Battery born at or near the town of Rylstone in the state or county of NSW. Attested Sydney NSW on 16th June, 1915 for the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Forces Regiment or Corp.
He is discharged in consequence of Medical Unfitness (not due to misconduct) GSW (Gun shrapnel wound—right knee) Service towards completion. |
MEDALS:
Military Medal for engagement 352 days
1914/15 Star Decorations 6689 Service Abroad 3 years 147 days.
Signature of officer AR Ferguson Lt. For Capt. Commanding Regiment S.O.I. & R.S. , 2nd M.D. Or Corps.
Returned Soldier’s Badge Place: Sydney NSW Issued 1036
British War Medal No. 6100
Victory Medal issued 2 Jun No. 5965.
Robbins’ mother received the following letter from the Officer i/c Records: Dear Madam,
I have much pleasure in forwarding herewith copy of extract from Third Supplement No. 29758 to the London Gazette of 19th September, 1916 relating to the conspicuous services rendered by your son, No. 1029, Gunner SH Robbins, 13th Field Artillery Brigade. The Military Medal: HIS MAJESTY THE KING has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the field to the undermentioned soldier:-
No 1029 Gunner SG ROBBINS
The above has been promulgated in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No. Q 84 66 14th December, 1916.
Yours faithfully,
Major, Officer i/c Records. Obituary: The town and district were saddened to learn the passing of Mr Sydney George Robbins in the early hours of Monday, March 29, [1964]. Sid, as he was known, was a life long resident of Kandos.
He was born at Rylstone in 1891 and settled here when the cement company first started operating. As a young man he began business as a carrier with horses and drays; he also operated a horse drawn lorry. In the town are two hotels and the Church of England for which he carted the stone; he also carted the gravel to form the platform of the Kandos railway station. He enlisted as the outbreak of WWI, being one of the first in the district to do so. He joined the first AIF in the 49th Battalion, Australian field Artillery. After a short turn in England, he saw service in France at Mons, Bullecourt and Agincourt. In returning to England he was awarded the Military Medal, which was presented to him by the late King George V, at Buckingham Palace.
Mrs Robbins pre-deceased Sid by 9 months. Madge Maude Robbins was born on the 7th of July 1895 at Widen. She went to school just out of Mudgee. She died on the 29th June 1963. Madge married Sid on the 7th of April 1920, who was born at Little Springs Rylstone. She died in Rylstone hospital. After the funeral service the cortege was led by members of the RSL down the main street of Kandos.
The late Sid Robbins was the foundation member and trustee of HGC, president of Kandos RSL bowling club, and former councillor of Rylstone Shire Council. Sid was a keen golfer and bowler and was well known throughout many parts of NSW where he competed in the sports for 40 years.
To his sorrowing family of four daughters, Gloria (Mrs Holman, Cronulla), Lola (Mrs Phillips, Kandos), Gwen (Mrs Pennell, Kandos), Madge (Bebe) (Mrs Verren, Sydney), James Robbins and Keith Robbins of Kandos and sons-in-law, grandchildren, also his brothers and sisters, sincere sympathy in the loss of a good father and friend is extended. Labor Party Pays Tribute:Tributes were paid to the late Mr Sid Robbins at the last meeting of the Rylstone Kandos branch of the A.L.P. The meeting was opened by Mr Charlie Robbins, the Senior Vice-President, and before dealing with matters in hand, everyone expressed their sympathy to the family of the late President, Mr Sid Robbins, whose funeral was held that afternoon—Tuesday, March 29. Secretary (Sam Cuddie) spoke of the good work and time Sid had done and put into the A.L.P. Branch. It was pointed out by other members that Sid had been a faithful member of the branch for many years and president for over ten years. All agreed that Sid Robbins was not only a good branch member but a solid citizen and a good friend to many. As a mark of respect for him, the election of officers for this year was postponed to a later date. Previous | Content | Next | |
