30 October 1917

Orange carpenter Norman Thomas Trethewey dies of wounds in Belgium
William Bryant Rowatt dies of wounds in Belgium
A special recruiting train leaves Brewarrina on the first leg of a journey along the Great Western Railway Line seeking reinforcements for the war. The train is scheduled to reach Orange on 20 November. Recruiting – Heroes to Visit Orange
The Orange War Chest Day Committee resolves to reschedule the postponed War Chest day celebrations to next Saturday. War Chest Day Next Saturday