Essendon Gazette 22 July 1915

Private Ralph Moore writes to his parents from Heliopolis, under date
14/6/l5, as follow:-

"We have done nothing but look at strange sights since we left Mt. Sinai, in the Red Sea. The Suez Canal is guarded night and day by British soldiers. I have been in hospital, suffering from pneumonia; but at time of writing have recovered. We only drill in the mornings and evenings here, on account of the great heat."

Private Moore sends a copy of the paper published on board, which contains some very interesting matter, including a message from Lieut.-Col. R. A.  Crouch, C.0., 22nd Battalion, which reads as follows:—"'The editor has asked me to write a few lines in the first issue of the "Odyssey," and I gladly accept the opportunity, as I welcome its issue as another link in unity in the good comradeship of the 22nd.  Our corps is a war corps only; and raised for a special purpose, as were the great troops of Oliver Cromwell. It is in  remembering his words that I feel our Battalion motto is incomplete. His words to his troops -the greatest  and most successful England ever raised——were: "Trust in God and keep your powder dry." This was a great lead, as no man ever made good in this life or the next unless he had the fear of God in his heart. So I add to our Battalion motto ‘Fear God only.' The Angel of the Lord encampeth around them that fear Him, and life delivereth them. And so, my soldiers and comrades, I ask you to remember that whenever we sing V.O.T.B.G., we mean ‘Fear God only, and wipe out the Germans'. With this inspiration in our hearts, and with solemn determination to do our best to  serve our God, our Country, and our Battalion, we will, whether we live or  die, succeed."

The good-bye messages from the Governor-General (Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson), and Sir John Madden are published, and as the troopship sailed through the Heads, Queenscliff signalled "Good luck; many victories, safe return." There are reports of concerts and promotions, and a deal of  information is included in the ship’s newspaper.

MOORE.-Killed in action. 27/9/17, Private Ralph Deane, of the 6th Field Ambulance, third dearly loved son of A. S. and M. J. Moore, 483 Mt. Alexander road, Moonee Ponds, after two and a half years active service, brother of Arthur, Lulu, Hazel, Belle, Dorrie, Jack (on active service, Lorna and Rex: aged 20 years and 9 months.

Family Notices. (1917, October 25). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 2 Edition: Morning. Retrieved May 25, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74604086

Pte. R. D. Moore, who was killed in action on 27th September, belonged to the 6th Field Ambulance, and was the third son of Mr. A. S. Moore, 483 Mt. Alexander road, Moonee Ponds. This lad, who was 20 years of age, has a brother on active service.

ROLL OF HONOUR. (1917, October 25). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 2 Edition: Morning. Retrieved May 26, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74604095