Mrs C. Harrison, of Adelaide, formerly of Essendon, has been notified that her eldest son, Lance Corporal J. E. Harrison, was killed in action in France on 3rd May. He was born in Hull, England, and came to Australia in 1913. He resided at Essendon, and was a member of Christ Church choir. Previous to enlisting he was engaged with the firm of Messrs. Henry Berry and Sons. His younger brother is on active serviece, and has been wounded, but is now in England suffering   from trench feet. His father has lately returned from active service in the North Sea, having been lieutenant in command of armed drifters and mine-sweeping flotilla.

ROLL OF HONOR. (1917, June 14). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 3 Edition: Morning. Retrieved May 15, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74602800

RETURNED SOLDIERS AND THE  REFERENDUM.

A special meeting of the South Australian branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League, held at the Victoria Hall on Friday evening to define the attitude of the branch regarding the reinforcements referendum, was attended by about 100 members. The president (Captain A. S. Blackburn, V.C.), who convened the meeting, presided. He denied the rumors circulated that the returned men were opposed to the Government's reinforcements sheme. The referendum,   he said, was not a political but a national matter, and he was sure members of the association would support the proposals. (Cheers.)

Sergeant McTaggart moved "That this branch pledges itself to support Mr. Hughes' reinforcements scheme in   every possible direction." Lieutenant E. Harrison seconded the motion, which was carried with acclamation, after an amendment by Mr. J. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. H. M. Bidmead, "That the association will support this conscription issue if the wealth of the nation is conscripted with its manhood," had been negatived. When the chairman called for a show of hands in favor of the amendment, only three were raised. It was decided that a telegram be sent to the Prime Minister, stating that be had the whole-hearted support in the campaign of the.members of the branch.

THE REINFORCEMENTS REFERENDUM. (1917, November 24). The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), p. 7. Retrieved May 15, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5574546

NOTE:  It is not certain that this is the same Lieutenant Edward Harrison, but it is possible in view of his wife living in Adelaide in 1917 when advised of her son's death in June 1917.