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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Standard entry 5Colour photograph of two M113 A1 Fire Support Vehicles of A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles on range at Puckapunyal c.1987.fsv, puckapunyal, vmr, training -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Three soldiers of A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles with tent and M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier at display at Ettamogah 30 November 1991.military, vmr, display, army reserve -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Parade Buna Bks
Colonel R Kershaw, Director of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) was the Reviewing Officer at parade to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the raising of Victorian Mounted RiflesColour photograph of 'A' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles offering a General Salute to Reviewing Officer at Buna Barracks 29 April 1990.military, vmr, buna barracks, albury, anniversary, kershaw -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Mirage III Maintenance Records, A03-45 EE500 Sheets
Aircraft operated by 3 Squadron, then 79 Squadron, then 77 Squadron, RAAF. Mirage A3-45 is currently on display at the Moorabbin Air Museum. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - WO1 Darby Munro Farewell, Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, c1978
This is a set of four photographs featuring WO1 Darby Munro being farewelled by CAPT Gary Kenney and members of Lithographic Squadron at Fortuna, Bendigo in circa 1978. WO1 Munro served in the Australian Army from 1956 to 1986. This was probably his last day at Fortuna before the next posting in his career.This is a set of four photographs featuring WO1 Darby Munro being farewelled by members of Lithographic Squadron at Fortuna, Bendigo in circa 1978. The photographs are on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1978. Back row L to R: unidentified, SPR Mick ‘Buddha’ Ellis, SPR John Bateman, SPR Martin Van De Maele, SPR Peter Imeson, unidentified, CPL Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley. Front row L to R: LT Struan Robertson, CAPT Terry Edwards, WO1 Darby Munro, WO2 Ken Slater, PTE Di Chalmers. .2) to .4) - Photo, black & white, c1978. L to R: CAPT Gary Kenney, WO1 Darby Munro.No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho sqn -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - FSV Pucka 1992
On 1 April 1991, ‘A’ Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles linked with 4/19 Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment to form a new regiment of two squadrons: VMR Squadron and PWLH Squadron. The 4/19 Prince of Wales’s Light Horse title was retained, but the VMR Squadron continued to wear the VMR hat badge.Two black and white photographs of two soldiers cleaning barrel of 76 mm gun on M 113A1 Fire Support Vehicle (FSV) during camp at Puckapunyal September 1992fsv, puckapunyal, ray, ludeman, vmr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Equipment and Personnel, Lithographic Squadron - Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo, c1975
This is a set of 21 photographs of Lithographic Squadron equipment and personnel as well equipment operated by Cartographic Squadron, Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo circa 1975. The photos were mainly taken in the Printing, Camera, proofing and external buildings. Cartographic Squadron’s CPL Arty Lane operated the Fotosetter type setting machine, as shown in photo .21P for many years in a room on the top floor of Fortuna Villa. There is more information on the Ultra-MAN-III Printing Presses, the KLIMSCH Commodore camera, Gavin Neilson and the Fotosetter type setting machine on pages 70-71, and the Newkoni Komori printing press on page 120 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4.This is a set of 21 photograph of Lithographic Squadron equipment and personnel, Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna, Bendigo, 1989. Black and white photographs .1P to .13P are on 35mm negative film and scanned at 96 dpi. Black and white photos .14P to .21P are on photographic paper and were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1975, tri-linear film punch. .2) to .5) - Photo, black & white, c1975, Newkoni Komori printing press components. .6) - Photo, black & white, c1975, Newkoni Komori printing press components, Alex Cook. .7) - Photo, black & white, c1975, Newkoni Komori printing press components. .8) to .12) - Photo, black & white, c1975, northern exterior of print buildings. .13) - Photo, black & white, c1975, L to R: unidentified (x2), Jim Mulqueen, Ian ‘Lofty’ Turner. .14) - Photo, black & white, c1975, Log Electonics film processor. .15) - Photo, black & white, c1975, contact frame. .16) - Photo, black & white, c1975, film tri-punch stud registration table. .17) - Photo, black & white, c1975, Ultra-MAN-III Printing Presses. .18) to .19) - Photo, black & white, c1975, KLIMSCH Commodore camera, Gavin Neilson. .20) - Photo, black & white, c1975, map proof whirler. .21) - Photo, black & white, c1975, Fotosetter type setting machine.No personnel are identified. .14P, .16P to .19P and .20P to .21P are annotated with 5-digit numbers on top right corner of photo.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho, carto -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, BERLIN AIRLIFT, Original 1949
Item in the collection re Jack Mitchell, refer Cat No 7467 for his service details. Jack as per rear, front row 3rd from the left.Photo B & W Laminated showing a 2 engine aircraft with a large group of RAAF Aircrew, 1 row standing, 1 row sitting with a sign in front.On sign, "RAAF Squadron Berlin Airlift 14.9.48 - 29.8.49 - sorties 2002 - pounds carried ......... - flown ........ - passengers carried 6964". On rear, "RAAF Berlin Airlift - Squadron Lubeck Germany - Jack Mitchell - 3rd from left bottom row".photographs, berlin, raaf squadron, airlift -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Army Survey Regiment Freedom of Entry Parade Rehearsal, Bendigo CBD, 1985
This set of 30 black and white photographs were taken at the Army Survey Regiment’s parade rehearsal held at the Queen Elizabeth Oval, Bendigo on the 27th of June 1985. The rehearsal was for the Freedom of Entry parade held 1-2 weeks later in 1985. The exact date for the Freedom of Entry parade is not known. The Freedom of Entry to the City of Bendigo was an honour first conferred by the Bendigo City Council to the Army Survey Regiment in 1970. The Freedom of Entry parade in 1985 was the fourth time the unit exercised its right of freedom of entry. The Regiment also exercised its Freedom of Entry with anniversary parades in 1977, 1980 and 1995. Refer to items 6020.8P, 6021.25P, 6248P, 6266, 6409.2 and 6430.39P for more Army Survey Regiment Freedom of Entry photographs, documents and certificates. See item 6471.2P for photos of Lithographic Squadron taken on the same day of this parade rehearsal.This set of 30 black and white photographs of the Army Survey Regiment (Army Svy Regt) were taken on the 27th of June 1985 at a rehearsal for the Freedom of Entry parade to the City of Bendigo, held 1-2 weeks later in 1985. The photographs are on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt .2) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt right dress drill. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Officers ready to take posts. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt present arms. SPR Mick Arnott in foreground. .5) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt presents arms. .6) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt presents arms. CAPT Neil Taylor in right foreground. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1985. In readiness for arrival of guests of honour. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka and CPL Nick Van Dalen in left foreground. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Arrival of guests of honour. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka leads the salute. CPL Nick Van Dalen opening the car door. .9) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka formally welcomes the guests of honour, the “Lord Mayor”, acted by SGT John Zuringer. .10) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka escorts “Lord Mayor” (SGT John Zuringer) from the dais to inspect the Army Svy Regt’s squadrons. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Inspection of the Army Svy Regt’s squadrons. .12) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Inspection of the Army Svy Regt’s squadrons. WO1 Dave Thomson on the far right with sword. .13) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Inspection of squadrons. L to R: CAPT Neil Taylor in foreground. 2LT Kathy Ryan, CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka, WO1 Brian Mead, Lord Mayor” (SGT John Zuringer). Front rank: 2nd right CPL TJ Wicker, SSGT Doug Gay, Centre rank: 2nd right SPR Tracy (Parker) Ash, CPL Mark Lander. .14) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Inspection of squadrons Centre rank: L to R: SPR Robin Marshall, CPL Mark Lander, remainder unidentified. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka, WO1 Brian Mead, Lord Mayor” (SGT John Zuringer). Rear rank: 4th right SSGT Greg Buckingham, 3rd right SSGT Ian ‘Rock’ Thistleton, 2nd right SPR Annette Godden, 1st right SSGT Graham Ragless. .15) - Photo, black & white, 1985. L to R: “Lord Mayor” (SGT John Zuringer) and WO1 Brian Mead march past the Army Band. .16) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt marches past the dias. ‘Eyes right’ salute given by CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka. .17) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Unidentified squadron marches past the dias. ‘Eyes right’ salute given by MAJ Daryl Hockings CSM. .18) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Unidentified squadron marches past the dias. ‘Eyes right’ salute given by MAJ Rob John. .19) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Lithographic squadron marches past the dias. ‘Eyes right’ salute given by MAJ Peter Raue. .20) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Unidentified squadron marches past the dias. ‘Eyes right’ salute given by by MAJ Terry Edwards. .21) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt right dress drill. .22) - Photo, black & white, 1985. At attention. Front rank: L to R: SSGT Doug Gay, CPL TJ Wicker, remainder unidentified. Centre rank: L to R: SPR Robin Marshall, remainder unidentified. Rear rank: 4th right SSGT Greg Buckingham, 3rd right SSGT Ian ‘Rock’ Thistleton, 2nd right SPR Annette Godden, 1st right SSGT Graham Ragless, far right super-numery WO1 Doug Arman. .23) - Photo, black & white, 1985. At attention. Centre rank: L to R: SPR Robin Marshall, remainder unidentified. Rear rank: SSGT Graham Ragless. Super-numery rank 2nd right - WO1 Doug Arman, far right - WO2 Pat Lumsden. .24) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt Advance and Review Order. .25) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt presents arms. .26) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka leads the Army Svy Regt’s march past the dias. .27) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt marches past the dias. ‘Eyes right’ salute given by CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka. .28) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Unidentified squadron marches past the dias. ‘Eyes right’ salute given by MAJ Rob John. .29) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Lithographic squadron marches past the dias. ‘Eyes right’ salute given by MAJ Peter Raue. .30) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt completes its march past the dias. No personnel are identified. Date and occasion annotated on film negative sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Letters of Edward John Howells, Edward John Howells et al, 1915 to 1923
Personal letters (approx. 150) of Edward Howells sent to his wife during WW1 from Turkey, Egypt, France and England. Letters (in German) received from Lydia Imberger in Jaffa. Official correspondence from HQ. Picture postcards (approx. 130) of the above locations. Collection includes notebooks and some personal photographs. WW1 collection of personal and official letters, postcards, and notebooks, belonging to Captain Edward John Howells (23rd Battalion, B Company/1st Field Squadron). photographs, ww1, letters, edward john howells, 23 battalion, lydia imberger -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Behind The Wire
A Storybord on Gerard Wallbridge "Tunnel Rat" (Field engineer) Nui Dat, December 1969 - December 1970. Service Number 3796386, 1st Field Squadronstoryboard, 1st field squadron, nui dat, behind the wire, tunnel rats, gerard wallbridge -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Behind The Wire
Storyboard of Darryel Binns "Tunnel Rat" (Field Engineer) Nui Dat, July 1970 - July 1971. Service Number 62025, 1st Field Squadronstoryboard, darryel binns, nui dat, tunnel rats, 1st field squadron -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - War memorial Albury
Black and white photograph of sentry from VMR Squadron 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse at Albury War Memorial, Anzac Day 1993albury, anzac day, monument, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Pucka 1992
Standard entry 86.& 9mm SMG was personal weapon of armoured crewmenBlack and white photograph of two soldiers of VMR Squadron 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse on small arms range Puckapunyal, September 1992.vmr, pelh, smg, weapon, puckapunyal, uniform -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Frognall - History, Royal Australian Air Force
Photocopy of a 38 page booklet compiled by Royal Australian Air Force Engineers Cadet Squadron , includes maps, house floor plan, photographs and footnotescanterbury, royal australian air force engineers cadet squadron, hicks> clarence, laycock> burdett, frognall, mont albert road, maps, elgar's special survey -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Benalla troop
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. Black and white photograph of 13 soldiers of the Benalla Troop 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles c.1990; includes Lieutenant Colin Carrington, Lieutenant Dan Wyburn ( front rank, 2nd and 3rd from left ) .military, vmr, uniform, benalla, carrington, wyburn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Staff Activities – Lithographic Squadron, Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1989
This collection of 20 photos was most likely taken in Lithographic Squadron at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, in 1989. The photos were mainly taken in the Camera, Contacting Printing BARCRO and Production Control work areas, as well as outside the buildings. Although these photos are not annotated most personnel are positively identified. This is a set of 20 photographs of Lithographic Squadron and staff from other squadrons undertaking various tasks at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1989. The photographs were on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) and .2P - Photo, black & white, 1989, L to R: WO1 Peter Coombes, WO2 Steve Egan. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1989, L to R: WO2 Rob Bogumil, unidentified, SGT Frank Lenane, SGT Gary Kerr. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1989, L/CPL Darren Maher. .5) - Photo, black & white, 1989, L to R: WO2 Peter Imeson, Terry King, unidentified. .6)- Photo, black & white, 1989, CPL Kevin Berry. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1989, WO2 Steve Egan. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1989, L to R: WO2 Rob Bogumil, SGT Gary Kerr, CPL Peter Swandale, SGT Dale Hudson. .9) to .12) - Photo, black & white, 1989, SPR Dave Scott. .13) - Photo, black & white, 1989, unidentified. .14) to .15) - Photo, black & white, 1989, L to R: WO2 Steve Egan, CPL Stuart Ridge. .16) - Photo, black & white, 1989, L to R: SSGT Russ Mollenhauer, SGT Laurie Justin. .17) - Photo, black & white, 1989, L to R: CPL Jeff Webb, SPR Syd Anstee. .18) - Photo, black & white, 1989, CPL Darren Maher. .19) - Photo, black & white, 1989, SPR Joyce Gray. .20) - Photo, black & white, 1989, L/CPL Mark McCullough.No personnel are identifiedroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Vehicle, Bell UH1 Iroquois Helicopter, 1960 approx
Bell UH1 Iroquois helicopter modified by the RAAF. It is known as the Bush Ranger. It was used in Vietnam from 1962-1975. Display aircraft AS-110 was used in Vietnam from Dec 1969 to 1971.9 Squadron badges on cockpit doors, RAAF & Kangaroo on tail boom, 110 & Bush Ranger on the nose.hueycobra (helicopter), iroquois helicopter, bush ranger -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Memorabilia - trophy, Cunningham Shield
Timber venier chipboard shield with 19 plastic plaques denoting winners from 1964 to 1993.Trophy was for troop competition in 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.The Cunningham shield presented to 'A' Squadron 3/13 VMR by Lt Col T A I Cunningham ED.trophy, 8/13 vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - 3 Div shooting trophy
The 3rd Division conducted annual shooting competitions in 1950s, 60s, 70s and 1980s. Individual trophies were presented to each member of the winning team.Pewter cup presented to a member of the 1977 Best Rifle Team in 3rd Division.3 Div / Small Arms Competition / 1977 / Best Rifles team / A Squadron 8/13 VMRshooting, victoria, vmr, 3 division -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Photograph taken at Squadron Ball at Wangaratta 7 October 1989 The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Colour photograph of two officers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles in mess dress being Captain Lyle Jackel ( left ) and Major Robert Morrison. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Army Headquarters Survey Regiment on Parade at Fortuna, Bendigo, c1973
This is a photograph of the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment personnel in their squadron formations taken on the parade ground at Fortuna, Bendigo in c1973. The Other Ranks (OR’s) Mess and OR’s Accommodation blocks appear in the background. This photograph is rather unique as it was taken possibly using a cherry picker to capture at an elevated angle the whole Regiment in one frame. This is a photograph of the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment taken on the parade ground in its squadron formation at Fortuna, Bendigo in c1973. The photograph was printed on photographic paper and is part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photograph was scanned at 600 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white c1973. Front – CO LTCOL Don Ridge, Far left – RSM WO1 John Hogan, 2nd Row L to R: MAJ Peter Constantine, unidentified. 3rd Row L to R: WO1 Marj Knight, unidentified (x7), PTE Heather (Turnbull) Slater, unidentified (x2), SGT Irene Saunders. 4th Row L to R: CAPT Terry Edwards, unidentified UK Exchange, 5th Row L to R: unidentified (x6), SGT Dave Miles, SPR Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, SGT George Austen, unidentified (x2). Unidentified personnel in remaining rows.There are no personnel annotated. ’7743’ is written on the front in the top left corner.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
This exercise was conducted by A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles using Land rovers and trucks. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Colour photograph of convoy of vehicles entering Warrnambool Victoria during 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles annual exercise, 1985 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Those Magnificent men...60 years of flying for Australia: the crest of No.2 Squadron RAAF
One page cover of the Sunday Mail color magazine dated 26 September, 1976. showing the No.2 Squadron crest & some Canberra bombers on the tarmace at Amberley.royal australian air force - 2nd squadron -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Photograph, Ceremonial occasion, 1969
Mounted photo of Air Vice Marshall Townsend visiting No2 Squadron to open the Phan Rang "Sydney Harbour Bridge" over monsoon drain at No2 HeadquartersAWM VN69-73-1 (6)air vice marshall townsend, monsoon, phan rang bridge, 2 squadron, 2 sqn -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8LH Egypt 1916
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Framed black and white photograph of large body of mounted soldiers being 'A' Squadron 8th Light Horse Regiment taken in Egypt 1916. Heavy wooden frame.light horse, 8th, wwi, world war one, egypt -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Catafalque St Patricks
8/13 VMR provided sentries on Anzac Day since 1948Black and white photograph of sentries at St. Patricks Church , Albury, Anzac Day 1993 - provided by VMR Squadron, 4/9 Prince of Wales Light Horse.church, anzac day albury, st patricks -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Lt Burvill Melbourne parade
Parade was part of 150th Anniversary of City of MelbourneColour photograph of Lieutenant H. Burvill, VMR Squadron, 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse during parade through Melbourne 31 October 1992melbourne, parade, military, burvill -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Capt Jackel Melbourne parade
Parade was part of 150th Anniversary of City of MelbourneColour photograph of Captain L. Jackel, VMR Squadron, 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse during parade through Melbourne 31 October 1992.military, jackel, parade, melbourne -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th LH Tallangatta
The Hutton Trophy or Shield was awarded annually to the best Light Horse troop in Australia. The Trophy is now held at the Armoured Centre, Puckapunyal.Shows Citizen soldiers from North East Victoria.Collection of nine black and white photographs taken at Tallangatta during competition for the Hutton Trophy, 1938. Won by Tallangatta Troop " A " Squadron, 8th Light Horse Regiment.tallangatta, hutton, light horse