The reconnaissance squadron made use of the wide stock routes in the Booligal area for training.Black and white photograph of 3 soldiers studying a map while on 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles annual exercise at Booligal NSW in 1983. From left : Captain D. Cameron, SERGEANT e bEASLEY AND lIEUTENANT cOLONEL d. hUNTER.

This was probably a training course conducted at the Armoured Centre, Puckapunyal.Black and white photograph of eight soldiers from Armoured Corps regiments with M113 Medium Reconnaissance Vehicle. 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers are Trooper Pye, left front; Sergeant Laughton, right front; and Trooper Kevin Collihole, right rear.

8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles often provided escorts and lance markers at parades at bandiana.Black and white photograph of officer with sword and sergeant with lance exchanging salutes at the handover/takeover parade for the Area Commander at Bandiana, 1982. Sergeant Meechan is the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldier.

Western plains of southern New South Wales provided good training areas for a unit practicing reconnaissance tasks.Colour photograph of four 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers on an M113 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle ( LRV ) during Annual exercise at Balranald NSW. From left: Lance Corporal lM. Roberts, Captain T. Fraser, Lieutenant T. Goode and Trooper Bone.

In this exercise A Squadron 8/13 VMR operated under command of 2nd Cavalry Regiment. Trooper MacDonald later was commissioned as a Lieutenant commanding 2 Troop ( Cobram ).Colour photograph of soldier standing in front of M577 Armoured Command Vehicle ( ACV ) of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles during annual exercise in Ivanhoe NSW area, 1980. Trooper David Macdonald was the ACV driver.military, vehicle, soldier

In this exercise A Squadron 8/13 VMR operated under command 2nd Cavalry RegimentColour photograph of soldier standing beside M113 Armoured Command Vehicle ( ACV ) during 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles annual exercise in Ivanhoe NSW area, 1980. Lance Corporal Alister Barrie was a member of Squadron Headquarters Troop. military, vehicle, training, soldier, camouflage

In this exercise A Squadron 8/13 VMR operated under command 2 Cavalry Regiment. Major D. Hunter commanded A Squadron 1980-1982, then was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and posted as Staff Officer Grade 1 ( SO1 Armour ) on Headquarters 3rd Division.Colour photograph of officer standing beside camouflaged M113 Armoured Command Vehicle ( ACV ) during exercise in Ivanhoe NSW area, 1980. Major Doug Hunter was Officer Commanding A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.military, vehicle, training, soldier, camouflage, hunter, vmr, victorian mounted rifles, acv

Jindera, a hamlet located 15km north of Albury, conducted an annual Fair. 8/13 VMR were invited to provide a display to entertain the crowd. Community engagement aided recruiting aFour colour photographs of Ferret Scout Car and dismounted soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles engaged in a demonstrationnat a community event, c. 1995.

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 group of soldiers outside the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles training depot at Cobram, Victoria.

Cobram depot was a base for regimental exercises in sothern NSW.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.Two colour photographs of soldiers surrounded by equipment and vehicles at 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles depot at Cobram Victoria.Soldier in photo 1 is Sergeant S. Laughton and soldier in photo 2 is Trooper M. Roberts.military, soldier, training, bullets, vmr

Heritage Troop was an extracurricular activity of serving soldiers of the regimentColour photograph of section of 4 horsemen with drawn sabres at Australia Day Parade, Corowa NSW on 23 January 1994.They are members of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Troop.

Vehicles of the Heritage Section were crewed and maintained by serving soldiers as an extracurricular activity.Colour photograph of three Ferret Scout Cars Mark 11, of the VMR Heritage Vehicle Section at Corowa prior to the Australia Day Parade 23 January 1994.

Vehicles of the Heritage Section were crewed and maintained by serving soldiers as an extracurricular activity.Colour photograph of three Ferret Mark 11 Scout Cars of the VMR Heritage Vehicle Section at Corowa prior to the Australia Day Parade 23 January 1994.

Representative of support to citizen soldiers by an antecedent regimental associationTimber shield with metal embellishments presented to 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles for squadron competition. Competed for 1956-1959.13th Aust Light Horse Regimental Association. Presented to 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Royal Aust Armoured Corps13th australian light horse, trophy

8th (Indi) Light Horse was an antecedent of the 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. 8/13 VMR linked with 4/19 PWLH to form a new regiment of two squadrons one of which was VMR Squadron.Example of community support for citizen soldiersWooden shield with metal embellishments intended for section shooting competition. Used 1929-1930 by 8th (Indi) Light Horse; then 8th 13 Victorian Mounted Rifles 1975-1976 and lastly VMR Squadron 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse 1991-1994.Presented by Lieut Col A J Staughton for best section shooting 1929.staughton a j, vmr squadron

The Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised in 1885 as the mounted arm of Victoria’s colonial defence forces. Companies were recruited in rural centres across the State, members of country rifle clubs forming a significant component. They were semi-professional: only a small allowance was paid to members. Members were required to provide their own mount. Mounted riflemen were not cavalry, not being equipped with lance or sword. They were trained to fight with rifle and bayonet after dismounting. Horses enabled rapid and far reaching manoeuvrability. Upon Federation, the VMR companies became Australian Light Horse regiments.Rare photograph of mounted Victorian colonial soldier.Black and white photograph of Victorian Mounted Rifles trooper mounted on his horse. His side arm is a Yataghan sword bayonet indicating he would be armed with a Martini-Henry rifle.victorian mounted rifles, vmr, uniform, bayonet, horse, military, colonial

The Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised in 1885 as the mounted arm of Victoria’s colonial defence forces. Companies were recruited in rural centres across the State, members of country rifle clubs forming a significant component. They were semi-professional: only a small allowance was paid to members. Members were required to provide their own mount. Mounted riflemen were not cavalry, not being equipped with lance or sword. The were trained to fight with rifle and bayonet after dismounting. Horses enabled rapid and far reaching manoeuvrability. Upon Federation, the VMR companies became Australian Light Horse regiments.Rare photograph showing the social aspect of pre-Federation militia.Black and white photograph of large group of soldiers of the Victorian Mounted Rifles together with two women and two children. There are tents in the background suggesting the occasion was an open day during an annual encampment.victoria, mounted rifles, colonial, uniform, military

Colonel Tom Price, following a distinguished military career in India, was tasked with raising Victoria's military forces in 1885. The mounted arm was the Victorian Mounted Rifles. Contingents of the VMR served in the South African War 1899-1902. Following Federation, the companies of the VMR became Australian Light Horse regiments. For a number of years the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles visited the site of the grave to clean it.Example of service to the memory of the founder of the regiment.Black and white photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldier removing leaves and debris from the surrounds of the gravestone of Colonel Tom Price founder of the Victorian Mounted Rifles in Melbourne General Cemetery. price colonel tom, victorian mounted rifles, vmr, cemetery, melbourne

The Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised in 1885 as the mounted arm of Victoria’s colonial defence forces. Companies were recruited in rural centres across the State, members of country rifle clubs forming a significant component. They were semi-professional: only a small allowance was paid to members. Members were required to provide their own mount. Mounted riflemen were not cavalry, not being equipped with lance or sword. The were trained to fight with rifle and bayonet after dismounting. Horses enabled rapid and far reaching manoeuvrability. Upon Federation, the VMR companies became Australian Light Horse regiments.Fine study of pre-Federation soldier showing uniform.Black and white photograph of a soldier of the pre-Federation Victorian Mounted Rifles.victoria, mounted rifles, uniform, military

Shooting competition was conducted annually between all units of the 3rd Division.Study of citizen soldiers in 1970s.Black and white photograph of three soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles being presented with the 3rd Division Rifle Shooting trophy by commander 3rd Division Brigadier J E Barry, c.1977. From left: Corporal Laughton, Corporal R McDonald, Lance Corporal G Ranfatel.3rd division, barry j e major general, shooting

Shooting competition was held annually for all units of the 3rd Division.Good study of Victorian citizen soldier officers at skill at arms activity.Black and white photograph of three 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles officers, winners of the pistol shoot at the 3rd Division annual shooting competition, c.1979. From left: Lieutenant S Whitehead, Captain J McLean, Lieutena t G Malloy.3rd division, shooting, mclean, whitehead, malloy, pistol, military

Black and white image of two soldiers engaged in tent-pegging. They are members of the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Troop.tent-pegging, 8/13 vmr

Lieutenant, later Major Robert Morrison was instrumental in raising the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Troop. The Troop consisted of serving soldiers of the regiment as an extracurricular duty and carried out numerous community and official activities including regal and vice-regal escorts.Good study of citizen soldier officer engaged in community activity.Black and white photograph of Light Horse officer on horseback with drawn sabre. He is Lieutenant Robert Morrison 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Lt Robert Morrison 1 Troop A Sqn 8/13 VMR leading Grand Parade Wodonga Horse Show Jul 1979morrison r major, heritage troop

The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Citizen Military Forces, superseded 16th (Indi) Light Horse in 1920. 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.Well presented set of regimental badges relating to citizen soldiers of North East Victoria.Framed set of one hat badge and pair of collar badges of 8th (Indi) Light Horse Regiment8 / Light Horse / Indibadge, light horse, 8th

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.Represents the ongoing camaraderie of soldiers from Victoria.Program for the 1933 Annual Reunion of the 8th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) Association held at Anzac House Melbourne. Program is glued to light card backing.reunion, light horse

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.One of a collection of tankards donated by officers of a citizen soldier regiment in rural Victoria. It is in excellent condition.Silver plate tankard engraved on side with donor's name and date.20th Light Horse Regiment / presented by / Lieut G B Daniel / 16-10-1939military, 20th light horse, mess, drinking, silverware, daniel

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.One of a collection of tankards donated by officers of a citizen soldier regiment in rural Victoria. It is in excellent condition.Silver plate tankard engraved on side with donor's name and date.20th Light Horse Regiment / presented by / Major K D McKenzie /1936military, 20th light horse, mess, drinking, silverware

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.One of a collection of tankards donated by officers of a citizen soldier regiment in rural Victoria. It is in excellent condition.Silver plate tankard engraved on side with donor's name and date.20th Light Horse Regiment / presented by / Capt V A McLeish /1936military, 20th light horse, mess, drinking, silverware

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.One of a collection of tankards donated by officers of a citizen soldier regiment in rural Victoria. It is in excellent condition.Silver plate tankard engraved on side with donor's name and date.20th Light Horse Regiment / presented by / Lieut J G Burchall / 16-10-1939military, 20th light horse, mess, drinking, silverware

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.One of a collection of tankards donated by officers of a citizen soldier regiment in rural Victoria. It is in excellent condition.Silver plate tankard engraved on side with donor's name.20th ALH / Officers Mess / presented by / Lieut H McP Austinmilitary, mess, drinking, silverware, 20th, light horse, austin