The .30 caliber Browning Machine gun was the basic machine gun of US forces and became more common in British and Australian armoured when US tanks were adopted.Representative of US training manuals in WW11.Natural coloured covered booklet " War Department Basic FIELD Manual Browning Machine Gun Caliber .30 HB M1919A4 ( mounted in Combat Vehicles ) August 12, 1942."military, world war two, wwii, us, machine gun

8th/13th VMR was equipped with Centurion tanks 1955 - 1959 and 1966 - 1970. Provides information for gunnery crew commanders & gunnery instructors to train crews in tank gunnery.Representative of training pamphlets used when Australian Army received Centurion tanks Centurion gunnery intro - handling, servicing & mechanismGrey covered booklet" Royal Armoured Corps Training Volume III - Armament Pamphlet No. 15 Centurion 1964. " 286 pages, staple bound.On front cover " 66-022-7190" and ink stamp " A Sqn 2 Cav Regt" Holsworthy 2173 and another very faint stampmilitary, tank, centurion, gun, vmr

8th/13th VMR was equipped with M113 family of vehicles in 1970s - 1990s. Cp.G.Wynd was a cadre staff member training armoured fighting vehicle ( AFV ) crewmen M113A1 Instruction handbookSoft covered booklet with fabric binding strip " Royal Australian Armoured Corps Volume 3 - Armanent Pamphlet No.4 Fire Support Vehicle M113A1 ( FS ) 1971."" Cpl Wynd " on front covermilitary, tank, fsv, gun, vmr

The Owen Machine Carbine was designed and manufactured in Australia in 1942 when Australia was in desperate need of weapons.The OMC proved highly effective and remained in service till 1960s.Rare publication to accompanyweapon designed and manufactured in Australia during WW11Natural covered booklet " Owen gun Instruction Book " published by Lysaght's Port Kembla July 1942 to accompany weapons manufactured at te Company's plant. 42 pages and fold out sheet, stapled.military, owen, machine carbine, wwii, world war two, lithgow

Battery Quartermaster Sergeant Harold Bauerle served with the Albury Battery in the 1920s and 1030s. Shortly following Federation the military unit in Albury was redesignated No 4 New South Wales Battery Australian Field Artillery (AFA). It was under the command of Major John Wilkinson, an Albury solicitor and comprised about 100 citizen soldiers, 4 guns and about 40 horses. Training centred on the Albury Drill Hall located in Victoria Street. A reorganisation in 1912 resulted in the Battery being named No 17 Battery AFA. When war broke out in 1914 the Battery then under the command of Major Joseph Shellshear, and Albury doctor, offered its services as a trained artillery battery to the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). The Battery cooled its heels and continued to train till July 1915 when a second division was raised in the AIF and trained artillery was needed. When the call came 150 officers and men of the 17th Battery went into the AIF, many to the 13th Battery with Major Shellshear in command and others to other AIF batteries of the 4th and 5th Artillery Brigades. The 13th Battery was adopted immediately by the townsfolk of Albury as the Albury Battery. The Battery served in France and Belgium and was involved in all the major battles fought by the Australians perhaps most notably at Noreuil where the Battery found itself surrounded but continued to fight till eventually the enemy was driven back. Following the war members of the Battery nominated this battle as their most significant achievement and consequently a newly developed recreational reserve on the Murray River foreshore was named Noreuil Park. In 1919 the Battery resumed training as part of the Citizen Military Forces or Militia. Changes of title were frequent, first 27th Battery, then 60th Battery and finally 40th Battery AFA. Battery commanders included Captain Leslie Colquhoun, an Albury real estate agent, Captain Roy Collings, Albury town clerk and Captain Clifton Mott a newspaper editor. The Depression of the early 1930s almost brought about the closure of the Albury Battery but it survived through the intervention of the mayor, Alderman Alfred Waugh, who made direct representation to the Minister for Defence. When the Second World War erupted in 1939, the Battery was at full strength and a rich source of officers and trained men for the second AIF. Militia training of the few remaining officers and Albury adopted the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion which had been raised at the Showground. Following WWII, CMF soldiering recommenced in the form of an armoured regiment, the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. After nearly a half a century of service in war and peace the Albury Battery has faded and exists now in this collection of objects and images. This trophy is representative of community support for a Citizen Military Forces unit drawn from a regional NSW Town in the period between the World Wars.Silver cup with two handles mounted on Bakelite base being the McClure Cup for most efficient NCO in Albury Battery 1935-36 . inscription on side of cup."McClure Cup / for / Most efficient NCO / 1935-36 / won by / BQMS H.C. Bauerle"bauerle h c bqms, albury battery, mcclure cup

Australia received Centurion tanks in 1952 and used British training pamphlets for training purposes while specific materials were prepares for Australian conditions and tactics.Representative of training materials used in early years of Centurion tank training in the Royal Australian Armoured Corps.Grey covered booklet "The Technique of Shooting from AFVs", 1952.centurion tank, training, afv, shooting, military

Physical exercises for Austraqlian Military ForcesCompiled for physical training by the War Office & issued by the Department of DefenceBone coloured booklet titled A progressive course of physical exercises July 1915

Written to outline the ractical & administrative doctrine for the Australian Military Forces.Covers the handling of the Battalion in tropical areas.Blue covered booklet " Infantry Training Volume 4 Part 1, The Battalion 1967

Remount Section broke and prepared horses for Light Horse RegimentsRare photo of men of very small unitBlack and white photograph mounted on card of eight soldiers posed in front of building. The soldiers on either end of group are possibly indigenous men.On reverse " Remount Depo ( sic ) " and " Mr. J. Bell Box 5 Wangaratta " also in faint pencil " L - 1003 - 1 " and very faint ink stamp " M B Read Photographer 10 Mathews Pd Toorak Melbourne "military, horses, remount, world war one, wwi, aboriginal

16th Light Horse Regiment was raised in 1912 from former Light Horse units of Victorian Mounted Rifles, as part of reorganization of Commonwealth Military Forces ( Militia ) with troops in North East Victoria.Fine photograph of citizen soldiers immediately prior to WW1Black and white photograph mounted on card of an Officer and 36 soldiers posed in three ranks." B. Troop C Squadron 16th L. Horse , 5 - 8 14 " and Heath Beechworth "

The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. 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.Part of a series showing aspects of camp life circa 1932Black and white photograph of five soldiers of the Corryong Troop of the 8th Light Horse Regiment posing outside tentLower edge of mount " 8th Light Horse Corryong Troop "military, light horse, emu plumes, tent, camp, cmf, citizen soldiers, corryong

The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. 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.Part of a series showing aspects of Citizen Soldiering in 1930sCollection of five photographs of Trooper Les Lees, 8th Light Horse Regiment taken at his home in Victoria immediately prior to his departure to World War Two.Numbered in top right hand corner " 1, 2,3,4 & 5 "military, 8th, light horse, world war two, wwii, militia, lees

8th Cavalry Regiment took over airfield defence from 2nd/7th Divisional Cavalry Regiment 1942.Shows 8th Light Horse Regiment, a Victorian Citizen Military Forces unit serving in Northern Territory 1942.Two black and white photographs of soldiers of 8th Cavalry Regiment ( Indi Light Horse ) equipped with Bren Gun Carriers serving in Northern Territory 1942.cavalry, carrier, 8th, northern territory

The Governor General Lord Gowrie visited the 8th Light Horse regiment when it was in camp at the Corowa Showgrounds September 1939. The second World War broke out three days later. The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. 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.Rare photo of gathering at outbreak of World War 2.Black and white photograph of officers at camp September 1939 at Corowa. Governor General Lord Gowrie in attendance." Governor Lord Gowrie VC. officers of 2 Cav Div and 8th Light Horse at Corowa Camp 1st Sep 1939 " followed by list of names.military, light horse, corowa, gowrie, governor general, world war two, wwii

Army Reserve regiments were responsible for their own recruiting in 1970sShows recruiting activity involving the community of which regiment was part.Black and White photograph of 8/13 VMR soldier in turret of M 113 Armoured Personnel Carrier with boy in civilian dress wearing headphones." Trooper McKechnie Recruiting Drive."military, vmr, recruiting, pr

8/13 VMR conducted numerous weekend training exercises in Chiltern Forest, Victoria.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.Coloured photograph of vehicle of 8/13 VMR Technical Support Troop ( RAEME) camouflaged on exercise in Chiltern Forest. Standing on running board is Craftsman Ben Niuwerth.vmr, military, training, chiltern

Technical Support Troop ( TST ) provided Recovery and repair to Armoured 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. Coloured photograph of a soldier wearing steel helmet and holding a SLR rifle standing in front of Diamond T Wrecker of 8/13 VMR Technical Support Troop ( RAEME) Soldier is Craftsman Ben Nieuwerth.technical, military, tst, vmr

Colonel J D ( Blue ) Keldie had a distinguished career in RAAC including service in Vietnam where he was awarded the Military Cross.Black and white photograph of a silver tray with set of twelve silver goblets each with the badge of an Armoured Corps regiment including 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles." Gift to Col. J.D. Keldie MC by the combined units of the RAAC on 22/1/81 on his farewell. He was Director during 179 - 80.

The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised in Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted TroopsBlack and white photograph of horse line with building and tents in the background. Thought to be 13th Light Horse.military, light horse, horses, aif, wwi, great war

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 Major Robert Morrison, Officer Commanding ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles presenting a trophy tankard to Trooper Fraser of Wangaratta at the Squadron Ball, 7 October 1989.military, ball, vmr, wangaratta

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.Collection of six colour photographs showing members of 'A' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles on a Driving and Servicing Course at Port Augusta South Australia, 1989. The location allowed crewmen from north-east Victoria to experience vastly different operating conditions. 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.military, vmr, m113, training, south australia

Detailed history of Military Traditions and CustomsLarge blue coloured springback binder titled Customs of the Service which includes sections on Uniforms,Accoutrements, Colour Patches Flags and Banners.military, service, tradition

In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Colour photograph of group of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers at Puckapunyal during Exercise " Fiery Cauldron " 5 - 20 March 1988. Identified from left : Troopers Fabrik & Thrift, Corporal Beckett, Trooper Hale, Corporals S. Walch, Marshall and Burke.vmr, puckapunyal, fiery cauldron, exercise, training military

George (1895-1976) is on the left; he lived in Middlesex Road, Surrey Hills. He was a clerk and aged 20 when he enlisted on 16 November 1914. He was the son of James Rayment Jnr and his wife Harriet Frances (nee Ratten). He was assigned to 3rd Light Horse Brigade, Headquarters and embarked on TRANSPORT A16 Star Of Victoria on 25 February 1915. He returned to Australia 22 March 1917. His brother James A Rayment (SERN 3106) was a carpenter and enlisted on 14 July 1915, aged 26. He embarked on HMAT A40 Ceramic on 24 November 1915, assigned to the 5th Field Company Engineers. He won a Military Medal "For gallant work in constructing M.G. emplacements" at Pozieres. Recommendation date: 13 September 1916. Also a Military Medal "For devotion to duty under all circumstances and for efficient handling of working parties." Recommendation date: 14 June 1916. He returned to Australia 13 April 1919. Both are listed on The Shrine in the Surrey Gardens. A digital copy of a formal photo of George Leslie (Les) Rayment and James Arthur (Jim) Rayment in AIF uniform. world war 1, george leslie rayment, les rayment, shrine surrey gardens, james arthur rayment, jim rayment

This dinner commemorated the 40th Anniversary of the raising of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment which linked 8th, 13th, and 20th Light Horse Regiments.Two colour photographs of group of officers in mess uniform seated at table at a formal dinner at Commercial Club Albury 30 April 1988..“At rear: Sergeant R Ellison, Corporal Carr. From left: Major J Gay, Colonel C Brewer Area Commander AWMA, Brigadier D Perry Commander 4th Task Force, Major R Morrison Officer Commanding ‘A’ Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, Colonel Howard Director Royal Australian Armoured Corps, Colonel John Neale Honorary Colonel 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, Colonel G Garde, Colonel P Tremaine” military, officers, mess, uniform, dinner

A’ Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles conducted a parade at Buna Barracks, Albury on Sunday 1 May 1988 to mark the 103rd Anniversary of the formation of the Victorian Mounted Rifles and the 40th Anniversary of the linking of the 8th (Indi), 13th (Gippsland) and 20th (Victorian Mounted Rifles) Light Horse Regiments to form the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. Colonel G K Howard, Director of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps was the Reviewing Officer. The Pipes and Drums of the 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment provided the music for the occasion. Following the parade Colonel Howard officially opened the Regimental Museum.Good collection of light horsemen of Heritage Troop at Buna Barracks 1988.Five colour photographs of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles heritage light Horse Troop taking part in the " march Past "military, light horse, sabre, buna barracks, escort