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. 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 placemat and autographed menu card for 8/13 VMR Regimental Dinner 30 April 1988vmr, anniversary, dinner, buna barracks, albury

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was part of the 2nd Armoured Brigade in 1954. Lieutenant General Sir Horace Robertson was Commander of Southern Command.Black and white photograph of officer in peaked cap standing in a White Scout Car and saluting" Sir Horace Robertson inspects 2 Brigade, 1954 "

In 1965, 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles held a sustained Recruiting Drive. It was the responsibility of individual CMF units to do their own recruiting and training.Collection of photographs showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces in the 1960s as it transitioned from wheeled armoured vehicles to tanks to M113 armoured personal carriers.Black and white photograph of soldier in Battledress uniform, black beret and 8/13 VMR hat badge demonstrating a Bren Light Machine Gun to a group of young men as part of a Recruiting Display." Trooper T. Terhaar, later WO 2 . A Bren Gun to a group of youths in Dean Square. XXX later Trooper Jackson

Training of this nature often carried out on Nail Tree Hill just west of Albury during a night parade. Soldier with Bren LMG Sergeant J Bauerle, Officer giving hand signal Lieutenant Allister Waite.Representative of night parade training carried out by CMF soldiers in early 1960s.Framed black & white photograph of soldiers from 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles engaged in a training exercise at night in a bush area. Ten troops in photograph armed with Bren light machine gun and .303 Lee Enfield rifles. Light wooden frame with glass panel.8/13 vmr, training, bauerle j sergeant, waite a lieutenant

Part of a collection of workshop manuals and user handbooks relating to equipment on issue to 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles during the latter half of the twentieth century. Unbound Technical manual 62 pages, without covers, single metal staple in top left corner being User Handbook Truck Wrecker 5 ton GS Medium Recovery F5 with Twin Boom Hoist. Published by Australian Army 16 June 71" 118 " on bottom right corner title page.

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

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.Colour photograph at Anniversary Dinner, Commercial Club 30 April 1988. Facing camera : Major M. Oates and Lieutenant J. Bruce.

This Dinner Commemorated the 40th Anniversary of the raising of the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment which linked 8th, 13th, and 20th Light Horse Regiments.Colour photograph at 40th Anniversary Dinner at Commercial Club Albury 30 April 1988. Facing camera from left: Lieutenant J. Clay, Lieutenant Bescomb, captain Bob Fyffe MC, Lieutenant Colonel Best ( 20th Light Horse ).

This Dinner commemorated the 40th Anniversary of the raising of the 8th/13th, Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment which linked 8th, 13th , and 20th Light Horse Regiments.Colour photograph at 40th Anniversary Dinner at Commerciaal Club Albury 30 April 1988. Facing camera from left: Lieutenant Colonel Arnet 4 Base Workshops, Mr. E. Cameron MHR, Colonel F. Pearson,, Captain P. Williams, Adjutant 8/13, Lieutenant E. Willis,Chaplain Robinson, Captain L. Jackel.

ThisDinner commemorated the 40th Anniversary of the raising of 8th/13th,Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment which linked 8th, 13th, and 20th Light Horse Regiments.Colourphotograph at 40th Anniversary Dinner at Commercial Club Albury 30 April 1988. Facing camera from left : Colonel F. pearson, Captain P. Williams, Lieutenant E. Willis, Chaplain Robinson, Captain L. Jackel, Lieutenant G> Melloy, lieutenant J. larkin, Captain J. McLean. at left foreground Major M. oates.

In 1961, 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was equippedSergeant Peter Hartung, later Caprain with Humber trucks to fulfil an Armoured Personnel Carrier role. A troop comprised 3 vehicles, each with a 2 man crew, commanded by a Sergeant.Sargeant Peter Hartung, later Captain, served in WW2 with German Panzer Corps. Trooper lou Madjeric served with German Navy. After immigrating to Australia after the war they joined 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. Collection of photographs showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces in the 1960s as it transitioned from wheeled armoured vehicles to tanks to M113 armoured personal carriers.Black and white photograph of seven soldiers lined up in front of Humber trucks" Trooper Vincent, Corporal Roberts, Troopers McCluskey, Doyle, Cameron, Madjeric, Sgt. Hartung. "

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

Regimental stable belts were worn with Howard Green jumper and with summer polyester uniform. They were introduced as uniform in late 1970s and withdrawn from use in 1995. Each regiment had a belt of distinctive colours.Fine example of item of apparel worn by Australian soldiers in 1980s, one of few colourful items of uniform in modern times.Five coloured 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles stable belt with two leather fastening straps and metal buckles. Belt contains the colours of the 8th Light Horse Regiment, blue and yellow, 13th Light Horse Regiment, red and white, and 20th Light Horse Regiment, purple and yellow. uniform, belt, 8/13 vmr, military

8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles along with other Royal Australian Armoured Corps units were equipped with the British made Ferret Scout Car from late 1950s to 1970s.A representative example of a check list used by Ferret Scout Car crewmen to operate and maintain an armoured fighting vehicle. It is well provenanced, complete and in good condition.Soft covered booklet of 10 pages, saddle-stitched with two metal staples. Allocates duties of crew members of Ferret Scout Car Mark 1 and Mark 2.On back cover "3/455 526 / 455 527"scout car, ferret

This photograph was displayed at the ORs Mess at the Wangaratta depot of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. When the depot closed the photograph along with other memorabilia from the depot passed to the Regimental Collection.Rare photo of a Light Horse Regiment group photograph taken shortly before the Second World War and shortly before horses were retired in favour of mechanisation. Black and White photograph mounted on mdf backboard with chamfered edge painted black showing large group of men in Light Horse uniform arranged in rows.On plastic plaque at centre lower edge "8th Indi Light Horse 'More Majorum' "8th light horse regiment, indi light horse

In 1961, 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was equipped with Humber trucks to fulfil an Armoured Personnel Carrier Role. A troop comprised 3 vehicles each with a 2 man crew, commanded by a sergeant.Collection of photographs showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces in the 1960s as it transitioned from wheeled armoured vehicles to tanks to M113 armoured personal carriers.Black and white photograph of seven soldiers beside Humber truck." Cpl. Roberts, Sgt. Hartung, Tpr. Doyle, Tpr. McCluskey, Tpr. Vincent, Tpr. Cameron, Tpr. Madjeric, 2 Tp. "

John (Jack) Poppleton was a long-time Albury resident. It seems likely the medals were mounted after his death in 1962 and donated to the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection.Collection of medals of an Albury citizen who served in a mounted unit in both the Boer War and WWI.Circular frame containing medal group: Queen's South African Medal with clasps: Transvaal and South Africa 1902; and 1914-15 Star, British War medal and Victory Medal awarded to John Thomas Poppleton a resident of Albury NSW for service in Boer War 1899-1902 and WWI 1914-1918.. Frame is plastic mock timber. Engraved plastic panel fixed to glass cover. 50 Tpr John Poppleton 3rd Imp Bushmen/ 1261 Tpr John Thomas Poppleton 7th LH Regt AIF/ 1880-1962poppleton, medal, albury, boer war, wwi

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.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of seven servicemen, 4 in AIF uniform, 1 in 8/13 VMR uniform,1 in RAN uniform and 1 in RAAF uniform. Part of a collection of photographs collected during the life of the regiment and passed to the Heritage Collection when it was formalised in the early 1980s." A. Veitch, K. Kothoff ( RAN ), Maurie Davis, Ian McKay, John Neale, John Larkin. Bill Purcell. "albury, anzac day, 8/13 vmr

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 two servicemen at Albury Drill Hall, one in RAAF uniform and the other in 8/13 VMR uniform. Part of a collection of photographs collected during the life of the regiment and passed to the Heritage Collection when it was formalised in the early 1980s." Anzac Day Duties. John Larkin, ex F/Sgt. AG/ Alan Young."

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 photographs showing early evolution of an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces as it progressed from WWII equipment and uniforms to post-war equipment and uniforms. Silver regimental hat badges are worn in place of Rising Sun badge.Black and white photograph of Staghound Armoured Car wheel-hub deep in flood water' 1956 Staghound Armoured Car settling. Exercise in Chiltern/ Rutherglen area. "

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 photographs showing early evolution of an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces as it progressed from WWII equipment and uniforms to post-war equipment and uniforms. Silver regimental hat badges are worn in place of Rising Sun badge.Black and White photograph of White Scout Car heavily bogged on exercise in Chiltern Forest. Four so;diers digging the vehicle out." 1956 White Scout Car bogged in Chiltern area. "

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 photographs showing early evolution of an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces as it progressed from WWII equipment and uniforms to post-war equipment and uniforms. Silver regimental hat badges are worn in place of Rising Sun badge.Black and white photograph of Staghound Armoured Car heavily bogged on exercise in Chiltern Forest near Albury. Has formation sign of 2nd Armoured Brigade on right mudguard." 1956 Staghound Armrd ( sic ) exercise in Chiltern / Rutherglen area "

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.One of a collection of photographic portraits of Commanding Officers and Officers Commanding of the regiment/independent squadron from its inception in 1947 to its linking with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse in 1991. Framed black and white photograph of gentleman in Mess jacket with lapel badges. Inscription on lower frame. " Lt. Col. T. Fogarty 1948 - 1955 "military, fogarty, officer

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.One of a collection of photographic portraits of Commanding Officers and Officers Commanding of the regiment/independent squadron from its inception in 1947 to its linking with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse in 1991. Framed black and white photograph of officer wearing black beret with 8th/13th Victorian Mounted hat badge. Inscription panel on lower frame." Lt. Col. Hibberd ED EM 155 - 1959 "military, hibberd, vmr, uniform

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 infantry dismounting from an M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier operated by 8/13 VMR on exercise at Puckapunyal, circa 1970

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 two 8/13 VMR soldiers in tank suits and berets lifting a Centurion tank engine cover." Centurion days Puckapunyal. Trooper Brndusic, Lt. D. Ross.

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.Red fabric covered display board with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles hat badge, two lapel badges and two metal shoulder titles. Item 2491 co-located is a similar object.badge, vmr, victorian

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.Framed fabric backed display board with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles hat badge, metal epaulet titles and fabric shoulder title.vmr, badge, title

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 flag, red and yellow field divided diagonally with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles crest superimposed at centre.vmr, victorian mounted rifles, flag

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 brick building." Officers form up ready to move on to Parade. Courses Camp Puckapunyal 1982. Hand-over parade Major GF Cole to Major IR Docking. " military, vmr, officers