Farriers were an important element in maintaining the regiment's horses. 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. This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photograph of farriers at work in Blacksmith Shop. Part of 20th Light Horse collection.Across bottom of photo " Blacksmith Shop Vetinary ( sic ) Lines Torquay Camp ( L ) Gil Anderson 3rd left Jack Catlin."military, farrier, horse shoe, 20th, light horse, torquay

Horse owned by the Fisher family who were dairy farmers in the Mongans Bridge area as early as the 1900'sThe Fisher family were very keen horse people and received awards for their horsemanship and their horsesSepia photograph of horse (unnamed) owned by Fisher familyfisher family, kiewa valley farmers, mongan's bridge

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. Photograph of a group of people and a team of working horses in a paddock.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil Written in pen on reverse 'Victorian Working Draught Horse Assocn official and monitors with a team and old roller C.I. Easter Festival 30/3/2013'churchill island, photograph

Mounted light horse "Smoko" at Camp 13 with rider.Photograph of a magnificent mounted alert light horse, 303 rifle in leather holster, white blaze on head. Ears pricked. Soldier also in traditional light horse uniform with shoulder leather ammo bandoleer.camp 13

Yields information about Ballarat's electric tramcars at the time of the opening of the service, uniforms and crews.Black and White photograph of Ballarat Horse tram with three white horses on it and many male passengers at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St with the Town Hall and other buildings in the background. Has the Vine Hotel modesty board advertisement. Also shows the horse harnesses and the dress of the men at the time. On rear in ink, "18)" in top left hand corner, "Ballarat horse tramways / pic copied from Max Harris collection." and in the bottom right hand corner a "William F Scott label"trams, tramways, horse trams, sturt st, lydiard st

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.Shows slouch hat with plumes and 8th Light Horse badgeBlack and white portrait of a Trooper of the 8th Light Horse drinking from a glass8th, light horse, hat, plumes

The 8th Light Horse was raised from companies of the colonial Victorian Mounted Rifles located in North-east Victoria following federation. In 1912 a major reorganisation of the Australian military forces resulted in the regiment being renumbered 16th Light Horse. Following World War One the regiment reverted to 8th Light Horse with the territorial title Indi Light Horse.Metal shoulder title of 8th Australian Light Horse worn on the epaulet during the period 1900-1912.light horse, victoria, federation

Used on horse tackle during 19the and early 20th century made by Holden and FrostImported and sold by Holden and Frost for Military civilian and Agricultural useNickle plated half buckle use on horse tackle c1900Nilequine military, agricultural civilian, c1900, half buckle

Used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries imported and sold by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost for military agricultural and civilian useNickel plated half buckle used in horse tackle c1900equine, military, agriculture, civilian, half buckle

Used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries and imported and sold by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost for military agricultural and civilian use. C1900 Nickle plated swivel snap hook used on horse tacklemilitary, agriculture, civilian c1900, equine, snap hook

A telescope in its own timber box.Turn this to change powertelescope, navigation

Black and white photo of 4 women, 2 seated, and a baby (seated) 1 woman has a dog in her arms. The group is situated by a small weatherboard houseOn back of photo: "RH Society | Richard Power home Carlyle | Power Family"community, family, power family, carlyle

This relic was brought home as a souvenir of the war by 3234 Trooper William John Ronan 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment.An historical object of spiritual significance to its owner William Ronan. Well provenanced and representative of the equipment of Australian Light Horse in World War One.Relic of Light Horse spur World War One.ronan, 13th, light horse, world war one, wwi, france

Part of a collection of photographs taken by unknown photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918. 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.Black and white photograph of four officers of 8th Light Horse R.egiment" Lt Jenner, Lt Grey, A. Crawford, Capt Cowell"8th, light horse, crawford, gallipoli

It is known that Peterborough House (Hotel) would transport guests by horse and cart from Timboon to their accommodation. This photo shows the tree lined road and horse drawn vehicle, including numerous hatted passengers. The inscription mentions the location as being 'Cordorauh Hill' which is now unknown, and indicates that this is the return route, from Peterborough to Timboon.Significant because it shows the passengers and guests being returned from the Peterborough Hotel, probably to timboonSmall black and white photograph of a horse drawn passenger coachOn the back is handwritten "J Irvine driving coach from Peterborough to Timboon at Cordorauh hill.peterborough, horse drawn vehicles, timboon-peterborough road, irvine family, james irvine

used on Horse tackle during the late 1800's and early 1900's by Holden and FrostImported used and sold by Holden and FrostNickel plated metal ring as used in the manufacture of Horse equipment equine military, civilian, agricultural c1900

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

Used in the construction of horse tackle C1910. imported and sold by Holden and FrostSold by Holden and Frost for military and agricultural use c1910 35 mm Brass ring used on bridle and reins for horse equipmentNilequine, military, agriculture, civillian, circa 1910

Possibly used as plough winkers for horses on farms in the 19th and 20th century.A pair of vintage leather horse winkers with steel rings, a bit and bars and side leather buckles to attach it to the cheek straps of the bridle to help focus the horse's vision to the front. The pole and neck straps are adjustable and can be lengthened and tightened without altering the blinds. The front strap goes around the horse's muzzle. They were possibly Plough Winkers. horse accessories, horse tack, horses, agriculture

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 / Lieut J G Burchall / 16-10-1939military, 20th light horse, mess, drinking, silverware

The horse-drawn dray was an early transport vehicle used for loads of hay or timber or related farming goods. Designed in the early 18th and 19th centuries, these items found within the Churchill Island heritage collection were used throughout the private ownership periods of the Island.Large wooden wagon with four steel-shod wooden wheels and a bracket at front to allow harnessing to horse or horses.farm machinery, hay, horse drawn vehicles, wagon

The 16th Light Horse came into being in 1912 when 8th Light Horse (VMR) was renumbered 16yh and given the territorial title Indi Light Horse and a new motto 'More Majorum". Following World War One the regiment reverted to 8th Light Horse (Indi). Metal hat badge and two collar badges of the 16th Light Horse Regiment. Badges have a red fabric backing.light horse, more majorum, indi

An image of Australian soldiers and horses swimming in an Egyptian Canal during World War One. A number of the soldiers are naked.Verso: 'Swimming horses in the Canal. This snap is a good one to show you the Canal. X indicates S.G.S. [S. Gordon Spittle].chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, suez canal, harry holmes, gordon spittle

This photograph shows spectators watching the Orbost Races on the flat in 1899. Some of the earliest horse races were held on a course in a paddock belonging to Mr James Cowell at Jarrahmond. For a long time horse races were part of the Marlo Picnic Races. Bellagoogan on Majors Creek near Orbost was the site of the first race courseThis item is a pictorial record depicting the popularity of horse racing in Orbost in the late 19th century.A black / white photograph on a grey buff card. It is of a man on a horse holding a whip in his right hand. A horse with jockey is approaching. Spectators are standing on the right hand side under the trees.on front - "Finish Orbost Cup 1899: on back - "Mr Edlington"horse-racing-orbost sport recreation

The 7th Australian Light Horse (VMR) was raised from companies of the pre-federation Victorian Mounted Rifles mainly in the central area of Victoria and the Goulburn valley. In 1912 it was renumbered 15th Light Horse with the motto Pro Rege et Patria and retaining the territorial title Victorian Mounted Rifles. Following World War One the regiment was renumbered 20th Light Horse (VMR)Tqo lapel badges with red fabric backing of the 7th Light Horse Regiment (VMR).goulburn, vmr, 20th, light horse