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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, BOER WAR, The Sting ........ in Reids Raid, 2018
... Boer War in South Africa.... in South Africa. books-military-history boer war Wayne Barrie Reid ...From the book cover: Reids Raid is a true story with all the qualities of a good Aussie yarn. It occurred in the 1899 - 1902 Boer War in South Africa.Soft cardboard cover, white print on glossy black background on front, spine & back. 107 pages cut, plain, white, illustrated with black & white & sepia photos, maps & illustrated.books-military-history, boer war -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO UNITED CRICKET CLUB COLLECTION: BENDIGO VS. SOUTH AFRICA DECEMBER 1910
... BENDIGO UNITED CRICKET CLUB COLLECTION: BENDIGO VS. SOUTH...Black and white photo. Bendigo Vs. South Africa, December... Black and white photo. Bendigo Vs. South Africa, December 1910 ...Black and white photo. Bendigo Vs. South Africa, December 1910. Back row: Stevenson (umpire), Harry, Anderson, DeRavin, Dyett, thorpe, Calverley (umpire). Second row: Hall Gould, Keogh, Green, Pierce, Taylor. Sitting: Bayliss, Chamberlain, Attwater. The photo is on the back of item 7464.9 and is attached to cardboard. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Dinner Napkin, c 1900
... Sketch captions: Mounted Rifles, South African War 1900... of the Boer War Sketch captions: Mounted Rifles, South African War ...White cotton napkin printed with 9 sketches of aspects of the Boer WarSketch captions: Mounted Rifles, South African War 1900, Infantry in Camp, Colonel Tom Price, Our Brotherhood, Colonel Hoad, Mounted Rifles in Action, Lieut G O Bruce, Infantry in Action -
Orbost & District Historical Society
handkerchief, c. 1899
... . It has a map of the South African Republic and the music.... It is printed in blue. It has a map of the South African Republic ...The Daily Mail printed this handkerchief to raise funds for the "Soldiers' Families Fund" after the outbreak of the Second Boer War (1899-1902. (The Daily Mail, devised by Alfred Harmsworth (later Lord Northcliffe) and his brother Harold (later Lord Rothermere), was first published on 4 May 1896 and was an immediate success.) Patriotic handkerchiefs were popular during the Victorian era and this one featuring a popular song and well-known people was probably the most popular.This handkerchief was produced to raise funds for the families of soldiers involved in the Second Boer War. This fund, The Soldiers' Families Fund was the first such charitable effort for a war. The handkerchief and other related items raised more than 250,000 pounds.A white linen man's handkerchief. It is printed in blue. It has a map of the South African Republic and the music and words of The Absent Minded Beggar - music by Arthur Sullivan, words by Rudyard Kipling. There is a picture of Lord Roberts, the British Commander in Chief, in the top left corner with the British flag and a picture of Queen Victoria in the bottom right corner.handkerchief souvenir boer-war -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, The war service of Sergeant Edward Fisher
... offered troops for the war in South Africa. Australians served... in South Africa. Australians served in contingents raised ...As part of the British Empire,the Australian colonies offered troops for the war in South Africa. Australians served in contingents raised by the six colonies or, from 1900, by the new Australian Commonwealth.Rectangular shaped booklet showing Sergeant Edward Fisher.The war service of 300 Staff Sergeant Edward Fisher - Our Boar War Veteran.booklet, ww1, boer war, lara r.s.l. sergeant edward fisher. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH BANNER, FRAMED, Possibly post WW1
... in centre with colour patch underneath - South Africa 1899 - 1902.... Regimental emblem in centre with colour patch underneath - South ...Black / white photo of the 17th Bendigo Light Horse Regiment banner. Banner is fitted to support pole with crown on top & decorative cord hanging LHS. Regimental emblem in centre with colour patch underneath - South Africa 1899 - 1902 - at bottom. White background with fawn border, gold wooden frame, glass front & ply backing.banner, photograph, light horse, 17th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - BELT
... , South Africa, Britain. Some go back to pre Boer War. Soldiers... countries including Australia, South Africa, Britain. Some go back ...The badges are from various countries including Australia, South Africa, Britain. Some go back to pre Boer War. Soldiers collected badges and it was common for them to attach to a belt.Kahki Cotten belt with metal clips at each end. There are 12 buttons and 11 badges attached. There is a thin leather strap attached to the back of the belt.Stamped on L.H. End, “W (arrow up) B”badges, buttons, -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Kings banner display case with officers
... in the South African War (1899-1902) and the Great War (1914-1918).... service in the South African War (1899-1902) and the Great War ...The King's Banners were presented to the 8th Light Horse Regiment in 1904 and 1927 respectively recognizsing service in the South African War (1899-1902) and the Great War (1914-1918).Good photograph marking an important event in the life of the regiment.Black and white photograph of two 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Officers standing with two flags in a frame at Anglican Church Benalla." Captain Mclean and Lt. Trapwell. Finding of King's Colours. "banner, flag, soldiers, military, heraldry, light horse -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, BOER WAR, Ward , Lock & Co LTD, How We Kept the Flag Flying, First edition 1900
... ” during the South African campaign, with a full appreciation... describes the siege and battles of “Ladysmith” during the South ...The book describes the siege and battles of “Ladysmith” during the South African campaign, with a full appreciation of the patriotism and pride of race which has made Australia a fighting unit in the British Empire.Hard cover, buckram, mid blue colour, gold print on front and spine, illustrated with red, white, blue flag on front and two flags on spine, end papers and fly leaf black coloured paper, 303 pages plain white , illustrated B &W illustrations and diagrams.Handwritten on front fly leaf in black ink, “ To Bev, wishing Reece a merry Christmas, happy new year,..............” words illegible.books, military, boer war, ladysmith -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Militaria, That Ragged Mob. By Robin Droogleever, 2009
... of each man who served from 1900 to 1901 and battles in South... in South Africa ...The service record of the 3rd and 4th Victorian Bushmen Contingents in in the Boer War with a brief biographical sketch of each man who served from 1900 to 1901 and battles in South AfricaBlue Hardback with B/W Photo of 3rd Bushmen Contingent at Worcester, Cape Colony. May 1901Stamp of Stawell Biarri Group for Genealogy Aurthor: Robin Droogleever With Compliments Rob Droogleever 25/2/2010 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph (black & White), Colonel William Henry MacKinnon - South Africa
... Colonel William Henry MacKinnon - South Africa ...south africa... of London Volunteers who proceeded to South Africa. This corps... of the City of London Volunteers who proceeded to South Africa ...After serving in Malta and India, he became Assistant Adjutant General at Home District in 1893. After the outbreak of the Second Boer War he was appointed Colonel commandant of the City of London Volunteers who proceeded to South Africa. This corps included infantry, mounted infantry and artillery. They were in South Africa from January 1900 until October 1900, returning to England. The corps was disbanded in December 1900. MacKinnon was awarded with the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath and Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.Individual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cardsmalta, india, assistantadjutant general, second boer war, city of london volunteers, colonel, south africa -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Flag - Guidon 13th, 1990 circa
... "South Africa 1899-1902, Pozieres, Arras 1917, Amiens 1918... on either side of centre motif, "South Africa 1899-1902, Pozieres ...The 13th Light Horse was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915 from volunteers from across Victoria. The regiment served at Gallipoli, Egypt and on the Western Front. The guidon, emblazoned with the battle honours, was presented in 1927. In 1948 when 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as the descendent regiment of the 8th, 13th and 20th Light Horse Regiments it became the custodian of the three guidons including that of the 13th Light Horse. In 1991, the two Victorian mounted regiments 8/13th VMR and 4/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse were linked to form a single regiment which had custodianship of six guidons, 4th, 8th 13th, 17th 19th and 20th Light Horse Regiments. All except the 4th Light Horse Guidon were laid up at the Shrine in August 2005. The 4th guidon is to be laid up in November 2017.A representative example of a symbol of the esprit de corps and achievements of a regiment of citizen soldiers drawn from Victoria. Well provenanced and fine example of military heraldic art.Burgundy corded cotton flag with gold thread fringe with rope and tassels. at centre is 13th Light Horse emblem incorporating horse and red and white diamond colour patch, surrounded by wattle wreath and surmounted by king's crown. XIII in top left corner and battle honours on either side of centre motif, "South Africa 1899-1902, Pozieres, Arras 1917, Amiens 1918, France and Flanders 1916-18, Egypt 1915-16, Somme 1916-18, Bapaume 1917, Ypres 1917, Albery 1918, Gallipoli 1915"13th light horse regiment, guidon, flag -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Glass bottles, O.T Ltd, Unknown
... United Union of South Africa........ Only contents sold'. 2.... No. 1826 United Union of South Africa........ Only contents sold ...These bottles may have been in use in the 1940's or earlier. Cordial drinks came in bottles bought at a local grocery store. The shape of the bottles changed as did the stopper or seal. Bottles were recycled remaining the property of the manufacturer - 1. O.T. Ltd., Australia and 2. Lemos Australia in these samples. It appears these bottles may have the remains of a soft drink or cordial which is now dark in colour. Two vintage glass bottles: 1. A clear glass bottle with an embossed decorative leaf pattern around the neck. It has a rusted metal cap. 2. An embossed diagonal square patterned clear glass bottle with a rusted screw top lid. It has an oval shape on the front where the paper label was glued; there are the remains of a label.1. 'This bottle is the property of O.T. Ltd.' 2. 'Design No. 9072 Australia No. 8449 India 6888661 Great Britain. No. 1826 United Union of South Africa........ Only contents sold'. 2. 'Lemos. Registered trade mark.'bottles, beverage bottles, glass, cordial -
Clunes Museum
Book, WILLIAM NICHOLS 46 HORTON SQUARE LONDON, MEMOIR OF THE REV. WILLIAM SHAW, 1875
... SOUTH -EASTERN AFRICA.... OF THE WESLEYAN MISSIONSIN SOUTH -EASTERN AFRICA. local history books ...TAN COLOURED HARD COVER BOOK -MEMOIR OF THE REV WILLIAM SHAW LATE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF THE WESLEYAN MISSIONSIN SOUTH -EASTERN AFRICA.local history, books, religion -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
postcard, S.S. Northern Star
... round the world service via South Africa and Australia.... South Africa and Australia. ss northern star passenger ships ...SS Northern Star was an ocean liner completed in 1962 for the United Kingdom-based Shaw, Savill & Albion Line's tourist class round the world service via South Africa and Australia.ss northern star, passenger ships, passengers liners, 1962, shaw savill line -
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Guidon - 10th Light Horse Regiment
... and below that is the battle honour SOUTH AFRICA 1900-02... and below that is the battle honour SOUTH AFRICA 1900-02 ...Presented to 10th Light Horse Regiment (West Australian Mounted Infantry) by Lt-General Sir Harry Chauvel, GCMG, KCB on the Esplanade, Perth, 10 March 1928. Consecrated by Senior Chaplain COL Riley, OBE, VD, DD. Later carried by the post-World War Two unit, 10th West Australian Mounted Infantry, raised as a CMF unit of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps in 1949 as a direct successor unit to the above light horse regiment. This unit was redesignated as 10th Light Horse in 1956. The Guidon was laid up at the State War Memorial, King's Park on 10 June 1967, following presentation of a new Guidon to 10th Light Horse in 1966. It was transferred to the Army Museum of WA in 1988 as part of the Bicentenary Colours Project. Crimson with gold fringes, swallow tailed end (traditional cavalry Guidon shape). In the centre a black swan within a circle inscribed "10th LIGHT HORSE (WAMI)", across the lower portion of the circle a scroll inscribed with the regimental motto "PERCUTE ET PERCUTE VELOCITER", the whole surrounded with a wreath of Australian wattle and surmounted by the Crown. In the upper canton the roman numeral "X" Below the whole centrepiece is the regimental colour patch in black over gold diagonals in a rectangle and below that is the battle honour SOUTH AFRICA 1900-02 . Emblazoned on either side of the centrepiece are ten selected battle honours from the Great War: DEFENCE OF ANZAC, SARI BAIR, RUMANI, MAGHDABA-RAFAH, GAZA-BEERSHEBA, JERUSALEM, JORDAN (ES SALT), MEGIDDO, SHARON, DAMASCUS. The battle honour for South Africa for unknown reasons was not included on the guidon when originally presented in 1928, and was not emblazoned on the Guidon until the early 1950's. Other related facts:- • The battle honour "South Africa 1900-02" was granted under MO 123/1908 to 18th Australian Light Horse Regiment which was the predecessor Militia Light Horse regiment existing at the time. • This battle honour appeared under 10th Light Horse Regiment in the Australian Army List from 1928 onwards. • Having the battle honour added at a later date would explain why this battle honour is positioned on the lower portion of the guidon in the centre. At the time of approving battle honours for the Great War, the authorised position for any pre-existing South Africa battle honour was in the top left corner of the Guidon or colour, followed by the battle honours of the Great War. (AAO 112/1927). -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Learmonth Cenotaph, c1901
... in action at Hartebeestfontein, South Africa February 18th 1901... killed in action at Hartebeestfontein, South Africa February 18th ...The cenotaph located in Learmonth Victoria is inscribed in Memory of Charles Vaughan Sergeant. Australian Imperial Regiment.The item is of historic importance to the people of BallaratMarble obelisk Erected by the residents of the district In Memory of Charles Vaughan Sergeant. Australian Imperial Regiment killed in action at Hartebeestfontein, South Africa February 18th 1901. "Till the master of all good workmen shall put him to work a new".war -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, That Ragged Mob, 2009
... Bushmen who served with distinction in South Africa 1900-1901... Bushmen who served with distinction in South Africa 1900-1901 ...Hard cover with jacket 705 pages being the service record of the 3rd and 4th Victorian Bushmen Contingents in the Boer War with a brief biographical sketch of each\ man who served.To Joan Bennett, many thanks from the author and not forgetting Pte John Cameron (462) of The 4th Victorian Imperial Bushmen who served with distinction in South Africa 1900-1901. Signed 14/10/09 by Rob Droogleever. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INVITATION MAYOR AT HOME, TOWN HALL, BENDIGO
... , Belgium, Montenegro, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia...' flags - Russia, Belgium, Montenegro, Canada, New Zealand, South ...Cream card. Blue text. On front ' The Mayor of Bendigo and Mrs. W. Beebe, at home 3 - 5 p.m. Town Hall, Bendigo 24.11.15' In centre front elaborate assembly of countries' flags - Russia, Belgium, Montenegro, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Servia, Japan, Italy and France. On back of card ' Programme of music items.'bendigo, council, mayor w. beebe -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - WATER BOTTLE, c.1899 - 1900
... of water bottle designs were used during the South African War... of water bottle designs were used during the South African War ...Boer War 1899 - 1900 Army issue water bottle. A variety of water bottle designs were used during the South African War & a member of the 4th Victorian Imperial Bushman carried this bottle.Water bottle. blue coloured, round, cork attached by metal chain, hanging leather strap & metal buckle.containers, military equipment - water, passchendaele barracks trust -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c1901
... of several local enlistments for the Boer War in South Africa. He... in South Africa. He was the son of Adam and Matilda Bunney boer war ...This is a photograph of Pte. Gavan Bunney, farrier, No. 1157 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles Contingent. He was one of several local enlistments for the Boer War in South Africa. He was the son of Adam and Matilda BunneyThis is a copy of a photograph of a soldier.Written on the back: PTE. GAVAN BUNNEYboer war, soldiers, uniforms, 5th mounted rifles contingent, bunney, gavan, cossum, jeff, george evans collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Postcards of Bendigo, Valentine and Sons Publishing Co, c1910
... in the U.K., Canada, U.S., Australia and South Africa. Even though... in the U.K., Canada, U.S., Australia and South Africa. Even though ...Valentine & Sons of Dundee were Scotland’s most successful commercial photographers. In the early 1900s, at the height of the postcard craze, they published large numbers of postcards in the U.K., Canada, U.S., Australia and South Africa. Even though enthusiasm for postcards eventually waned, Valentine & Sons continued to produce cards into the 1960s and 1970s. Numerical ranges belonged to Valentine & Sons’ branches in other countries, as follows: USA – 200,000s; Australia – 300,000s; and South Africa – 500,000s. New Zealand cards were produced but these seem generally to have been numbered in the U.K. series, which bore numbers less than 100,000. Thirty-eight photos of postcards of Bendigo, city centre, published by Valentine and Sons Publishing Co.history, bendigo, ted hocking collection, valentine postcards -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph (black & White), Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Forestier-Walker - South Africa
... Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Forestier-Walker - South...south africa... to Britain but in 1882 returned to South Africa. From 1884 he served...-Walker - South Africa Individual image from photographed poster ...In 1873 Forestier-Walker was appointed Military Secretary to the General Officer Commanding Cape Colony. He saw action in the Cape Frontier Wars, for which he was appointed a Companion of the Order ofthe Bath, 1878, and in the Anglo-Zulu War. In 1880 he returned to Britain but in 1882 returned to South Africa. From 1884 he served in Bechuanaland and in 1886 was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George for services in that protectorate. During service in Egypt in 1890 he was knighted and promoted to a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath. He left Egypt in 1895. In 1899 he returned to Africa, becoming General Officer Commanding Cape Colony and acting as lieutenant general in command of Lines of Communication, South Africa Field Force, 1899-1901. The Commander-in-Chief in South Africa, Lord Roberts, mentioned Forestier-Walker in espatches in 1900. He was promoted to Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George. In 1901 he became a Knight of Grace of the Order of St John.Individual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cardsforestier-walker, military secretary, general officer commanding cape colony, cape frontier wars, companion of the order of the bath, anglo-zulu war, south africa, bechuanaland, knight commander of the order of the bath, lieutenant general, south africa field force, commander-in-chief, lord roberts, companion of the order of st michael and st george, knight commander of the order of st michael and st george, knight of grace of the order of st john -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Certificate, The Call to Arms S McDonald
... states as well as Canada, India New Zealand and South Africa... Zealand and South Africa included in border of green leaves around ...This plaque was awarded to S McDonald for contribution to the World war 11 effort. The certificate is one of many given by local authorities to those who served in many different capacities during the second world war. A common article which links a local person to a world event.Coloured plaque with the coats of Arms of the Australian states as well as Canada, India New Zealand and South Africa included in border of green leaves around the edge. Photograph of the King with flags on either side at centre top. It has a variety of military pictures in top part of the certificate. The city of Warrnambool seal in red is in bottom left corner. Plastic cover over top.The Mayor councilors and citizens of the city of Warrnambool pay tribute to S. McDonald who served in the World War No 2 1939-1945.Signed by J F Knights Mayor s mcdonald ww2, the call to arms warrnambool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines President's Annual Report, 1902
... , India, South Africa, new South Wales, Queensland, West Australia... come long distances, from England, India, South Africa, new ...In 1902 Andrew Anderson was President of the Ballarat School of Mines. Part of his report states: 'As in former years many of the students have come long distances, from England, India, South Africa, new South Wales, Queensland, West Australia, South Australia and Tasmania'. Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the year 1902.8 page booklet relating to the Ballarat School of Mines in the year 1901. It includes information on: the deaths of Dr R. D. Pinnock, Mr Abraham James and Mr Robert M. Serjeant, Opening of new buildings as a mining laboratory by th Hon J. B. Burton, Minister of Mines - among the visitors was the Acting Prime Minister the Hon. Alfred Deakin and a statement of receipts and expenditure ballarat school of mines, andrew anderson, dr r. d. pinnock, mr abraham james, mr robert serjeant, mr w. p. wynne, geo. fitches, dr william morrison, cr. j. m. bickett, chemical department, metallurgical department, engineering department, mining department, hon. j. b. burton, hon. alfred deakin, senator drake, jon. w. h. irvine, hon. john james, mr james travis -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Private Thomas Stock, 1900
... for active service in South Africa at the outbreak of war. Thomas... brother both volunteered for active service in South Africa ...Private Stock was a member of the Casterton Detachment, Victorian Mounted Rifles.Thomas and his brother both volunteered for active service in South Africa at the outbreak of war. Thomas was an expert horseman and very patriotic. He fought and fell for the Empire at Rensburg.Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".private, thomas stock, casterton, victorian mounted rifles, duncan stock, rensburg, empire -
Warrnambool Art Gallery
Zulu necklace, 19th century
... south africa... into the Warrnambool Museum. However, many South African artefacts came...Kwa Zulu Natal province, South Africa... Museum. However, many South African artefacts came to the museum ...It is unknown how this specific item made its way into the Warrnambool Museum. However, many South African artefacts came to the museum through men who served in the army during the Boer Wars of 1880-81 and 1899-1902.A beaded rope necklace. The rope is made from cloth and plant fibre with glass beads. It has a brass fastening. There are five colours: white, green, black and red with a pink band at the top. In the Zulu culture beads and jewellery were used as a means of communication. Generally they were used to convey messages about whether someone was married, engaged or single. The colours had different meanings but when placed next to white, the meaning would always be positive. white: purity and love black: marriage and rebirth red: also love green: contentment pink: denoted high status Beadwork was almost solely the work of women but men would also wear the jewellery.zulu, south africa, jewellery, beads, kwa zulu natal, africa, boer war, warrnambool -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1901
... was one of several local enlistments for the Boer War in South... for the Boer War in South Africa. In June 1901 he was listed as being ...This is a photograph of Prtivate William Hanlen from Tullamarine No. 1160, 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles Contingent. he was one of several local enlistments for the Boer War in South Africa. In June 1901 he was listed as being dangerously illThis is a copy of a photograph of a soldier.Written on the back: PTE.W.S. HANDLENboer war, soldiers, uniforms, handlen, william, cossum, jeff, 5th mounted rifle contingent, george evans collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Ceremonial object - 67th BATTALION QUEEN'S COLOURS, c. 1912
... in SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902'... of services rendered to the empire in SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902' See ...See catalogue number 1956.2.1) Right hand side of the attached photo. Union flag in Queen's colours configuration. Fringed with red and white. Two red and white tassels on a red and white cord attached to the top left hand corner. Sewn sleeve for pike on the left hand side. .2) Right hand pike in photo. Wooden pike with a metal ring encircling the handle. Pike surmounted by metal Queen's crown. Handle has a hallmarked silver engraved plate attached with metal slotted screws.Engraved on silver plaque: 'Presented by His Most Gracious Majesty the King Emperor to the 2nd Battalion 8th Australian Infantry Battalion formerly the 4th and 5th Infantry BRIGADE 9VICTORIA0 in recognition of services rendered to the empire in SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902'battalion colours, queen's colours, military banners, flags, 67th battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Elyne Mitchell, Light Horse: The Story of Australia's Mounted Troops, 1978
... regiments from the South African (Boer) War to the fall of Damascus... regiments from the South African (Boer) War to the fall of Damascus ...The author, Elyne Mitchell is the daughter of General Sir Harry Chauvel, Commander of the Desert Mounted Corps in World War I. Book documents the role of Australian mounted regiments from the South African (Boer) War to the fall of Damascus in 1918.Book, black buckram hard cover with title in grey letters on spine. Black dust cover with illustration on front. Title in black letters. Illustrated end papers, 112 pages with cut edges. Colour & black & white illustrations. Author's signature on title page: Elyne Mitchellbooks, light horse, military, history