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Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Light horse, alban pearce-02.tif
Australian light horse camphorse, light horse, soldiers, ww1, world war 1, a.i.f, australian infantry force, army, war -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Sunset over army camp, alban pearce-03.tif
on reverse: A sunset, Moascar, Ismailia, Egyptwar, army, light horse, world war 1, ww1, australia, australian infantry force, a.i.f, ismailia, egypt, moascar -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
farewell parade of a.e.f collins st 1914
stereographworld war 1, anzac, ww1, soldiers, australian, australian expenditionary force, farewell parade, the light horse, cavalry, melbourne, collin street, 1914, the rose stereographs -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Les Chandler posing, les chandler_372.tif
A newly enlisted Les Chandler of Malvern, Melbourne in 1915. Initially 27 years old Chandler joined the light Horse, Hence the leather leggings.les chandler, melbourne, malvern, 1915, light horse, ww1, aif, a.i.f, world war 1 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document
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.Rare document covering the involvement of a Citizen Military Forces Regiment in the Royal Visit of 1954.Three page document issued by Headquarters 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles giving instructions for street lining at Benalla on 5th March 1954 on the occasion of the Royal visit. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Freedom of City, 1998
Presented to the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Association at a Reserve Forces Day parade in Civic Square Albury by the mayor, Councillor Patricia Gould, July 1998. The parade was followed by a march along Dean Street. Albury had proposed to confer Freedom of the City on the regiment, but Army protocol would not allow this, to the great disappointment of both parties.Framed City of Albury Declaration of Appreciation Certificate coloured white & cream with City seal and 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment Stable belt colours.freedom, appreciation, albury, council, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
An 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles detachment mountrd in armoured vehicles led the Anzac Day march in Albury between 1950 and 1970. Other soldiers identified in the group include :- John and Ken Beach, Jim Marki, Bill Cameron,Dick Cole, Eric Roberts, Terry Clarkson and Jack Verloop.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 13 soldiers wearing battledress uniform, boots, gaiters, berets with 8/13 VMR badges, and basic webbing and pistol holsters. This is standard dress for Armoured vehicle crewmen. Lieutenant Bill Russell at centre." Anzac Day 1963 Garden End Dean Street -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In 1964, 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was equipped with wheeled armoured vehicles. Ferret Scout Cars and White Scout Cars. Crewmen wore black tanksuits, boots, gaiters, black webbing belts, black berets with 8/13 VMR hat badge.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 crewmen lined up in front of armoured vehicles on parade ground at Buna Barracks, Victoria Street, Albury. Corporal Graeme Redman closest to camera" Buna Barracks 1964 " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In 1964 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was equipped with wheeled Armoured Vehicles. Driver training was undertaken by the Regiment during weekend training so as to have trained crewmen ready for tactical training at Annual exercise.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 three Armoured vehicles open for inspection in town square. Vehicles are Ferret Scout Car, Saladin Armoured Car and Saracen Armoured Command Vehicle." Recruiting display, Dean Street Albury " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Presentation of Hutton trophy
... in Light Horse uniform with large trophy being Colonel G.A. Street ...The Hutton Trophy or Shield was awarded annually to the best Light Horse Troop in Australia. The trophy is now held at the Armoured Centre Puckapunyal. Inter-regimental competition was strong in the years between WWI and WWII. Annually, the best troop in the regiments of the 3rd (Vic), 4th (SA), 5th (WA) and 6th (Tas) Military Districts competed for the Hutton Trophy and the Lord Forster Cup. 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 redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion and deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. The regiment was disbanded at the end of the war, 1945. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse unit to serve overseas in WWII.No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regiment drawn from the farming community of Tocumwal, personified the strength of citizen soldiering in rural Victorian and Southern NSW in the period following World War One and especially in the years immediately prior to the second World War. Building on the strength and enthusiasm of the Tocumwal Troop other Troops were raised at Finley, Berigan and Jerilderie. The Tocumwal Troop won the coveted Hutton Trophy in 1937 and 1938, defeating crack Troops from other States.Rare photograph of presentation of iconic RAAC trophy. Complements other items in the collection.Black and white photograph of two soldiers in Light Horse uniform with large trophy being Colonel G.A. Street MC presenting the Hutton Trophy to Sergeant H.G. Fyffe, troop leader of the Tocumwal Troop 20th Light Horse, winners of the 1937 competition. Sergeant Fyffe, later Captain Fyffe, 9th Division Cavalry Regiment served in North Africa and was awarded the Military Cross. hutton, light horse, fyffe, street, military, trophy -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - S G Carley
Samuel Carley was a farmer in the Upper Murray and later resident of Poole Street Albury. Display board with two medals, two Identity discs, two railway tickets, one ration card and one gold medallion all relating to 6481 Private S G Carley 2nd Battalion AIF.wwi, world war one, carley -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Light horse in town c.1900
Framed black and white photograph of a mounted detachment riding through the main street of a country town possibly Beechworth, c.1900.light horse, vmr, beechworth -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Linking parade Fitzroy Town Hall
At this parade, the recently linked linked regiment, 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse, exercised its Freedom of the City of Fitzroy. The regiment was the first occasion that the new regiment paraded after the linking of two 1948 regiments 4/19 PWLH and 8/13 VMR. Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Fernleigh RFD is leading the parade. Captain Lyle Jackel third from left. Official Party outside City of Fitzroy Town Hall includes Mayor Angela Ireland in mayoral robes numbered 5, Honorary Colonel John Neale RFD ED is at her left, number 3. Since 1948, the regiment had its depot in George Street Fitzroy. The guidons being carrier are 4th Light Horse and 8th Light Horse.Three colour photographs of official party and marching troops at Fitzroy Town Hall 3 May 1992.pwlh, vmr, fitzroy, fernleigh, neale, freedom of city -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Probably soldiers of 8th Light Horse Regiment 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 8 soldiers seated in front of a bell tent and horse lines at Broadmeadows Camp 1915. Soldiers have been drinking tea after cleaning saddles, set out before them. Some wearing slouch hats, one wearing forage cap. Photo mounted on card backing." T. Colquhoun Photo: Broadmeadows Camp 1915: 1 Donald street Prahran." -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
8/13 VMR was equipped with Ferret Scout Cars and Humber 1 Ton Personnel CarriersThe 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 mounted parade of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles in Dean Street, Albury, Anzac Day 1967 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Colour photograph of Anzac Day March in Dean Street Albury,1994.Photographer positioned in elevated position at western end of Dean Street. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Equipment - Horse shoe wallet
Part of the saddle equipment of a Light Horse Trooper. Manufactured by the Commonwealth Government Harness Factory (CGHF) Groom Street Clifton Hill Victoria.Leather wallet holding two horse shoes.CGHF / Australiahorseshoe, wallet, light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Equipment - Horse shoe wallet
Part of the saddle equipment of a Light Horse Trooper. the loop and strap on side was to secure a sword.Leather wallet holding two horse shoes. Manufactured by the Commonwealth Government Harness Factory (CGHF) Groom Street Clifton Hill Victoria.CGHF / 337horseshoe, wallet, light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Kitchener Camp Seymour 1910
Seymour was selected as the site for a military training camp by General Kitchener during his 1909 visit to Australia to advise the government of defence needs. Space for light horse training and areas for artillery training were factors in the choice of location. Black and white photograph of nine soldiers and two civilians at training camp Seymour Victoria 1910. Photograph is professionally mounted on card. Civilians were probably recruits who had not received uniforms prior to entering camp.manuscript: "Kitchener Camp Seymour 1910"; faint ink stamp: James Colquhoun / Photographer / Donald Street / Prahran"seymour, kitchener, camp, training, light horse, uniform -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Seymour Camp 1910
Seymour was selected as the site for a military training camp by General Kitchener during his 1909 visit to Australia to advise the government of defence needs. Space for light horse training and areas for artillery training were factors in the choice of location. Black and white photograph of light horse sergeant on horseback. Tents under trees in background. Probably Kitchener Camp Seymour 1910. Photo is professionally mounted on card.Faint ink stamp: "James Colquhoun / Photographer / Donald Street / Prahran"seymour, kitchener, camp, training, light horse, uniform, horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Seymour Camp 1910
Seymour was selected as the site for a military training camp by General Kitchener during his 1909 visit to Australia to advise the government of defence needs. Space for light horse training and areas for artillery training were factors in the choice of location. Soldiers thought to be Beechworth Troop, 8th Light Horse (VMR). 8th Light Horse (VMR) was raised following Federation from companies of the colonial Victorian Mounted Rifles throughout North-east Victoria. 8th regiment was renumbered 16th Light Horse (Indi) in 1912 and reverted to 8th Light Horse (Indi) in 1920.Black and white photograph of thirteen members of a light horse troop at Kitchener Camp Seymour 1910 posed for photograph. Photograph is professionally mounted on card.In manuscript: "Kitchener Camp Seymour 1910"; faint ink stamp: " James Colquhoun / Photographer / Donald Street / Prahran"light horse, seymour, 8th, vmr, indi, beechworth, kitchener, uniform -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - VMR c.1900
The Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as the mounted arm of the Victorian Colonial defence force in 1885. It was under the command of Colonel Thomas Caradoc Rose (Tom) Price (1842-1911). Price was born in Tasmania, educated in Hobart Town and at Scotch College, Melbourne, before entering the East India Military College, Addiscombe, England. He was commissioned on 7 July 1861 in the Madras Infantry and began twenty years’ service in India with several regiments, retiring in April 1883. On his return to Victoria he was tasked with raising of a force of one thousand, to be known as the Victorian Mounted Rifles, and appointed a lieutenant-colonel in the Permanent Military Forces. Companies of the Victorian Mounted Rifles were raised in rural districts throughout Victoria. The soldiers were paid a small annual allowance and were required to provide their own horse. Many members served in contingent to the Boer War. After Federation the VMR was gathered up into the Australian Light Horse. Black and white photograph of group of Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers posed with a gentleman and three ladies. Occasion is probably open day at a camp of training. Photograph is professionally mounted o backing card.Ink stamp on reverse: "Hewitt / Photographer / 98 Simpson Street east Melbourne / Weddings and picnics attended / Extra copies may be obtained"vmr, boer war, colonial, training, uniform -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - March in 105
On Saturday 13 May 2000, Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment departed Buna Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105 North Bandiana. The occasion was marked by a parade through the main streets of Albury and Wodonga. The mayor of Albury, Councillor Les Langford, farewelled the regiment and the mayor of Wodonga, Councillor Graham Crapp, welcomed the regiment to Wodonga. At Building 105, the Area Commander, Colonel Chris Anstey, welcomed the regiment and handed over the building to Lieutenant Colonel Michael Annett, Commanding Officer 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Colour photograph of three M113 Light Reconnaissance Vehicles (LRVs) driving into a large timber framed building.annett, anstey, bandiana, crapp, langford, buna barracks, 4th/19th, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - March in 105
On Saturday 13 May 2000, Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment departed Buna Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105 North Bandiana. The occasion was marked by a parade through the main streets of Albury and Wodonga. The mayor of Albury, Councillor Les Langford, farewelled the regiment and the mayor of Wodonga, Councillor Graham Crapp, welcomed the regiment to Wodonga. At Building 105, the Area Commander, Colonel Chris Anstey, welcomed the regiment and handed over the building to Lieutenant Colonel Michael Annett, Commanding Officer 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Colour photograph of Colonel Chris Anstey addressing a group from 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse regiment at Building 105 North Bandiana.annett, anstey, bandiana, crapp, langford, buna barracks, 4th/19th, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - March in 105
On Saturday 13 May 2000, Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment departed Buna Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105 North Bandiana. The occasion was marked by a parade through the main streets of Albury and Wodonga. The mayor of Albury, Councillor Les Langford, farewelled the regiment and the mayor of Wodonga, Councillor Graham Crapp, welcomed the regiment to Wodonga. At Building 105, the Area Commander, Colonel Chris Anstey, welcomed the regiment and handed over the building to Lieutenant Colonel Michael Annett, Commanding Officer 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Colour photograph of 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse regimental band entering the gate to Building 105 North Bandiana.annett, anstey, bandiana, langford, 4th/19th, vmr, band -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - March in 105
On Saturday 13 May 2000, Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment departed Buna Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105 North Bandiana. The occasion was marked by a parade through the main streets of Albury and Wodonga. The mayor of Albury, Councillor Les Langford, farewelled the regiment and the mayor of Wodonga, Councillor Graham Crapp, welcomed the regiment to Wodonga. At Building 105, the Area Commander, Colonel Chris Anstey, welcomed the regiment and handed over the building to Lieutenant Colonel Michael Annett, Commanding Officer 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Colour photograph of M113 Light Reconnaissance Vehicles (LRV) of Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse regiment parading through Dean Street Albury.annett, anstey, bandiana, langford, 4th/19th, vmr, band, albury -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - March in 105
On Saturday 13 May 2000, Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment departed Buna Barracks Albury and relocated to its new depot at Building 105 North Bandiana. The occasion was marked by a parade through the main streets of Albury and Wodonga. The mayor of Albury, Councillor Les Langford, farewelled the regiment and the mayor of Wodonga, Councillor Graham Crapp, welcomed the regiment to Wodonga. At Building 105, the Area Commander, Colonel Chris Anstey, welcomed the regiment and handed over the building to Lieutenant Colonel Michael Annett, Commanding Officer 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Major General David McLachlan was Honorary Colonel of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse.Colour photograph of Lieutenant Colonel M Annett, Councillor G Crapp, Major General McLachlan and Councillor L Langford on dais just prior to the march past of Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse regiment parading through Dean Street Albury 13 May 2000.annett, anstey, bandiana, langford, 4th/19th, vmr, band, albury -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Invitation
Printed card invitation to a function at Officers Mess 16 George Street Fitzroy to farewell Lieutenant ColonelPWA Fernleigh and Captain J.A. O Reilly 24 July 1993 fernleigh, oreilly, fitzroy -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Painting, Oil, Corner Inlet, 1988
Framed oil painting featuring a coastal landscape titled: "Corner Inlet" by B. M. Casey. Set in light brown textured vinyl window mount with gold edging. Engraved brass plaque lower edge. Brown and gold painted wood frame. -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Painting, Oil, In the Bush
Landcsape - Australian bush scene. Mounted & framed. Gold painted wood frame featuring textured light brown window mount with white and gold border.