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Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
A Lead Bullet : Boer and WW1, Circa 1899
... Boer War 1899...1 x Lead bullet utilised in both Boer War and WW1. ... through to 1918 WW1 and Boer War Boer War 1899 Lead Bullet 1 x ...Type of shell used in both Boer and WW1 campaigns 1899 through to 1918WW1 and Boer War1 x Lead bullet utilised in both Boer War and WW1. boer war 1899, lead bullet -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Life Member Badge Auckland Workingmen's Club : S. W. Eustace, Circa 1900-1920
... S. W. Eustace Boer War and WW1... int he Boer War and WW1 Campaigns. Auckland Working Mans Club ...late 1800's and early 1900s clubs designed to bring working men from all walks of life together in a relaxed, friendly and companionable manner. A majority of these types of clubs catered to ex-servicemen which assisted with their integration back into social circles after their challenging war experiences. Early 1900's, belongs to S.W. Eustace, former Chiltern Resident who was involved int he Boer War and WW1 Campaigns. Round silver badge, missing back hinge and pin. Inscribed "Auckland Workingmen's Club" S.W. Eustace. auckland working mans club, s.w. eustace life member badge, cica 1900-1920, s. w. eustace boer war and ww1 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
In Memory Oval Medal - Boer War, 2012 In Memory
... In Memory Oval Medal - Boer War...boer war 1899-1902... of the Boer War 1988-1902. ...An oval shaped medal issued in Memory of the Boer War 1899.... There is a sepia photograph centrally of a Boer War Soldier and above his... of the Boer War 1988-1902. To signify memorial of the Boer War of 1899 ...Issued in 2012 by the Reserve Forces Day Council in Memory of the Boer War 1988-1902. To signify memorial of the Boer War of 1899-1902. Issued by Reserve Forces Day Council 2012. An oval shaped medal issued in Memory of the Boer War 1899-1902 "A War Fought By Reservists" issued by the RFD (Reserve Forces Day Council) in 2012. The medal is oval in shape with enamel overlay in red and gold colours with a photograph centrally of a Boer War Soldier (sepia in colour). There is a ribbon attached with the Boer War medal colours being Red, Blue Orange. Dimensions being 30mm x 45mm. Made of gold metal. The Medal has an inscription around the oval outer-side : "A War Fought By Reservists" 1899-1902 RFD 2012. There is a sepia photograph centrally of a Boer War Soldier and above his outline are the words "In Memory". boer war 1899-1902, in memory - boer war medallion, reserve forces day council - boer war commemorative -
Warrnambool Art Gallery
Knobkerrie, Early 19th century
... boer war... and much of it was collected during the Boer Wars of 1880-1881 ...Knobkerrie are clubs used as weapons mainly in South and East Africa. The club end can be used to throw at an animal or to club an enemy's head in. Usually these would be carved from a protruding tree branch. The name is Afrikaans and comes from 'Knop', meaning knot or ball and 'Kierie', meaning cane.Accessioned into the museum collection in 1913 and donated by a Mrs Newcome, there is not much other information on its provenance. However, the museum collection holds several artefacts from this region of South Africa and much of it was collected during the Boer Wars of 1880-1881 and 1899-1902.A wooden club type object. It has a narrow cylindrical handle with a large wooden sphere at the top. The wood is shiny and smooth with a polished effect. The handle is 31.5cm long with a 2cm diameter and the head or knob has a height of 9.5cm and a circumference of 27cm.This would have been hand carved from a protruding tree branch. Towards the end of the handle is a 13.9cm section of zig-zag patterning. Further down towards the 'knob' there looks to be carved into the wood 'Jud'.knobkerrie, boer war, zulu, south africa, ethnography, weapon -
Warrnambool Art Gallery
Zulu necklace, 19th century
... boer war... to the museum through men who served in the army during the Boer Wars... to the museum through men who served in the army during the Boer Wars ...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 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Research Material, Boer War - Aurthor Rob Drooglever
... Boer War - Aurthor Rob Drooglever ... with photos who served in the Boer War, Author promised copy of final... with photos who served in the Boer War, Author promised copy of final ...Alphabetical Listings. Small Biographies of men, some with photos who served in the Boer War, Author promised copy of final publication. Black Lever Arch Folder. Plastic Inserts with photocopied Small Biographies of men who enlisted from Stawell and Pleasant Creek. First Page is Covering Letter by Author Author : Rob Droogleverwar, local enlistments -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Devotion : Australia's Wartime Nurses
... of Veterans Affairs Short Bio's of Nurses from Boer War to Recent.... Department of Veterans Affairs Short Bio's of Nurses from Boer War ...Australian War Memorial - Australian Government. Department of Veterans Affairs Short Bio's of Nurses from Boer War to Recent Conflicts, and Peace keeping 1899 - Today (2013)Softcover - Photos f Serving Nurses - Stained Glass Window -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Family Group Photograph 1895
... Boer War... was a nurse in the Boer War ... grampians Hurse Health Boer War Includes Diana Tiddy front left ...Includes Diana Tiddy front left of photo and Caleb Tiddy front right. Fathers name also Caleb Tiddy a Hotelier. Diana was a nurse in the Boer War hurse, health, boer war -
National Wool Museum
Blanket, Army blanket
... boer war...This army blanket dates from the time of the Boer War...Army blanket from the Boer War. This picture was during... of the Boer War. It belonged to the Densham family, possibly used ...This army blanket dates from the time of the Boer War. It belonged to the Densham family, possibly used by great uncle Roland.Army blanket from the Boer War. This picture was during the exhibition, "Quilts & waggas: The Running Stitch collection" in gallery 4 from 4/4/3 to 13/7/3boer war, running stitch group, running stitch collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, 65 years ago today, 1901
... boer war... in 1901. Welcome home for soldiers from Boer War. Mitcham... e.p. boer war 1899 - 1902 Article in Reporter on events ...Article in Reporter on events that occurred 65 years ago in 1901. Welcome home for soldiers from Boer War.Article in Reporter on events that occurred 65 years ago in 1901. Welcome home for soldiers from Boer War. Mitcham District Cricket Club played their Commonwealth v 20th Century cricket match.Article in Reporter on events that occurred 65 years ago in 1901. Welcome home for soldiers from Boer War. cricket, mitcham cricket club, linsley, thomas, rich, e.p., boer war, 1899 - 1902 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Battle over Boer War monument, 2011
... Battle over Boer War monument...Boer War 1899-1902...Historical society fights relocation of Box Hill Boer War... Mitcham melbourne Boer War 1899-1902 War memorials Box Hill ...Historical society fights relocation of Box Hill Boer War obelisk.Historical society fights relocation of Box Hill Boer War obelisk.Historical society fights relocation of Box Hill Boer War obelisk.boer war 1899-1902, war memorials, box hill historical society, city of whitehorse, box hill returned servicemens league, orange, william, bowden, anthony peter, burra charter -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Rethink on Boer trek, 2011
... Boer War 1899-1902...Whitehorse Council was divided about the fate of the Boer... Hill gardens overturned. Boer War 1899-1902 Harris Helen Munroe ...Whitehorse Council was divided about the fate of the Boer War Memorial.Whitehorse Council was divided about the fate of the Boer War Memorial. Cr. Helen Harris will table a precision motion in order to have the August decision to move the memorial to Box Hill gardens overturned.Whitehorse Council was divided about the fate of the Boer War Memorial. boer war 1899-1902, harris, helen, munroe, andrew, stennett, ben, box hill gardens, war memorials -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Durban South Africa Drivers Licence
... Services for 222 days in the Boer war then came to Australia. He... Services for 222 days in the Boer war then came to Australia. He ...It appears that Mr WA Benville was born in/near Durban South Africa on 6th Oct 1884. He served for Her Majesties Services for 222 days in the Boer war then came to Australia. He worked as Electrician at the GPO and lived at 180 High St.Kilda and joined the Australian Imperial Force, Australian flying Corps on 26/6/1917. Service No, 2320. Rank,.Air Mechanic 2nd Class. Roll Title Flying Corps Conflict Operation, First World War 1914-1918. Mr Benville Departed Melbourne on HMAT Port Sydney A15 on 9/11/1917. He was Married to Mrs Emily Madge Benville when he enlisted in Australia. Mrs Benville died on 10th July 1947. ( Buried at the Cheltenham Cemetery) Mr William Arthur Benville Died on 28th August 1976. Rest In Peace. Drivers licence to drive a Motor Car "William Arthur Benville" Natal Province District of Durban South Africa. Pink Cover.(The licence is written in English on left and Afrikaans on right. [We have used the English Inscriptions] Natal Province-Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Regulation Ordinance 1937. (Ordinance No. 10 of 1937 as amended) Drivers Licence class of motor vehicle in which respect licence is granted Motor Car. 123659. Issued to Surname Benville, Christian Name William Arthur, Address 178 Florida Rd, Date of Birth 6.10.84, Fee Paid 10/- shillings This licence is hereby granted to the abovenamed person, whose photograph and signature (or right thumb impression) appear hereunder, to drive a motor vehicle of the class described above. (Signature) ?????? Registrar District DURBAN , Date 26Sep 1951 ( Line undecipherable ) he must present his licence at any revenue or borough licencing office for amendment. Change of Address Date New Address Recorded by. Endorsements PN 363-P. 15593/NW.756/4,000/22-6-49 -
Unions Ballarat
'A bit of a rebel' : the life and work of George Arnold Wood, 1975
... boer war.... Significant to the history of the Boer War, Teachers' Guild of NSW ...George Arnold Wood (1865-1928) was an historian who founded the Australian Anti-War League in 1902 with W.A. Holman and others. He also co-founded the Teachers' Guild of NSW. Biographical. Significant to the history of the Boer War, Teachers' Guild of NSW and Wood's research into Australian history.Paper; book. Front cover: orange background; black and white caricature of George Arnold Wood on the front; black text.Front cover: author's name and title.george arnold wood, historians, australian anti-war league, w.a. holman, teachers' guild of nsw, btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, boer war, australian history, crawford, raymond maxwell, crawford, rm -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, The Anglo - Boer War Album, Unknown
... The Anglo - Boer War Album... of the Boar War October 11th 1899 till May 1st 1902, The Anglo - Boer ...Explains history of the Boar WarGreen hard book cover with photos and inscriptions of the Boar War October 11th 1899 till May 1st 1902,Rising Sun (Australia and Great Britain with wreath). Natal and Tasmania inscribed). -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Australian Ex-Prisoner of War Memorial, Ballarat, 2014, 04/11/2014
... the Boer War in 1899, through to the Korean War in 1953...' are listed in historical order from the Boer War in 1899, through ...The Trustees of the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial have defined a Prisoner of War to be a person who was captured by a common enemy and/or interned in a neutral or non-combatant country. To be defined an Australian Prisoner of War, the person needs to be either an Australian Born person serving in the Uniform of an Australian Service; or in the Uniform of a friendly country, or Born Elsewhere and serving in the Uniform of an Australian Service. A Prisoner is a person who has lost personal privileges, suffers deprivation of liberty or is unable to return home or dies in captivity.Colour photograph of a War Memorial designed by Peter Blizzard. The granite wall of the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial features a listing the names of Australian Prisoners and was opened on the 6th February 2004 by General Peter Cosgrove AM MC to recognise and remember over 36,000 Australians who became Prisoners of War during the Wars of the 20th Century. In 2008 the Memorial became the First Military Memorial of National Significance outside Canberra. The Memorial which was designed by Peter Blizzard OAM, symbolises that all Australian prisoners embarked on a journey to serve away from their homeland and acknowledges the hardship, deprivation, brutality, starvation and disease endured by Prisoners of War during their capture and the scars that many continued to endure upon their repatriation to Australia. Heritage Victoria describes the memorial in the following way" "A JOURNEY OF HONOUR, REMEMBRANCE AND HEALING - The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial is a dramatic and highly symbolic tribute to the sacrifice made by more than 35,000 young Australian service men and women in four theatres of war. At the heart of the monument is a stark, 130 metre long, highly polished black granite wall, engraved with the names of all Australian prisoners of war. The names on this 'honour roll' are listed in historical order from the Boer War in 1899, through to the Korean War in 1953. It is a testament to the contribution made by so many. Standing sentinel at the centre of the Memorial are six huge basalt obelisks, etched with the names of all the countries where Australians were held prisoner of war. The obelisks stand in a large reflective pool, set back from the central pathway, symbolising the distance that separated Australia's prisoners of war from their homes and their loved ones. Opposite the pool is a larger obelisk flanked by flagpoles and a ceremonial stone on which to lay wreaths. The central pathway is itself symbolic, with each of the paving stones cut in the shape of a railway sleeper. The pathway defines 'the journey' taken by the prisoners of war and the journey visitors take around the monument. At the end of the granite wall where the pathway ends, visitors face a large stone engraved simply 'Lest We Forget'. Water flows from beneath the stone, along the base of the granite wall and into the reflection pool in which the obelisks stand. This cycle of flowing water, symbolising spirituality, healing, cleansing, birth and rebirth, guides visitors on their journey through the Memorial." ballarat, ballarat botanical gardens, peter blizzard, ballarat north gardens, war memorial, prisoner of war, prisoners of war -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Australian Ex-Prisoner of War Memorial, Ballarat, 04/11/2014
... ' are listed in historical order from the Boer War in 1899, through...' are listed in historical order from the Boer War in 1899, through ...DESCRIPTIONColour photograph of a War Memorial designed by Peter Blizzard. The granite wall of the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial features a listing the names of Australian Prisoners and was opened on the 6th February 2004 by General Peter Cosgrove AM MC to recognise and remember over 36,000 Australians who became Prisoners of War during the Wars of the 20th Century. In 2008 the Memorial became the First Military Memorial of National Significance outside Canberra. The Memorial which was designed by Peter Blizzard OAM, symbolises that all Australian prisoners embarked on a journey to serve away from their homeland and acknowledges the hardship, deprivation, brutality, starvation and disease endured by Prisoners of War during their capture and the scars that many continued to endure upon their repatriation to Australia. Heritage Victoria describes the memorial in the following way" "A JOURNEY OF HONOUR, REMEMBRANCE AND HEALING - The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial is a dramatic and highly symbolic tribute to the sacrifice made by more than 35,000 young Australian service men and women in four theatres of war. At the heart of the monument is a stark, 130 metre long, highly polished black granite wall, engraved with the names of all Australian prisoners of war. The names on this 'honour roll' are listed in historical order from the Boer War in 1899, through to the Korean War in 1953. It is a testament to the contribution made by so many. Standing sentinel at the centre of the Memorial are six huge basalt obelisks, etched with the names of all the countries where Australians were held prisoner of war. The obelisks stand in a large reflective pool, set back from the central pathway, symbolising the distance that separated Australia's prisoners of war from their homes and their loved ones. Opposite the pool is a larger obelisk flanked by flagpoles and a ceremonial stone on which to lay wreaths. The central pathway is itself symbolic, with each of the paving stones cut in the shape of a railway sleeper. The pathway defines 'the journey' taken by the prisoners of war and the journey visitors take around the monument. At the end of the granite wall where the pathway ends, visitors face a large stone engraved simply 'Lest We Forget'. Water flows from beneath the stone, along the base of the granite wall and into the reflection pool in which the obelisks stand. This cycle of flowing water, symbolising spirituality, healing, cleansing, birth and rebirth, guides visitors on their journey through the Memorial."australian ex-prisoner of war memorial, peter blizzard, prisoner of war, ballarat north gardens -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Australian Ex-Prisoner of War Memorial, Ballarat, 2014, 04/11/2014
... ' are listed in historical order from the Boer War in 1899, through...' are listed in historical order from the Boer War in 1899, through ...DESCRIPTIONColour photograph of a War Memorial designed by Peter Blizzard. The granite wall of the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial features a listing the names of Australian Prisoners and was opened on the 6th February 2004 by General Peter Cosgrove AM MC to recognise and remember over 36,000 Australians who became Prisoners of War during the Wars of the 20th Century. In 2008 the Memorial became the First Military Memorial of National Significance outside Canberra. The Memorial which was designed by Peter Blizzard OAM, symbolises that all Australian prisoners embarked on a journey to serve away from their homeland and acknowledges the hardship, deprivation, brutality, starvation and disease endured by Prisoners of War during their capture and the scars that many continued to endure upon their repatriation to Australia. Heritage Victoria describes the memorial in the following way" "A JOURNEY OF HONOUR, REMEMBRANCE AND HEALING - The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial is a dramatic and highly symbolic tribute to the sacrifice made by more than 35,000 young Australian service men and women in four theatres of war. At the heart of the monument is a stark, 130 metre long, highly polished black granite wall, engraved with the names of all Australian prisoners of war. The names on this 'honour roll' are listed in historical order from the Boer War in 1899, through to the Korean War in 1953. It is a testament to the contribution made by so many. Standing sentinel at the centre of the Memorial are six huge basalt obelisks, etched with the names of all the countries where Australians were held prisoner of war. The obelisks stand in a large reflective pool, set back from the central pathway, symbolising the distance that separated Australia's prisoners of war from their homes and their loved ones. Opposite the pool is a larger obelisk flanked by flagpoles and a ceremonial stone on which to lay wreaths. The central pathway is itself symbolic, with each of the paving stones cut in the shape of a railway sleeper. The pathway defines 'the journey' taken by the prisoners of war and the journey visitors take around the monument. At the end of the granite wall where the pathway ends, visitors face a large stone engraved simply 'Lest We Forget'. Water flows from beneath the stone, along the base of the granite wall and into the reflection pool in which the obelisks stand. This cycle of flowing water, symbolising spirituality, healing, cleansing, birth and rebirth, guides visitors on their journey through the Memorial."australian ex-prisoner of war memorial, prisoner of war, ballarat north gardens, peter blizzard -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medals, Boer War rosette, 1905 and 1919
... Boer War rosette...Robert Summerton Games served in the Boer War with the 5th... that was sent to Pte. Games containing his Boer War QSA. ... melbourne Robert Summerton Games served in the Boer War with the 5th ...Robert Summerton Games served in the Boer War with the 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles No 1614. He enlisted again in WW1 and served with the 5th Australian Light Horse and also the 4th Camel Regiment. Ribbon bar for Queen South Africa and King South Africa Medals, Rosette made of cloth in the colours of the QSA. Also cardboard Qld railway pass dated 6th May 1919. Also part of the box that was sent to Pte. Games containing his Boer War QSA. Trooper R S Games -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Boer War Celebrations, Ballarat circa 1902
... Boer War Celebrations, Ballarat circa 1902....Boer war... hotel celebrations Boer war sturt street Owens Sport Store ...The parade was held in Sturt Street near Grenville Street. In the background can be seen the Union Hotel, Owens Sports Store, and Kline's Bakery.building, commercial, hotel, celebrations, boer war, sturt street, owens sport store, kline's bakery -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Unveiling of the Boer War Statue, Ballarat 1906
... Unveiling of the Boer War Statue, Ballarat 1906....Boer War Statue... on 1st November 1906. Boer War Statue Buildings Public ...The unveiling of the statue occurred on 1st November 1906.boer war statue, buildings, public, celebrations, commerical, persons, sturt street -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, People watch the unveiling of the Boer War Statue, Ballarat 1906
... People watch the unveiling of the Boer War Statue, Ballarat...Boer War Statue... the unveiling of the Boer War Statue.... monument watching the unveiling of the Boer War Statue. Boer War ...People stand around the Burke & Wills monument watching the unveiling of the Boer War Statue.boer war statue, burke & wills monument, persons, buildings, costume, public, sturt street -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Unveiling the Boer War Statue, Ballarat 1906
... Unveiling the Boer War Statue, Ballarat 1906....Boer War Statue...Uniformed soldiers watch the unveiling of the Boer War... of the Boer War Statue. Boer War Statue Buildings Persons Costume ...Uniformed soldiers watch the unveiling of the Boer War Statue.boer war statue, buildings, persons, costume, commerical, public -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Unveiling of the Boer War Statue, Ballarat 1906
... Unveiling of the Boer War Statue, Ballarat 1906....Boer War Statue... the unveiling of the Boer War statue.... statue watching the unveiling of the Boer War statue. Boer War ...People stand around the Queen Victoria statue watching the unveiling of the Boer War statue.boer war statue, queen victoria statue, sturt street, persons, monument, building, public, commerical -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, Ballarat Town Hall and Sturt Street Gardens, 1922, 1922
... boer war monument... Ballarat Town Hall is the Boer War Memorial which commemorates... Street gardens, and the Boer War Monument. ... of the depicted Ballarat Town Hall is the Boer War Memorial which ...The Sturt Street Gardens run down the centre of Ballarat's main street. It boast many statues. In front of the depicted Ballarat Town Hall is the Boer War Memorial which commemorates soldiers who have taken part in the South African War. The scuplture is by James White, and it was proposed by Cr J.J. Brokenshire, and was approved at the Council meeting on 31 May 1900. The foundation stone was laid on May 1901 but was relocated to the present site and re-laid by the then Mayor Brokenshire. The stature was unvelied on 01 November 1906 by the Governor General Baron Northcote.Copy of a photograph showing Ballarat Town Hall, Sturt Street gardens, and the Boer War Monument. ballarat, ballarat town hall, boer war monument, sturt street gardens, boer war memorial, statues -
Morwell Historical Society
Book - Paperback, Morwell District Boer War Soldiers and Civilians, May 2019
... Morwell District Boer War Soldiers and Civilians...boer war... War Memorial, Canberra. Circular emblem of Boer War service... gippsland boer war soldiers Boer War Soldiers and Civilians ...Boer War Soldiers and Civilians of MorwellSoft cover, portrait orientation, predominantly dark green cover, front features image of sculpture garden with four mounted soldiers in upper quadrant featured at the National Boer War Memorial, Canberra. Circular emblem of Boer War service and authorship credit. 368 pages. non-fictionBoer War Soldiers and Civilians of Morwell boer war, soldiers -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Folder - War Memorials Ballarat
... Memorials - Boer War; Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour... goldfields literature ballarat rsl ballarat Memorials - Boer War ...Memorials - Boer War; Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour; Memorial Cairn & Cross of Remembrance; Rotunda & Roll of Honour WWI; Memorial Wall; Cenotaph; South-East Asia; Australian Ex-POWliterature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Maygar grave
... while under severe rifle fire in 1902 during the Second Boer War... while under severe rifle fire in 1902 during the Second Boer War ...Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Cecil Maygar, VC, DSO, VD (27 May 1868 – 1 November 1917) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was awarded the VC for facilitating the rescue of a dismounted man while under severe rifle fire in 1902 during the Second Boer War. He later served with the 4th Australian Light Horse at Gallipoli during the First World War, and died of wounds after being strafed during the Battle of Beersheba as part of the Sinai and Palestine campaign while commanding the 8th Australian Light Horse..Framed colour photograph of headstone at the grave of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC.maygar, grave, world war, wwi -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book, Heroes and Gentlemen
... Boer War... “The Regiment made him and made his, a household name.” Boer War ...Thomas Caradoc Rose Price CB was born in Tasmania 21 October 1842. Following a distinguished military career in India, in 1885 he was tasked with raising Victoria's military forces. The mounted arm was the Victorian Mounted Rifles. Contingents of the VMR served in the South African War 1899-1902. Colonel Tom Price commanded the 2nd Victorian contingent, 1900. Following Federation, the companies of the VMR were reorganised into Australian Light Horse regiments. Colonel Tom Price died in Melbourne 3 July 1911 aged 68 and is buried in Melbourne General Cemetery. It was said of Price that “He made the regiment”, but he insisted “The Regiment made him and made his, a household name.” Hard bound book entitled "Heroes and Gentlemen: Colonel Tom Price and the Victorian Mounted Rifles" by Winty Calder.boer war, victoria, mounted rifles, light horse, price, calder -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book, Glimpses of Colonel Tom
... a Victorian contingent during the Second Boer War, and was the only..., he led a Victorian contingent during the Second Boer War ...This is a supplement to Winty Calder's earlier work 'Heroes and Gentlemen'. Thomas Caradoc Rose Price CB, often known as Colonel Tom Price, was an Australian soldier, and acting commandant of the Commonwealth Military Forces in Victoria in 1902. Joining the British Indian Army in his early years, he served 20 years in India before returning to Australia. In 1885, he raised the Victorian Mounted Rifles, and was instrumental in establishing the concept of light horse units within the Australian Army. In 1900, he led a Victorian contingent during the Second Boer War, and was the only Australian officer during that war to command a force of British regulars. He remained in the Australian military after the war, serving in Queensland until 1904 when he was medically discharged. He retired to Victoria again and died in 1911 at the age of 68.Soft cover book with adhesive binding on spine, A4 size, 56 pages being a collection of addresses and letters of Colonel Tom Price, compiled by Winty Calder, published by Jimaringle Publications 1985. Gift letter on reverso of front cover.Presented to the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Royal Australian Armoured Corps as a memorial to Colonel Tom Price and the original Victorian Mounted Rifles and as a tribute to the men who carry on a fine tradition. Winty Calder 4 October 1985.price, calder, vmr, victorian mounted rifles