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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 3 Black & White Photograph/s, c1920
Set of three black and white photographs of the Melbourne Zoo Horse tram. .1 - view of tram with horses, a conductor, and a well dressed family in front of the tram. Photo taken at the Sydney road terminus. Has the note under the photo "Zoo Horse Tram Mr Richardson of W. Brunswick, driver." .2 - Side of view of the horse tram - No. 42 with "Royal Park" on the side. .3 - View of the zoo terminus, from the rear of the tram with "Zoological Gardens" on the rear dash panel of the tram. The conductor appears to be applying the hand brake. Note the signage on the right side of the photo. Photos c1900 to 1910. 2nd copy of .2 and .3 added from the Keith Kings collection - 14-8-2021 - see also Reg Item 5993 for another copy.On the rear of .3 -"M. G. R? collection" On rear of 2nd copy of .2 is the MMTB Stamp.trams, tramways, horse trams, royal park, zoo tram, tram 42 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), c1970
Black and white photo of a display panel at a TMSV event, showing the horse tram in Riversdale Road, meeting a P&MTT electric tram (No. 36) in Glenferrie Road, c1915. Has the photo caption underneath. Caption to the item says 1917, but given HTT dates, c1915. Photo reproduced c1970 by the TMSV from an original photo. See Reg Item 5081 for a negative image - far better.On the rear is a TMSV 332 Flinders St Melbourne stamp.trams, tramways, riversdale rd, glenferrie rd, horse trams, pmtt, tram 36 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), c1970
Black and white reproduction of a photo that appeared in the Melbourne Sun News Pictorial, 6 November 1923, of the aftermath of the fire at the Zoo horse tram depot. Has workers wheeling wheels. The Timeline history of Melbourne trams - Barry George et al, dates the fire as 4 November 1923, during the Police Strike. Four horse tram cars were destroyed as a result. The photo has mounted onto a Norman Co. cardboard tag using an adhesive substance. Photo could be peeled off card if needed.On the rear of the card is the TMSV Address stamp and on the rear of the photograph in ink "Melbourne Sun News Pictorial, 6 November 1923".trams, tramways, zoo tram, police strike, fire -
Beaufort Historical Society
Photograph - Beaufort Streetscape, Neil Street, c. 1870
Beaufort hotel beaufort streetscape. Shows location of old Beaufort Hotel, Weighbridge and site of current Band Rotunda.Black and white photo of Beaufort circa 1870 looking east including Beaufort Hotel, dirt road, horse and cart and early buildings.streetscape, beaufort, hotel, band rotunda, weighbridge -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Commonwealth of Australia, "Collins Street, Melbourne (Vic) Australia", c1920
A postcard showing a scene looking west from Russell St along Collins St. Has some 7 cable trams, horse-drawn carts, and motor vehicles in view. In the view is Scotts Church, the Athenium, and the Town Hall. In the bottom left-hand corner of the card is "Printed for Commonwealth Immigration Office by Rose Stereograph Co. Vic."Demonstrates a card printed to promote Australian Immigration to Melbourne, possibly post the first world war.Black and White postcard, Divided back.In pencil in the bottom right hand corner "Government publicity issue in England $12"tramways, collins st, cable trams, immigration -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable trams Collins and Swanston Sts, 1908
Black and white photograph of Collins St near the intersection of Swanston St with a Victoria Bridge cable tram in the view. Shows the buildings on both sides of the street, street lights, horse drawn vehicles and people. Not known how the photo was dated to 1908. Photo possibly from a postcard.Yields information about Collins St from Swanston St, 1908.Black and white print with notes on the rear.In ink "Collins St at Swanston St corner 1908"tramways, collins st, victoria bridge, cable trams, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Cable trams and stall vendors Princes Bridge, 1908
Black and white photograph of Princes Bridge looking south with produce vendor's carts and many people on both sides of the bridge, generally walking south. In the view are several horse-drawn vehicles, cable trams, one of which is bound for Queensberry St from Toorak. In the view is a poster for Le Girls at Her Majestys Theatre, Worth's Olympic Theatre, and Varley Bros Printer and Bookbinders building. Not known how the photo was dated to 1908. Photo possibly from a postcard.Yields information about Princes Bridge 1908.Black and white print with notes on the rear.In ink "Princes bridge area, crossing over railway lines 1908, City Bound tram - Toorak - Queensberry St route"tramways, tramcars, collins st, victoria bridge, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Horse tram & crew - Auburn Road
Photo shows one of the horse trams and staff that operated the line that ran from Hawthorn Bridge via Burwood Road, Power Street, and Riversdale Road to Auburn Road, opening in 1890. There are 8 uniformed men and three officers in the photograph. In the background are many undeveloped housing blocks, and the Hawthorn Town Hall tower. The tramway operated until 1916 when it was replaced by an electric tram. See item 6159 for a wider view showing a man at the rear of the tram used in the 1989 Australia Post Stamp Fair.Yields information about the crews that worked the Hawthorn Bridge to Auburn Road horse tram service.Black and white print mounted with in pink coloured card with bevelled edges.Has a caption which is incorrect.tramways, tramcars, horse trams, hawthorn, crews, auburn road, riversdale road, trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Bob Prentice, Peter Bardho, "Tramway by the River - a brief history of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust", 1993
Book - 16 pages printed on off white paper plus light card cover printed on grey paper, titled "Tramway by the River - a brief history of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust". Originally written by Bob Prentice in a TMSV Running Journal of 1966 (Vol. 2 No. 4), then to a booklet by Peter Bardho of Tramway Publications in 1993. Covers the history of the trust, those involved, horse tram, operations, Riversdale Road extension, mileage, track layout with plans, overhead, rollingstock, the Burwood accident of Jan. 1917, depot, substation, Wattle Park, employees strike, fares and sections, annual balance sheets, timetables, rolling stock data, disposal and an epilogue following the establishment of the MMTB. Has numerous photos. 2nd Edition, published by Tramway Publications 2016, Edited by Dean Filgate - digital image added 7/8/2020 as htd1117i2.pdf.trams, tramways, htt, burwood, accidents, depot, hawthorn, tramcars, tmsv, wattle park, employees -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. T. Grant, Horse-shoer and General Blacksmith outside his shop- 1883
Black and white photographTyped under photograph: "Mr. Tommy Grant. Ringwood's first blacksmith outside his second shop in Maroondah Hwy. corner Adelaide Street ... 1883. Note bush in background (later) Eastland area." -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - STILWELL FURNITURE AND HARDWARE STORE
Photograph: (copy of original). Photo of Stilwells Furniture and Hardware store. Two storey building with verandah with ornate ironwork. White Bath tub possibly used as a horse drinking trough out front, horse on left hand side, rear of horse drawn vehicle on RH side. Taken in 1880's ? Three men standing out front, dressed in shirtsleeves and waistcoats.business, stilwells, hardware, water trough, ironmomger -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Ringwood Town Hall under construction - Taken in Melbourne St- 1936
Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small).Written on rear of backing sheet: "Town Hall under construction - Taken in Melbourne St." Image shows Harry Tortice- wood carter on horse drawn dray. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Main Street, c1909
Photograph (2 copies- 1 large black and white, 1 small sepia)Written on photograph: "Ringwood, Vic." Image shows view of dirt road looking west from Warrandyte Road with shops on right, and Station Masters house in background. Horse and dray in middle of road. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Newspaper Cutting, The Argus, Joyous workers, 1933
Black and white photograph. Supplement to The Argus, July 29, 1933. A newspaper cutting with a photograph of three female students with a horse pulling a scarrifyer in the Orchard. The caption reads: "Joyous workers - A scene at the Burnley Horticultural College during the week". I copy printed on a board.the argus, female students, students working outside, horse, barbara hayden, barbara holmes, scarrifyer, orchard, draughthorse, publicity -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal Group, WW1, 82069 Pte. A. Warner
Pte Albert WARNER (3537) was a driver with 4th Australian Machine Gun Bn. He died in action in France on 18 Aug 1918 and is buried in a cemetery near Picardie (see AWM person records)British War Medal - The medal was struck by the Royal Mint, is a silver disc 36mm in diameter with a straight clasp suspended without swivel. The obverse shows Sir Bertram Mackennal's bare headed effigy of King George V facing left with the legend 'GEORGIVS V BRITT:OMN:REX ET IND:IMD - "George V, King of all the British Isles & Emperor of India". The reverse, designed by William McMillan, shows St George, naked on horseback and armed with a short sword, an allegory of the physical & mental strength which achieved victory of Prussianism. The horse tramples on the Prussian eagle shield and the emblems of death, a skull and cross bones. In the background are ocean waves and just off centre near the right upper time is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914-1918 appear on the perimeter in the left and right fields respectively. The watered silk ribbon is 32mm wide with 3mm wide royal blue band, 2mm wide black band, 3mm wide white band repeated in reverse order and separated by 16mm wide orange band. Victory Medal - The medal is bronze disc 36mm in diameter with a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The reverse has the words 'THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION 1914-1918', all surrounded by a laurel leaf. The watered silk ribbon is 32mm wided has two rainbow design with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges, moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet.The recipients name, rank, service number and unit are impressed on the bottom edge of the medal - 82069, PTE WARNER R.A.M.C -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Horse Trams Sturt St at Grenville St, c1904
Photograph shows a horse tram leaving the Grenville St terminus to travel on the north side of Sturt St. Photo from the top of the Nicholl and Allan building. In the background are many pedestrians and one horse drawn car. There is a telegraph/telephone pole line on the right hand side of the photo. See items 5103 for a close up reproduction photo of the horse tram, 836 for a black and white reproduction and 2437 for a coloured postcard of the same image.Yields information about Sturt St c1904 and horse trams.Black and white photograph on plain paperhas "3" in a circle and "4" crossed out on the rear.tramcars, trams, horse trams, sturt st, postcards, grenville st. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration, La Trobe Library, "Geelong - the view south along Moorabool Street", late 1920s
Photograph shows Moorabool St looking south from near Corio St Geelong. Shows the track junction with Malop St. Has Pengelley built tram 22 southbound with a Birney tram in front. The two trams are going from the Wharf to Newtown and South respectively. In the background is the State Savings Bank, The Geelong Library, Solomons store, and a building advert sign for Dr Morses Indian Root Pills. There are many motor cars, some horse-drawn vehicles, and one bus in the view. Photo, late 1920s, sourced from the La Trobe Library Melbourne.Yields information about Moorabool St Geelong late 1920s.Publish Black and white photograph with caption and source printed along bottom edge.ballarat, trams, tramways, geelong, tram 22, birney tramcars, moorabool st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Charing Cross Bendigo, National Library, 1958
Photograph of Charing Cross Bendigo from the Family Hotel with an electric tram (possibly No. 13), motor cars and one horse drawn cart. In the view are the Post Office, the Beehive building, and signs for Plume petrol, City Club hotel, and Wanda Inn. Photo from the Collection of the National Library Canberra. The Bendigo Historical Society has dated the image as 1958.Yields information about Charing Cross Bendigo in 1958.Printed black and white illustration.trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ETHEL PATTISON COLLECTION: CALLOW PARK DAIRY
Black and white photograph of Callow Park Dairy Co horse drawn milk cart, early 20th century. Brick house in background, with number 30 on window above door. Boxall & Co Photographerpostcard, photograph, horse drawn vehicle -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Daddow, Vivian, The Puffing Pioneers - and Queensland's Railway Builders, 1975
INTRODUCTION Until well into the twentieth century, driver, fireman and guard — with a locomotive — set out on something resembling a safari. Tucker boxes crammed with food, a change of clothing, a roll of blankets, and armed with a sheaf of time-tables, they worked trains hither and thither not to return home for almost a week. But the passing of time, plus union pressure, brought an end to the need for "waltzing Matilda". Not only blankets but sheets, pillow slips, then later mosquito nets, along with other aids to civilized living, were provided by the Department in living quarters away from home. Few wives took kindly to the chore of selecting and preparing food and packing tucker boxes. Railwaymen seeking board and lodgings in a new depot could receive a set-back by being told "no tucker boxes packed". Until pooling of locomotives in depots became the order, a driver and fireman had "their own engine", and great was the competition between engine crews to display the best groomed horse. Much time might be spent outside rostered working hours cleaning their engine with kerosene and polishing with tallow and bath brick. So spotless and sparkling were some that a proud engineman would say a clean white handkerchief could be rubbed even over a hidden part. While miners talked of what made their day, farmers discussed crops and harvests, seamen their ships, and trainers and jockeys their horses, wherever steam men gathered, discussion soon turned to locomotives and the trains they hauled. Like jockeys with their mounts, iron horses with excellent traits were praised while those with annoying peculiarities were criticized and remedies suggested. Methods of firing to get best results from slow steaming locos were debated. Driver warned driver of weaknesses found in locomotives on recent "trips", spoke of developing defects calling for close attention — this one is "knocking Badly on one side", that one "priming badly (give her a good blow down before leaving the shed)", another with a "big end inclined to run hot", one with "a lot of slop in the boxes", one "getting down on the springs", or the sloth that was slow pulling on steep climbs to the chagrin of a driver striving to run on time. Things of no small concern when handling a locomotive on a train for a shift of maybe eight hours straight, or ten, even twelve, and on occasions longer. Foreknowledge of the particular loco allotted his train on the next job could fill the preceding hours for a driver or fireman with pleasant contentment, or with nagging trepidation and disgust……index, ill, p.217.non-fictionINTRODUCTION Until well into the twentieth century, driver, fireman and guard — with a locomotive — set out on something resembling a safari. Tucker boxes crammed with food, a change of clothing, a roll of blankets, and armed with a sheaf of time-tables, they worked trains hither and thither not to return home for almost a week. But the passing of time, plus union pressure, brought an end to the need for "waltzing Matilda". Not only blankets but sheets, pillow slips, then later mosquito nets, along with other aids to civilized living, were provided by the Department in living quarters away from home. Few wives took kindly to the chore of selecting and preparing food and packing tucker boxes. Railwaymen seeking board and lodgings in a new depot could receive a set-back by being told "no tucker boxes packed". Until pooling of locomotives in depots became the order, a driver and fireman had "their own engine", and great was the competition between engine crews to display the best groomed horse. Much time might be spent outside rostered working hours cleaning their engine with kerosene and polishing with tallow and bath brick. So spotless and sparkling were some that a proud engineman would say a clean white handkerchief could be rubbed even over a hidden part. While miners talked of what made their day, farmers discussed crops and harvests, seamen their ships, and trainers and jockeys their horses, wherever steam men gathered, discussion soon turned to locomotives and the trains they hauled. Like jockeys with their mounts, iron horses with excellent traits were praised while those with annoying peculiarities were criticized and remedies suggested. Methods of firing to get best results from slow steaming locos were debated. Driver warned driver of weaknesses found in locomotives on recent "trips", spoke of developing defects calling for close attention — this one is "knocking Badly on one side", that one "priming badly (give her a good blow down before leaving the shed)", another with a "big end inclined to run hot", one with "a lot of slop in the boxes", one "getting down on the springs", or the sloth that was slow pulling on steep climbs to the chagrin of a driver striving to run on time. Things of no small concern when handling a locomotive on a train for a shift of maybe eight hours straight, or ten, even twelve, and on occasions longer. Foreknowledge of the particular loco allotted his train on the next job could fill the preceding hours for a driver or fireman with pleasant contentment, or with nagging trepidation and disgust…… railroads -- queensland -- history, railroads -- australia -- queensland -- history. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Great Western Street Scene c 1890s
Great Western Street Scene 1890s. Weatherboard W.A. Stark General store with verandah. Two men standing in front and horse and cart. Weatherboard building at right corner street.Black and white photograph of a weather board store with veranda. Two men are standing at the side with horse and buggy in the street. On adjoining street corner is another building with veranda and tree behind.General Store W.A. Starkstawell -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Photograph, Buninyong Horse Racing Club Grandstand 1913
Some names associated with the photograph are written on the back as follows: Jack, Vince and Thelma Hayes, Edmund Hayes, Catherine Theresa Hayes (nee Carty) in front of fence.Framed black and white photograph of people in front of the Buninyong Racing Club Grandstand. There is a picket fence at the front of the scene. The frame has a flower-patterned edge. Some names associated with the photograph are written on the back as follows: Jack, Vince and Thelma Hayes, Edmund Hayes, Catherine Theresa Hayes (nee Carty) in front of fence.horse racing, buninyong, hayes family -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Warrandyte Rd looking North from Main Street, Ringwood. 1908
Black and white photograph reproduced from post card. Scene of road looking towards Loughnan Hill, Andrew Kennedy's orchard. Horse and cart in centre of photo, orchard to left of picture. (3 enlarged copies, 2 postcards, a clipping and 1 9x18.5 reproduction) Postcards with correspondence from N Blood, 2 original of the postcards with messages. First reads: "Trust you are well my dear and hope your poor Mater is no worse but better. We arrived home safely..poor little Tim was very tired. Love from all to your sister and mother..self. Your sincere friend, N. Blood" Second Reads: "Miss Hill. Cowes P.O.. 4/3/09 Dear Olive, come at once; I am on my last legs! Very pleased to hear that you have been enjoying yourself as well. Your mother had been very ill and Elvie has lost a stone weight; and ??? looks down in the dumps. Topsy killed canary this morning so I took Topsy for a walk! Had a bush fire up at home on 22 and 23rd Feb. No time to scribble more. Yours to a cinder. Bert." This postcard writing is overstamped J.B.McAlpin, Estate and Financial Agent. District Government Valuer Ringwood. It has a 1d Victorian Stamp affixed. Typed below photograph, "Warrandyte Rd. from Maroondah Hwy. looking north. Mullum Creek bridge in dip - 1908". -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Mylon's Reo Gas-powered bus, 1940s
This 1941 Reo bus was owned by the Mylon Bus Company in Wodonga. The gas bag was used for fuel to compensate for the shortage of petrol during World War II. The Reo, powered by gas, could run 40 miles on 1,100 cubic feet. Albury and Wodonga Councils pruned back the trees so the bus could pull into the kerbs without tearing the gas bag, and the Albury Council put in a special gas pipeline to the corner of David Street where the bag could be refilled. Street lights could also cause a problem for the bag's safety. The driver in this image is Alf Jackson pictured with the Mylon boys, Phillip, David and Bernie. In 1906 Patrick Mylon started a passenger transport service in the Albury-Wodonga border area with horses and cabs. His son Jack went into business in the late 1920s, and his grandson Bernie joined the firm early in 1970. When Patrick started with the horses and cabs, each cab carried eight passengers and he always had two horses per cab. As the business expanded, Mylons used a range of buses and coaches including Reo, Chev and Bedford vehicles. During more than 100 years of service to the Wodonga region and beyond, Mylon Motorways received many awards for Excellence and Tourism. On 2nd July 2008 the company, including its 31 buses and 45 staff members, were transferred to the Dyson Group.This image is significant because it captures innovations made to cope with fuel scarcity during World War II and represents an important Wodonga business.A black and white image of a Reo gas-powered bus owned by Mylon Bus Lines Wodonga. The driver and a group of boys are standing beside the bus.mylon motorways, patrick mylon, wodonga transport -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Steven Henty, Harnessing a Draught Horse, c. 1940
... a Draught Horse Photograph Black and white print Steven Henty ...Black and white photograph. A group of female students harnessing a draught horse to a 2-wheeled cart. See B91.118 for names. The girls are dressed in jodhpurs, some in blazersfemale students, draught horse, students working outside, cart, stable -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th Light Horse
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.Part of a series showing aspects of Citizen Soldering circa 1930s.Black and white photograph of three soldiers of ' A ' Squadron, 8th Light Horse Regiment standing outside tent. Identified as Les Lees - left, Jack Riley - centre, Vin Keidy - right. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Warrant Officer V.G. Groutsch MM, 20th LH
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 soldier mounted on horse. Part of 20th Light Horse collection." Warrant Officer V.G. Groutsch MM C Squadron 20th ALH. Served through ( out ) with Regt. to 20 Pnr Bn. until disbanded Captain on Discharge. "20lh, light horse, warrant officer v.g. groutsch mm -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 20 Light Horse group
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 single line of soldiers fallen-in in a vacant allotment surrounded by houses and fences. Part of 20th Light Horse collection.20lh, uniform -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Tocumwal Troop 20LH mounted with swords drawn
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. 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 single rank of 15 light horsemen with drawn sabres." Tocumwal Troop. No. 1 Troop ' C ' Squadron,20th Light Horse Regiment. Lieutenant H.G. Fyffe and Warrant Officer V.G. Groutsch on the right flank. 1937 or 1938 "tocumwal, 20lh, fyffe, warrant officer v.g. groutsch mm, uniform, horse, nulla -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Tocumwal Troop 20 Light Horse c.1938
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. 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 16 soldiers in line with two Officers standing in front. All are wearing Light Horse uniform. Part of a collection of 20th Light Horse photographs circa 1938."Tocumwal Troop ; Left : Lt. B. Fyffe. Right: WOII V. Groutsh Military Medallight horse, tocumwal, uniform, fyffe, v.g. groutsch, hutton trophy