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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Sculpture - Hussar figurine
The British Army 14th/20th King's Hussars was affiliated with 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment [date ?] . This affiliation carried over to 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles in 1948 and is now maintained in the affiliation of the Queens Royal Hussars and 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse following various amalgamations and linkings.Rare example of a gift between British and Australian regiments.Metal figurine on a turned wooded base depicting an hussar. Wraparound inscribed plaque on base."Presented to 8th/13th Victoria (sic) Mounted Rifles by all ranks 14th/20th King's Hussars on the occasion of the presentation of our new Guidon / 12 June 1982"20th light horse, 8th/13th victorian mounted rifles, queens royal hussars, 14th/20th king's hussars -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Headwear - Busby, 1854 circa
8th Hussars formed part of the Light Brigade which took part in the famous charge.Busby which belonged to C R Burn Esq 8th Hussars with metal box for hat and metal tube for plume. Busby was worn at Balaclava during the Crimean War 1854. Leather inner with brown fur outer covering; red cloth flap on right side; gold braid, white horsehair plume and red feathers at base or plume, gilt link chinstrap. The busby was presented as a gift to 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles by its affiliated British regiment, 8th Queen's Royal Irish Hussars in 1954.On lid of hat box: " C R Burn Esq 8th Hussars" and "Hawkes and Co Piccadilly London"busby, hat, military, cavalry, hussars -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Print - Framed gift from 8QRIH, Visiting the Outposts
The 8 Kings/Queens Royal Irish Hussars was affiliated with 8th Light Horse and later 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. Gifts and visits were exchanged between the regiments. The artist, Henry Martens (b. 1790, London; d. 1868, London) was an English military illustrator and artist. He created works for the firm of Rudolf Ackermann who ran the Eclipse Sporting Gallery at 191 Regent Street. The majority of these depicted military uniforms and battle scenes, particularly images of the Sikh Wars and the Kaffir Wars. He worked mainly in water-colour although a few oil paintings do exist.Framed print of "Visiting the Outposts" by Henry Martens. This was a gift to 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles from its affiliated regiment 8 Queens Royal Irish Hussars in 1980.Presented by Queens Royal Irish Hussars 1980military, light horse, hussars, irish, martens, girt, affiliation -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme, Box Hill Operatic Society, 'Viktoria and Her Hussar' by Grunwald & Lohner-Benda /, 1958
The Box Hill Operatic Society was founded in 1945 and was sponsored by the Box Hill City Council. Past productions listed on the back page of the programme include The Quaker Girl, High Jinks, A Night Out, The Lilac Domino, Wildflower, Gipsy Love, Katinka, and Maid of the Mountains. Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1960s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Theatre programme issued by the Box Hill Operatic Society. The 8-page programme contains a title page, a cast list, details of the management, and a brief history of the Company. The performance was held in the Box Hill Town Hall in 1958. arthur dear collection, theatre memorabilia, performing arts - box hill, box hill town hall -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Sheet Music, Gay Hussar
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Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Sheet Music, Hussar, The
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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Letter - From 14/20 Kings Hussars 1961
Letter on 14/20 King 's Hussars letterhead paper dated 5 July 1961hussar, guidon -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Plaque - 14/20 KH
The 14/20th Kings Hussars was affiliated with the 20th Australian Light Horse. This affiliation carried over to the 8th/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles when it was raised in 1948 and subsequently, following linking in 1991, to the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Wooden plaque with badge of 14th/20th Kings Hussarsaffiliation, hussars, light horse, plaque, warren -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Plaque - 8QRIH
The 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars was affiliated with the 8th Australian Light Horse. This affiliation carried over to the 8th/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles when it was raised in 1948 and subsequently, following linking in 1991, to the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Wooden plaque with badge of 8th Queens Royal Irish Hussarsaffiliation, hussars, light horse, plaque, warren -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Card
Single fold card with 4 inner pages being order of service for presentation of Guidon to 14/20 Kings Hussars in Germany 10 June 1961. Also envelope.hussar, guidon -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Letter 14/20 Kings Hussars
File copy of letter from 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles to Commanding Officer 14/20 King's Hussars dated 14 August 1961hussar, 14/20th kings hussars, affiliated unit -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Address given at 14/20 Queens Hussar parade
Two type written sheets being the address by Field Marshall Sir Gerald Templer at the presentation of the new guidon to the 14/20 Queens Hussars 10 June 1961.hussar, templer, guidon -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document
14/20 King's Hussars is an affiliated regiment of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. A contingent from 8/13 VMR attended the presentation.Eight page booklet with cover being the program for the presentation of the new guidon to the 14/20 King's Hussars by HRH Princess Anne at Hohine Germany, 12 June 1982. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Postcard
Black and White Postcard of the sailing ship Hussar. SH 124 Ships F - H.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, post card, hussar, postcard -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Captains Fraser & Morrison with HRH Princess Anne
14/20 King's Hussars is an affiliated regiment of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. A contingent from 8/13 VMR attended the presentation.Black and white photograph of Captain Terry Fraser, Lieutenant Robert Morrison, and Sergeant Hugh Wilson speaking with HRH Princess Anne at the presentation of the new guidon to 14/20 King's Hussars at Hohne, Germany, 12 June 1982.hrh princess anne, germany, guidon, morrison, fraser, wilson, 14/20th kings hussars -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Viktoria and Her Hussar
"Viktoria and her Hussar" is a German operetta in 3 Acts based on a play by Hungarian Imre Foldes. Music was written by Paul Abraham and libretto by Alfred Grunwald and Fritz Lohner-Beda. It was first performed in 1930.Bendigo Operatic Society - "Viktoria and Her Hussar" Programme - Capital Theatre, Bendigo. Opening Friday 14th April 1961 for five nights. A5, 15 pages - booklet filled with names and some pictures of participants and organizers, advertisements, details regarding synopsis of story and scenes and acknowledgements. programme, concert, music -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Badge- Royal Irish, Circa WW1
Kings Crown over a Harp with slider fitting bi-metal8th King's Royal Irish Hussars -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Card
Buff card being invitation to the presentation of Guidon to 14/20 King's Hussars 10 June 1961hussar guidon -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document
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. Hand written letter from Major Parker, Director of Royal Tournament replying to Robert Morrison's letter ( 3103.906 ) . He points out the difficulty of affiliated regiments 14/20 Hussars and Queens Royal Irish Hussars providing horses because they no longer have horses. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Print - Framed Print, Officer Prince of Wales's Light Horse Hussars 1870's, c 1960
40 x 220 mm coloured print of Officer of Prince of Wales's Light Horse Hussars set in glass fronted wooden frameJess 45 Property of 4/19 PWLH Officers' Mess Feb 96 Framed by Elan's Picture Framers 818-7801, 277-6969australian light horse, history, army officers -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Morrison, Fraser & Wilson with Princess Anne
VMR members met Princess Anne when visiting 14/20 Hussars in GermanyBlack and white photograph of Captains T Fraser and R. Morrison, and Sergeant H. Wilson speaking to HRH Princess Anne in Germany 1992anne, hrh, wilson, morrison, fraser -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Gramophone cylinders, National Phonograph Co, Ride of The Thuringia Hussars
Gramophone cylinders, blue, 6 grooves on interior stored in cardboard round container with detachable lid. Edison Amberol Record, made and sold by National Phonograph Co. at Orange N.J. U.S.A. Song: 1729 Ride of The Thuringia Hussars U.S. Marine Band flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, gramophone cylinders, edison record, national phonograph co, u.s. marine band, ride of the thuringia hussars -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Mixed media - Vinyl record, 1954 circa
Rare recording containing music and fraternal messages between affiliated regiments in British and Australian Armies.Black vinyl long- playing microgroove disc with affiliation messages and musicOn both Sides 1 and 2 : "Affiliation messages by the Commanding Officer of the VIII King's Royal Irish Hussars and the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. Marches by the Regimental Bands".8/13 victorian mounted rifles, 8th king's royal irish hussars -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Rosebowl, Subalterns Challenge Cup, 1893 circa
Presented to the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment RAAC by its affiliated regiment the 8th Royal Irish Hussars as part of a gift of regimental property when a reorganisation of British cavalry regiments was being undertaken.Silver rose bowl mounted on black shellacked wooden base. Bowl is oval in plan view and boat-shaped in elevation with human figurines as handles. Designation of the bowl as the Subalterns Challenge Cup inscribed on side of bowl while winners are inscribed on wooden base.On side of bowl: "Subalterns Challenge Cup Presented to Lieut.Col. Davidson and the Officers 8th Hussara by major C G Poley on leaving the Regiment May 1893" and on base: "Won at Wetherby 1896 Lt O'Brien br:g "Baccarat" Owner Won at Wetherby 1897 Lt F J C Howard's b.m Moonshine aged Owner 12st 3lb Won at Fethard 1898 Lt E A O'Brien br.g Baccarat Owner 12st 3lb Won at Mullaboden 1899 Lt E M Jennings b.g May Boy Owner 12st 3lb Won at Aldershot 1904 Lt H F Partridge's b.g Loch Lomond aged Owner 12st.3lb"8th hussars, rose bowl, regimental silver, horse racing, subalterns challenge cup -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - 17th LH badge
The 17th Australian Light Horse was raised in 1912 in central Victoria. It took its territorial title from the Prince of Wales Victorian Volunteer Light Horse (Hussars) formed in 1863 following a reorganisation of units of the Mounted Volunteer Corps.Collar badge of the 17th Light Horse (Prince of Wales Light Horse) Regiment. light horse, victoria, prince of wales -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, BRITISH, C.1914 - 18 or pre
.1) Oxeford Shire & Buckingham Shires Light Infantry. .3) Cheshire Infantry Regiment. .4) 18th Royal Hussars Cavalry. Items in the collection re John D Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details..1) Badge brass curved shape all lettering with two lugs on rear. .2) Badge pressed brass crown at top, wreath and Serpent, scroll at bottom, pin on rear. .3) Badge pressed brass, 8 sided star with central motif, scroll under with raised lettering, pin on rear. .4) Badge pressed silver colour, crown at top, central circle with raised lettering, wreath under and pin on rear..1) "OXE & BUCKS" .2) "Royal Army Medical Corp". .3) "CHESHIRE" .4) Queen Mary's Own". -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document
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. Typed draft of a letter from Lieutenant Robert Morrison ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles to Major M. Parker, Director Royal Tournament Committee, Horse Guards, London exploring the possibility of a team from 8/13 Heritage Troop competing at the Royal Tournament in 1986. He suggests horses might be provided by affiliated regiment 14/20 Hussars as they did in 1891. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VIKKI SPICER COLLECTION: BENDIGO OPERATIC SOCIETY PROGRAMMES
Vicki Spicer collection, including a short note and her return address, of programmes illustrating performances by the Bendigo Operatic Society.The Student Prince, Lilac Time, Brigadoon,Carousel, The New Moon, South Pacific, Anything Goes, Oklahoma, Victoria and Her Hussar, Show Boat, Seagulls Over Sorrento, Rose Marie, You're in Love, The Student Prince, No! No! Nanette, The Lilac Domino, The Desert Song, Jack and The Beanstalk, No Rhyme or Reason, Morning Departure, Stalag 17.Vikki Spicer -
Federation University Historical Collection
Weapon - Object, Sword, 1877
In 1862, the units of the Mounted Volunteer Corps in Victoria were formed into a single regiment known as the Victorian Volunteer Light Horse. This title changed again in 1863, to the Prince of Wales Victorian Volunteer Light Horse ( Hussars ). In 1870 a uniform was adopted that was based on the British 19th Hussars. Troops were based at various times at Geelong, Ballarat, Kyneton, Bendigo, Castlemaine and Dandenong, as well as metropolitan Melbourne. In 1885, most of the Cavalry were incorporated into a newly formed Victorian Mounted Rifles. (http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/REL/18070.001) "It is notified in the Gazette that Lieutenant Laurence Whyte, Ballarat troop Prince of Wales Light Horse, has been appointed captain, seniority to date from January 31. " (The Argus, 17 February 1883) "An official inspection of the P.W.L.H. took place in the Royal Park last evening by the colonel-commandant, assisted by Colonel Rede; Captain Medealf in command of the, troop. After bring exercised in field movements, a sword competition took place, toe first prize bring awarded to Trooper L. Whyte ; the "second to Sergeant Blight; the third, to Trooper Jenkins; and the fourth, to Trooper Orr, of Creswick. Major Sleep officiated as timekeeper. The colonel commandant complimented Captain Med-calf upon the efficiency of the troop, and officers and men afterwards dined together at Craig's hotel. (Ballarat Courier, 09 March 1877.)Silver coloured sword and scabbard with leather hand grip within the hilt. The sword was awarded to Trooper Whyte of the Prince of Wales Victorian Volunteer Light Horse (Ballarat) in 1877.. Engraved into handle "Ballarat Troop P.W.V.V.L.H Officers Trophy FIRST PRIZE WON BY Trooper Whyte AT SWORD Competition 8th March 1877" volunteer forces, sword, trooper whyte, prince of wales victorian volunteer light horse (ballarat), l. whyte, laurence whyte -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal
The medal was awarded to Trooper John Garbutt of the Prince of Wales Victorian Volunteer Light Horse (Ballarat) in 1880 for attaining fourth prize n the sword competition. In 1862, the units of the Mounted Volunteer Corps in Victoria were formed into a single regiment known as the Victorian Volunteer Light Horse. This title changed again in 1863, to the Prince of Wales Victorian Volunteer Light Horse ( Hussars ). In 1870 a uniform was adopted that was based on the British 19th Hussars. Troops were based at various times at Geelong, Ballarat, Kyneton, Bendigo, Castlemaine and Dandenong, as well as metropolitan Melbourne. In 1885, most of the Cavalry were incorporated into a newly formed Victorian Mounted Rifles. (http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/REL/18070.001) John Garbutt was Principal of Ballarat College 1877 - 1909. He was educated at Geelong National Grammar School and in 1860 was the first dux of the college. He was educated at Geelong National Grammar School and in 1860 was the first dux of the college. Fist class Honourman Arts and Laws at Melbourne University 1866; Two years a master at Geelong College; seven years master and three years senior master at Scotch College, Melbourne. Mein's 1964 History of Ballarat College states: 'To summarise, it may be fairly claimed that the College's War Record in 1914-1918 would have reflected great credit on a school with ten times its numbers...Some of the credit of the college war record must be attributed to the influence of Major John Garbutt, M.A. who was Principal of the College for 33 years...Nearly all the old Collegians who distinguished themselves in the war had been trained by him. Silver coloured maltese cross medal with decorative link attached to top and engraved on both sides. The medal was awarded to Trooper Whyte of the Prince of Wales Victorian Volunteer Light Horse (Ballarat) in 1877. Face: P.W.V.V.L.H. / BALLARAT TROOP / SWORD COMPETITION / 1880 Verso: 4th PRIZE / Trooper garbutt ballarat-college, principal-john-garbutt, prince of wales victorian volunteer light horse, medal, 1880, principal