On Friday 18th April 1969 it is recorded in the Warrnambool Rowing Clubs minutes that: 'A trophy, being the coaches trophy, for the Scotch Mercantile Regatta Maiden Pairs, was presented to the club by the successful crew competing: B. Stapleton, J. Pettit & ?P. Clark.'Brass gobletScotch Mercantile Regatta 1969 Maiden Pairs Coach Trophy City of Warrnambool Barry Stapleton Jim Pettit Mel Clarkwarrnambool, warrnambool rowing club, city of warrnambool rowing club, scotch mercantile, stapleton, pettit, clark

The three transcribed letters, numbers five, six and seven, are from a series of letters written by John Heithfield Wroth Pettit, 1852 - 1868, to his father in England. Letters five, six and seven are written mainly from the Forest Creek diggings at Castlemaine but also describe his time on the Bendigo goldfield. The full set of Pettit's letters describe his journey out to Australia on the 'Atrevida', his arrival, journey to the diggings, tools and methods used to search for gold during 1853 and his later life experiences working with roads and bridges, primarily in Gippsland area. In October 1854 John Pettit settled at Tarraville where he was employed as a superintendent of works connected with Roads and Bridges, later he set up privately as an architect, builder, land surveyor until September 1856, when he was appointed Assistant Surveyor in the Survey Department in which capacity he selected up a new line of road to the Omeo diggings and laid out townships. In 1862 he set up a business in Sale, Gippsland, as an architect/surveyor (Gippsland Times, 5th September, 1862, page 3). Letters from October 1854 to September 1856 give some information on the people, social life, opossum and kangaroo hunting, mustering cattle etc. Letters after 1856 mainly describe the country, methods of work and life led. Vocabularies of the Omeo, Norradyeree and Gippsland tribes c 1859 and a list of names of places, rivers and more, in the language of various un-named tribes in Gippsland c1857 occupy pages 148 – 162. (Source: https://indigenous.sl.nsw.gov.au/collection-items/john-h-w-pettit-letters-his-father-england-illustrated-sketches-writer-1852-1868#&gid=1&pid=3) Albert Richardson, the transcriber of the letters, was a long time member of the Bendigo Historical Society. He was particularly interested in the mining history of the region and wrote extensively on the mines on the Bendigo field. Thirty seven page handwritten transcription on lined foolscap paper by Albert Richardson of three of John Pettit's letters, numbers five, six and seven. The letters describe John's experiences on the Castlemaine, Bendigo and Ballarat goldfields. Extract from letter number five: 'We have been sinking sev'l holes about have obtained gold enough to pay the expenses of living up here perhaps a little more - it is hard work we usually rise with the Sun and keep at it until dark' John Pettit written in capitals in blue pen, top right hand corner of front pagejohn h.w. pettit, gold, goldmining, castlemaine, forest creek diggings, bendigo, gippsland

A spiral bound publication of 110 pages investigating potential plans and developments of education in Baranduda, Victoria. Cover features 3 photographs and diagrams are included.This book is the result of research commissioned by the Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation in 1976 to investigate future educational needs for the Baranduda community, Baranduda was established as a pastoral run around 1846. It developed as a rural community in the late 19th century—with a school opening in 1880. In 1974 The Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation was established to transform the twin-town border region into a major inland city, aiming for a population of 300,000 by 2000. It was created by federal and state governments to decentralise population from capital cities, manage regional land development, and boost local industry. As part of its recommendations Baranduda was designated for development as a modern satellite township. This report was commissioned as part of the planning for the future development of the Baranduda community.baranduda, albury-wodonga development corporation, education north east victoria

Originally known as Smith's Siding, in November 1914 the siding was renamed "Pettits" following the sale of a nearby mill to the north. The sawn timber was initially carted out by bullock wagon but the mud and slush caused such difficulties that Pettits caused a thirty chain incline to be built from the mill to a tramway. The tramway connected the mill to the railway until 1924. An annual average of 2,450 tonnes of timber was despatched from the siding. No provision was made for passenger traffic. After ten years Pettit Brothers had cut out the area and moved on, abandoning the siding which was put out of commission on 23 September 1924. However, local residents, not wishing to suffer the loss of railway facilities, managed to have the siding reopened in February 1925 for goods and passengers. It was lightly patronised until all traffic ceased in 1936. B/W. Sam Knox, timber loader and tallyman, and George Pritchard, a teamster, resting at Pettit's Siding after delivering a six-horse-drawn load of timber to the Siding. Stacks of wood awaiting transport by rail are in the background.pettits siding; wyelangta; railways; smith's siding; sam knox; george pritchard;

Pile Siding was opened in December 1915 because of the Pettit Brothers sawmill and pile extraction operation. The siding was a spur with points facing Beech Forest with a timber tramway feeding the siding. During 1916/17 Pettit's sent away 5,000 tonnes of timber before moving to another site, after which loading dropped to insignificant proportions. Pettit's again occupied the site from 1924 and traffic rose to major levels again.B/W. A six horse-drawn timber tram at Pile Siding station in c.1920. Two timber workers are seated at the centre. Stacks of timber are awaiting collection. Note the bare tree trunks in the background. pile siding; weeaproinah; railways; tramways;

Australian Corriedale Association (Victorian Branch) Honorary Life Membership to Mr R W Pettit, 1985.Australian Corriedale Association Ltd/ Victorian Branch/ This is to certify that/ Honorary/ Life Membership/ was conferred on/ R W Pettitt, MBE/ 23rd July 1985corriedale sheep sheep breeding, australian corriedale association, pettitt, mr r. w., corriedale sheep, sheep breeding

non-fictionThis publication is the Summary Report of a study of the management of water resources and management of the Murray River. It was jointly commission by the Rural Water Commission of Victoria and the Water Resources Commission of New South Wales. The Rural Water Commission of Victoria was established in 1984. The Commission was renamed in 1992, becoming the Rural Water Corporation. The Water Resources Commission of NSW was constituted in 1976. The Water Administration Act, 1986 abolished the Water Resources Commission replacing it with the Department of Water Resources on 1 January 1987. floodplain management -- murray river, water resources

White ticket from The Social Committee of the Old Girtonians' Association to Miss E. Goetze for a Cabaret Ball to be held at the Girton Hall, on October 12th, 1951. Ticket Secretaries were J. Pettit, S. Matthews, G. Enders, N. Cowling, N. Melrose,H. Guest and B. Tubb.clubs, social, the old girtonians association, document, old girtonians' association cabaret ball ticket, miss e goetze, j. pettit, s. matthews, g. enders, n. cowling, n. melrose, h. guest and b. tubb.

Bengall razors, made by T.R. Cadman & Sons in Sheffield, England, were produced for a long period, with the trademark granted in 1748 and the company trading until 1965, meaning they were made throughout the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, with many popular models from the early to mid-20th century (1900s-1940s/50s) being common finds. They were a classic type of straight razor, popular for daily use before safety razors took over. Klein cut-throat razors marked "Ground in Hamburg" are vintage straight razors, often collectible, indicating they were manufactured by or for J. Klein & Co. (or similar) and had their blades ground for sharpness in Hamburg, Germany, a traditional centre for steel and razor making, reflecting a quality indicator for these classic wet-shaving tools. H. Boker & Co. is a historic German-American company, established in 1837 by Hermann Boker, known for its high-quality cutlery, especially vintage straight razors, pocket knives, and other tools, marked by the iconic "Tree Brand" symbol originating from a chestnut tree near their Remscheid forgeTwo cut throat razors: 1. A vintage Bengall Cut Throat Shaving Razor with a brown bakelite handle made by T.R. Cadman & Sons, in Sheffield, England.The blade folds back into the handle to protect it. It has a floral decoration around the end of the blade near the handle. It is stored in a burgundy leather case with 'Genuine Bengall Razor' stamped onto it. 2. A vintage Klein Cut Throat Shaving Razor ground in Hamburg Germany with a brown bakelite handle.The blade folds back into the handle to protect it. There is a blue sticker on the end of the inside of the case with SHOP written on both sides. 3. An empty H Boker and Co razor case with the name in ornate lettering printed in black lettering on the front with Trade Mark written each side of an outline of marked by the iconic "Tree Brand" symbol originating from a chestnut tree near their Remscheid forge tree on the short section of the case. There is a white sticker with E.A. Pettit printed on it in purple and the name Kennedy in black ink handwriting below.1. The blade has 'Bengall' engraved one side and on the back it has 'T.R. Cadman & Sons Sheffield England'. 2.The blade has 'Klein' engraved on one side and on the back has 'Ground in Hamburg Germany'. There is a blue sticker on the end of the inside of the case with 'SHOP' written on both sides.3. On the empty worn black case 'H Boker and Co' 'Trade Mark' is written each side of an outline of tree on the short section of the case. There is a white sticker with 'E.A. Pettit Puts Your razor Inters Class Order' or 1/6' printed on it in purple and the name 'Kennedy' in black ink handwriting below.cut throat razors, shaving equipment, shavers, barbers

Names identified on photo: Thelma Anderson, Alice Anderson, Gladys Baker, Ida Borshman, Maude Commensoli, Wilma Commensoli, Thelma Crampton, Marge Deas, Isabel Firth, Mavis Francis, Phyllis Humphries, Margaret Humphries, Maureen Johnston, Mrs Kay, Gwen Kerr, Mavis Lee, Norma McLeod, Lois Miller, Marge Morley, Ollie Nicholson, Betty Nott, Rose Parrot, Chris Pettit, Josie, Smith, Patty Smith, Joyce WarrenBlack and white photograph of workers, mostly women, of the Valencia Shoe Factory, Rutherglen. Also included is a tissue overlay identifying all but two individuals in the photograph. Two additional names are illegible.At top of photo: "Valencia Shoe Factory" valencia shoes, shoe factory, factory workers, thelma anderson, alice anderson, gladys baker, ida borshman, maud commensoli, wilma commensoli, thelma crampton, marge deas, isabel firth, mavis francis, phyllis humphries, margaret humphries, maureen johnston, mrs kay, gwen kerr, mavis lee, norma mcleod, lois miller, marge morley, ollie nicholson, betty nott, rose parrot, chris pettit, josie smith, patty smith, joyce warren

Joy MacDuff was a greatly loved teacher at the Junior School where she worked from 1973-1987. She resigned to return to live in Scotland. This prize was established in 1990 in her honour, and awarded to the music student demonstrating enthusiasm, endeavour and enjoyment. The prize was awarded until 2010. Heavy wooden stand with gold plates to front and back; thick glass top with school crest, bars of music and decorative elements etched on front; Front plate: The Joy Macduff Encouragement Award / for Enthusiasm Endeavour & Enjoyment in Music Studies verso plate: 2002 KATHRYN DAY / 2003 KATHRYN DAY / 2004 CATHERINE CLARKE / 2005 CATHY JAMES / 2006 TOM PETTIT / 2007 FINIAN KELLY BRYAN COLLING / 2008 BRYAN COLLING / 2009 FRANCES JACKSON / 2010 MACEO WOODjoy macduff, music, trophy

SchoolBlack and white photograph, four rows of girls dressed in checked school uniforms. Names: back row, left to right: Wilma Hannah, Elsie Houlden, Marie Errington, Miss Hazlett, Una Boyle, Jean Sargeant, Norma Young. Centre row: nancy Beckham, Joyce Western, Melva Alexander, Elma John, Lorna Brown, Cecilia Jackson, Margaret Campigli, Kneeling: Verna Fulton, Gwen Tripcony, Norma Pieper, Constance Pidgeon, Rosemary Graham, Joy Williams, Gwen Perrow. Sitting: Lucy Pocock, Marjorie Crawford, Una Gabel, Lois Pettit, Hilary Sheehan, Sylvia Aldridge. Absent: Margaret Philipson, Betty Jones.bendigo, education, bendigo high school, wilma hannah, elsie houlden, marie errington, miss hazlett, una boyle, jean sargeant, norma young. centre row: nancy beckham, joyce western, melva alexander, elma john, lorna brown, cecilia jackson, margaret campigli, kneeling: verna fulton, gwen tripcony, norma pieper, constance pidgeon, rosemary graham, joy williams, gwen perrow. sitting: lucy pocock, marjorie crawford, una gabel, lois pettit, hilary sheehan, sylvia aldridge. absent: margaret philipson, betty jones. bendigo senior high school, bendigo girls school. 1939, education

PHOTOGRAPH KEPT AT CLUNES FOOTBALL CLUBPHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES FOOTBALL CLUB 1930 - MOUNTED ON GREY CARD WITH DARK GREY BORDER .1 ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED .2 MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPH WITH NAMES AND 'CLUNES FOOTBALL CLUB 1930' .3 PHOTOCOPY OF .2.2 LIST OF NAMES : BACK: BRIT JONES, (PRES).L EXELBY, L THOMAS,M ROGERS, M MITCHELL, R MCKENZIE, N SPARK, A CLARKE, MINTY ROBERTS, (TRAINER), CENTRE: M O'DONNELL, R DUNN, R ADAM, L CARTER (V.C)., D WRIGHT( CAPT), G LEISHMAN, G DUNN, J LEISHMAN. FRONT: S DUNN, H PETTIT, J PASCOE(BOUNDARY), E BROWN, G RICKARD.photographs, football, football club 1930

B/W, Men and Women in front of building Staff 1968Back Row: Bill McGregor, Bruce Burton, Cec Glasson, Ralph Sinclair, Geoff La Gerche, Dick Pettit, Robert Fowler Centre Row: Bob Henderson, Eileen Eskey, Julie Martin, Bill Sherlock, Bill Bainbridge, Mabel Clearson, Marion McKay, Ruby Willy, Grame Higgins. Front Row: Reg Craig, Dick Bohmer, Geoff Partington, Gordeon Bear, Les Blackmore, Ian Whitty, Bob Ward, John Crooks, Absent: Doug Foster, J Davis, Laurel Barton, Mrs Arnott.education

Report - hand made on a pretyped carbon copy titled "Conductor's 1d A. Tickets sent to Head Office for Wednesday April 28th 1920", listing name (See Key associations), number as per revenue journal, and counted number with initials. Background not known. Lists 25 names, not all people where involved, list for Northcote Depot. Possibly the listing of the conductors at the depot at the time. Has been prepared on the rear of a "Northcote Municipal Tramways Job Sheet" listing the job, date, labour and materials used for the job with space for accounts and signatures. Form No. F29/S 56016. Printed in a reddish brown ink.trams, tramways, northcote, forms, cable trams, tickets, conductors

Because of the vast quantity of piles for harbour works Pettit Bros. of Geelong arranged for an addition siding to be installed at Ferguson on the north side of the station in 1913. They then laid a tramway in a northerly direction along the original alignment of Charley's Creek road to the top of Powneys Cutting, 1.8 km from Ferguson, where a log winch was sited. This powerful winch hauled carefully selected piles from the north-west. Jim Facey and Jim, Ted and Tom Cashin formed a partnership to log an area along the Charley's Creek Road six kilometres from Ferguson, operating full-time from 1934. After leasing three Crown sites and cutting them out the partners shifted logging operations to Powneys farm, which they had purchased, and laid a log trail into the farm. The old road reserve was also purchased, and the log tram continued along the road reserve for one kilometre to Powneys Cutting. Logs were winched up to the tramline and despatched to the mill along the falling grade of the road.B/W. 201mm x 268mm. Powneys Cutting being excavated by four men, two men on either side of the slope, and a horse at the end of the line, in c.1902.ferguson; powneys cutting; tramways; powneys farm; pettit; jim facey; jim cashin; ted cashin; tom cashin; charley's creek road;

Three copies of Bendigo Sub-branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Annual Victory Ball held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on August 16th, 1949. Guests of Honour were Lt.-En. S. F. Rowell, C.B., C.B.E., and Mrs Rowell. Card is cream with gold print on the front and a blue RLS badge. Other printing is blue. The inside of the trio-fold has a Dance Program of 28 dances and a space for Autographs. The other side has the Debutantes: Dorothy Ell, Joan Ell, Clarinet Bilby, Fay Webb, Aileen Harrowfield, Beryl Gillies, Wilma Sinclair, Margaret Pettit, Joyce Lucas, Gaynor Collier, Valerie Jones and Jean Bolitho. Chaperone: Mrs H A Morey. Flower Girl: Jillian Batten. Page: Elaine Guidice. Partners: Max Frayne, Roy Speechley, Les Morey, Len Kelly, Brian Walsh, Allan Scarfe, Clive Millar, Ken Sepping, Allan Holmes, Don Peterson, Ron Campbell, Jim Jeffrey and Ken Longstaff. President Bendigo Branch R.S.L. Col G V Lansell. Chairman Ball Committee: Mr F E Jackson. Hon. Sec. Ball Committee: Mr J W Swatton. Printed by James, Print, Eaglehawk.James Print, Eaglehawkevent, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - annual victory ball 1949, lt.-gen. s f rowell, mrs rowell, dorothy pell, joan pell, clarice wilby, fay webb, aileen harrowfield, beryl gillies, wilma sinclair, margaret pettit, joyce lucas, gaynor collier, valerie jones jean bolitho, mrs h a morey, jillian batten, elaine guidice, james, max frayne, roy speechley, les morey, len kelly, brian walsh, allan scarfe, clive millar, ken sepping, allan holmes, don peterson, ron campbell, jim jeffrey, ken longstaff, col g v lansell, mr f e jackson, mr j w swatton

A meeting convened by the Mayor Cr J L Wyatt with a view to considering necessary action for the celebration of the State of Victoria at Portland. It was resolved that all present should form as a committee with power to add, with the object of determining and implementing arrangements for the celebration of the Centenary at Portland on the appropriate date. Twenty page booklet, white paper, stapled; containing reports from meetings of centenary celebrations committee and State Centenary Celebrations Co. Pty Ltd. 1930 - 1934. Compiled September 1977.centenary, committee, minutes, administration, 1934, portland sesquicentennial committee, j l wyatt, cr pumpa, cr a hogan, s segal, w millard, beglen, h annett, p hodge, e davis, e n t henry, n learmonth, e andrews, sutton, day, millard, pettit

Details life in Greensborough in the 1920's and the people who were here.Lists names of traders and residents, particularly those connected to the Poulter family.Article on growing up in Greensborough in the 1920's by Valma Poulter.greensborough, james st, poulter, lobb, splatt, mcdowell, brooks, snow, godwill, iredale, mccoll, aldridge, jolly, brown, chapman, loan, pettit, clayton, carse, huitt, orr, hutchinson, butterworth, jessop

Mary Anne Mitchell Collection Local Bendigo Business Receipts dating from 1924-1939. Businesses include: Campbell, Connelly & Co. Pty. Ltd. Ironmongers, Plumbers & Sewerage Contractors of Sheet Metal Goods; The Northern Seed Supply Co. Seed & Service Station; Gerrand, King & Son, Wholesale Fruiterer's & Commission Agents; Myer's Bendigo Pty Ltd. Drapers & Outfitters; Foggitt Jones Pty Ltd. Ham & Bacon Curers Central Provision Merchants & Bendigo Bacon Factory; W.J.Knight Late Knight & Wilkinson Wheelwright, General Blacksmith, Wagon & Lorry Builder, Motor Body Builders; D.Whyte's Farmers Cash Store Pty. Ltd Wholesale & Retail Grocers; Harol Pettit Used Cars; Whitelock & Carter Tailors, Mercers, Hatters & Bootmen Specialists in Ladies' Hosiery; W.Lewis Williams Chemist; J.C. Morrison Carriage Builder & Vehicle Manufacturer; Stilwell's Complete House Furnishers; Matthew Bros. General Drapers, Specialists in Men's Clothing, Mercery Manchester, Childs, Ladies'Wear etc; George Bennett Arcade Store Crockery, Glasswear, Ironmongery, Stationery, Toys; Chandlers'Hardware Stores; J.H. Curnow & Son Farm, Dairy Produce & Furniture Salesmen Fire & Livestock Insurance Merchants Bendigo Auction Rooms; Hume & Iser, Pty. Ltd. Timber & Iron Merchants; Warren's Drapers, Milliners, Outfitters, etc; Cocking's Bendigo Drapers Manchester, Dresses, Clothing, Mercery, Underclothing & Millinery; Hartley's (J.L. Shoosmith) Bicycle, Motorcycle, Motor, Sporting & Radio Store; Williams The Shoemen Pty Ltd; Walter A. Reynell & Co. Stock & Station Agents;bendigo, history, bendigo businesses

The Morwell War Memorial Morwell War was unveiled on 06 June 1921. The Memorial was originally the level crossing between Commercial Road and Station Street (later Princes Highway). It was later moved to its present position on the Princes Highway opposite Hoyle Street. (http://www.morwellhistoricalsociety.org.au/warmemorial.htm) Names Inscribed on War Memorial – World War 1 *Killed in action * Allis G. Francis J. Pettit H. Amiet C. Graur R. L. Pryor W. * Amiet F. D. Hall J. A. Pryke R. Anderson C. Hall S. D. Rowell F. Billingsley A. H. Hare Bert Rowe C. Butters C. * Handler P. Ronald A. Q Butters R. Hogan E. J. Rintoull W. G. (D.C.M.) Brown H. H. Kleine F. W. Saddler J. Brinsmead F. S. Whitelaw A. Smith C. Collins W. Whitelaw D. Symons H. Collins J. S. F. Keegan F. Thomas L. G. Cooper H. S. Little K. Thomas R. W. Capon W. V. Lock E. * Thomson R. H. Davey R. R. Lyons C. * Tulloch J. Davey E. W. Lyons R. P. Vunell C. R. E. Davey W. R. Miller F. Vinall H. V. Davey C. E. Maher A. Wood A. Duncanson J. Maher L. Wilkins F. Dusting C. * McIntosh A. Warnett J. * Dusting H. Neal A. E. Warnetyt W. H. Derham H. * O’Donnell T. Young J. A. World War 2 – Killed in action Allen H. A. Eason L. W. McDonald D. Angus C. P. Evans H. T. Muncaster J. Bolitho H. Ferguson R. W. Murray A. M. Bolton C. R. A. Gair N. Peter T. Bowden N. J. Green D. I. A. Read L. H. M. Brudge W. G. Hewat G, A, Roy E. W. Catterick J. H. Horsefall L. Sillcock R. R. Deanne A. Johnson F. Stagg J. L. Deering C. J. King L. S. Templer R. C. Doolan W. T. Lawrence F. E. Tienery R. Dickson L. H. McArthur D. Turner R. H. Williams R. K. Vietnam War – Killed in action Adrian RichColour photograph of a life sized Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat, on top of a large raised platform. A commemorative plaque is depicted in the foreground. The front inscription of the memorial reads: "This plaque was erected in memory of those who paid the Supreme Sacrifice in the Boer War [Names] Erected by the residents of Morwell riding as a tribute to the men resident in the riding who enlisted and in memory of those who made the Supreme Sacrifice in the Great War 1914-19 [Names] This plaque is erected in memory of those who paid the Supreme Sacrifice in World War II and Korea [Names] In affectionate remembrance of A. Rich R.A.R killed in action Vietnam 1962-72"The plaque in the foreground reads" "Centenary Commemoration Plaque This plaque commemorates 100 years since the first World War commended in 1914 and Australian and New Zealand (ANZAC) troops landed at Gallipoli on 25th April, 1915. Members of the Morwell RSL Sub-Branch will always remember the sacrifices made by service personal to give us the freedom we enjoy the this day. They Shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them Lest We Forget."morwell, morwell war memorial, world war one, anzac centenary, gippsland

These images capture for all time Light Horsemen travelling through Geelong on their way to camp at Torquay for the last Group meeting in Australia . information following - details obtained from .........https://torquayhistory.com/light-horse-brigade/ On Australia Day, 1997, Sir John Young unveiled this plaque on Point Danger, Torquay. Torquay history, Light Horse Training Camp, WW2 Plaque at Pt. Danger Note----- (See images to view plaque) The plaque identifies a significant event in Torquay’s history and the sentiments of ‘change’ for the Light Horse Brigade – from horses to machines. In 1940 the four Light Horse Regiments (4th, 8th, 13th and 20th), some 5000 Light Horse and 2000 horses camped and trained at Torquay. Three other regiments, formerly mounted on horses, were also at Torquay ‘mounted’ on privately owned trucks and cars. Division troops included Artillery, Engineers, Signals, Field Ambulance and other branches of the Army necessary to enable a Division to function. It wasn’t just the sheer numbers of men coming to this little town that made the event significant, it was also the fact that the men of the Light Horse were dramatic, almost glamorous figures and it is easy to see their exploits as some splendid adventure. Horses have played a special role in the story of Australia. They were the only means of transport across this huge country, so it was necessary for everyone to have the ability to ride a horse. When war broke out in 1899 between Britain and the Boers of South Africa (“Boer” was Dutch for “farmer”) Australia sent troops to fight. At first Britain was wary of using untried, unprofessional colonial cavalrymen but soon saw that the slouch-hatted Australian “bushmen” were a match for the fast-moving and unconventional mounted commandos of the Boers. The Australians proved themselves to be expert rough-riding horsemen and good shots. Bush life had hardened them to go for long periods with little food and water. They also showed remarkable ability to find their way in a strange country and use its features for cover, in both attack and defence. By 1914, when Australia joined the war against Germany, there were 23 Light Horse regiments of militia volunteers. Many men from these units joined the Light Horse regiments of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Men were given remounts (if not using their own horses) – army horses bought by Commonwealth purchasing officers from graziers and breeders. These were called “walers” because they were a New South Wales stockhorse type – strong, great-hearted animals with the strains of the thoroughbred and semi-draught to give them speed, strength and stamina. On 1st November, 1914, Australia’s First Infantry Division and the first four Light Horse regiments sailed for England in a fleet of transport ships. The first of the Light Horse arrived at Gallipoli in May without their horses. Back with their horses after Gallipoli, they were formidable combatants across the Sinai and Palestine. Some British commanders observed that the light horseman moved with a “lazy, slouching gait, like that of a sleepy tiger” but described how the promise of battle “changes that careless gait, into a live athletic swing that takes him over the ground much quicker than other troops”. They had Light Horse, Torquay, training campdeveloped a reputation as formidable infantrymen. The Turks called them “the White Ghurkas” – a reference to their deadly skill with the bayonet. The Arabs called them “The Kings of the Feathers”. The plume had originally been a battle honour of the Queensland Mounted Infantry for their work in the shearer’s strike of 1891. During WW1 it was adopted by almost all the Light Horse Regiments. It was the proud badge of the light horseman. The most famous of their battles was the attack on Beersheba- the charge of the 4th Light Horse Brigade. Mounted infantrymen and their superb walers had carried out one of the most successful cavalry charges in history – against what seemed impossible odds. They surprised the Turks by charging cavalry-style, when they would normally have ridden close to an objective then dismounted to fight. The fall of Beersheba swung the battle tide against the Turks in Palestine; and changed the history of the Middle East. While 19 men from the Surf Coast Shire served with the 4th Light Horse over the course of WW1, only four were involved in the charge of Beersheba- John GAYLARD, Philip QUINN.(Winchelsea); Wallace FINDLAY (Anglesea); Harry TRIGG (Bambra). After the war, Light Horse units played a key role in the Australian Government’s compulsory military training programme. The Citizen Military Forces (C.M.F.) thrived on the glamour of the wartime Light Horse tradition, ignoring the possibility that motor vehicles would soon replace the horses. When training was no longer compulsory, the C.M.F. regiments declined and horses became more of a luxury during the 1930s depression years of poverty and unemployment. Some regiments were motorised. Then, in 1939, Australia joined Britain in another world war. Training was increased for the militia at both home bases and regional training camps. The camp at Torquay in 1940, commanded by Major General Rankin, was at Divisional strength. By the end of the camp some felt that the Division was ready for active service. Gradually, over the next four years, the Australian Light Horse units were mounted on wheels and tracks and the horses were retired. Six men enlisted at the Torquay camp and another 57 men and women enlisted at Torquay for service in WW2. Those who served in the Militia provided valuable Officers and NCOs and men for the armed services during the war. Each infantry division of the 2nd AIF had a Light Horse regiment attached to it. But the day of the Australian mounted soldier hadn’t quite passed. During World War II, Australia’s 6th Cavalry Regiment formed a mounted unit they called “The Kelly Gang” which did valuable scouting work. In New Guinea, a mounted Light Horse Troop did patrol duty and helped carry supplies. Some fully equipped walers were flown into Borneo for reconnaissance in rugged mountain country. But by the end of the war, in 1945, the horse had disappeared from the Australian Army. References: Australian Light Horse Association www.lighthorse.org.au National Australia Archives Australian War Memorial Surf Coast Shire WW1 memorials www.togethertheyserved.com The Light horse- a Cavalry under Canvas Light Horse, Training Camp, Torquay, WW2 Late in 1939 it was decided to set up a Lighthorse training camp in Torquay to train both men and horses for the battles of the Second World War. Horses, men and equipment came on special trains from all over Victoria and NSW, and as you would expect horseman came from areas such as Omeo and Sale, the Wimmera and the Western District. They arrived at the Geelong racecourse for watering in the Barwon River and then were ridden across the ford at the breakwater and began their 11 mile trek to Torquay. Light Horse, Training Camp, Torquay, WW2 Tent city By the end of January 1940 the camp at Torquay accommodated some 5000 men and 2500 horses of the Second Cavalry Division. The rows of horses, tents and huts near Blackgate Road were quite a sight. While the cavalrymen engaged in exercises on the land and on the beaches, many of the troops took over the Torquay School for special training of men and officers. Mr Bob Pettit local farmer and Councillor for the Barrabool Shire, wrote about the Light horse in the Surf Coast Community News in 1985 saying “They used to travel about the district riding four abreast in one long convoy. To my annoyance they went through my property and shut all the gates behind them. I had certain gates open to let stock in to the water holes and it would take me three -quarters of an hour to follow the horsemen up and put all the gates right again” he continued “the men from the Light Horse were here when the fire went through in March 1940. He recalled an incident when early one morning, as some one blew the bugle, a soldier putting a white sheet on the line frightened the horses. They panicked and ran off in all directions. Six went over the cliff near Bird Rock, five were never found, and the rest were gathered up after nearly a fortnight in the bush around Addiscott and Anglesea" Light Horse, Training Camp, Torquay, WW2, Geelong Parade Geelong parade The training camp culminated in a parade through the streets of Geelong on March 12th 1940. The salute was given at the Town Hall and the troops continued on a route to the You Yang’s for a training exercise. Note-----(see media section for photograph) The Camp was abandoned in mid 1940 as it was deemed unsuitable for training during winter and the cost of a permanent camp could not be justified if it could not be used all year. Historic.......Rare,,,Interpretive.Sepia photographs.set of four ....post card size ....Horses &LighthorsemenNo 1, Lighthorsemen Regiment Geelong 1940......No 2 Light Horse at Breakwater Geelong 1938 to 1940....No 3 Light Horse at Breakwater Geelong 1938 to 1940.....No 4 Light Horse crossing Breakwater camped at Geelong Showgrounds. These markings are on reverse of photographs.light horsemengeelong 1940., world war 2

The Ridge. A brief historical guide to the West Otway Ridge. Norman Houghton. Soft cover. iv, 16 p.; illus, map. Artwork and layout: Desktop Dynamics.otway ranges; norman houghton; crowes; lavers hill; macknott; stalker; pettit's siding; wyelangta; the tanks; kincaid; pile siding; weeaproinah; ferguson; buchanan; beech forest; olangolah; turtons track.

A white board roll of honour for the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment listing the name and dates of their members who were killed in Vietnam. The first list of names were from 1966-67 and the second list of names were from 1969-70. At the top of the board is the 7RAR insignia5 rar, roll of honour, pte errol wayne noack, 4717546, australian national serviceman, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, killed in action, pte paul charles sullivan, 3786696, pte john robert sweetnam, 215958, maj donald mackenzie bourne, 23916, 1st australian reinforcement unit, cpl brendan francis coupe, 15358, capt robert bruce milligan, 29635, pte leslie thomas farren, 3786921, pte donald murray clark, 5713804, pte robert john lubcke, 42720, pte michael damien poole, 342916, l/cpl marian tomas, 5713739, pte richard wayne sandow, 43496, pte raymond john kennedy, 16196, pte james clifton webster, 5713751, pte graham francis anthony warburton, 3786978, l/cpl george bruce green, 2782127, cpl norman james womal, 15170, lt john carruthers, 36911, pte gordon henry d'antoine, 54865, maj malcolm bruce mcqualter, 235136, mention in dispatches, l/cpl bryan phillip watson, 5713748, pte richard edward lloyd, 2784015, pte erald herman nilsen, 1200083, 2lt kerry patrick rinkin, 217479, pte noel arthur pracy, 216044, cpl george geoffrey gilbert, 14900, pte leslie james pettit, 217961, 2lt brian geoffrey walker, 5411605, l/cpl paul leslie smith, 135494, sgt (acting) bernard lyle smith, 42252, pte hans leonhard muller, 2788085, pte james mungo white, 5715978, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 1st battalion, pte james clyde mcmillan, 3794377, pte geoffrey anthony pike, 218421, pte baron frederick smith, 3793566, pte alexander remeljej, 4719818, pte david john banfield, 6709107, lt erroll john lee, 235328, pte ronald francis connors, 218554, australian army catering corps, pte andrew drummond, 55537, pte matthew philip linton, 1734491, pte peter joseph jackson, 2789790, cpl (temp) henry edward suttor, 218006, pte wayne edward teeling, 2790880, l/cpl michael paul white, 217191, cpl john joseph kennedy, 216304, pte nick john cassano, 5716427, pte anthony edward loughran waring, 5716163, pte barry john thompson, 2789920, pte timothy charles turner, 4720253