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2nd Light Horse Regiment-Woombye Troop

Locality: Woombye, Queensland

Address: PO Box 20 4559 Woombye, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 One of the most unforgettable images that captures the incredible bond between soldiers and their horses. The loyal and courageous horses of two fallen light ho...rsemen stand behind their graves. Both men were killed when they were ambushed by Turkish soldiers on the 29th of September 1918. The fallen light horsemen were Sergeant Louis Shannon Brook MM, of Pimpinio, Victoria, and Trooper Clarence William Radburn, of Neville, New South Wales, both of the 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment. Despite detailed notes and maps on the location of the graves on Trooper Radburn's service record, they were never found by grave registration units in 1922. The Australian Light Horse holds a proud and revered place in the hearts and minds of Australians. The Waler horses carried their men to victory during WW1 and were regarded as amongst the finest cavalry horses in the world. The Australian light horse regiments were devastated to learn that their beloved horses would not be coming home with them at the end of the war. Horses of the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial has these words... They suffered wounds, thirst, hunger and weariness almost beyond endurance. But never failed. They did not come home. We will never forget them. The memorial is located on the South West external wall of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. Lest We Forget. Some information and photograph comes from the Australian War Memorial. Image file number AWM P12049.008.

24.01.2022 Yes, we will be there on Saturday!! Come along to Woombye from 11am. See what our beautiful town has to offer. Pick up a copy of the new book & visit our little Light Horse museum.

24.01.2022 A great weekend in Toowoomba for the QMI Cup competition. The 11th Lighthorse - Darling Downs Troop, have been fabulous hosts.

21.01.2022 More from Saturday at the QMI Challenge.

20.01.2022 Put Saturday, 5 September in your diaries for the exciting Queensland Mounted Infantry (QMI) annual challenge at the Rasq Rasq Toowoomba Showgrounds. Throughout... the day upwards of ten teams of Light Horsemen and Women will compete replicating the field skills demonstrated by the heroes of WW1. Eight separate events will feature cavalry skills including bayonets, swords, lances and rifles as well as tent-pegging. There will be an animal nursery and jumping castle for the kids. Entry is free. See more

20.01.2022 More photos by the WCBA today.

20.01.2022 A good turn out at training yesterday. A little warm though for 'Indy', who decided to cool off in the water trough until moved on by a thirsty horse.

19.01.2022 QMI 2020 - Sunday morning. Clip 14 is part of the Regimental salute. Clip 15 is the CO's inspection of the troops. The wind was straight into camera so I've had to mute the audio a bit unfortunately.

18.01.2022 Rider from Mount Morgan Troop showing how to ride the Skill at Arms Course. (They placed 2nd overall).

17.01.2022 Brilliant videos from the QMI Challenge recently held in Toowoomba! Video 2 is of Matt Dykes on Dave and video 4 is Mark Price on Splendour, both representing Woombye Troop! They did an outstanding job at their first event of this kind!

16.01.2022 Many thanks to Shirley from 5th Lighthorse Regt - Gympie Troop for the delicious jelly prepared for our Beersheba Day. Almost too good to eat!!

16.01.2022 Preparing for the formal parade.

15.01.2022 The annual Beersheba Day Parade is on again this year. Please see flyer for details.

15.01.2022 BEERSHEBA DAY PARADE AND COMMEMORATION SERVICE SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER. This Sunday 10 am Woombye main st (Blackall St) 20+ horses and troopers, Red Cross Nurses, Veterans and local store holder Adam Kither will be in his Blitz Wagon. Tea, damper and ANZAC cookies in the park after the service. Please come and join us and share our event on FB. Thank you!

14.01.2022 Thank you Averil Crebbin from Picture the Moment Photography for these amazing photos of a great Beersheba Day Parade & Commemoration Service in Woombye yesterday. Thank you to all involved, including councillor Winston Johnston for taking the salute & speaking, Piper Robert Gibb, Tanya McFadyen-Bandera for her wonderful renditions of both the New Zealand and Australian National Anthems, Adam Kither for bringing his Blitz Wagon, Woombye/Palmwoods Rotary for great ANZAC biscuits & the work you had done upgrading our Drill Hall, all members of the six Light Horse troops involved, and all those supporting in all roles.

09.01.2022 Thank you WCBA for your support. It is very much appreciated by all in the troop. https://www.facebook.com/WoombyeCBA/videos/273578134030860/

08.01.2022 BEERSHEBA DAY PARADE AND COMMEMORATION SERVICE SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER - THIS SUNDAY !! Learn about the amazing history of the Light Horse at the battle of Beersheba. Visit the Woombye Light Horse Museum! Something for all the family! See you there!

07.01.2022 More from the QMI Challenge Cup.

06.01.2022 More photos and videos from our fantastic weekend in Toowoomba. Our thanks go to Kym Flehr and members of 11th LHR Darling Downs Troop for organising such a fun and educational weekend held in true Light Horse spirit. Also thanks to all participants who were so helpful and encouraging to us newbies.

06.01.2022 Training under lights at Nambour Showgrounds on Wednesday nights has become popular and good fun as well.

05.01.2022 Congratulations to the Woombye Community & Business Association (WCBA) and all those involved in the research and compilation of the Woombye Heritage Trail Booklet, a job well done. It was exciting to be part of the launch on Saturday. After the launch, we were delighted to welcome representatives from both Local and State governments to our Drill Hall/Museum (The Hugh Moorhouse Memorial Drill Hall).

05.01.2022 More from the 11th Lighthorse Regt, Darling Downs Troop.

03.01.2022 Great to start off the year with a trip to Highfields Pioneer Village to see our mates from the 11th Lighthorse Regt, Darling Downs Troop celebrate Australia Day and to see their new museum.

03.01.2022 Matt Dykes, Woombye Troop, doing a great job!

02.01.2022 Parade March Past and inspection by the Commanding Officer and RSM of the 2/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry).