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25.01.2022 The Museum's Vice President - Mr Peter Atkinson and his dearly loved mount 'Hoss'. Members of the Australian Defence Force, Victorian Southern Command Ceremonial Troop, 1971
22.01.2022 A good thing to remember. We’re so lucky to have a 'way of life' we want to celebrate. https://iancoate.com/index.html
21.01.2022 Due to Covid19 restrictions, the Museum is closed until further notice. We will keep you updated. As Anzac Day is approaching, we hope to share some stories and photos of our Light Horseman and Serviceman in the upcoming weeks. Stay safe everyone
21.01.2022 Friendly reminder that our museum is now open to the public as of 1st June 2020. Social distancing rules apply. Opening hours: Wednesday 10am-1pm... Sundays 10am-2pm See more
21.01.2022 Riders of Destiny: The 4th Australian Light Horse Field Ambulance 1917-8: An Autobiography and History, by Patrick Hamilton OBE This book is part unit history..., but mostly the memoirs of one of its members. Hamilton joined the unit in February 1917, and chronicles its service throughout the subsequent campaigns in Palestine, the Trans-Jordan, and in Syria. Written 60 years after the events, it is based heavily on (and quotes at length) the author’s own diary. The 4th ALH Field Ambulance was attached to the 4th ALH Brigade, in the Imperial and later Australian Mounted Division, and provided additional medical support to the regimental Field Ambulances. The book has many interesting insights into the organisation and operations of these sorts of units. Hamilton and the 4th ALH FA served during the 1st and 2nd Battles of Gaza, and then on the Gaza-Beersheba line though the summer of 1917, based at times at Tel el Fara. They took part in some of the long range patrols and raids on the desert flank. In July he spent a short leave in Alexandria, and in September was attached to the ‘tented’ part of the Field Ambulance. In October he moved with them out into the desert, and took part in the attack on Beersheba. His account then continues through the advance north, recounting the many difficulties that medical units faced in trying to keep up with their units while also providing adequate care to the wounded and increasing numbers of sick. During 1918, Hamilton served in the Jordan Valley, including the two Trans-Jordan raids. He then spent the summer battling malaria, boils, and other ailments in the Valley before taking part in the early stages of the final offensive in September 1918. He was himself struck down by malaria, and was evacuated back to Egypt in early October, and put on a ship back to Australia in December. Hamilton had previously served with the 3rd ALH Field Ambulance, and he includes a brief but fascinating ‘flashback’ to his role with this unit during the attack on Magdhaba in December 1916 and Rafa in January 1917. This is a great book, well-written and showing the war from an interesting and different angle. The experiences of the ambulancemen were different to the fighting troops; when the fighting ended, the medical staff were only just getting started. While the soldiers could stop, rest, eat, and sleep, the medical staff had to work deep into the night and often the following morning to collect and stabilise the wounded. While the fighting units then advanced, the Field Ambulance was left trying to pass their wounded down the line to Casualty Clearing Stations, if they were well enough to move, while also keeping in touch with their units. This book is a fascinating insight into the war they knew. My copy was published by Mostly Unsung Military History in 1985, ISBN 1-876179-01-5.
20.01.2022 Remembering.. Rupert Carlisle Bennett 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment
20.01.2022 GC Light Horse Museum open tomorrow (Sunday) from 10am-2pm.. free entry Mudgeeraba Country Markets are on aswell at the showground next door. Come in and say hi and explore some Australian Military history.
17.01.2022 Today is National Day for War Animals. Proudly supported by the Australian War Memorial and Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation. AWAMO also directly sup...ports retired Service dogs and other projects helping veterans and animals. Funds from the sale of these purple poppies will help AWAMO continue its important mission. The sales will also raise much needed funds for the Young Diggers charity which trains dogs to become Companion and Assistance Dogs for our current and ex-serving military personnel, and their families, living with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). http://www.thepurplepoppy.com.au/
16.01.2022 Mudgeeraba region - here's how you can provide support to our GC Rurual Fire Brigade THIS SATURDAY.
14.01.2022 We have released an extract from our Australian Light Horse Anthology which can be found on our website: https://www.chauvelfoundation.com/anthology-extract
13.01.2022 Remembering..Ernest Paul 12th Light Horse Regiment. Fought with 7th ALH at Anzac. Transferred to 4th LH brigade headquarters 1918. His brother Charles Paul (sapper) was killed Pozieres France
13.01.2022 As ANZAC Day approaches, here’s another Military Artwork and Poem to ponder: THE LIGHT HORSEMAN Australia has a legend that through her sons lives on. Born from... amidst the colonies; a horseman thereupon. He derives from hardy stockmen; a yeoman cavalier. He’s been tested under fire; a man with little fear. To most countries he has travelled; through many wars he’s been. He’s by far the strangest soldier the world has ever seen. He’s a rider; he’s a fighter; a rogue; a gentleman. He’s the devil with mobility; a fearless guardian. With loyalty beyond reproach that one should never spurn. This man’s respect is not a thing that you may easily earn. He’s always unpredictable and lives the life of whim. He doesn’t take it seriously; it’s all a game to him. He’s a reckless man, a braggart, but in truth he’s earned his due. There is little that he says that he can’t ever do. While time has changed the horsemen’s job to a different art. And years have passed since last they charged; he’s still the same at heart. Even though his steed has altered, he knows when things get grim. The spirit of the Light Horseman will always ride with him. https://www.iancoate.com/ See more
08.01.2022 Cecil Ferris - 1st Light Horse Regiment (courtesy of 'Australian Light Horse' book, John Gorrell collection)
07.01.2022 ANZAC spirit on Kangaroo Island. New Zealand Army engineers from 2nd Engineer Regiment helping the Australian Army rescue and assist wildlife.
06.01.2022 Light Horseman (Horace Taverner, 1st remount unit) demonstrates his horsemanship in Egypt. (Image : courtesy of Philip Bradley book 'Australian Light Horse')
06.01.2022 Well done Geoffrey Pannell
06.01.2022 Remembering... William (Bill) Ivory 11th Australian Light Horse Regiment 'A red headed No Nonsense fella' (poem 'The Red Terror' attached written about him by his Sergeant A.Gimmell)...
03.01.2022 11th Light Horse, 1938 or 1939. Jim Allen is the Troop Leader. Gunner W.B. Tweedie 1st bottom row LHS. Unfortunately there are no other men identified in the photo.
01.01.2022 Great to be with the team at Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum once again, as they receve a funding boost from the Australian Governments Volunteer Grants Program. If you've got some spare time, they're in need of a helping hand!
