Honouring the memory of Chauvel and his achievements together with his qualities of integrity, independence, resourcefulness, thoroughness and generosity of spirit. We seek to inspire future generations of Australians.
The Light Horse Anthology is in its early stages of development. More entries are most welcome. Follow the links below to the entries listed.
The material presented in the Anthology is accepted in good faith by the Chauvel Foundation. Some of the material contains reports of eyewitness accounts that may differ from the official record or other histories. Inclusion in the Anthology is not an endorsement by the Foundation.
Light Horsemen of the Upper Murray
100 years ago – an Egyptian uprising meant Lighthorsemen had to saddle up again by John Boyce
Seizing Damascus – Megiddo and beyond, 1918. An edited transcript of the presentation by Dr Jean Bou, Australian National University, at the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne, 25th September 2018
Book Review: Neil Dearberg, Desert Anzacs: the Under-Told Story
Harry Chauvel and Rose Creal: Leaders in their own right
Empire Club Canteen – Kantara Egypt February 1919
General Sir Harry Chauvel’s Wartime Christmases
‘He never forgot he was a Light Horseman’ by Claire Hunter
General Sir Harry Chauvel, GCMG, KCB (1865–1945) by James Maberly
Light Horsemen Welcomed Home by Anne Flood
Commemorating the Armistice 100 years on
A Century Ago - the 'Great Ride' to Damascus
Book Review: Sydney Grammar School and the South African Boer War, 1899-1902 by Matthew Glozier
'Salamn' - a poem: provided by Stephen Masters
A visit to the Middle East – May 2018 by Philip J Powell
A poem by John Ferris: The Charge at Beersheba
That's Enough Freddy From!: A Review
The water of the wells - Beersheba 1917, by Jack Drake
Susan McMinn to show work with renowned artists
90th Anniversary of the Charge of Beersheba by Ken Curnow O.A.M.
Martin Balsarini at the Charge of Beersheba
Major Harry Worthington GMVC by Alan G Henderson PSM AM
The 100th Anniversary of the Charge of Beersheba - by Kathleen Curnow
The Horses Stay Behind - from The Magazine for Anzacs - Kia-Ora-Coo-EE, November 1918
General Sir Harry Chauvel, GCMG, KCB in the Boer War
In memory of Bill of the Sixth Light Horse Regiment. 1914 – 24 Aged 21: One of the Best
The Lighthorse Today – and our forebears: Reflections by Major Duncan Munro at the Beersheba Commemoration, Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance, on 31 Oct 2017
General Sir Harry Chauvel’s Beersheba. Based on talks to members of the Light Horse Memorial Park Inc. (Seymour) & The Rotary Club of Seymour on 27 & 30 October 2017.
Dr. Anne Flood's presentation to The 2017 Leeton RSL Commemorative Dinner marking the 100th Anniversary of the charge at Beersheba
Grandpa on the Road to Damascus
Dennis Scanlon - a bush poet and his poetry
Frank Massie, his map of the Charge at Beersheba and the Bednall Papers
A little-known battle in the Jordan Valley: Abu Tellul
The Great War: Racing and the 'Great Ride'
Rupert Curnow, who rode with the 8th Light Horse and served his community until well after WWII
An interview with Mary-Anne O'Connor, author of 'Gallipoli Street'
'Kangaroo Feathers' - a poem by Dominic Sheridan
'And the horses too were scared' - a poem by John Settree
I actually met some of the original Lighthorsemen
Graeme Smith's 2017 ANZAC Day speech in Torquay
David Holloway's 2017 ANZAC Day speech in Queenscliff
The Chauvel Forewords: a collection of words penned by Sir Harry in their unit histories
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the charge at the Battle of Beersheba
The Lieutenant Clarence Tongs image collection by 'Trainiac' on Flickr
Harry Chauvel and the Queensland Mounted Infantry
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