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.
Commemorative Events: 100th Anniversary of the Charge at Beesheba
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Special mounted military display
and commemorative event
Kelmscott/Pinjarra 10th Light Horse Memorial Troop with Vic Park RSL
Sunday 29 October 2017
11:00am - 4:00pm
1Vic Park RSL 1 Fred Bell Parade St James, WA
The Charge of Beersheba
Strathmerton Recreation Reserve in Strathmerton, Victoria
Saturday 28 October 2017
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Incorporating songs, poems, story-telling and horses. This production will recognise the involvement of Strathmerton’s very own Lieutenant Colonel Murray Bourchier (who commanded of the 4th LH Regiment at the charge). The show also features Golden Guitar winner Travis Sinclair and the Numurkah Town Band.
Museum Open Day
National Military Vehicle Museum
Sunday 29 October 2017
10:00am - 4:00pm
10 Sturton Road
Edinburgh, South Australia
The Light Horse Student Day
Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne
Tuesday 31 October 2017
10:30am - 12:00midday
To commemorate the centenary of the Battle of Beersheba on 31 October 1917, and the legend of the Australian Light Horse, there will be a special wreath laying service on the Shrine Forecourt at 11am, supported by a procession of horses and riders in Light Horse uniform.
Beersheba Memorial Ride - in honour of Harry Chauvel
Tabulam to Copmanhurst, NSW
Grafton RSL Sub-branch & locals from the Clarence Valley
31 October - 4 November 2017
9:00am - 11:00pm (4/11)
