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Thursday, 30 October 2008
Western Australia Light Horse location list 1913 Topic: Militia - LHW - WA
Western Australia
Light Horse location 1913
1912 Light Horse Militia Structure and Location of Activity List in Western Australia
During the re-organisation of the Militia as a consequence of the 1910 Kitchener Report, a new system of raising the forces occurred. In so doing, areas whose population altered and were unable to sustain any Militia activity had functions removed. Other areas had the units peculiar to the particular state disbanded or amalgamated with other units. In 1911 there were specific 1,527 Militia activities spread over the continent of Australia. This increased to 1,772 Militia activities in 1912. However, the transition was not always linear. In the shake-up, 236 Militia activities were removed from various centres. The major reason for the removal of an activity related to population issues. The main item removed from an area was the rifle club.
The following is a list of all Light Horse Militia activities that were in operation from a particular location in Western Australia during the 1912 year.
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B
Balingup, WA: 25th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section Bridgetown, WA: 25th Australian Light Horse Regiment, D Squadron (part) Brookhampton, WA: 25th Australian Light Horse Regiment, D Squadron (part) Bunbury, WA: 25th Australian Light Horse Regiment, D Squadron (part)
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D
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Harvey, WA: 25th Australian Light Horse Regiment, D Squadron (part)
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Katanning, WA: 25th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part)
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Narrogin, WA: 25th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Northam, WA: 25th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part)
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Perth, WA: 25th Australian Light Horse Regiment, HQ
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Toodyay, WA: 25th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part)
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V
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Wagin, WA: 25th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part)
Victoria Light Horse location list 1913 Topic: Militia - LHV - Vic
Victoria
Light Horse location 1913
1913 Light Horse Militia Structure and Location of Activity List in Victoria
During the re-organisation of the Militia as a consequence of the 1910 Kitchener Report, a new system of raising the forces occurred. In so doing, areas whose population altered and were unable to sustain any Militia activity had functions removed. Other areas had the units peculiar to the particular state disbanded or amalgamated with other units. In 1911 there were specific 1,527 Militia activities spread over the continent of Australia. This increased to 1,772 Militia activities in 1912. However, the transition was not always linear. In the shake-up, 236 Militia activities were removed from various centres. The major reason for the removal of an activity related to population issues. The main item removed from an area was the rifle club.
The following is a list of all Light Horse Militia activities that were in operation from a particular location in Victoria during the 1912 year.
A
Alphington, Vic: 29th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Alvie, Vic: 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Ararat, Vic: 19th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Avenel, Vic: 15th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part)
B
Baccus Marsh, Vic: 29th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Bairnesdale, Vic: 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Ballarat, Vic: 19th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters, Machine Gun Section, and "A" Squadron (part) Beechworth, Vic: 16th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron Benalla, Vic: 16th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters, Machine Gun Section and "A" Squadron (part) Bendigo, Vic: 17th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section and "A" Squadron (part) Briagolong, Vic: 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Bright, Vic: 16th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Broadford, Vic: 15th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Bunyip, Vic: 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section
C
Camperdown, Vic: 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section and "B" Squadron (part) Casterton, Vic: 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Castlemaine, Vic: 17th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Cathkin, Vic: 15th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Clunes, Vic: 19th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Colac, Vic: 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters and "A" Squadron (part) Corowa, Vic: 16th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Creswick, Vic: 19th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part)
D
Datson, Vic: 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Dingee, Vic: 17th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Dookie, Vic: 15th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Drouin, Vic: 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters and "A" Squadron (part) Dunkeld, Vic: 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part)
E
Echuca, Vic: 17th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters and "B" Squadron (part) Elmore, Vic: 17th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Euroa, Vic: 16th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part)
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Geelong, Vic: 29th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part)
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Hamilton, Vic: 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Horsham, Vic: 19th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part)
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Kerang, Vic: 17th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Keyneton, Vic: 17th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Kilmore, Vic: 15th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Kingston, Vic: 19th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Koondrook, Vic: 17th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Kyabran, Vic: 15th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part)
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Learmonth, Vic: 19th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Longwood, Vic: 16th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part)
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Mansfield, Vic: 15th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Maryborough, Vic: 19th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Melbourne, Vic: 29th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters, "A" Squadron and "B" Squadron (part) Melbourne, Vic: 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade HQ Melbourne, Vic: 7th Australian Light Horse Brigade HQ Melton, Vic: 29th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Minyip, Vic: 19th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Mooroopna, Vic: 15th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Morwell, Vic: 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Murchison, Vic: 15th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Murton, Vic: 19th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Myrtleford, Vic: 16th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part)
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Nagambie, Vic: 15th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Narre Warren, Vic: 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Numarkah, Vic: 15th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part)
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Pomborneit, Vic: 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Pyramid Hill, Vic: 17th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part)
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Rapanyup, Vic: 19th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Rochester, Vic: 17th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Rushworth, Vic: 15th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Rutherglen, Vic: 16th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part)
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Sale, Vic: 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Seymour, Vic: 15th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters and Machine Gun Section Shepparton, Vic: 15th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Stratford, Vic: 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part)
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Talbot, Vic: 19th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Tallygaroopna, Vic: 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Tatura, Vic: 15th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Terang, Vic: 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section (part) Thoona, Vic: 16th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Thorpdale, Vic: 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Trafalgar, Vic: 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Traralgon, Vic: 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part)
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Violet Town, Vic: 16th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part)
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Wangaratta, Vic: 16th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Warragul, Vic: 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Warrnambool, Vic: 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Werribee, Vic: 29th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Willaura, Vic: 19th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part)
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Yarrawonga, Vic: 16th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Yea, Vic: 15th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part)
Tasmania Light Horse location list 1913 Topic: Militia - LHT - Tas
Tasmania
Light Horse location 1913
1913 Light Horse Militia Structure and Location of Activity List in Tasmania
During the re-organisation of the Militia as a consequence of the 1910 Kitchener Report, a new system of raising the forces occurred. In so doing, areas whose population altered and were unable to sustain any Militia activity had functions removed. Other areas had the units peculiar to the particular state disbanded or amalgamated with other units. In 1911 there were specific 1,527 Militia activities spread over the continent of Australia. This increased to 1,772 Militia activities in 1912. However, the transition was not always linear. In the shake-up, 236 Militia activities were removed from various centres. The major reason for the removal of an activity related to population issues. The main item removed from an area was the rifle club.
The following is a list of all Light Horse Militia activities that were in operation from a particular location in Tasmania during the 1912 year.
A
B
Bracknell, Tas: 26th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Brighton, Tas: 26th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part)
C
Cambridge, Tas: 26th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Campbell Town, Tas: 26th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Chudleigh, Tas: 26th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part)
D
Deloraine, Tas: 26th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part)
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Fingal, Tas: 26th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part)
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Hobart, Tas: 26th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Hutton Park, Tas: 26th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part)
South Australia Light Horse location list 1913 Topic: Militia - LHS - SA
South Australia Light Horse location
1913
1913 Light Horse Militia Structure and Location of Activity List in South Australia
During the re-organisation of the Militia as a consequence of the 1910 Kitchener Report, a new system of raising the forces occurred. In so doing, areas whose population altered and were unable to sustain any Militia activity had functions removed. Other areas had the units peculiar to the particular state disbanded or amalgamated with other units. In 1911 there were specific 1,527 Militia activities spread over the continent of Australia. This increased to 1,772 Militia activities in 1912. However, the transition was not always linear. In the shake-up, 236 Militia activities were removed from various centres. The major reason for the removal of an activity related to population issues. The main item removed from an area was the rifle club.
The following is a list of all Light Horse Militia activities that were in operation from a particular location in South Australia during the 1912 year.
A
Adelaide , SA : 22nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters Machine Gun Section Adelaide , SA : 23rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters, Machine Gun Section, "A" Squadron (part) and "B" Squadron (part) Adelaide , SA : 8th Australian Light Horse Brigade HQ Angaston , SA : 23rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Angle Vale , SA : 23rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Ashton , SA : 23rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part)
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Balaklava , SA : 24th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Blumberg , SA : 23rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Bordertown , SA : 22nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part)
C
Clare , SA : 24th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Crystal Brook , SA : 24th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section and "A" Squadron (part)
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E
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Gawler , SA : 23rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Georgetown , SA : 24th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Gladstone , SA : 24th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Gumeracha , SA : 23rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part)
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Hamley Bridge , SA : 23rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part)
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Ipswich, Qld: 2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part)
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Jamestown , SA : 24th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part)
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Kadina , SA : 24th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Kapunda , SA : 23rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Kingston SE , SA : 22nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part)
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Laura , SA : 24th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Loberthal , SA : 23rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part)
M
McLaren Vale , SA : 22nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Milicent , SA : 22nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Moonta , SA : 24th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Mt Gambier , SA : 22nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part)
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Naracoorte , SA : 22nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part)
O
Orroroo , SA : 24th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part)
P
Penola , SA : 22nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Petersburg , SA : 24th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Port Pirie , SA : 24th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters and "A" Squadron (part)
Q
R
Reynella , SA : 22nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part)
S
Salisbury , SA : 23rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Smithfield , SA : 23rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part)
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Tununda , SA : 23rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Two Wells , SA : 23rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part)
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Victor Harbor , SA : 22nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part)
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Wallaroo , SA : 24th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "C" Squadron (part) Williamstown , SA : 23rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part) Wirrabara , SA : 24th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part)
Y
Yankallila , SA : 22nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, "A" Squadron (part) Yongala , SA : 24th Australian Light Horse Regiment, "B" Squadron (part)
The following entries are extracted and transcribed from the 9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary, the originals of which are held by the Australian War Memorial. There are 366 entries on this site. Each day has entries as they occurred from 1914 to 1919. In addition to the 9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary, when appropriate, entries from the 3rd Light Horse Brigade War Diary and other regiments with the Brigade will also appear. Entries from the unit history, Darley, TH, With the Ninth Light Horse in the Great War, Adelaide, Hassell Press, 1924 will also appear from time to time. The aim is to give the broadest context to the story and allow the reader to follow the day to day activities of the regiment. If a relative happened to have served in the regiment during the Great War, then this provides a general framework in which the individual story may be told.
9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary - Formation of Regiment occurring at Morphettville Race Course Camp, Adelaide, while "C" Squadron is formed at Broadmeadows Camp, Victoria.
9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary - Distribution of details to Squadrons. Dismounted parade occurred of all the Brigade Units for inspection by Royston, Brigadier General JR, General Officer in Command, 3rd Light Horse Brigade. Kit inspection occurred to check shortages and unwearable kit.
1917
Tuesday, October 30, 1917
9th Light Horse Regiment Location - Khalasa.
9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary - Operation order issued for attack on Beersheba. At 1730 the Regiment marched with Brigade from Khalasa in following order - Commanding Officer & Staff, A, B, C Squadrons. The trek splendidly organised. March discipline good and spirits of the men excellent. At 2000 arrived at Asluj where the transport horses were watered. After an hour's halt started off on second stage of trek to Iswaiwin.
3rd Light Horse Brigade War Diary -
8th Light Horse Regiment and one sub - section, Machine Gun Squadron, were detailed to march to Asluj, reporting to General Staff, Anzac Mourned Division, by 0500 in 30th October. They moved from Khalasa at 0130 on 30th.
Between 0900 and 1000 a hostile aeroplane flew over Khalasa and was engaged by our own aircraft. Enemy aeroplane was driven down. Thus, information of the movement of our mounted troops was not received by the enemy, and the attack on Beersheba from the east on the following morning was a great surprise to him.
At 1700 the Brigade, less 8th Light Horse Regiment, and one sub - section 3rd Machine Gun Squadron was formed up, in column of route, and joined in rear of Divisional Headquarters as the Australian Mounted Division moved forward. 10th Light Horse Regiment under Todd, Lieutenant Colonel TJ, DSO, with one sub - section Machine Gun Squadron formed the, advanced guard to the Divisional column.
A echelon transport travelled in rear of its own Brigade group. B1 and B2 echelon remained at Khalasa until daylight, 31st October 1917, and then travelled forward under orders of A.A. & Q.M.G. Division.
Asluj was reached at 2200, but owing to small water supply the column was delayed near two hours. Draught animals only were watered, the supply would not allow of more. There had been several large wells at Asluj furnishing a good supply of water. These wells were some 70 feet deep. The wells, had, however, lately been blown in by the Turks. The 2nd Light Horse Brigade had during the preceding week been engaged in day and night shifts clearing them out. The original flow, however, was not forthcoming and the supply was not up to expectations or requirements. At 2400 the Brigade moved Asluj for the point of Divisional concentration Iswaiwin - a march of 31 miles. Heavy rains had fallen over the area two days previously and guns and transport met with difficulties when crossing the Wadi Imshaish. On the other hand the stifling dust trouble was not experienced. The absence gave great relief to the troops and animals, and allowed them to graze at the point of concentration ready for action in a fitter condition, than had any dust been experienced.
The march from Asluj to Iswaiwin was in many places over stony country. The track was only in fair order due to the traffic of the Anzac Mounted Division ahead.
Notwithstanding that the march had been continuous, except for twohours at Asluj, since 1700 on the previous afternoon, when daylight broke, men were now showing signs of fatigue, although many of the riding horses were evidently in want of water.
1918
Wednesday, October 30, 1918
9th Light Horse Regiment Location - Nebk
9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary - 0500 Reveilled and at 0700 left Kuteife arriving there 1645 and bivouacked. Orders received that last two stages of march Nebk - Masie, Masie - Homs would now be completed in one stage with a five hours halt at Masie.
1919
Friday, October 30, 1918
9th Light Horse Regiment Location - Adelaide
9th Light Horse Regiment War Diary - Regiment disbanded.
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