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Citation: The Volunteer Movement in Western Australia, Albany Defence Rifles

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Thursday, 23 July 2009

The Volunteer Movement in Western Australia, No. 1 Battery, Field Artillery
Topic: Militia - LHW - WA

Western Australian Militia

No. 1 Battery, Field Artillery

The following is an extract from the book written in 1962 by George F. Wieck called The Volunteer Movement in Western Australia 1861-1903, p. 50:

No. 1 Battery, Field Artillery

This corps was created in 1887 by changing the designation of the Perth Artillery Volunteers. Captain G. B. Phillips continued in Command.

The two Armstrong-Whitworth guns were replaced by two 9Prs [9 pounders] in August 1894, which in turn were replaced by 15Pr B. L. guns [15 pounder breach loading guns] in 1902. The corps continued to play a very active part in Defence activities, especially in connection with the firing of salutes on official occasions. In 1903 under the Federal Defence Organization scheme the corps became No. 1 W.A. Battery, A.F.A. [No. 1 Western Australian Battery, Australian Field Artillery].

Officers of No. 1 Battery, Field Artillery

Captain GB Phillips, 21 March 1882

Lieutenant Colonel EW Haynes, 21 March 1882

Captain WA Stone, 25 April 1882

Major JJT Hobbs, 26 April 1889

Second Lieutenant GH Smith, 20 January 1896

Captain HE Hurst, 7 March 1896

Lieutenant JH Hurst, 20 March 1896

Brevet Major FWM Parker, 30 November 1897

Lieutenant JS Hughes, 20 October 1898

Second Lieutenant J de Castilla, 17 March 1899

Second Lieutenant J Campbell, 28 April 1899

Second Lieutenant E Vernon, 22 January 1900

Captain EJ Nicholson, 1 March 1900

Lieutenant CA Sherwood, 3 February 1902

Second Lieutenant HSW Parker, 15 May 1903

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Citation: The Volunteer Movement in Western Australia, No. 1 Battery, Field Artillery

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Wednesday, 22 July 2009

The Volunteer Movement in Western Australia, Plantagenet Rifles
Topic: Militia - LHW - WA

Western Australian Militia

Plantagenet Rifles

The following is an extract from the book written in 1962 by George F. Wieck called The Volunteer Movement in Western Australia 1861-1903, p. 51:

Plantagenet Rifles

The "Plantagenet Rifles" was Gazetted on 6 May 1899, its predecessor having been disbanded. When that disbandment was decreed all arms etc. were ordered to be returned to store, and the hope was expressed that members would tom the new corps, Captain L. V. de Hamel was appointed to Command and he had with him an experienced aide in Lieutenant J. Moir, who had been a member of both previous bodies. From 21 March 1893 to 28 March 1894 the functions of Command were vested in the Officer Commanding Permanent Forces, Captain de Hamel having resigned as from 21 March 1893.

There being insufficient gunners of the Permanent Forces at Albany to properly "man" the guns of the Fixed Defences many members of the Plantagenet Rifles volunteered to receive training qualifying them as relief gunners.

The corps strength was 63 in 1889, 31 in 1892, 41 in 1895. Disbandment of the corps was gazetted on 29 April 1897, no reason being stated.

Officers of the Plantagenet Rifles

Captain LV de Hamel, 14 March 1888

Lieutenant J Moir, 14 March 1888

Second Lieutenant E Holland, 31 December 1899

Lieutenant ESP Troode, 14 June 1893

Captain F Clare, 28 March 1894

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Citation: The Volunteer Movement in Western Australia, Plantagenet Rifles

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Tuesday, 21 July 2009

The Volunteer Movement in Western Australia, Fremantle Artillery Volunteers
Topic: Militia - LHW - WA

Western Australian Militia

Fremantle Artillery Volunteers

The following is an extract from the book written in 1962 by George F. Wieck called The Volunteer Movement in Western Australia 1861-1903, pp. 51 - 52:

Fremantle Artillery Volunteers

Formerly the Naval Artillery Volunteers, approval for the change of designation was published on 17 December 1888. There were then 38 names on the Roll.

On 31 January 1889, Lieutenant F Wemyss resigned from the corps and on 5 February 1889 applications were publicly called for the vacant position. Captain E Mayhew, the successful applicant, was appointed on 5 April 1889.

The very obsolete 6Pdr guns [6 pounder guns] were replaced on 18 February 1889 by two 9Pdr R.M.L. field guns [9 pounder rifled muzzle loading field guns], complete with limbers and wagons, the whole being a gift from the British Government valued at £850.

Recruitment was a constant problem: in 1892 there were 22 names on the Roll, 44 in 1894, and when 22 members were discharged (chiefly owing to non-attendance) in 1899 there was danger of disbandment.

The corps designation was changed on 24 October 1892 to No. 2 Battery, Field Artillery. See: No. 2 Battery, Field Artillery.

Officers of the Fremantle Artillery Volunteers

Lieutenant F Wemyss, 17 December 1888

Captain E Mayhew, 5 April 1889

Second Lieutenant FG Imray, 29 November 1889

Captain JW Hope, 24 October 1892

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Citation: The Volunteer Movement in Western Australia, Fremantle Artillery Volunteers

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Monday, 20 July 2009

The Volunteer Movement in Western Australia, No. 2 Battery, Field Artillery
Topic: Militia - LHW - WA

Western Australian Militia

No. 2 Battery, Field Artillery

The following is an extract from the book written in 1962 by George F. Wieck called The Volunteer Movement in Western Australia 1861-1903, pp. 52 - 53:

No. 2 Battery, Field Artillery

This corps was created by changing the designation of the Fremantle Artillery Volunteers as from 24 October 1892. Nothing else was changed at the time. Strength was low, there being only 22 names on the Roll.

In 1902 the 9Pdr R.M.L. field guns [9 pounder rifled muzzle loading field guns], were replaced by two 15 Pdr B.L. field guns [15 pounder breach loading field guns], complete with limbers, wagons, etc. This was the type of field gun used by the British Army throughout the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-02.

The corps was absorbed by the Federal Defence Organization on 1 July 1903.

Officers of No. 2 Battery, Field Artillery

Captain E Mayhew, 24 October 1892

Major JW Hope, 24 October 1892

Captain GF Moore, 20 June 1893

Lieutenant RW Needham, 9 August 1897

Lieutenant AD Goodsir, 4 November 1898

Lieutenant EA Mann, 23 May 1900

Second Lieutenant D Hearder, 16 March 1903

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Citation: The Volunteer Movement in Western Australia, No. 2 Battery, Field Artillery

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Updated: Friday, 4 September 2009 9:42 PM EADT