[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray, produced in a pamphlet format, was published in 1918.] Unfaltering to the End. By L. E. Homfray Price 2d. 1/6 per doz. Proceeds for A.I.F. Memorial Further copies can be obtained from Miss Homfray, … [Read more...] about Unfaltering to the End [poem by L. E. Homfray, 1918]
World War One (1914-1918)
“Film is world-wide inspiration” [movie review, 25 January 1941]
[Editor: This review of the Australian war movie “Forty Thousand Horsemen” (1940) was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 25 January 1941. The film was about some Australian Light Horsemen and their adventures in the Middle East during the First World War … [Read more...] about “Film is world-wide inspiration” [movie review, 25 January 1941]
Fall of Beersheba: Charge of the —— Regiment: How Anzacs fight: The sight of a century [letter from Trooper Tom Latimer, 23 February 1918]
[Editor: This letter from Trooper Tom Latimer, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in The Sun (Sydney, NSW), 23 February 1918.] Fall of Beersheba Charge of the —— Regiment How Anzacs … [Read more...] about Fall of Beersheba: Charge of the —— Regiment: How Anzacs fight: The sight of a century [letter from Trooper Tom Latimer, 23 February 1918]
Capture of Beersheba: Australians’ great charge: Sydney sailing enthusiast’s letter [letter from Trooper Wal. Keddie, 21 February 1918]
[Editor: This letter from Trooper Wal Keddie, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in the Evening News (Sydney, NSW), 21 February 1918.] Capture of Beersheba Australians’ great charge. Sydney … [Read more...] about Capture of Beersheba: Australians’ great charge: Sydney sailing enthusiast’s letter [letter from Trooper Wal. Keddie, 21 February 1918]
Beersheba [by Cyril Smith, 1 November 1934]
[Editor: This article by Captain Cyril Smith, of the Australian Light Horse, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in The Western Mail (Perth, WA), 1 November 1934.] Beersheba. (By Captain Cyril … [Read more...] about Beersheba [by Cyril Smith, 1 November 1934]
Anzacs’ achievements: Cavalry and Flying Corps eulogized: Lord Allenby’s tribute [13 January 1926]
[Editor: This article, about the visit of Lord Allenby to Melbourne in 1926, was published in the Geelong Advertiser (Geelong, Vic.), 13 January 1926. The article gives some details about the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War … [Read more...] about Anzacs’ achievements: Cavalry and Flying Corps eulogized: Lord Allenby’s tribute [13 January 1926]
Charge at Beersheba [8 November 1921]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), is an extract from the “Notes for soldiers” column, published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 November 1921.] Charge at Beersheba Included in the … [Read more...] about Charge at Beersheba [8 November 1921]
Battle Diary: Light Horse at Beersheba [31 October 1921]
[Editor: This short article, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in the Evening News (Sydney, NSW), 31 October 1921.] Battle Diary Light Horse at Beersheba Long desert rides and months of … [Read more...] about Battle Diary: Light Horse at Beersheba [31 October 1921]
Capture of Beersheba, Oct. 31 [report by General Sir Edmund H. H. Allenby, 1919]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), is an extract from A Brief Record of the Advance of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force under the Command of General Sir Edmund H. H. Allenby G.C.B., G.C.M.G., … [Read more...] about Capture of Beersheba, Oct. 31 [report by General Sir Edmund H. H. Allenby, 1919]
Beersheba [poem by Trooper A. Beatty, 21 September 1918]
[Editor: This poem, by Trooper A. Beatty, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in the The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 September 1918.] Beersheba. We left the “Wadey” at break of day, We … [Read more...] about Beersheba [poem by Trooper A. Beatty, 21 September 1918]
Australian Light Horse: At capture of Beersheba [letter, 10 April 1918]
[Editor: This letter, written by an unknown member of the Australian Light Horse, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), appeared in the “Aspects of the War” section of Australian Town & Country Journal (Sydney, NSW), 10 … [Read more...] about Australian Light Horse: At capture of Beersheba [letter, 10 April 1918]
Not in the text books: How Light Horse fought in capture of Beersheba: Turks’ debacle pictured by Australian trooper [letter from Trooper J. C. Ryan, 16 February 1918]
[Editor: This letter from Trooper J. C. Ryan, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 16 February 1918.] Not in the text books How Light Horse fought in capture of … [Read more...] about Not in the text books: How Light Horse fought in capture of Beersheba: Turks’ debacle pictured by Australian trooper [letter from Trooper J. C. Ryan, 16 February 1918]
Capture of Beersheba: A real Australian charge: Graphic details from Trooper French [WW1 letters, 11 February 1918]
[Editor: These three wartime letters are from Trooper J. R. French, who recounts his part in the Battle of Beersheba (1917), during the First World War (1914-1918); the letters were published in The Gippsland Times (Sale, Vic.), 11 February 1918.] Capture of Beersheba. A … [Read more...] about Capture of Beersheba: A real Australian charge: Graphic details from Trooper French [WW1 letters, 11 February 1918]
Taking Beersheba: Advance in the desert: Roman wells prove useful [letter, 20 January 1918]
[Editor: This letter, written by an unknown Army officer, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in The Sun (Sydney, NSW), 20 January 1918.] Taking Beersheba Advance in the desert Roman wells … [Read more...] about Taking Beersheba: Advance in the desert: Roman wells prove useful [letter, 20 January 1918]
Our Light Horse regiments [15 November 1917]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in Punch (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 November 1917.] Our Light Horse regiments. Once again our Australian mounted men have distinguished … [Read more...] about Our Light Horse regiments [15 November 1917]
Australian Light Horse engaged [15 November 1917]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in the Bendigo Independent (Bendigo, Vic.), 15 November 1917.] Australian Light Horse Engaged. (Reuter’s Service). A despatch has … [Read more...] about Australian Light Horse engaged [15 November 1917]
The charge of the Australian Light Horse at the Battle of Beersheba
There has been much debate regarding the famous photograph of the charge of the Australian Light Horse at the Battle of Beersheba (1917). This photograph has been variously described as being one taken of: 1) The Beersheba charge on 31 October 1917 2) Some Light Horsemen … [Read more...] about The charge of the Australian Light Horse at the Battle of Beersheba
The Battle of Beersheba (1917)
The Battle of Beersheba was a military action fought between Allied forces against troops of the Ottoman Empire (assisted by German and Austrian officers) in the area in and around the town of Beersheba (now a city), in Palestine. The battle took place on 31 October 1917, during … [Read more...] about The Battle of Beersheba (1917)
The Battle of Beersheba [list of articles]
The Battle of Beersheba was a military action fought between Allied forces against troops of the Ottoman Empire in the area in and around the town of Beersheba (now a city), in Palestine. The battle took place on 31 October 1917, during the First World War (1914-1918). In … [Read more...] about The Battle of Beersheba [list of articles]
The Death Troop [poem by Gerardy, 15 April 1920]
[Editor: This poem was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] The Death Troop I. We have watched the morning sunlight leave Its kiss on the sword and lance, We have yearned for peace on the awesome eve Of a well-planned night … [Read more...] about The Death Troop [poem by Gerardy, 15 April 1920]
The rough spin the prophet gets in his own country [15 April 1920]
[Editor: This article was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] The rough spin the prophet gets in his own country. As to the reason why this moment had been chosen by those in control of “The Times” to improve the service of news from … [Read more...] about The rough spin the prophet gets in his own country [15 April 1920]
With the Anzacs: First touch of winter: Superiority over Boche [by Keith Murdoch, 24 September 1918]
[Editor: This article by Keith Murdoch, regarding the Western Front in Europe during the First World War, was published in The Daily Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 24 September 1918. Different versions of this report were published in various other newspapers.] With the … [Read more...] about With the Anzacs: First touch of winter: Superiority over Boche [by Keith Murdoch, 24 September 1918]
How We Landed on Gallipoli Peninsula [poem, 13 July 1915]
[Editor: A poem from the First World War. Published in The Geraldton Guardian (Geraldton, WA), 13 July 1915.] How we landed on Gallipoli Peninsula. (By one of the Third Brigade.) Written at Gallipoli, May 28th, 1915. Do you hear what they say? We are getting … [Read more...] about How We Landed on Gallipoli Peninsula [poem, 13 July 1915]
The Men of Australia [poem, 22 June 1915]
[Editor: A poem with a patriotic theme; written during the First World War. Published in the North-Eastern Advertiser (Scottsdale, Tas.), 22 June 1915.] The Men of Australia. The men from the counter and workshop, The men from the hill and the plain, The men from the … [Read more...] about The Men of Australia [poem, 22 June 1915]
Treating the wounded: Doctor describes scenes: Chaplains lead charges [1 June 1915]
[Editor: A letter regarding the Dardanelles campaign, during the First World War. Published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 June 1915.] Treating the wounded. Doctor describes scenes. Chaplains lead charges. Sydney, Monday. — Dr. Colin Chisholm Ross, of Sydney, … [Read more...] about Treating the wounded: Doctor describes scenes: Chaplains lead charges [1 June 1915]