Members of the Australian Light Horse Association participate in a re-enactment ride to commemorate the Battle of Beersheba in Israel. Photo by Corporal Nunu Campos.

80-horse parade to mark QDF 160th in Brisbane

06/03/202006/03/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2184 Views 0 Comments

The 160th anniversary of the formation of the Queensland Defence Force will be commemorated with a ceremonial mounted parade of approximately 80 horses and riders from historical re-enactment troops this weekend.

FILE PHOTO (October 2017): Members of the Australian Light Horse Association participate in a re-enactment ride to commemorate the Battle of Beersheba in Israel. Photo by Corporal Nunu Campos.

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The parade will involve the Queensland Police Mounted Unit, members of the 2/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) and 9th Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment.

Commencing at 10.45am on Sunday 8 March, the parade will leave Victoria Park, Gilchrist Avenue, Herston; arrive at Victoria Barracks in Petrie Terrace, Anzac Square and then return to Victoria Park.

In Victoria Park, there will be a ceremonial parade, scheduled to start at 12.15pm.

Commanding Officer 2/14th Light Horse Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Thomas McDermott and President of the Queensland Mounted Infantry Historical Troop Jed Millan will feature prominently on the day.

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