No 3 History of the Waler In 1788, the first fleet of eleven ships to Australia brought with it one stallion, two colts and four mares from the Cape of Good Hope. They were generally thought to be Barb horses. Later ships, such as the Britannia, which landed in 1795, brought a further thirty threeContinue reading “Horses of Australia-Series”
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Horses of Australia Series
No 2 Thoroughbred Thoroughbred, breed of horse developed in England for racing and jumping (see photograph). The origin of the Thoroughbred may be traced back to records indicating that a stock of Arab and Barb horses was introduced into England as early as the 3rd century. Natural conditions favoured development of the original stock, andContinue reading “Horses of Australia Series”
Horses of Australia Series
No 1 Australian Stock Horse The Australian Stock Horse (or Stockhorse), has been especially bred for Australian conditions. It is a hardy breed of horse noted for endurance, agility, and good temperament. Its ancestry dates to the arrival of the first horses in Australia, brought from Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is used today inContinue reading “Horses of Australia Series”
For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you- Series
No 8 Cecil Charles Andrew Franz Cecil Charles Andrew was born on the 4/11/1893 son of William and Margaret Franz. After Arthur went to war Cecil looked after the dairy but on receiving a ‘white feather’ episode, decided to join up on the 3/11/1916 He joined 42 Batt. 7th Reinforcement Regimental No 3031-embarked from SydneyContinue reading “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you- Series”
For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you-Series
No 7 Arthur Edward Franz Arthur was born 19/1/1892 the son of William and Margaret Franz ‘nee Bleakley, He was a dairy farmer who went to war in February 1916.Regimental no 57. He was injured in August 1918 and admitted to Edmonton Military Hospital 12/8/1918 suffering a mild gunshot wound to his right thigh. ReturnedContinue reading “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you-Series”
For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you-Series.
No 6 Ernest Herbert Bleakley Ernest was 21 years and 7 months when he joined up on the 28/7/1915. He never saw action as he died from meningitis and heart failure on the 2/9/1915 in the Enoggera Army Camp and is buried in the family plot in the Toowong Cemetery Brisbane. Written on the grave-Continue reading “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you-Series.”
For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you-Series
No 5 Alexander Claude Fraser Claude 4th child and second son of Alexander and Jane Fraser was born on the 8/10/1895 Lagoon Flat , died 11/7/1915, Garrison Hospital, Victoria Barracks, Paddington Sydney NSW Cause of death : Lobar Pneumonia and Meningitis Buried Rockwood Necropolis, Presbyterian Section 5B 7694 Service No – Enlisted 22/6/1915 Rank privateContinue reading “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you-Series”
For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you-Series
No 4-Donald Albert Fraser Donald Fraser, 1st son and third child of Alexander and Jane Fraser of “Hillside’ Bonshaw Q. property, born 13/11/1893 grew up on the family property, enlisted 10/1/1916 . Private D.A. Fraser, no 1646 “B” Co . Machine Gun Section, 56th Battalion-sailed on the 13/5/1916, killed in action on the Somme 3/2/1917Continue reading “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you-Series”
For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you -Series
No 3 William James Robinson William James Robinson (1895-1914) in Malta eldest son of Frederick and Kate Robinson- (Fred was in the East Surreys Regiment stationed in Malta when he married Kate and William was born)- killed in action 24/8/1914 while holding the line at the canal near Mons France They were originally buried whereContinue reading “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you -Series”
For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you – Series
No 2- Albert Claude Pugh Bleakley (Claude)’ Claude, eldest son of Arthur and Emma Bleakley (Findlay) of ‘Eversleigh” Harlin in the Brisbane valley born on the 15/3/1896 in Esk Qld. Claude joined the AIF on 11/1/1916 and after receiving basic training embarked from Sydney on the ‘Hawkes Bay’ on 20/4/1916 and sailed to France forContinue reading “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you – Series”
For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you- Series
No 1- Arthur John Montgomery Bleakley Arthur John Montgomery (Monty) Bleakley was born on the 24/4/ 1892 at home in Delaney’s Ck and lived his life on the land with his family. He was a horseman, an excellent shot and although a rebel everybody loved him. He joined up on the 29/7/1915 aged 23 yearsContinue reading “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you- Series”
Continuing Karl Christiansen Vatne -Torp
Lars Jonassen-Torp-Havstad called out, ‘Iam here Karl,let the party begin’. Karl smiled to himself, indeed his cousin Lars was always ready for a party. Karl smiled to himself and said ‘Moderation, dear cousin, is the way to go but come in’. As others arrived, all in good spirits, called out to Karl who replied ‘WelcomeContinue reading “Continuing Karl Christiansen Vatne -Torp”
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