Historic Light Horse charge commemorated in western Queensland

Sally Gall
Updated September 19 2017 - 9:14pm, first published 5:30pm
Living history: The re-enactment troop passed the Tree of Knowledge, a significant moment, as Light Horse troops were sent to Barcaldine during the 1891 Shearers' Strike. Pictures: Sally Cripps.
Living history: The re-enactment troop passed the Tree of Knowledge, a significant moment, as Light Horse troops were sent to Barcaldine during the 1891 Shearers' Strike. Pictures: Sally Cripps.

Of all the Anzac centenary commemorations that have been taking place in the last three years, it’s the legends of our Light Horsemen and their bravery that has captured western Queensland’s hearts the most.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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