THE GALLOPING GUNS OF RUPERTSWOOD AND WERRIBEE PARK - A history of the Victorian Horse Artillery
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Jindyworobak Books [834911], Warrandyte, Australia.
Near Fine First Edition in protected d/j. Folio. Front wrap of d/j has a light stain at top. Slight ripple to head of ffep. This is No. 98/200 copies. SIGNED by the author. Scarce. 199pp.

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At long last, this is the story of the VHA. In 1893, a team of 14 VHA Officers and men were sent to take part in the annual British military tournaments at Islington and Bisley. They ended up acting as an escort to Queen Victoria and were photographed at Her Majesty's insistence in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Among other events, the VHA won the Driving Contest over the Royal Artillery at Islington. The skills, dash and horsemanship of the Victorians first almost non-existent. Hastings Battery Victorian Rangers Another famous unit was the Hastings 40 pounder Battery. Formed on 21 July 1890, the unit was a position battery for the protection of Westernport and took the place of earthworks for the defence of the locality. 40 Pdr RBL Gun (Armstrong) used by Hasting Battery The Battery's guns were drawn by bullocks hence the nickname "Bullock's Battery" and had an establishment of 54 all ranks. The Battery was formed through the energies of Col Teddy (Battle-Axe) Otter (previously of the Field Artillery) and was under the command of Major Ham. From his name and the animals drawing the guns came a second nickname "The Ham and Beef Battery". Uniforms worn were similar to the Garrison Artillery but of khaki instead of blue, khaki helmets with brass ball and mountings and a pill box forage cap. Taking into consideration the scanty population of the district it is interesting to note that the posted strength always exceeded its establishment. A Nordenfeldt detachment was also formed at Queenscliff on 9 January 1893 but disbanded on 16 March 1897. Australia's icon bushranger Edward 'Ned' Kelly and his gang's robberies in NE Victoria and Southern NSW stretched the Victoria Police force to the limit. Police sent to the area were usually urban members with no bush skills and little understanding of the struggles of bush folk. The government responded by drafting members of the Garrison Artillery to help guard banks... Hardcover, Label: Coonans Hill Press, Coonans Hill Press, Product group: Book, Published: 1986, Studio: Coonans Hill Press.

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At long last, this is the story of the VHA. In 1893, a team of 14 VHA Officers and men were sent to take part in the annual British military tournaments at Islington and Bisley. They ended up acting as an escort to Queen Victoria and were photographed at Her Majesty's insistence in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Among other events, the VHA won the Driving Contest over the Royal Artillery at Islington. The skills, dash and horsemanship of the Victorians first almost non-existent. Hastings Battery Victorian Rangers Another famous unit was the Hastings 40 pounder Battery. Formed on 21 July 1890, the unit was a position battery for the protection of Westernport and took the place of earthworks for the defence of the locality. 40 Pdr RBL Gun (Armstrong) used by Hasting Battery The Battery's guns were drawn by bullocks hence the nickname "Bullock's Battery" and had an establishment of 54 all ranks. The Battery was formed through the energies of Col Teddy (Battle-Axe) Otter (previously of the Field Artillery) and was under the command of Major Ham. From his name and the animals drawing the guns came a second nickname "The Ham and Beef Battery". Uniforms worn were similar to the Garrison Artillery but of khaki instead of blue, khaki helmets with brass ball and mountings and a pill box forage cap. Taking into consideration the scanty population of the district it is interesting to note that the posted strength always exceeded its establishment. A Nordenfeldt detachment was also formed at Queenscliff on 9 January 1893 but disbanded on 16 March 1897. Australia's icon bushranger Edward 'Ned' Kelly and his gang's robberies in NE Victoria and Southern NSW stretched the Victoria Police force to the limit. Police sent to the area were usually urban members with no bush skills and little understanding of the struggles of bush folk. The government responded by drafting members of the Garrison Artillery to help guard banks... Hardcover, Label: Coonans Hill Press, Coonans Hill Press, Product group: Book, Published: 1986, Studio: Coonans Hill Press.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Elizabeth's Bookshops [786595], Fremantle, WA, Australia.
The detailed unit history of the Victorian Horse Artillery prior to Federation. Signed by Author. First Edition. Numbered No. 12 / 240 limited edition. pp. 199 Illustrated #0117 ( Please note: Over standard weight. Orders via ABE Books may incur additional postage charges. We will contact you prior to processing order to request your approval. ) Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. Fine in slightly edgeworn dust jacket.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Books On Dean [1382529], Albury, NSW, Australia.
Dust Jacket Fine (Now Prot.) 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall Hard Cover Fine Navy cloth-textured papered boards, pictorial eps, pp(i-x), 1-200 (last blank) incl Index, illustrated by b&w photographs and sketches, gift inscription on half-title, also author's signature.