Commemorative horse ride to honour fallen comrade

Sally Gall
Updated September 21 2017 - 11:44am, first published 11:40am
The Light Horse troop in Barcaldine on Tuesday. Mr Weier was proud to be the oldest participant in the commemorative ride.
The Light Horse troop in Barcaldine on Tuesday. Mr Weier was proud to be the oldest participant in the commemorative ride.

Riders taking part in the commemorative horse ride for the 100th anniversary of the battle of Beersheba will be wearing black armbands during their functions in Winton this week, in honour of one of their troop who passed away on Wednesday.

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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