Lantern Slide - Soldier, Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1885-1901, Lantern slide depicting a member of the Victorian Mounted Rifles (although inscribed 'Victoria' Mounted Rifles). Formed in 1885, the Victorian Mounted Rifle companies were recruited in rural centres. Members of country rifle clubs formed a significant component. A small allowance was paid to members. Mounted Riflemen were required to provide their own mount. They were disbanded in 1901
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Lantern Slide, Soldier, Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1885-1901, Lantern slide depicting, member, although inscribed, Victoria' Mounted Rifles, Formed, 1885, Victorian Mounted Rifle companies, recruited, rural centres, Members, country rifle clubs formed, significant component, small allowance, paid, members, Mounted Riflemen, required, provide, own mount, disbanded, 1901
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