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World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 461 AMPHLETT, 10 Light Horse
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Photograph of 361 Farrier Corporal George Amphlett from Kellerberrin, C Squadron, enlisted 19 October 1914, returned 4 August 1919
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Registration number
cwa-org-32-99-799
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A farrier is a professional who specializes in the care of horses’ hooves . During World War I, farriers played an important role in the Australian Light Horse. They were responsible for the maintenance of horses’ hooves, including trimming, shaping, and shoeing them to ensure proper balance, support, and overall health . Farriers were in great demand by the Australian Light Horse, and they were welcomed with open arms .The role of a farrier in the light horse was to ensure that the horses were in good health and able to perform their duties effectively.
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- World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 1181 LYNCH, 10 Light Horse (0.05km away)
- AWAS on Rottnest - WF3032 HARRISON (married LINAKER) (0.14km away)
- Colour photo of exterior of Kellerberrin Farmers Co-op. View of Sewell St/ Massingham St Corner (0.17km away)
- Black and White photograph. Massingham Coop on corner of Sewell St and Massingham Street (0.17km away)
- Black and White photograph. Car driving along Massingham Street near Scott Street corner during 1963 floods (0.18km away)
- World War 1, Middle East, 5157 NEWPORT, 14 Australian Light Horse, 1917 (0.18km away)
- Black and White photograph Flooding at corner of Massingham Street and Scott St (0.19km away)
- AWAS on Rottnest - WF90739 MASSINGHAM (0.2km away)
- World War 1, Europe, 3215 NEWPORT, 28 Battalion, 1919 (0.25km away)
- World War 1, Europe, 3215 NEWPORT, 28 Battalion, 1917 (0.26km away)
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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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George Amphlett with Boer War medals
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