From the 1850’s onwards it was perceived that the colonies should take some responsibility for their own security. The presence of the French in the Pacific,...
The New South Wales Rifle Association of 1860
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Sport History
Frederick George Harrison
Frederick George Harrison was born 1882 in Mt Gambier, South Australia to parents Thomas Lawrence Harrison and Emily Agnes O’Brien. Other children in the...
The David Syme Aggregate
The Syme has long been included in the Victorian Rifle Association annual meeting in later years taking pride of place as the leadup to the King's/Queen's and...
The Origin of the Corangamite Challenge Shield
The Corangamite Shield is a well know competition in rural Victoria with a spectacular trophy. The trophy was first shot for in 1903 so at the time of writing...
ANZAC DAY 2023 ‘Rifle Shooters remember the sacrifice and commitment’
It has often been said that Australia came of age on a Turkish shore one morning some 14 years after Federation. That may be true and perhaps this is why we...
Harry Motton
Harry (Henry [1]) Motton proved himself to be an all round sportsman achieving success in a variety of sports throughout his life. As a successful Rifleman he...
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