Regimental News

Tamworth Employer Recognised

16 Businesses in Tamworth were nominated for the top award of "Tamworth Reserve Employer of the year 2009", amongst a total of 446 Businesses nominated for 20 awards at this years Quality Business Awards. Federal Member, Tony Windsor MP will present the award at the high profile awards night to be held on 18 September at TRECC.

Budget Cuts hit Training

Refer to the new training program - version 7 - as 10 Tuesday night training parades for FY 09/10 have been axed along with some weekend parades. Watch this space, more to follow.

Manilla Endurance Horse Ride

The 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers - Operational Support Squadron provided four comms teams over 5-6 September 09 to provide essential communicational support to over 80 horse riding competitors over a 80km competition.

RMC Support

HRL again provided essential support to 1st Class RMC training at Wide Bay. Four PMVs and Crews were lifted to support the training which runs 31 Aug - 19 Sep 09.

Charity Ball

On 8th August, 12/16 HRL hosted local emergency services and the public for a charity ball supporting the Black Dog Institute. The function was well supported with about 300 people in attendance. James Blundell was the MC for the night and used the opportunity to release his new music video clip "Riding into Town".

Why the Elephant on our Badge?

In the late 1800's, Lord Carrington, the Governor of NSW, was fond of the idea of raising volunteer Cavalry units in the Bush. However with no available funds, it was the Lord himself who funded the necessary equipment and firearms to provide function to the Cavalry. The Carrington family made their name and wealth through trade in India, where the Elephant was the workhorse, hence it was adorned on their family crest and thus adopted by the 16th LH (Hunter River Lancers). For more informations see history.

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