Israel flies flag for Light Horse recreation

Sally Gall
October 31 2017 - 12:00pm
Remembering the past: Just as they did 100 years ago, Australian Light Horse troops have been stringing out across the Negev Desert on their way to a re-enactment of the famous charge of Beersheba. Picture: Sally Cripps.
Remembering the past: Just as they did 100 years ago, Australian Light Horse troops have been stringing out across the Negev Desert on their way to a re-enactment of the famous charge of Beersheba. Picture: Sally Cripps.

“G’day Aussies” and “welcome to our country” were among the cheers from the hundreds of Israelis lining the roads and running through the paddocks as the Australian Light Horse Association passed by their homes over the weekend.

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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