Beersheeba Day Breakfast

22 November 2023

Mrs SALLY QUINNELL (Camden)—I was pleased to commemorate the history-changing Australian Light Horse charge that occurred on 31 October 1917 during World War 1. The ceremony took place at the Beersheba Centenary Wall in front of the main building at Club Menangle. We were very lucky to have Kate Munari as the distinguished guest speaker. Kate spoke elegantly about her experiences as Australia's only female Navy helicopter pilot to fly in Afghanistan. Club Menangle's venues hold a significant connection to the battle of Beersheba, with light horse regiments using the sites for training purposes. On the 31st of October, the whole community was able to commemorate the last successful mounted infantry charge in history and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice that day. The ceremony was lovely and truly served as a reminder to all of us that the sacrifices of the past should never be forgotten. Thank you to Club Menangle for inviting me and hosting such a wonderful ceremony.