6 April 2005

LIGHT HORSEMAN DELIVERS GALLIPOLI SANDS TO QUEENSLAND

A mounted rider dressed as a World War One Light Horseman will deliver the 2005 Sands of Gallipoli collection to the
RSL (QLD Branch) at one of the State's oldest schools

Wearing spurs and slouch hat, the Horseman will hand over the collection to the RSL State President

Date: Thursday 7 April 2005
Time: 11:00 - 11:30pm
Place: School Oval
Toowong State School
Sylvan Road
Toowong

The Light Horseman will also perform horse drills for the students at Toowong State School which celebrates its 125th birthday this year. Former students died in the 1914 - 1918 War.

The 2005 Sands of Gallipoli collection consists of memorabilia containing authentic sand from ANZAC Cove and commemorates the 90th Anniversary of the Gallipoli Landings. A percentage of all sales will support the RSL's ongoing welfare work in the veteran community.