History of Camels
Feb 8, 2024
The Unsung Heroes: Camels in the Burke and Wills Expedition
In the annals of exploration history, the Burke and Wills expedition stands out as one of the most ambitious but ill-...
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Jan 8, 2024
The Battle of Rafa: The Role of the Imperial Camel Corps
The Battle of Rafa, fought on January 9, 1917, stands as a significant episode in World War I, highlighting the strat...
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Feb 22, 2023
National Day for War Animals
The 24th of February is the National Day for War Animals, a day where we commemorate the deeds and sacrifices of anim...
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Apr 24, 2022
The ANZACs and the Imperial Camel Corps
ANZAC Day – 25 April – is a day of commemoration held on the anniversary of the day Australian and New Zealand soldie...
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Nov 11, 2021
We Will Remember Them
Today is Remembrance Day and at 11am our country pauses for a minute’s silence to remember those who died or suffered...
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Apr 25, 2021
The Imperial Camel Corps - One Man's Story
Most Australians have never heard of the Imperial Camel Corps and do not know of the significant role it played in Au...
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Jan 26, 2021
How Camels Helped Build Our Nation
Are Camels the Unlikely Heroes of Australian History?
Commonly thought of as pests, these majestic creatures rarely r...
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Apr 24, 2019
Chauvel and the Camel Corps
Earlier this year journalist Sally Cripps joined us for our Living History Day. She shared about her great uncle and great great uncle, General Sir Harry Chauvel and the special connection to the animals here at our farm – which completes what is a nice circle between Summer Land, camels and the Chauvel family.
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Dec 7, 2018
Imperial Camel Corps – The Battle of Beersheba
2018 celebrates 101 years of The Battle of Beersheba. Find here what, where and how was the battle. Furthermore, how important the camels were in that time.
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