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Amalgamation Push Echoes in Yeomanry Regrouping
In 1860 the Yeomanry Corps faced poor drill turnout, with 22, 19 and 28 members at successive preparations. Faced with dwindling attendance, Lieut Col Rosa proposed amalgamating the Yeomanry with Mounted Artillery to revive the force, outlining uniforms and costs, field days, and officer reassignments while noting strong support from Bendigo recruits. The plan gathered committees, a vote of support, and readiness to enroll 50–60 men in the new regiment, with meetings continuing on uniform and regimental matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Poanber
Yeo. Corp
Pitt
Yeomanry Corps
Notios
Melbourne
Mounted Artillery
Anderson
Richardson
Corporal Johnston
R. V. Yeomanry Corps
Lieut
Dunn
Umphelby
Yeomanry
4Th Dragoons
England
Life Guards
Royal Victorian Yeomanry Cavalry
R. V. Yeomanry Co
Corpu
J. H. Rosa
Bendigo
Hoss
Corpa
Lancers
Ross
Perry
Burton
Cornet Purchase
Ray
Messiter
Carter