To remember the occasion and pay tribute to those who fought, the Leeton RSL Sub Branch held a commemorative dinner. 

The event kicked off earlier that afternoon with the  the laying of a special wreath of knitted poppies made by students, staff and family of Yanco Agricultural High School.

The Charge of Beersheba took place in modern-day Israel and is often regarded as an important victory in the First World War’s Middle East campaign as it allowed Allied soliders to break through Turkish line of defence. 

The House Captains of the school laid the wreath at the Light Horse display at the Leeton Soldiers Club.

Present at the dinner were also descendants of three participants in the Charge, Private Harold Nicholls, Corporal Daniel Moon and Lieutenant Frank Raymond Massie, all of the 12th Light Horse.

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President of the RSL Sub Branch John Power said the night came together well. 

“The whole night was really exceptional,” he said. 

“We had a great crowd. Everyone was really well informed by our guest speaker. We only received positive feedback.”

Over 80 guests from around the area were treated to a presentations by Light Horse historian Anne Flood.

Local historian Robert Cooke, who arrived dressed in the uniform of the 21st Light Horse, Riverina Horse, also took questions from interested attendees. 

Artist Warwick Deane was also on hand with work commemorating the Charge. 

Mr Warwick gave guests an insight into the steps and emotion  involved to bring the artwork to fruition for the unveiling last year.

He donated $50 from every print sold back to the Leeton RSL Sub Branch.

Mr Power was happy to see so many faces in the crowd. 

The RSL Sub Branch built a display to focus on local Lighthorsemen and local families. 

The night’s success has paved the way for the possibility of an annual event. 

“Because it was so successful I asked people on the night if they thought it was worth an annual event, and they said yes,” Mr Power said.