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The Waler

Australia's Great War Horse

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The Waler

By: William McInnes
Narrated by: Various Authors, Full Cast
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When the first convoys of the ANZAC Expeditionary Forces sailed from Albany’s majestic King George Sound in November and December 1914, they carried with them hundreds of horses. Many had been loaded in ports elsewhere in Australia and New Zealand. Some came from unexpected places, including Juna Downs, a vast pastoral station in Western Australia’s remote Pilbara region.

Over 130,000 Australian horses were to serve our forces, around 70,000 were to die overseas in the line of duty, and only one was to return home. What was the fate of up to 50,000 Australian horses that were still alive when guns became silent in 1918?

This is the extraordinary story of Australia’s war horses - where they came from, where they served, and what became of those that had survived when Great War hostilities ceased in 1918.

©2015 Mago Films, 2015. Cover image © Mago Films, 2015. Audiobook recording Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Producer: Marian Bartsch. Writer/Director: Russell Vines. Researcher/Writer: Barry (P)2015 Bolinda Publishing World

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Great, short story.

Beautifully narrated by William.
Some of the sound effects were distracting- too many irrelevant horse neighs in the background.
A well narrated brief history of the noble Waler, & men who heroically served to ensure our freedom.
I can’t imagine how horrific these battles were , and the trauma these heroes faced ever more. Having to leave your beloved mount would have been an added insult. We shall remember.

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