61. The Victoria Cross (in India, 1912-47) The Victoria Cross. (in India). Subadar Major Umrao Singh, VC (India). From 1912to 1947, the following Indian soldiers were awarded the Victoria Cross http://faculty.winthrop.edu/haynese/india/medals/VC/IndVC.html

The Victoria Cross (in India) Until 1912, the Victoria Cross could not be awarded to Indian members of the Indian Army and was restricted for award only to Europeans (and occasional "Anglo-Indians") in the Indian Army and, with few exceptions, to Europeans in general. While this fact should not diminish the bravery of the 95 (or is it 101?) English officers who won the award for services with Indian Army Regiments before that date. (There is considerable confusion over the numbver of VCs awarded to H.E.I.C./Indian Army officers before 1912 and numbers range from 95 to 101; this is linked to the inevitable confusion of the fairly common practice of "attached" or "seconded" service.) For Indian soldiers, who were not allowed the VC, theolder Indian Order of Merit was the award "of choice" to reward bravery before 1912 when (1837-1911) 42 first class IOMs were alwards (one with a special bar), 130 second class, and 2740 third class. The Royal Warrant of 21 October 1911 (published in the London Gazette of 12 November 1911, p. 9369, but not publically announced in India until the coronantion durbar in Delhi the following month) destroyed the "color bar" for Victoria Cross awards in the Indian Army and allowed Indians to receive this decoration. Accordingly, the first class of the Indian Order of Merit was terminated by Army Order No. 757 of 3 August 1912 (w.e.f. 12 December 1911) and the remaining classes were renumbered.

62. Albury Wodonga Border Bushwalking Club Australia Victoria Nonprofit group based in Albury-Wodonga focused on walking in northeast Victoria, but also participates in cycling, Cross-country skiing and canoeing activities. Find membership information, hire equipment, walk reports, program, and newsletter. http://www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au/

Albury Wodonga Border Bushwalking Club New heater forYoung's Hut Sites of interest Article's of interest Links to our clubs pages Rail trails The fox in Tasmania About our Club Alpine weather forecast ... Vic Walk Gear Shops Trip reports Y.H.A. Snowgum Wodonga walks program ... Like more information

63. Internet ArtResources - Complimentary Listing - Alan Mark Cross - Victoria, BC C Alan Mark Cross 4812 Searidge Drive Victoria, BC V8Y 3B6 Canada. Phone250.658.8102 Fax 250.658.2009. eMail alan.mark.Cross@home.com. http://www.artresources.com/guide/comp.ihtml?a=11217

64. Falls Creek Resort - Winter Located in Victoria, Australia. Offers skiing and boarding, online booking, terrain park and accommodation information, snow report, ticket and pass prices, schools, skiin ski-out information, news, employment, Mt McKay back country and cat experiences , Cross country trails, and other information about the resort. http://www.fallscreek.net/

Snow Cams Tower Cloud 9 Ruined Castle Summit ... Carpark News Australia's First GREEN GLOBE 21 Benchmarked Alpine Resort - Falls Creek 3 Jun Falls Creek Resort Management is the first Australian Alpine Resort Management to genuinely commit to achieving the prestigious GREEN GLOBE 21Benchmarked status. Come to Falls Creek daily in June! 2 Jun If you can't get here every day what's the next best thing... Warren Miller's annual blockbuster begins in Sydney tonight 2 Jun The annual Warren Miller Tour Down Under, co-sponsored by Falls Creek, kicks-off tonight at the State Theatre. Free two day online lift ticket offer to everyone who comes to see 'Journey' tonight and each night it is shown in Sydney. Final alignment of rope (cable) on Drover's Dream Chairlift today 2 Jun Leitner Poma's Bruce Meinzer said this morning the final alignment of the lift's main cable will be done today (in snow blowing sideways). 1 Jun Ski Victoria's promo team of young spunks, some dressed in ski gear, are creating a light-hearted buzz about skiing/boarding at Falls Creek with DINKS who drink at popular Sydney watering holes including the Slip Inn (where Mary met her prince).

65. The Blue Cross Animals Society Of Victoria COME TO OUR OPEN DAY ON APRIL 6TH 1997, Blue Cross Animals Society Of Victoria.Homestead Road. Wonga Park 3115. Australia. Phone (03) 9722 1265. InternationalPh. http://www.wwwins.net.au/bluecross/bluecross.html

About The Blue Cross Blue Cross News Wagging Now Available Purring Now In Stock ... Help the Blue Cross For 50 Years The Blue Cross Has Carried Out Vital Work To Bring Relief To All Kinds Of Animals Which Have Been Abandoned,Injured Or Neglected By Their Owners COME TO OUR OPEN DAY ON APRIL 6TH 1997 Blue Cross Animals Society Of Victoria Homestead Road Wonga Park 3115 Australia Phone (03) 9722 1265 International Ph. 61 3 9722 1265 Email: bluecrossanimalsociety@yahoo.com This site sponsored by Dogs Downunder (Aust) Pty. Ltd and WWWins Internet Publishing

66. Snow Skiing Recreation Nordic Cross Country Victoria Australia General information, XC tips, trail maps and suggested tours for Cross country touring and nordic racing in North East Victoria, Australia. Falls Creek is the main entry point for back country skiing into the Alpine National Park. http://home.connexus.net.au/~kiewa/cross_country.htm

Cross Country / Nordic Skiing Victoria has a huge area of alpine country suitable for cross country skiing in winter, greater than the European Alps. The very best of this, is the sprawling expanse of hills, valleys and broad ridges of the Bogong High Plains. A number of mountains rise out of this plain and the area is dotted with historical cattle men's huts. This area is easily accessible from Falls Creek. Falls Creek resort itself has the unique Nordic Bowl. This is a sheltered area of flat and gentle slopes ideal for cross country ski learning and tuition and cross country race training. It is also a rallying point for ski tourers heading out into the national park. From Windy Corner, it is an easy ski of less than one kilometer to the Nordic Bowl. Within the resort there is a network of 20 km of groomed cross country trails and this is the key location in Victoria for cross country ski racing. The total groomed trails available from Falls Creek is between 30-60 km at any given time. Falls Creek is also the site of Australia's premier international cross country skiing event. The

67. The Victoria Cross Exhibits and Firearms The Victoria Cross. When was the VC instituted? The Who was the first recipient of the Victoria Cross? Mate http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/exhibits/ex-vc.htm

Exhibits and Firearms The Victoria Cross When was the VC instituted ? The Victoria Cross was instituted by a Royal Warrant dated 29 January 1856, but was made retrospective to the autumn of 1854 to cover the period of the Crimean War. Who designed the VC ? Prince Albert, the Prince Consort was much involved in the decision to institute the Victoria Cross - but the popular idea that the Prince designed the Cross is not supported in any of the surviving documents. It is thought that the manufacturers were responsible for the design. However, it was Queen Victoria who chose the inscription on the obverse. Who makes the VC ? Hancocks (Jewellers) Ltd, London, have made all the Victoria Crosses since the inception of the award. What is the VC made of?

68. Ski Touring Association Of Victoria STAV aims to represent the interests of Victorian Cross country skiers. Information about STAV. News and views on Cross country skiing issues. Links to interesting country skiing sites in Australia and abroad. Notice boards of affiliated clubs. STAV Magazine SKITOUR http://johnbanks.maths.latrobe.edu.au/STAV/index.html

Ski Touring Association of Victoria (STAV) On Line at STAV STAV Ski Show SkiTour (STAV Newsletter) The Stirling Files Pub to Pub Race ... Search STAV site Who are we? The purposes of the Ski Touring Association of Victoria (STAV) are: To represent cross country skiers in Victoria in matters affecting their interests. To encourage safe cross country skiing as a form of recreation. To actively campaign to have suitable snow country and environment available for cross country skiing, with appropriate access. Contacting STAV By Mail: The Secretary, Ski Touring Association of Victoria Inc, PO Box 20A GPO MELBOURNE VIC 3001 By Phone: Mick Sinclair, STAV Treasurer, Phone (03) 9398 0316 By Email: STAV President Mick Sinclair Webmaster John Banks. This page has been visited times since 31 July 1996. It was last updated 25 November 1999.

69. FREDERICK HITCH VC Tribute to Hitch, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his conduct at Rorke's Drift. Resources include Hitch's own account and a critique of the film Zulu . http://freespace.virgin.net/sean.farrell/index.htm

Frederick Hitch, the only London Cab driver ever to be awarded the Victoria Cross FREDERICK HITCH VC Early Life Fred Joins the Army Army Life The Battle of Rorke's Drift ... Zulu A Commentary about the film External Links Webmaster mailto:sean@taxicab.co.uk You are visitor number to this site.

70. Nomad's Home Page Events calendar of an outdoors group based in Melbourne and country Victoria. Activities include day bush walks, weekend camps, urban walks, cycling and Cross country skiing. http://geocities.com/Yosemite/5283/

The Nomads Outdoors Group Inc. Over 90 members are involved in the activities of The Nomads. They consist predominantly of men spanning a wide age group, and a number of women. Members come from Melbourne, country Victoria and the other states of Australia. All members identify as being gay or gay friendly. The Nomads is based in Melbourne, Australia. The activities of The Nomads cover a broad spectrum, with a strong outdoor influence. Examples include: Day walks through locations in Melbourne and country Victoria; Bushwalking ranging from overnight to one or more weeks; Base camping; Bike rides over a single day and weekend; Cross country skiing and snow camping; Indoor Rock-Climbing Canoeing, kayaking and white water rafting; Cultural activities including movie nights, theatre and musicals; Social activities such as restaurant nights, Christmas parties and beachside barbecues. As often as possible, activities are graded to indicate the level of difficulty and/or effort involved in them. There may be some special equipment required. All outdoor activities have some degree of risk attached to them, but The Nomads is committed to managing and minimising those risks.

71. Mt Buffalo Resort - The Island In The Sky Small personal ski area located near Bright, Victoria. Two small seperate ski areas, offering Cross country skiing, downhill skiing, and tobogganing. http://www.mtbuffalochalet.com.au/

72. Redoubt Fortress Museum - VC The citation for the Victoria Cross appeared in the London Gazette of 27th February1857. It reads Selected for the Victoria Cross by their companions. http://www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk/redoubt/hussvc.htm

Victoria Crosses 635 Private Samuel Parkes, V.C. Born in WinningtonTamworth, Staffordshire, in 1813 the son of Thomas and Lydia Parkes, Samuel was baptised at St Ethrida’s Church, Tamworth on 24th December 1815. Parkes enlisted into the 4th Queen's Own Light Dragoons at his home town on 28th July 1831, when he was described as aged 18, 6 feet 2 inches tall with light brown hair, grey eyes and a fresh complexion. Prior to military service, he was described as being a labourer. He served with the Regiment in India for 9 years and 5 months, leaving Bombay on 28th December 1841. Three months later, he disembarked from the "Repulse" with the Regiment on its way to quarters in Canterbury. Their red uniforms were replaced with blue ones in 1842, and it was in this uniform that the Regiment marched to South and West Wales to keep civil order during the so-called "Rebecca Riots". The turnpike roads which commanded a toll were deeply unpopular, and an organisation known as "Rebecca and her daughters" grew up. Disguised in women's clothing, they preached violence, creating unrest by destroying buildings and tool gates. One of the Troops was thanked by the Duke of Wellington for saving the workhouse at Carmarthen. After service in Ireland, once again keeping civil Order. On 25th October 1854 at Balaklava, Parkes was acting as Orderly to Lord George Paget, the Commanding Officer of the 4th Queen's Own Light Dragoons, who referred to him as "a fine specimen of an Englishman". In this role, Parkes needed to stay close to both Paget and Trumpeter Hugh Crawford who relayed the Commanding Officer's orders to the troops. During the Charge of the Light Brigade, the 4th Light Dragoons reached the Russian guns where savage hand to hand fighting was taking place. Parkes rode past his Colonel shouting anxiously "Where's my chief? Who's seen the Colonel?" Paget replied "here I am, my boy, I'm all right" Parkes then rejoined his Colonel and the Trumpeter.

73. Snow Skiing Recreation Nordic Cross Country Victoria Australia Information on Crosscountry skiing in North East Victoria starting from Falls Creek, based in Mount Beauty. Includes trail maps, tips and suggested tours. http://kiewaview.com/cross_country.htm

Cross Country / Nordic Skiing Victoria has a huge area of alpine country suitable for cross country skiing in winter, greater than the European Alps. The very best of this, is the sprawling expanse of hills, valleys and broad ridges of the Bogong High Plains. A number of mountains rise out of this plain and the area is dotted with historical cattle men's huts. This area is easily accessible from Falls Creek. Falls Creek resort itself has the unique Nordic Bowl. This is a sheltered area of flat and gentle slopes ideal for cross country ski learning and tuition and cross country race training. It is also a rallying point for ski tourers heading out into the national park. From Windy Corner, it is an easy ski of less than one kilometer to the Nordic Bowl. Within the resort there is a network of 20 km of groomed cross country trails and this is the key location in Victoria for cross country ski racing. The total groomed trails available from Falls Creek is between 30-60 km at any given time. Falls Creek is also the site of Australia's premier international cross country skiing event. The

74. Redoubt Fortress Museum - The Royal Sussex Regiment The Royal Sussex Regiment Victoria Crosses. At the Battle of Loos, where Wells wonhis Victoria Cross, the 2nd Battalion was subjected to heavy casualties. http://www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk/redoubt/rsxvc.htm

The Royal Sussex Regiment Victoria Crosses Lieutenant-Colonel John Carstairs McNeill, V.C. Major General John McNeill, V.C. 107th Regiment of Foot, later 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment London Gazette , July 16, 1864 Major General John Carstairs McNeill, V.C. was born at Colonsay, Argyllshire on March 29, 1831. Educated at St. Andrew's and Addiscombe, McNeill served with the 107th Regiment Bengal Infantry (after 1881 the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment). During the Indian Mutiny he was Aide de Camp to Sir E. Lugard, and in the Fenian Disturbance of 1867 in Canada, he was in command of the Tipperary Flying Column. He served on the staff of Lord Wolsley during the Red River Expedition of 1870 in Canada, and in the Ashanti War of 1874. Present during the Egyptian Campaign of 1882, he commanded a brigade in Egypt in 1885, taking part in the Battles of Suakin and Tofrek. Appointed to Bath King-at-Arms, Equerry to Queen Victoria, and later ADC to King Edward VII. McNeill died at St. James' Palace on May 25, 1904. Sergeant Harry Wells, V.C.

75. THE FIGHTING PLANSONS An account of the mysterious affair of the 19th century Planson brothers' Victoria Cross. http://www.geocities.com/barnsey61/fightingplansons.html

THE FIGHTING PLANSONS TRUE ENGLISH WARRIORS FOR OVER ONE AND HALF CENTURIES THE FIGHTING PLANSONS HAVE BECOME ALMOST LEGENDARY AMONG MILITARY HISTORIANS. ALTHOUGH THEY WON THE VICTORIA CROSS, VERY LITTLE IS KNOWN ABOUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THEY EARNED THIS MOST COVETED MEDAL. The story of the fighting plansons has been on a purely need to know basis and even now the full tale can never be told. Although some limited information is finally filtering through..................... THE FIGHTING PLANSONS 1901 CONTENTS ORIGINS SPECULATION AFTERWARDS WHAT NEXT FIGHTING PLANSONS Name: DR EDWARD BARNES Email: barnsey61@hotmail.com

76. Rorke's Drift, 1879 - The Highest Number Of Victoria Crosses Awarded In A Single Since the Victoria Cross was instigated by Queen Victoria in 1856, only 1354 havebeen awarded (the double awards for Arthur MartinLeake, Charles Hazlitt http://www.rorkesdriftvc.com/

//window.open('poppy.htm','','resizable=no,width=300,height=300'); // you are currently viewing: Home Visitor Services Home News MultiMedia Shop ... Contact The VC Winners Lt. John Rouse Merriott Chard Lt. Gonville Bromhead ... Dalton More Information Popular Myths Other Defenders The Battle Visit to Rorke's Drift ... Pot Pourri NEW Take a 2 Day Road Trip! Your Stories The Film "Zulu" ... Ulundi You have visited rorkesdriftvc.com times. This action was at Rorke's Drift, Wednesday 22- Thursday 23 January, 1879, when some 150 soldiers defended a supply station against some 4000 Zulus, aided by the Martini-Henry rifle 'with some guts behind it'. Since the Victoria Cross was instigated by Queen Victoria in 1856, only 1354 have been awarded (the double awards for Arthur Martin-Leake Charles Hazlitt Upham and Noel Godfrey Chavasse are included in the total).

77. Skalman.nu A searchable chronology of critical military and political events during the war with coverage of special topics such as casualties, UN forces, and Victoria Cross recipients. Includes maps, links, and bibliography. http://www.skalman.nu/koreanwar/

78. Victoria Cross Research - Research@victoriacross.co.uk - Designed By Small Busy http://www.victoriacross.co.uk/

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79. Lake Mountain > Welcome Cross country ski resort near Marysville, Victoria, Australia, nestled at the foot of Lake Mountain. Includes snow reports, web cam, mountain information, trail map, facilities, events, prices, accommodation, and summer activities. http://www.lakemountainresort.com.au/

Welcome Welcome to Lake Mountain Lake Mountain is Australia's Premier Cross Country Ski Resort. The mountain is situated only 120 kilometres from Melbourne and with an altitude of 1530 metres above sea level, achieves the closest consistent snow to Melbourne. Thinking Snow Lake Mountain's the Go. Lake Mountain is one of the three busiest Cross Country Ski Resorts in the world. It's ski trail system offering the cross country skier thirty seven kilometres of well marked trails, suitable for the first time skier to the most advanced. Latest News document.write(news1) document.write(news2) document.write(news3) document.write(news4) document.write(news5) Snow Cams Echo Flat Coming Events View the 2004 Events Calendar... First Time Visitors Information for those planning their first trip... XC for Schools All you need to know about getting your school onto the slopes is in our 'Ski Planner'... Picture Gallery View our latest pics from the mountain...

80. Victoria Cross [Australian War Memorial] Encyclopedia. Victoria Cross. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts ofbravery in wartime. The Victoria Cross is suspended from a bar by a red ribbon. http://www.awm.gov.au/encyclopedia/vic_cross.htm

Encyclopedia Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime. It was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria and made retrospective to 1854 to cover the period of the Crimea War. It is possible for any serviceman to obtain this award. The Victoria Cross is designed in the form of the Maltese Cross, in the centre of the medal is a lion guardant standing upon the Royal Crown. The words "For Valour" are inscribed below. The Victoria Cross is suspended from a bar by a red ribbon. On the reverse of the cross the date of the act of bravery is inscribed, along with the name, rank and unit of the recipient. The Australian War Memorial displays 59 Victoria Crosses, the largest publicly held collection in the world. The Victoria Crosses are displayed together in the Memorial's Hall of Valour. These VC's have been donated, or loaned, to the Memorial by individuals, families, or by unit associations, to be displayed for the nation. Included in the VC collection are the medals of Sir Neville Howse who won the award in the Boer War becoming Australia's first VC. There are eight (of 9) nine crosses awarded to Australians for the Gallipoli campaign including the medals of the legendary Albert Jacka VC MC and bar. The collection also includes the cross of the first Australian winner of the Second World War, Corporal John Edmondson who died in the exploit at Tobruk for which the award was made. The medals of Bomber Command hero Sir Hughie Edwards; the medals of the Tom Derrick VC DCM who was mourned by the nation when he ultimately fell at Tarakan in 1945; and the medals of Warrant Officer 'Dasher' Wheatley who fought a fatal 'last stand' action beside a wounded mate in Vietnam are displayed.

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