Local Government
Wanneroo
Region
Metropolitan
Location
Wanneroo Rd Neerabup
Location Details
Other Name(s)
10th Light Horse Heritage Trail
10th Light Horse Memorial Trail
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 14 Feb 2020 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 26 Apr 2006 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
|
Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
The 10th Light Horse Campsite has historic significance for its association with the 10th Light Horse
Regiment for its involvement in the war within the City of Wanneroo. It has social significance to the
community of Wanneroo.
History
The 10th Light Horse Regiment was formed in Western Australia following the outbreak of WW1. In
1940, during the Second World War the title changed to 10th Reconnaissance Battalion (W.A.M.I.).
By 1942 the title was once again changed to 10th L.H. Regiment (W.A.M.I.) with yet another change
to 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment occurring in the same year. In 1943 the unit gained A.I.F.
status however did not serve overseas. This was the second campsite and was used from
December 1943. The 10th Light Horse Regiment was the last Australian Mounted Cavalry unit and
this was disbanded at their campsite in Wanneroo in April 1944. It was developed into a Heritage Trail
by the City of Wanneroo in 1994. At Wanneroo they patrolled possible enemy landing places along
the deserted WA coastline, but as this threat decreased so did the need for their services. This
campsite was code-named Brad. Up to 600 horsemen, their horses and equipment set up camp at
this place. (The first campsite was approximately where the City of Wanneroo's works depot in Ashby
is now located.)