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11th LHR, AIF account about the Jordan Valley
11th Light Horse Regiment, AIF account about its participartion within the Jordan Valley
The 11th LHR horse lines just before the bombing raid of 7 May 1918
[From: Hammond, History of the 11th Light Horse Regiment, p. 112.]
Ernest W. Hammond, in 1984, produced the unit history for the 11th LHR called the History of the 11th Light Horse Regiment, Fourth Light Horse Brigade, Australian Imperial Forces, war 1914-1919, which included a section specifically related to the battle of Beersheba and is extracted below.
Hammond, EW, History of the 11th Light Horse Regiment, Fourth Light Horse Brigade, Australian Imperial Forces, war 1914-1919, (Singapore 1984), pp. 120 - 5:
CHAPTER XVII.
JORDAN VALLEY (Continued).
The Valley of the Jordan forms one of the most remarkable depressions on the face of the earth, being wholly below the level of the sea. The lake of Tiberias, at its northern end, is 300 feet below sea level, and the Dead Sea, at its southern extremity, is 1,300 feet below sea level. The distance between these two points in a direct line is 70 miles, but the River Jordan follows a course 200 miles long in its crooked windings before it enters the Dead Sea. The floor of the valley varies in width from 4 to 15 miles, and on the east and the west the mountain ranges of Moab and Judea, respectively, rise to a height of 4,000 feet, the former terminating in the purple-tinted peak of Mount Nebo, where, according to tradition; Moses stood when shown the "Promised Land." The Jordan River discharges more than six million gallons of water per day into the Dead Sea, which has no physical outlet, the level being maintained by evaporation alone. The saline content of the Dead Sea is approximately 24 per cent., and fish swept into it by waters of the Jordan are unable to exist and very soon their bodies become mummified by the chemical action of the waters.
The course of the river is marked by a thin line of willow trees, and in places throughout the valley the lesser waterways support straggling patches of willow and tamarisk, but for the most part the plains on either side of the river are parched. barren and uninviting. The summer temperature rises as high as 127 degrees (F.), and rarely falls below 100 degrees (F.).
The Arabs who make their homes in the valley evacuate to the higher regions of Judea in the summer months, believing the place to be uninhabitable at that time, and so, like the Courts of Jamshyd, the valley is left to the ravages of beast and reptile. Packs of starving jackals trot back and forth snarling and fighting amongst themselves for want of a more lucrative occupation, and the nights are made hideous by the terrifying laughter of the fierce hyena. The stony hillsides, the dry wadis, and the swamps along the waterways are infested with snakes, scorpions and a loathesome variety of hair- black spider the size of a man's hand. The Diggers instinct for gambling throve amidst these hazards, and many a piastre was won and lost on the fierce conflicts staged by the soldiers between scorpions and spiders that fought to the death in a tin hat or a regimental washing dish. These "trial bouts" were noisy affairs, being staged to the accompaniment of excited barracking by groups of soldiers, who, having placed their bets where fancy dictated, clustered around the "arena" to urge their champion to greater effort.
We were told that the super-venomous reptile known as the "asp" infested that wilderness, and that the scientific squad at military headquarters in Jerusalem required specimens for research purposes. "Any man who brought one in alive," the order concluded, "would be suitably rewarded," and next day every Digger who was not actually in the firing line could be seen tramping to and fro across the hillsides with a forked stick in his hands.
I have often wondered what the Arabs thought of the landscape, when they returned after the summer of 1918, to find all those overturned stones as though nature, in a whimsical mood, had conducted a giant flip-flap throughout the valley. Literally, no stone was left unturned in the treasure hunt for asps, and besides many other varieties of snakes and even lizards were brought in for classification and award. It was not long before a frantic note came down from the "Scientific Squad" cancelling the order for "live snakes," and some of our boys who visited the laboratory at Jerusalem about that time with their own particular discoveries were asked by an Australian assistant whether they thought he was "runnin' a flamin' sideshow."
Our sergeant-major threatened to "crime" the next "bloke" who brought in a live snake, but we think his ultimatum was prejudiced by the action of a signaller from Crow's Nest, Queensland, who, having captured an 8 foot black snake on the bank of the Auja River, left it tied to a stick in the sergeant-major's bivvy while he went in search of the adjutant to claim his reward.
"How was I to know," he said, in explanation afterwards, "that the S.M. would get back to his tent before I did?"
The dust and heat in the valley were terrific, and with inadequate rations and myriads of flies and mosquitoes to harass us, the health of the troops became seriously jeopardised. The slightest scratch was converted by conditions into an angry, vicious sore overnight, and almost every trooper was a daily visitor to the A.M.C. tent with major or minor ailments. Boils were prevalent and by reason of their anatomical situation reduced a fair percentage of the horsemen to the ground-level of the "foot-sloggers."
Occasionally we swam in the sluggish brown waters of the Jordan or rode down to the "sea" for a brief respite from the heat and dust. Old Arabs who haunt the shores of the Dead Sea will tell you with a great show of superstition and awe, that no bird will fly across its waters lest it be struck dead by some malign and sinister influence that pollutes the air above and around it, a deadly legacy, they presume, arising from the ashes of Sodom and Gomorrah. The explanation, however, is both simple and complete. There is no fish life in the waters of the Dead Sea, and consequently no bird life above it; but when we proffered this theory to an ancient Arab he merely shook his old head and made gestures of pity in favour of our ignorance.
The Mount of Temptation, with its frowning convulsions, rose at the back of and almost overshadowed our camp, and near the top, cut into the cliff face, we could see a Greek monastery.
In places the building overran the cliff wall, depending for support on stout beams and props, and from the valley below it resembled nothing so much as a pigeon house.
Jericho is a small straggling village of mud huts, set in a shimmering world of unreality, and there is no trace of the famous balsam gardens of Cleopatra's day. There were signs of old Roman roads winding out of the valley, but where in Palestine are such roads not to be found?
On 11th May the Regiment relieved the I.C.C. in a section of the defence line Musallabeh-Abu Tellal, and we immediately entrenched and began consolidating the position. The Turks shelled the position freely, but made no decisive attack upon it. Every afternoon we were shelled by a long range gun known to the troops as "Jericho Jane." The gun was well placed in the hills at Shunet Nimrin, about ten miles east of the river. A batch of reinforcements which joined the Regiment here comprised about 30 Australian aboriginals who, as it was proved later, made good soldiers and did not hesitate to mix it with Abdul whenever an opportunity offered. Being gifted with good sight and hearing, legacies of their Australian environment, they were extremely efficient on outpost duty, although there was probably some justification for the troop-sergeant who said "the cows can hear too well for my liking." It appears he had taken four of the black boys out on a "listening post" one night and they heard so many suspicious sounds, inaudible to anyone else, that the sergeant was compelled to "stand to" all night.
We conducted vigorous patrols in this area until relieved on 8th June, when we marched, via Jerusalem, to a camp at Solomon's Pools, near the town of Bethlehem, arriving there on 13th .June. On the 15th, Lieut.-Colonel J. W. Parsons, D.S.O., reported from Australia and resumed command of the Regiment.
BETHLEHEM.
The camp site was well chosen amidst green swards and smiling fields, presenting a restful and intriguing contrast to the dusty, wrinkled face of the Jordan Valley. The ancient brown road to Hebron wound up a pleasant hill close to our horse lines, and late in the evening Arabs, in picturesque garb, passed by with their herds of black goats, bound for the market places of Bethlehem and Jerusalem, just as their ancestors did in the days of Abraham. A field of green barley, leaning to the road, recalled the immortal romance of Boaz and Ruth.
Organised parties visited the holy places in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, and the ancient walls of David's city echoed and re-echoed to the tread of riding boots and the age-old flagstones flung back the musical tinkle of spurs as Light Horsemen followed their guides from one holy place to another. They walked the road to Calvary and stood in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, listening in silent reverence to the simple story of "the Man who came out of Nazareth": with equal reverence they would pile their spurs and leggings and boots at the entrance to the Dome of the Rock, and follow the Moslem guardian noiselessly on stockinged feet into that grand monument of Islam Piety, the Mosque of Omar, there to gather round a slab of black rock that once formed part of the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite. Is it any wonder that it was found so easy, amidst these surroundings, to conjure visions of Solomon the Great, and of Hiram, King of Tyre.
Of all the places in Jerusalem, from a spiritual point of view, there is none quite like the Garden of Gethsemane. To walk in the cool, soft shadows cast down by the old old olive trees, and to hear the wind whispering in the stately cypress along the terraces is an experience never to be forgotten. Over everything in the garden there is a calm and restful sensation of infinite peace, and the little borders of rosemary, emblem of fidelity, seem to coerce one to the knowledge, that here at least. In this hillside garden there is sublime and absolute evidence of the earthly presence of Him who walked that way.
In Gethsemane the poet's words are clothed with a new and more beautiful significance:
One is nearer God's Home in a garden,
Than anywhere else on earth.
The Australian Light horseman wait a true "soldier of fortune," riding the highways and byways of three of the oldest countries In the world, disposing of their Ancient riddles with a Jest and a laugh, but in Jerusalem he clothed himself in a mantle of serious reverence for the holy places, and it was officially stated that there were fewer cases of military misconduct in Jerusalem than in any other city visited by the Light Horse. Moreover, the magnitude of the voluntary Church parades from our camp to the Church of the Nativity at Bethlehem and the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem must have gladdened the heart of our padre who had at last come into his own.
We spent three weeks in the camp at Bethlehem and on the morning of 28th June were ordered to return to the Jordan Valley, where we occupied the defence line at Wadi Nueiamah, north of Jericho. Towards the end of June the enemy had been persistently shelling our defences west of the Jordan, and early in July the activity in the enemy lines seemed to presage a general attack, which did not develop, however, until the morning of 14th July.
Owing to the broken nature of the ground our front line was made up of a number of strong detached posts, supported by smaller outposts adjacent to them. One Light Horse commander was asked by headquarters whether he thought the front line would withstand a determined attack, and the official historian relates that he replied: "No, they are bound to come through." "What of the posts?" he was asked, "The posts," he answered, "will stand unless they are withdrawn for tactical reasons or completely destroyed. Since we landed on the Peninsula (Gallipoli) I have not known a single instance of Light Horse troops, whether under officers or non-commissioned officers, having given up a position they were ordered to hold," and despite the terrifying and sickening conditions In the Valley, that was the spirit that endured throughout the Light Horse lines, Later in the day, as wave upon wave of German and Turkish Infantry were thrown against the line, some of the posts were captured by the enemy, but not until every Australian in them was either killed or wounded. As the enemy streamed down the wadis between the Australian posts he was assaulted by a withering fire from all angles, and by 9 a.m. on tilt, 15th the attacking force was completely demoralised. One hundred and five enemy dead, and 45 wounded were found inside our lines. The prisoners numbered 426 of whom 358 were Germans. This attack was the last offensive attempted against the British forces in Palestine, and by his success in this engagement the Light Horseman demonstrated his superiority, not only over tile Turk, but over German storm trooper its well.
During the engagement the Regiment was bombed by seven enemy aeroplanes, three man being killed and four wounded. Those who made the supreme sacrifice were:-
Trooper A. M. Downie.
Driver W. Emmert
Trooper A. J. Smith.
[See note below - ed..]
Animal casualties were six horses killed and eight wounded.
History relates that Mark Antony transported snow from the heights of Mount Hermon to freeze the drinks he served to Cleopatra in Jericho, but it was left to an enterprising supply officer to bring BEER to the thirsty Diggers in the Jordan Valley in the summer of 1918. The official Field Diary records the event thus:
Place: Jericho, Jordan Valley. Date: 3rd August, 1918.
Hour: 1800 (6 p.m.).
Summary of Event: 12 cases of beer received for 11th Regiment.
Remarks: Nil.
Apparently this super-extraordinary event left our diarist speechless.
At 7 a.m. the following day the Regiment moved to Saba Ridge in support of the 1st Brigade, and lay in the sweltering heat, temperature 120 degrees, throughout the day. Owing to the heavy shelling we were unable to water the horses at the Auja until after nightfall.
The following day we occupied the defence line on the Auja and remained there until 10th August, when the Regiment was relieved by the Allwar (Indian) Infantry and we were ordered to proceed to Ludd for the purpose of reorganisation. On 13th August the Regiment left the Jordan Valley for the last time, and traversing the old Roman road to Talat ed Dumm, turned north-west, passing through the towns of Enab and Latron, arriving at Ludd on 15th August.
Note regarding casualties of the Battle at Abu Tellul, 14 July 1918.
The known casualties from all units are listed below.
BELL Clive Roy 836 Pte 12 LHR/4 LH MGS WIA 14-7-18
BIRCH Charles Napier 66 Cpl 4 LHR WIA 14-7-18
BODEY William Albert 3779 Pte 4 LHR WIA 14-7-18
BROUGHTON David Blakeney Rhys Lt 5 LHR WIA 14-7-18 at Wadi Mellahah
BROWN William Thomas 2312 Pte 4 LHR/4 LH MGS WIA 14-7-18
CAVE Terrance 50 Pte 4 LHR/4 LH MGS WIA 14-7-18
DENNY Henry Thomas 3415 Pte 5 LHR WIA 14-7-18 at Wadi Mellahah
GWYNNE James 1402 Pte 5 LHR WIA 14-7-18 at Wadi Mellahah
HARRIS Hampton Roland 892 Sgt 11 LHR WIA 14-7-18
HIGSON Ebenezer Thomas 75 Pte 7 LHR WIA 14-7-18 at Wadi Mellahah
JONES Daniel 1356 Pte 5 LHR WIA 14-7-18 at Wadi Mellahah
JONES William Richard 1890 Pte 11 LHR WIA 14-7-18
KNOX Albert James 2377 Pte 12 LHR/1 LHR WIA 14-7-18
LAWLESS-PYNE John Lindsay 1438 Pte 5 LHR WIA 14-7-18 at Wadi Mellahah
LINTON Phillip Geoffrey 342 Pte 12 LHR/4 LH MGS WIA 14-7-18
MACANSH John Donald 185 A/Sgt 5 LHR WIA 14-7-18 at Wadi Mellahah
MacDONALD Alan Finlayson 2283 Pte 2 Remts/11 LHR WIA 14-7-18
MARSHALL Charles 303 Lt 5 LHR WIA 14-7-18 at Wadi Mellahah
MARSHALL Claude Herbert 3787 Pte 1 LHR WIA 14-7-18
MATTHEWS John Victor 887 Pte 5 LHR WIA 14-7-18 at Wadi Mellahah
McENIRY Noel 1902 Pte 05 LHR WIA 14-7-18 at Wadi Mellahah
O'CONNOR William 387 Pte 11 LHR/4 LH MGS
POINTON Percy Charles 865 Pte 11 LHR WIA 14-7-18
SCRYMGEOUR James Tindal Stuart 3438 Pte 2 LHR WIA 14-7-18
SMITH Alfred John 584 Pte 11 LHR WIA 14-7-18 DoW 14-7-18
SMITH Arthur Vincent 478 Pte 5 LHR WIA 14-7-18 at Wadi Mellahah
UPTON Charles Edward 1669 Pte 1 LHR WIA 14-7-18
Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker for providing this information and allowing it to be published on this site.
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11th LHR, AIF account about the 2nd Es Salt Raid
Topic: BatzJ - Es Salt
11th Light Horse Regiment, AIF account about its participartion within the Second Es Salt Raid
97 Corporal Roger Horatis Lyall Bligh, DCM.
Ernest W. Hammond, in 1984, produced the unit history for the 11th LHR called the History of the 11th Light Horse Regiment, Fourth Light Horse Brigade, Australian Imperial Forces, war 1914-1919, which included a section specifically related to Second Es Salt Raid and is extracted below.
Hammond, EW, History of the 11th Light Horse Regiment, Fourth Light Horse Brigade, Australian Imperial Forces, war 1914-1919, (Singapore 1984), pp. 108 - 119:
CHAPTER XVI.
JORDAN VALLEY ENGAGEMENTS
Late in March, 1918, a British force comprising the Anzac Mounted Division, the 1st, 2nd and 4th Battalions of the Camel Brigade, the 60th Division of Infantry, the New Zealanders, and other details, crossed the River Jordan and raided the Turkish strongholds in the towns of Es Salt and Amman, nestling in the mountains of Gilead and Moab. The weather at that time was extremely bad, and besides the expedition was fraught with many unforeseen difficulties regarding the transportation of guns and supplies, to say nothing of the fact that our troops were outnumbered to an alarming degree, and in this respect the Turks on the western side of the Jordan, at Nablus, played an important part. The fighting at Es Salt and Amman was scarcely under way before strong detachments of enemy reinforcements were rushed over from the Nablus area, crossing the Jordan at the Jisr ed Damieh bridge, and, following a well defined track across the hills, poured into Es Salt, where our troops suffered many casualties and hardships in the subsequent withdrawal.
On 20th April the Commander-in-Chief's plans for a second raid into Gilead became known. General Allenby's scheme was an ambitious one, directed at gaining control of a large area east of the Jordan, which would mean the isolation and capture of approximately 7,000 Turks said to be in that sector. This history is not concerned with the story of the operation as a whole, but must confine itself to that phase of the battle in which the 11th Regiment played an important and active part.
The 3rd Light Horse Brigade, under the command of General L. C. Wilson, was to move along the Damieh-Es Salt track and ride with all speed on the town of Es Salt and effect its capture. It was estimated that there was a force of 5,000 Turks in the Nablus sector, west of the Jordan, and to prevent reinforcements being sent across to Es Salt, as was done in the last raid, it was decided to seize the Damieh Crossing, deny its use to the enemy, and plant a force astride the road to Es Salt. This task was allotted to General Grant's 4th Light Horse Brigade, which was ordered to gallop up the valley on the eastern side of the river at dawn on the morning of the 30th and to take up the position outlined above.
On the evening of April 27th, the lath Regiment, with other unit; of the 4th Brigade, moved to a bivouac area near Jericho, and preparations were made for the coming offensive. On the 28th steel helmets were issued to all ranks, this being the first occasion on which they were used by this Regiment. That night voluntary - Church parades were held for all denominations, and these undisguised "eve of battle" services lent solemnity to the occasion. The 29th passed gaiety, the men and horses resting as much as possible, and at 7.30 p.m. the Regiment mounted and moving quietly down to the Jordan, crossed the pontoon bridge at Ghoraniye. After assembling on the eastern bank of the ricer, we passed through the wire defences and bivouacked on the outpost line. Here we rested for two hours, and with a fine disregard for the future, immediate or otherwise, the troopers flung themselves down at their horses' feet and were soon fast asleep.
IG-GOR-EE FLAT.
There is an expression in the Arabic language which sounds as near as possible to the arrangement of English syllables shown in the first word of this sub-title. Its English equivalent is "go quickly" or colloquially "hurry up," The Australian soldier ranks high as a nomenclator and the scene of the action in which we are now to take part was for ever afterward, unofficially known as "Ig-gor-ee Flat." Whether or not the scene of the battle was aptly named shall be left to the judgment of the reader.
At 3 a.m. the camp was astir, and mounting we rode forward. From here to our objective-the Damieh Crossing-is 15 miles, and that distance must be covered as silently and as quickly as possible. The plain, which is five miles wide at its southern boundary, is narrowed down to three miles opposite the Damieh bridge by the encroachment of the mountains in the east and a series of low mud hills on the river bank. As, we advanced we encountered patches of scrub and clumps of low bushes but after travelling a distance of three miles the trees and shrubs disappeared and we rode on to open clay flats and low ridges broken up by numerous small wadis. The pace was quickened from a walk to a trot, and as day broke over the valley we were revealed to the Turkish gunners on "Red Hill," a prominence on the river on our left, which dominated that section of the plain. The whole brigade now moved at a steady hand gallop in open formation, and very soon shrapnel shells began to burst over the lines of galloping horsemen. One of the first shells fired wounded General Grant's horse, but he quickly changed to another mount. As we came through the bottle-neck formation opposite "Red Hill," and thus drew clover to the enemy, his machine guns and rifles came into action, but the pace saved us from serious casualties. After passing "Red Hill" the screen of the 11th captured a Turkish officer and two other ranks who were apparently the rearguard of a party which had been patrolling the plain and were unable to escape. A mile further on we encountered a detachment of Turkish Cavalry, which fled in disorder towards the hills. At this time the Regiment drew rein, falling back into supports, whilst the 4th Regiment acted as advance guard. Nursing our horses over the rough and broken ground now encountered, we moved at an easier gait and finally arrived at our objective at 7.30 a.m. That race along the valley of the Jordan in the early hours of 30th April was perhaps this Regiment's most striking example of "running the gauntlet," and in reference to the gallop the official historian says: "The safety of galloping horses in open formation under shell-fire was never more strikingly demonstrated. In the long gallop only six men were killed and seventeen wounded."
After halting for a few minutes on the Damieh-Es Salt road, during which time the telephone lines were destroyed, the Regiment pushed on a further two miles to the Wadi Nahr Zerka, where the horses were watered. We came upon a large Bedouin encampment in the bed of the wadi and found that the male members of the tribe were armed with rifles of English and German pattern, and that they carried a plentiful supply of ammunition. We had heard stories of the ghoulish tendencies of the wandering tribes of Bedouins and Arabs east of the Jordan, and could well believe that many of these murderous looking individuals were qualified for the role.
When we arrived numbers of them were standing in the water holes, filling their goatskin water bags and polluting the small stream unnecessarily. Our men ordered them out of the stream, and as they came to the banks booted them unceremoniously until they slunk off to their camp. Despite this treatment, or perhaps because of it, they showed no signs of hostility towards us, which was fortunate-for them.
During the race up the valley, a mule loaded with signalling gear was wounded by shrapnel, and realising that the valuable equipment must not be abandoned, Sergeant Kempster and Signallers D. Ryan and T. Darcy, acting with great presence of mind, galloped after and captured a spare pack animal that had broken away from one of the brigade sections and was running free on the plain. The packs were changed under intense gunfire, and at the gallop the party overhauled and rejoined its unit. It was a commendable job carried out smartly without the loss of a single article of the equipment.
Incidentally, the blue mule, which had been with the Regiment more than two years and had become a familiar and likeable animal, wandered slowly back to the base camp at Jericho, where a kindly bullet, fired by a veterinary officer, ended its suffering.
At 8.30, the watering of the horses having been completed, "B" Squadron of the Regiment, under Major Costello, was sent to reconnoitre towards the river with instructions to engage the enemy holding the bridge head at Damieh if that were found expedient. A strong force was holding the bridge and the slender line of the squadron was unable to approach nearer than a distance of 2,000 yards. There was much enemy activity at the crossing, and on the slopes beyond the river where detachments of cavalry and infantry could be seen hurrying down to the bridge. Quite suddenly a mixed force of cavalry and infantry, numbering 500, crossed the river and moving northwards through the broken country vigorously attacked the right flank of Major Costello's force. Two troops from "A" Squadron were rushed in to strengthen the line, but the attack on the flank threatened to develop into an enveloping movement and Major Costello decided to withdraw his force eastward while still keeping the enemy engaged. The movement was carried out successfully, our force gaining touch with the left flank of the 4th Regiment, and the combined force checked the enemy advance.
At 1 o'clock the remainder of the Regiment was ordered to return and take up a position on the Damieh-Es Salt road, and while doing so were shelled by the enemy continuously for a distance of two miles. The Brigade now formed a "half-moon" position, with both flanks resting in the foothills and its segment bisecting the Es Salt road on some rising ground. Orders were issued that the men should entrench themselves and build sangars. "B" Squadron was relieved during the afternoon, and rejoining the Regiment remained in reserve. The night outpost line was occupied by "C" Squadron under Major Munro, and patrols were pushed forward towards the river. "A" Squadron, under Major Loynes, occupied the main defence line.
Meanwhile General Wilson's 3rd Brigade had climbed the goat tracks, leading their horses, bound for Es Salt, and every man of the 4th Brigade was conscious of the importance of preventing enemy reinforcements from crossing the hills in their wake.
Late in the afternoon Colonel Bailey, commanding officer of the Regiment, rode through his line inspecting the various posts, and in summing up he informed brigade that the Regiment's position was anything but satisfactory. Early next morning he reported the massing of Germans and Turks at the bridge head and other signs of an impending attack. At that time the brigadier and the commanding officers of other units engaged could not see eye to eye with our commander, but subsequent events rapidly proved his judgment to be correct.
The night of the 30th passed quietly, but at 6 a.m. on the morning of the 1st of May a force of 1,500 Turks attacked a squadron of the 1st Light Horse Regiment near Red Hill, and "B" Squadron of this Regiment under Major Costello was sent to reinforce them. At 7 o'clock our outposts and patrols had fallen back on the main body, reporting decisive movements of enemy troops and that the enemy appeared to be massing at the bridge head preparatory to an attack. At 8 o'clock his artillery went into action and effectively shelled our guns and pack animals. Simultaneously his infantry attacked our line in extended formation in successive waves, and deploying to his right threatened to envelop our left flank. The total enemy force engaged was estimated at 5,000, whilst the 4th Brigade had not more than 800 rifles available for the firing line. The situation was extremely tense and uncomfortable. Every available man was rushed into the firing line. Details from regimental headquarters were formed into a troop to strengthen the left flank. Horseholders took over eight horses each, the practice under ordinary conditions being one man to four horses. Two armoured cars attached to the brigade came into action and one was immediately destroyed by a direct hit from a shell. The other poured a steady stream of fire into the advancing Turks and accounted for many casualties. Our troops at Red Hill were overwhelmed and swept from their position. A message was received from the 12th Regiment that they intended to withdraw from their position to high ground further east, a very necessary move, and that a dismounted rearguard action was being fought. As soon as the 12th completed the movement, the 11th began to retire to conform to the new line. A desperate rearguard action was fought in which the enemy paid dearly for every yard of ground he gained. Whilst the action was at its height, Major Costello, who had led "B" Squadron to the relief of Red Hill, noticed the manner in which the attack was developing, and moving his squadron northwards he engaged the right rear flank of the enemy. This movement was carried out smartly and fearlessly, and though tempered with risk was regarded as a masterpiece of strategy and fulfilled the purpose of its intention-that of easing the pressure on the Regiment's front to enable the main body to withdraw more readily and with less risk of casualties. Eventually the complete withdrawal was accomplished, but not without much hard riding over country that would test the nerve and ability of any horseman.
Major Costello was specially mentioned in despatches for his brilliant field work that day and for the fearless manner in which he led his squadron. He was recommended for the Military Cross. During the engagements Signal Corporal Bligh carried despatches to "B" Squadron under heavy fire across open ground, and although wounded he completed his task, showing great courage and endurance. For this action he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Trooper Kirwan was mentioned in despatches for good work and devotion to duty during the engagement, he having carried despatches under fire. Various positions were occupied by the Regiment along the foothills to check the onward rush of the enemy, and on one occasion Major Loynes collected a few men from Regimental Headquarters, who, armed with rifles and one Hotchkiss gun, delayed the enemy advance in that sector for about fifteen minutes. Eventually the Regiment took up a line on a ridge studded with rocky outcrops on the southern bank of the Wadi Abyad, and situated about one mile north of the Umm es Shert - Es Salt road, and here at 12 noon we commenced to establish a definite line of resistance by building sangars and otherwise consolidating the position.
The Es Shert road was now the only one available to the 3rd Brigade in its return to the valley from the Es Salt raid, and there was therefore a deep significance in the Divisional Commander's order that we must hold our present line at all costs. During the afternoon our position was heavily shelled and the Turkish machine guns played a "devil's tattoo" on the rocky defences along the whole of our line. Directly to our front, between the opposing lines, and 300 yards away, there was an isolated fiat-topped hill known as "Table Top," which rose abruptly from the northern bank of the wadi. Its sides were steep but not precipitous, and its isolation prevented it from becoming an integral part of either of the opposing lines. We could not afford to place a strong force on "Table Top" to be directly and openly exposed to the enemy guns, and on the other hand the use of a valuable spring of water at its southern base would be denied to us should the enemy occupy ii. A small force well placed on its summit we reasoned might readily deter the boldest enemy from attempting to storm its heights, and accordingly it was occupied by two troops, one from the 4th Regiment under Lieutenant W. J. Birkett-Vipont and a troop of twenty men of "C" Squadron of this Regiment under Lieutenant L. A. Gordon. The enemy was active throughout the day, and at 4 p.m. a force of about 300 strong, assisted by machine guns on either flank, made a vigorous attack at Table Top. Shortly after the attack commenced a troop from "A" Squadron, under Lieutenant P. McCowan, was sent in to reinforce the position. They had scarcely reached the top when the enemy, creeping up the opposite slopes, rushed the summit, determined to sweep all before him by sheer weight of numbers. As he came into the open our men poured a steady stream of fire into his ranks, and before he could re-form the Light Horsemen leapt from cover and routed him with the bayonet. In a few moments the Turks reorganised and returned to the attack with renewed vigour and fresh reinforcements, but once more he was driven off by a magnificent bayonet charge that almost carried the victors down the north western slope. The enemy left behind more than 100 dead and wounded, grim evidence of the fierce fighting that took place. Both of our officers were wounded but remained on duty. In a short time the enemy came back to the attack for the third time, and being armed with a plentiful supply of hand grenades he succeeded in bombing our men from their position, and our force retired, taking their wounded with them. An extract from Col Bailey's field report, commenting on the fighting at Table Top, reads:-
"Lieutenant Gordon did magnificent work, showing coolness and determination throughout. Lieutenant McCowan fought brilliantly in a hand-to-hand with the enemy. His work was splendid. Though heavily outnumbered every NCO and man played his part courageously."
The Commonwealth Official Historian refers to the incident in the following terms:
"On the afternoon of the 2nd the enemy heavily assaulted the position (Table Top) under effective covering fire. Twice the stormers reached within bombing distance of the Australians; each time the Light Horsemen advanced and met them with the bayonet in the open, and they were driven off leaving about 100 dead and wounded on the slope. But the third rush was irresistible: the Light Horsemen were forced from their posts and retreated slowly, bearing their wounded. The Australian machine guns then came into play and cut down the Turks in large numbers. One party of 40 was completely wiped out. This little enemy success denied a valuable spring of water to Grant's men, and afterwards the supply ran short and the troops suffered acutely in the intense heat."
Lieutenants Gordon and McCowan were awarded the Military Cross for their gallant conduct and the fearless manner in which they led their men throughout the engagement. During the attack Sergeant George W. Smith was sent in with a troop to reinforce the defenders of Table Top; and he led his troop with dash and determination in a bayonet charge against the enemy. He was awarded the Military Medal for this action. Lance-Corporal C. W. S. Cooper, armed with a Hotchkiss gun, was very prominent in the fighting and accounted for a great number of the enemy. Although hard pressed by the Turks at close range he held his ground until his last round was spent. For his coolness, initiative and daring he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Reporting on the engagement afterwards, Lieutenant McCowan and Lieutenant Gordon both referred in glowing terms to the magnificent courage displayed by every man under their command who clambered up the slopes of "Table Top" on that sweltering afternoon.
Flushed with the ultimate success of their raid on "Table Top," the Turks swarmed over the plateau in full possession, but their triumph was short lived. As soon as our men had rejoined the main body, we opened fire with machine guns and rifles, transforming the plateau into a veritable hell, and presently the enemy deserted the crest and took cover behind boulders on the sloping sides. Throughout the following day our position was heavily shelled, and it was found impossible to water the horses until after darkness had set in. Late that night our horses were withdrawn and hidden in wadis out of range of the Turkish guns.
At 3 o'clock on the morning of the 3rd there was a general "stand to" throughout our line, as we fully expected an attack, but ft did not develop beyond a small and somewhat abortive skirmish on our left, which was quickly quelled by the 12th Light Horse Regiment and a section of machine guns from this Regiment.
At 6 o'clock the leading troops of the 3rd Brigade which had been operating at Es halt, came into view over the crest of the hill at our right flank rear and began their slow and tedious descent to the valley below. We enjoyed some measure of satisfaction in the knowledge chart the purpose of our wild ride across "Ig-gor-ee Flat" had been fulfilled. We had kept faith with our robbers of the 3rd Brigade by giving them safe conduct down the Umm es Shert road, the only one now open to troops retiring from the Es Salt area.
At 8 a.m. great activity was reported in the enemy lines in the vicinity of Table Top, Red Hill and Damieh bridge head, and large parties of troops began massing in the wadis east and north-east of Table Top. An hour later the enemy opened fire with shrapnel and high explosive shells, the marksmanship being excellent. One shell landed in the centre of our forward dressing station, wounding nine other ranks, including the whole of the medical personnel excepting Capt. Murray, medical officer, and one medical orderly. Inspired by the splendid example of their leader, Captain C. W. Murray, medical officer, the men of the A.A.M.C. worked tirelessly throughout the engagement, and it was regrettable that they should meet with disaster in the eleventh hour, or what might be aptly termed "the moment of victory."
The shelling continued without abatement for some time, and when it did finally slacken the enemy machine guns and rifles came into action. At 10 o'clock we heard heavy fighting on the right and were informed by the 4th Regiment that the enemy was attacking their advanced squadron, which was being recalled from its isolated position. "C" Squadron of the 11th Regiment, under the command of Major Munro, was in touch with the 4th Squadron mentioned above, and therefore had to retire also. In doing so they carne under the fire of machine guns On the eastern slope of Table Top and Major Munro and Lieutenant Hiron were both severely wounded.
Lieutenant Gordon then took charge of "C" Squadron and the movement, was completed, Before Major Munro was wounded he appealed for artillery fire to silence a particular machine gun on Table Top which was harassing his retirement. The message was flashed from the squadron to Regimental Headquarters, and from there to brigade, and in less than three minutes our artillery went into action, its shells screeching low over our heads as they peppered the slopes of Table Top. Those of us who had read the message as it passed through marked the position of the bursting shells with interest, and ere long the offending machine gun became ominously quiet. A forward observation post reported a direct hit.
After a time the attack slackened somewhat, although reports continued to arrive stating that the Turks were massing north-east of Table Top. As stated previously, our venture up the valley had fulfilled its purpose and nothing now remained but that we should withdraw as quickly and as secretly as possible. Meanwhile, Lieutenants Farlow and Bartlam had brought the horses to a wadi close to the firing line and the withdrawal began. Major Loynes, Captain Gee and Lieutenant Barton remained with a small party to cover the retirement. Before leaving the line each man was issued with bombs in case the enemy decided on a last minute rush, for he, too, must surely guess at our retirement. Happily enough the bombs were not required that night and the retirement was executed without a casualty, the Regiment arriving at its bivouac area near Jericho at 3.30 a.m.
For conspicuous service during the engagement the undermentioned officers and N.C.O.'s received a special mention in the Commander-in-Chief's despatch:
Captain C. P. Stumm, M.C.
Lieutenant C. J. Clifford, M.C.
Lieutenant A. Y. Bartlam.
Corporal C. W. W. Grieve.
Corporal F. W. Robinson.
In commenting upon the critical stage of the battle on the 1st of May, the Official Historian says: "It was a grim race between Turks marching on the level plain and the men leading (and alternately riding) their horses on the heights. Twice Bailey (Colonel Bailey, officer commanding 11th Regiment) was forced from his ground, but each time, with the assistance of the horses he succeeded in breaking clear of the confident enemy thousands, and in taking tip a fresh position. In these movements he was supported by part of the 12th Regiment in the lower hills. As he was driven to a position in the foothills almost due east of Red Hill, with his left extending towards the river, the men retiring along the side of the range began to emerge to his assistance. A strong firing line, rapidly built up, checked the advance and saved the day."
We were not always fortunate enough to hear an expression of the enemy's point of view of a particular "scrap," and were therefore keenly interested in the remarks of a Turkish officer captured at Nazareth some time later. Referring to this engagement in the Jordan Valley he said: "You know we were sure that we would capture or destroy your whole force in the Jordan Valley in May. We had seen the Australian horses many times; we knew they were big, and our German officers told us they were clumsy and could not travel in rough country, but," he added ruefully, "you Australians rode your `big' horses where Turkish soldiers could not walk."
The Turkish officer's eulogy applied to both horse and rider, but the Light Horseman will tell you that his success at all times depended largely upon the faithful mount that never once failed to respond gallantly despite the terrors and rigours of a hard campaign.
The following is an extract of a letter of appreciation received from the General Officer commanding the Australian Mounted Division on the recent fighting:
"On conclusion of recent operations, I wish to place on record the fine performance of the 4th Brigade from start to finish. The rapid advance in the first instance was of paramount importance and was carried out with exceptional dash and spirit, thereby enabling the objective to be reached without much trouble. The skill and energy shown by leaders in holding a long line with comparatively few troops, the keenness and determination of all ranks to seize every opportunity to make captures and inflict loss to the enemy, kept them at a respectful distance, and no doubt helped in a very difficult operation of withdrawal to he carried through so successfully. "1 thank all ranks for their good work, and fully realise the fatigue and discomfort that the men were put to by moving over long distances on foot, lack of sleep and food, and how cheerfully they all responded.
"(Signed) H. W. HODGSON,
"Major General,
"Commanding Australian Mounted Division."
The succeeding (lay was spent in reorganising the unit, and at 10 p.m., following a report that the enemy had broken through our line west of the Jordan, we saddled our horses in readiness for a ride to the scene of the trouble. After "standing to" for some time we were advised that the enemy had been driven off and we were ordered to return to the bivouac area.
At 5 o'clock on the morning of the 7th, a squadron of enemy aeroplanes, numbering ten, flew over the camp and bombed the Regiment and the whole of the mounted troops in that area. Eventually they were driven off by machine gun and rifle fire, but not before eleven of our men were wounded by bombs and a number of horses were killed or wounded.
The following casualties in personnel and animals were suffered by this Regiment during the operations extending from 29th April, 1918, to 8th May, 1918:
Killed .. .. .. .. 13
Wounded .. .. 68
Wounded and missing .. .. 5
Horses: killed . . 32 and 43 wounded.
The names of those who are mentioned hereunder made the supreme sacrifice:
L/Cpl. J. W. Baxter.
L/Cpl. A. J. Lake.
L/Cpl. C. A. Mausolf.
Trooper W. H. Bain.
Trooper R. Black.
Trooper W. J. Burton.
Trooper H. H. Farlow.
Trooper L. J. P. Golik.
Trooper S. McG. Johnston.
Trooper F. W. Paterson.
Trooper C. Powell.
Trooper J. Waiters.
Trooper T. S. Wright.
Citation: 11th LHR, AIF account about the 2nd Es Salt Raid
Updated: Thursday, 6 November 2008 12:58 PM EAST
Resource - 11th Light Horse War Diary Index for 1918 - 1919
One of the few primary source documents available which details the daily activities of a unit is by through the War Diary. Here is an example.
11th LHR War Diary, Entry for 1 June 1918.
1 June 1918. The action is taking place in the Jordan Valley. Zoo and Vaux are two outposts overlooking Turkish positions. They also constitute the fromt line. At 4pm , the Turkish artillery fires two shells amongst a group of horses being led by the horseholders, possibly for the purposes of watering them. 2430 Pte John Johnston was badly wounded by the shelling and removed to the 4th Light Horse Field Ambulance for care. It was here that he died.
To put the story into a visual context the map below illustrates the location Zoo and Vaux outposts as mentioned in the War Diary entry.
Zoo and Vaux Outposts, Entry for 1 June 1918.
Zoo can be found near the intersection marked "15" while Vaux is near the intersection marked "9". The location of this map is in the Jordan Valley north of Jericho and west of the Jordan River.
Below is a brief index of the relevant 11th Light Horse Regiment War Diaries. The War Diaries are located on the Australian War Memorial site but for convenience, those months referred to in the chronology of Aboriginal soldiers from the 11th Light Horse Regiment are only listed here.
AWM4, 10/16/28 - January 1918 (1.9Mb PDF file)
AWM4, 10/16/29 - February 1918 (1.3Mb PDF file)
AWM4, 10/16/30 - March 1918 (1.8Mb PDF file)
AWM4, 10/16/31 - March - April 1918 (3.2Mb PDF file)
AWM4, 10/16/32 - May 1918 (2.2Mb PDF file)
AWM4, 10/16/33 - June 1918 (1.4Mb PDF file)
AWM4, 10/16/34 - July 1918 (1.8Mb PDF file)
AWM4, 10/16/35 - August 1918 (1.2Mb PDF file)
AWM4, 10/16/36 - September 1918 (3Mb PDF file)
AWM4, 10/16/37 - October 1918 (1.2Mb PDF file)
AWM4, 10/16/38 - November 1918 (0.8Mb PDF file)
AWM4, 10/16/39 - December 1918 (1.3Mb PDF file)
AWM4, 10/16/43 - April 1919 (2.4Mb PDF file)
Citation: 11th Light Horse War Diary Index for 1918 - 1919, Lesson 11 Resource
Updated: Thursday, 6 November 2008 5:21 PM EAST
2427 Pte Joe Fitzroy, 11th Light Horse Regiment, 20th Reinforcement
2427 Pte Joe Fitzroy, Attestation Paper, p. 1.
2427 Pte Joe Fitzroy, Attestation Paper, p. 3
2427 Pte Joe Fitzroy, B103, p. 1.
2427 Pte Joe Fitzroy, AIF D, p. 1.
2427 Pte Joe Fitzroy, a brief military biography from The AIF Project:
Joe FITZROY
Address Mount Maria, Mitchell, Queensland
Next of kin Friend, Robert Douglas, Mount Maria, Mitchell, Queensland
National Archives - This is the complete service file of 2427 Pte Joe Fitzroy
Citation: 2427 Pte Joe Fitzroy, 11th LHR, Lesson 11 Resource
Updated: Thursday, 6 November 2008 9:24 AM EAST
2426 Pte Harry Doyle, 11th Light Horse Regiment, 20th Reinforcement
2426 Pte Harry Doyle, Attestation Paper, p. 1.
2426 Pte Harry Doyle, Attestation Paper, p. 3
2426 Pte Harry Doyle, B103, p. 1.
2426 Pte Harry Doyle, AIF D, p. 1.
2426 Pte Harry Doyle, a brief military biography from The AIF Project:
Harry DOYLE
Occupation Farm hand
Address Behana Siding, Gordonvale Line, Queensland
Next of kin Friend, George Madden, Behana Siding, Gordonvale Line via Cairns, Queensland
Enlistment date 23 May 1917
National Archives - This is the complete service file of 2426 Pte Harry Doyle
Citation: 2426 Pte Harry Doyle, 11th LHR, Lesson 11 Resource


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United Airlines refunds deployed soldier after canceled Christmas flight fiasco
By Rich Thomaselli | TravelPulse
Benjamin and his family were looking at more than $5,000 in airline tickets to bring him back to Michigan for the first time in a year, and then a return flight to Germany in January before his leave expired. (iStock)
United Airlines on Monday quickly reversed itself in what could have been another embarrassing public relations gaffe for the carrier.
United will reimburse U.S. Army soldier Pfc. Benjamin Jimenez for the money he spent to get home to Michigan from Germany after his original flight was cancelled on Saturday, Dec. 22, and will also pay for his return flight to Frankfurt, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Benjamin and his family were looking at more than $5,000 in airline tickets to bring him back to Michigan for the first time in a year, and then a return flight to Germany in January before his leave expired.
Instead, United is picking up the tab.
"I'm happy," Benjamin's aunt, Sarah Mundt of Monroe, Mich., told the Free Press.
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The issue started on Saturday. Benjamin had spent $1,116 in November on a round-trip flight to come home to Michigan for Christmas. But he found out that the flights were canceled by United codeshare partner Lufthansa, and was told by United that the best they could do was have him purchase another flight – at a cost of $2,300 one way – and dispute the charge with his credit card company.
The Free Press published a story on the ordeal on Sunday and it immediately became a viral sensation, prompting callers and well-wishers who wanted to donate to Benjamin and his family.
"I made it very clear, I don't want anything for free," Mundt told the newspaper. "I understand this is a business, you guys have to make money. I don't mind paying the original fare that he originally bought ... but we want the $2,500 back, and we need a way for him to get back to Germany."
United, stung in the past by public relations gaffes and insensitive and/or ill-timed responses, jumped in quickly after the initial story appeared.
The airline said it would send Benjamin and his family a check to cover the $2,300 the soldier spent on his ticket to Michigan after his original flight was canceled. And, United will fly him back to Frankfurt next month, free of charge.
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What is a true Christian? What is the nature of repentance and faith? Is Lordship-salvation biblical or is it a distortion of the gospel given to the Church by Jesus Christ? When Jesus enunciated his conditions for discipleship what did he mean? Was he calling men and women who were already believers to a deeper commitment or was he setting forth conditions for entering the kingdom of God? Is lordship a denial or an affirmation of the gospel of the Reformation?
To answer these questions the author examines the controversy surrounding Lordship-salvation in light of the teaching of Jesus Christ and that of eminent evangelical theologians from the past and present: John Calvin, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Charles Spurgeon, John Stott, J.I. Packer, John Murray, A.W. Tozer, Charles Hodge, A.A. Hodge, R.L. Dabney, James Montgomery Boice, A.W. Pink, John Gerstner, Augustus Strong, Henry Thiessen, William Hendriksen and others. This book provides a definitive answer to the lordship controversy.
First published in 1986, this work has been revised and updated. Listed in the bibliography of The Gospel According To Jesus by John MacArthur.


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Lady Antebellum Are Most-Heard Country Artist of the Year
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Alanna Conaway Published: December 10, 2010
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Lady Antebellum find themselves on more than one list in the latest issue of radio trade publication Country Aircheck. The magazine has released its annual year-end 'Most-Heard' artists list with Lady A's Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott taking top honors as the Overall Most-Heard Country Artist of 2010.
The trio were also named the Most-Heard Country Duo or Group, a category in which they placed third last year. In addition, their crossover hit, 'Need You Now,' was country's No. 3 Most-Heard Song of 2010.
Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley scored the Most-Heard Country Female and Male artists titles, while Easton Corbin was recognized as the year's Most-Heard New Artist.
The publication's No. 1 most heard country song of 2010 is Josh Turner's 'Why Don't We Just Dance.' Rounding out the rest of the Top 5 for the year: Joe Nichols' 'Gimmie That Girl' at No. 2, Lady Antebellum's 'Need You Now' at No. 3, Easton Corbin's 'A Little More Country Than That' at No. 4 and Chris Young's 'The Man I Want to Be' at No. 5.
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Very few things in life are as difficult as going through a divorce. In fact, it is believed the only thing more emotionally stressful and taxing than filing for divorce is the death of a spouse or child.
Center your mind on something you love doing. Too often people dwell on the divorce, which only makes it that much more difficult to get over. Preoccupy your mind by doing something you enjoy so you don't spend your free time analyzing every aspect of the divorce—you will drive yourself crazy if you do!
Change up your routine. This can be as simple as picking up a new hobby, starting a new exercising routine, or instituting a bi-monthly dinner date with your friends. Doing something new is a good way to remind yourself that life isn't over just because your marriage didn't last.
Plan away! Roberta Temmes, a psychotherapist, says that planning is highly therapeutic during tough times. The planning process forces people to divert their attention away from what is making them sad or depressed (in this case a divorce), and focus that attention on the planning at hand. Planning also gives people control over the situation, which is particularly empowering for people who may feel defeated following a divorce. Temmes says planning anything is helpful, whether it be an elaborate dinner party or planning a trip to the car wash.
Clean and organize your home. Go through each room of your house and get rid of anything that belongs to your ex or that reminds you of your ex. Cleansing is also very therapeutic, and once you're done cleaning you will have more room for the new things in your life. Reorganizing your home is a good way to make your home feel fresh and new again. People who are starting over often find this helps them move on faster.
Take the high road. Anytime you take the high road you will feel better about yourself. Although there might be some immediate satisfaction in seeking revenge on your spouse, it won't do you any good in the long run. Save your energy for things that make you happy.
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TD builds on its reputation for excellent customer service with digital banking services powered by the Microsoft Cloud
Transform Staff Oct 18, 2017
TD Bank Group (TD) is sharply focused on building the bank of the future. A future where digital is one of the core driving forces of its transformation journey; where data provides insights into the bank's customer beliefs, needs and behaviors; and where technology will be the centerpiece of the bank's delivery model.
In a short time, the bank has made tremendous progress. While TD continues to make the necessary investments in its digital transformation, it does so with the customer at the center. TD has always delivered spectacular in-person customer experiences – that's how it became the sixth largest bank in North America.
Phrases like artificial intelligence, big data and cloud services didn't exist in the industry several years ago, but now they're part of everyday discussions across TD. The bank's digital and data-driven transformation allows more meaningful and personal engagements with customers, fuels application development, and informs branch and store service delivery by gathering insights to better serve customers the way they want to be served, with precision and close attention to their specific needs.
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TD generates close to 100 million digital records daily, and has more than 12 million digitally active customers. With the Microsoft Cloud to help harness that data, TD can deliver on their promise of legendary service at every touchpoint.
"After all, we're talking about people's money," says Imran Khan, vice president of Digital Customer Experience at TD. "No one gets up in the morning and says, 'I want a mortgage or a new credit card.' They say, 'I want to own a home, invest in my children's education, start a business, take a holiday with my family, plan for a happy and secure retirement."
TD knew early on that to innovate quickly it required a flexible platform that harnessed customer data and delivered actionable insights. With Microsoft Azure and data platform services to help provide the power and intelligent capabilities TD was in search of, the financial institution continues to live up to its rich reputation.
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Arix Bioscience and Fosun International sign strategic agreement to develop and commercialise new clinical therapies for patients
LONDON and HONG KONG, Feb. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Arix Bioscience plc (LSE:ARIX) ("Arix Bioscience" or the "Company"), a global healthcare and life science company building and financing innovative young medical businesses and Fosun International Limited (00656:HK) ("Fosun"), jointly announce a strategic agreement to develop and commercialise new clinical therapies for patients.
As part of the agreement, Arix and Fosun will collaborate to invest in and create new companies focused on the development of innovative clinical therapies across a broad range of therapeutic areas, with a particular emphasis on the Chinese market. This is Arix's third strategic partnership and follows the success of its existing agreements with Takeda Ventures, Inc., and UCB Pharma S.A..
Arix will provide Fosun with access to its Group Businesses, pipeline and unique network of key professional and scientific advisors. In turn, Fosun will share potential investment opportunities in China and will have a potential opportunity to promote its services as exclusive distribution partner in China for Arix's Group Businesses. China is the world's second largest pharmaceutical market after the US and presents a great opportunity for Arix and its Group Businesses. The relationship with Fosun provides a unique footprint and network in the region.
Joe Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of Arix Bioscience plc, commented: "Arix and Fosun share a common goal in identifying and developing improved medical options for patients. Through this agreement we will bring together Fosun's wealth of experience in the China market with Arix's experience in growing companies to develop innovative new therapies and build value."
"Fosun's extensive footprint and network in China will enhance Arix's already strong sourcing power and provide our Group Businesses the opportunity of developing a deep relationship with a leading distribution partner in China. Arix will share its unique pipeline, sourced from a wide network of global contacts, and its rigorous scientific due diligence process. Together, we look forward to addressing significant unmet medical need in China and beyond."
Guo Guangchang, Chairman of Fosun Group, added: "Today's announcement marks an important step for Fosun as an innovation-driven healthcare company and adds a truly excellent partner to Fosun's portfolio of global alliances, following the acquisition of Gland Pharma in India and the joint venture with Kite Pharma in China. Arix is the ideal partner for Fosun given its experienced team, specialist healthcare knowledge, capability and network. Together, this strategic partnership leverages Fosun's strengths and has the potential to identify and grow the innovative companies of the future, while bringing cutting-edge therapeutics into China and greatly improving the lives of Chinese patients."
Arix has made investments into 13 innovative life science companies in 2016 and 2017 with multiple value-creating milestones expected over the next 18 months. The Company expects to continue to build on its already rich pipeline, utilising this to provide funding and expertise to additional new Group Businesses in 2018.
About Arix Bioscience plc
Arix Bioscience plc is a global healthcare and life science company supporting medical innovation. Headquartered in London and with an office in New York, Arix Bioscience sources, finances and builds world class healthcare and life science businesses addressing medical innovation at all stages of development. Operations are supported by privileged access to breakthrough academic science and strategic relationships with leading research accelerators and global pharmaceutical companies.
Arix Bioscience plc is listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. For further information, please visit www.arixbioscience.com
About Fosun International
Fosun International Limited is a family focused multinational company that has been listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00656:HK) since 2007. Founded in 1992, Fosun's total assets exceed RMB500 billion (c.US$75 billion). With its roots in China, and through technology and innovation, Fosun's mission is to create customer-to-maker (C2M) ecosystems in health, happiness and wealth, providing high-quality products and services for families around the world.
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New York: Harcourt Brace and World, 1943.
Excellent, unclipped jacket is in exceptional condition.
Book has faint shadow of crayon coloring to first end pages, otherwise unmarked.
This is the third book in the Mary Poppins series, in which her magic adventures almost spin out of control, illustrated by Mary Shepard and Agnes Sims.


Azucena Corner Deli is located in the heart of downtown Jacksonville near the Florida Theater. Azucena is equipped with the very first 10-tap PourMyBeer system in Northern Florida. We are also proud to offer wraps and meals freshly cooked with ingredients from local farmers and a broad selection of wine served in an authentic environment built by local carpenters and former felons.


With Autumn days drawing to a close, there is still time to fit in a last minute Autumn leaf shuffle with young grandchildren. There is something infinitely satisfying about the rustle, crackle and flutter as you kick up a storm of leaves together. Maybe there are trees at your local park or in the city's public gardens which have shed their coloured leaves ripe for shuffling. Once the shuffling is done it may be hard to resist throwing leaves in the air to catch the breeze or even each other unawares.
A small bag may be handy to gather a few coloured leaves to take home and add to an Autumn collage and if there is an oak tree nearby you may be lucky enough to find some acorns to add to the Autumn treasure collection (acorns are great for counting practice!).
If you manage to open an acorn you can discover its hidden secret- a tiny plant just waiting to grow. Together, you may like to even plant an acorn in a pot of soil or potting mix to try and grow your own oak tree.


JNUG Setting up for a Move Up?
Long term analogy of the Bitcoin price and it's direction ..
I similar to many people, feel we are close to a pinch point where the true value of bitcoin is shown to be going up or down. This is my analysis of how we have got to today and where we're headed.. Short term down another leg but long term up.
Bitcoin's May Rebound and the release of KnCMiner's "Titan"


The shortage of talent available with cybersecurity skills has been widely publicized. Worse still, the gap is forecast to grow. Cybersecurity Ventures, for one, identified a current estimated 350,000 open cyber security positions in the US, and a predicted global shortfall of 3.5 million cyber security jobs by 2021. These strategies can help your organization better address the cybersecurity skills gap.
Why The Cybersecurity Skills Shortage?
Cyberthreats were one of the four top threats to business growth prospects in PwC's 2018 CEO survey. Its jump to the fourth spot was a leap up six places from just the year before. And surely 2018's no. 5 threat, "availability of key skills" and no. 6's "speed of technological change" are both relevant to this increasing CEO concern.
The advances in technology, such as artificial intelligence, IoT, data mining, and machine learning are only further widening the gap. According to the Cybersecurity Workforce Alliance, for instance, the number of students entering courses, participating states and schools, and demonstrating initial awareness of cybersecurity as a career is currently only 1%.
So, what can be done to address the huge demand for cybersecurity skills across private and public sector industries. These strategies may help.
Companies need to build up their own internal cybersecurity skills base. This means comprehensive training. Only individuals with a thorough understanding of compliance and standards and end-to-end security issues can create, support, and maintain the robust security posture your business needs. RedTeam, for example, offers social engineering and Red Team training courses. The Red Team course guides students through a full-cycle Red Team Operation from the planning phase to the reporting phase.
By looking only to hire graduates of four-year-college tech programs, the business fails to consider the varied skills and perspectives people with nontraditional backgrounds may bring.
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Cybersecurity should not be the sole responsibility of the IT team — no matter its size. It may be IT leading the charge, but the entire organization needs to recognize and understand the importance of cybersecurity. All business process, data, and application owners have a role to play in protecting enterprise resources.
Are your humans overworked? If so, they may make mistakes that cause security problems.
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President Barack Obama on Friday personally sought to deflect criticism about Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, who finds herself under intensifying scrutiny for saying in 2001 that a female Hispanic judge would often reach a better decision than a white male judge. "I'm sure she would have restated it," Obama flatly told NBC News, without indicating how he knew that.
"I think if she had the speech to do all over again, I think she'd change that word," presidential spokesman Robert Gibbs told reporters.
Gibbs said he did not hear that from Sotomayor directly, but rather from people who had talked to her [ a friend of a friend's brother's proctologust } , and he did not identify who those people were. Sotomayor herself has made no public comments about the matter and was not available for comment.
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The world of fashion is always changeable and presents to us new trends every year. We do not just care about what we are going to wear in the new year or season, but we also care about the colors that are presented to suit the constant changes of fashion. Hair colors are among the things that are renewed every year. There are different hair colors that are presented to women in this year to suit different tastes and match different skin tones. Some of these colors are completely new while there are others that are inspired by the hair color trends of the last years. It is difficult to say that there is not at least a color which does not suit you and meet your taste. In order to decide the best hair color for you, you have to try all the colors that you like and choose the best one that matches your skin tone and increases your beauty. Below are the latest hair color trends to help you to decide the best for your hair in our new year.
♦ Honey bronde: It is called bronde because it lies between brown and blonde colors. It is used by many celebrities like Jennifer Anniston to be among the hottest colors in this year.
♦ Chestnut brown: You can choose any shade for your hair whether it is light or dark brown to match your skin tone.
♦ Golden apricot: It can be paired with other lighter shades such as light brown and blonde to increase the beauty of your hair.
♦ Fiery red: It is not a new hair color as it appeared before in 2011 and since that time it spreads quickly and does not want to leave us.
♦ Rose gold: It is one of the hottest hair colors for this year and is perfect for those who look for a light color for their hair. There are many celebrities who appeared with their hair in the rose gold color such as Sienna Miller.
♦ Auburn: Dark auburn allows you to enjoy dyeing your hair a fascinating color that is a combination of brown and red.
♦ Chocolate caramel: To increase the elegance of your hair after dyeing it chocolate brown, pair this color with caramel highlights.
♦ Brown sugar: It is a perfect hair color especially for those who have a dark skin tone and dark brown hair. Among the celebrities who appeared with this hair color are Beyonce and Kim Kardashian.
♦ Bright hues: They were common among women in the last years especially in 2011 and 2012. They are still among the hottest trends for this year and are sought after by many girls and women.


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HOME/ STATE/ ASSAM/SENIOR COMMANDER OF OUTLAWED OUTFIT NLFT SURRENDERS BEFORE BSF IN TRIPURA
Senior commander of outlawed outfit NLFT surrenders before BSF in Tripura
Published on: Oct 19, 2021, 9:41 AM IST |
Updated on: Oct 19, 2021, 3:00 PM IST
A senior militant of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered before the Border Security Force. In the last three years, 23 active insurgents have surrendered.
Agartala: Tripura Police and Border Security Force's collective efforts to bring misguided youth back from insurgency turned fruitful as one senior cadre of outlawed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) laid down arms before the BSF on Monday. Jaiba Kaloi aka Litan Jamatia alias Chalai joined the mainstream in the presence of the BSF Inspector General at the frontier headquarter Shalbagan.
According to IG BSF Tripura frontier Sushanta Kumar Nath, he was holding the rank of a lieutenant in the NLFT's Biswa Mohan faction and was holding a commanding position. Nath said, "Many NLFT militants surrendered in the recent past that indicates their eagerness to renounce the path of violence and join the mainstream. A total of five insurgents of NLFT (BM) had surrendered before BSF Tripura in 2017, followed by 12 insurgents in 2018, three in 2019 and three in 2020. In the last three years altogether 23 active insurgents left the path of violence after they found there is no future in it."
The IG also added that the BSF is steps to ensure that people like Kaloi, who were misguided by vested interests, come forward and start leading a peaceful life like others. Jaiba Kaloi reportedly joined the NLFT (BM) in 1998 and continued to serve as an active member of the group till his surrender. His name is listed as an active cadre of NLFT (BM) as per the list published by the Tripura government.
Life as a militant robbed off his contact with his family. Jaiba Kaloi's mother broke into tears when she embraced her son after 23 long years. "I thought he was lost forever. I spent countless sleepless nights. After decades of wait, I have reunited with my child, who left me at a very tender age. I can't explain in words the emotional situation I am in," she said.
Also read: Eyeing 2023 polls, tribal parties revive separate state demand in Tripura, Meghalaya


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In computer science, Artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and other animals. Computer science defines AI research as the study of "intelligent agents": any device that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of successfully achieving its goals.[1] More in detail, Kaplan and Haenlein define AI as "a system's ability to correctly interpret external data, to learn from such data, and to use those learnings to achieve specific goals and tasks through flexible adaptation".[2] Colloquially, the term "artificial intelligence" is applied when a machine mimics "cognitive" functions that humans associate with other human minds, such as "learning" and "problem solving".[3]
The scope of AI is disputed: as machines become increasingly capable, tasks considered as requiring "intelligence" are often removed from the definition, a phenomenon known as the AI effect, leading to the quip in Tesler's Theorem, "AI is whatever hasn't been done yet."[4] For instance, optical character recognition is frequently excluded from "artificial intelligence", having become a routine technology.[5] Modern machine capabilities generally classified as AI include successfully understanding human speech,[6] competing at the highest level in strategic game systems (such as chess and Go),[7] autonomously operating cars, and intelligent routing in content delivery networks and military simulations.
Borrowing from the management literature, Kaplan and Haenlein classify artificial intelligence into three different types of AI systems: analytical, human-inspired, and humanized artificial intelligence.[8] Analytical AI has only characteristics consistent with cognitive intelligence generating cognitive representation of the world and using learning based on past experience to inform future decisions. Human-inspired AI has elements from cognitive as well as emotional intelligence, understanding, in addition to cognitive elements, also human emotions considering them in their decision making. Humanized AI shows characteristics of all types of competencies (i.e., cognitive, emotional, and social intelligence), able to be self-conscious and self-aware in interactions with others.
Artificial intelligence was founded as an academic discipline in 1956, and in the years since has experienced several waves of optimism,[9][10] followed by disappointment and the loss of funding (known as an "AI winter"),[11][12] followed by new approaches, success and renewed funding.[10][13] For most of its history, AI research has been divided into subfields that often fail to communicate with each other.[14] These sub-fields are based on technical considerations, such as particular goals (e.g. "robotics" or "machine learning"),[15] the use of particular tools ("logic" or artificial neural networks), or deep philosophical differences.[16][17][18] Subfields have also been based on social factors (particular institutions or the work of particular researchers).[14]
The traditional problems (or goals) of AI research include reasoning, knowledge representation, planning, learning, natural language processing, perception and the ability to move and manipulate objects.[15] General intelligence is among the field's long-term goals.[19] Approaches include statistical methods, computational intelligence, and traditional symbolic AI. Many tools are used in AI, including versions of search and mathematical optimization, artificial neural networks, and methods based on statistics, probability and economics. The AI field draws upon computer science, information engineering, mathematics, psychology, linguistics, philosophy, and many others.
The field was founded on the claim that human intelligence "can be so precisely described that a machine can be made to simulate it".[20] This raises philosophical arguments about the nature of the mind and the ethics of creating artificial beings endowed with human-like intelligence which are issues that have been explored by myth, fiction and philosophy since antiquity.[21] Some people also consider AI to be a danger to humanity if it progresses unabated.[22] Others believe that AI, unlike previous technological revolutions, will create a risk of mass unemployment.[23]
In the twenty-first century, AI techniques have experienced a resurgence following concurrent advances in computer power, large amounts of data, and theoretical understanding; and AI techniques have become an essential part of the technology industry, helping to solve many challenging problems in computer science, software engineering and operations research.[24][13]
Technology moves at breakneck speed, and we now have more power in our pockets than we had in our homes in the 1990s. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a fascinating concept of science fiction for decades, but many researchers think we're finally getting close to making AI a reality. NPR notes that in the last few years, scientists have made breakthroughs in "machine learning," using neural networks, which mimic the processes of real neurons.
This is a type of "deep learning" that allows machines to process information for themselves on a very sophisticated level, allowing them to perform complex functions like facial recognition. Big data is speeding up the AI development process, and we may be seeing more integration of AI technology in our everyday lives relatively soon. While much of this technology is still fairly rudimentary at the moment, we can expect sophisticated AI to one day significantly impact our everyday lives. Here are 6 ways AI might affect us in the future.
1. Automated Transportation
We're already seeing the beginnings of self-driving cars, though the vehicles are currently required to have a driver present at the wheel for safety. Despite these exciting developments, the technology isn't perfect yet, and it will take a while for public acceptance to bring automated cars into widespread use. Google began testing a self-driving car in 2012, and since then, the U.S. Department of Transportation has released definitions of different levels of automation, with Google's car classified as the first level down from full automation. Other transportation methods are closer to full automation, such as buses and trains.
2. Cyborg Technology
One of the main limitations of being human is simply our own bodies—and brains. Researcher Shimon Whiteson thinks that in the future, we will be able to augment ourselves with computers and enhance many of our own natural abilities. Though many of these possible cyborg enhancements would be added for convenience, others might serve a more practical purpose. Yoky Matsuka of Nest believes that AI will become useful for people with amputated limbs, as the brain will be able to communicate with a robotic limb to give the patient more control. This kind of cyborg technology would significantly reduce the limitations that amputees deal with on a daily basis.
3. Taking over dangerous jobs
Robots are already taking over some of the most hazardous jobs available, including bomb defusing. These robots aren't quite robots yet, according to the BBC. They are technically drones, being used as the physical counterpart for defusing bombs, but requiring a human to control them, rather than using AI. Whatever their classification, they have saved thousands of lives by taking over one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. As technology improves, we will likely see more AI integration to help these machines function.
Other jobs are also being reconsidered for robot integration. Welding, well known for producing toxic substances, intense heat, and earsplitting noise, can now be outsourced to robots in most cases. Robot Worx explains that robotic welding cells are already in use, and have safety features in place to help prevent human workers from fumes and other bodily harm.
4. Solving climate change
Solving climate change might seem like a tall order from a robot, but as Stuart Russell explains, machines have more access to data than one person ever could—storing a mind-boggling number of statistics. Using big data, AI could one day identify trends and use that information to come up with solutions to the world's biggest problems.
5. Robot as friends
Who wouldn't want a friend like C-3PO? At this stage, most robots are still emotionless and it's hard to picture a robot you could relate to. However, a company in Japan has made the first big steps toward a robot companion—one who can understand and feel emotions. Introduced in 2014, "Pepper" the companion robot went on sale in 2015, with all 1,000 initial units selling out within a minute. The robot was programmed to read human emotions, develop its own emotions, and help its human friends stay happy. Pepper goes on sale in the U.S. in 2016, and more sophisticated friendly robots are sure to follow.
6. Improved elder care
For many seniors, everyday life is a struggle, and many have to hire outside help to manage their care, or rely on family members. AI is at a stage where replacing this need isn't too far off, says Matthew Taylor, computer scientist at Washington State University. "Home" robots could help seniors with everyday tasks and allow them to stay independent and in their homes for as long as possible, which improves their overall well-being.
Although we don't know the exact future, it is quite evident that interacting with AI will soon become an everyday activity. These interactions will clearly help our society evolve, particularly in regards to automated transportation, cyborgs, handling dangerous duties, solving climate change, friendships and improving the care of our elders. Beyond these six impacts, there are even more ways that AI technology can influence our future, and this very fact has professionals across multiple industries extremely excited for the ever-burgeoning future of artificial intelligence.
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Sweet Tastes of Torah was launched in February 2010 by the North Jersey Board of Rabbis (NJBR). NJBR members—rabbis of all streams of Judaism, who live or work in Bergen, North Hudson, or eastern Passaic counties—wanted to share their love of Torah, their love of teaching, and their love of learning with the community. While in the past Sweet Tastes of Torah sessions have focused on the theme of the parsha of the week, this year we began with a keynote on a timely topic—ethics in troubled times. Following Havdalah, and a keynote, attendees had a chance to take two classes—short nibbles to be sure! Sweet Tastes of Torah ends with another nosh—dessert provided by our sponsors—schmoozing with friends, and Israeli folk dancing.


Deactivating the tax provision known as the Johnson Amendment could increase the flow of dark money, reducing accountability in campaign finance.
Embattled Gov. Eric Greitens resigned over allegations tied to political contributions from concealed sources.
Workers are getting ABNs and being employed as contractors responsible for their own tax payments. This is undercutting conditions and eroding the most important part of the nation's tax base.
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has engaged in a series of paper transactions to create a A$936 million loss in Australia – effectively a billion-dollar exercise in avoiding tax.
The Australian government took out ads this month boasting of victory in the fight against multinational tax avoidance. It is no small irony that taxpayers forked out for this bald-faced lie.
The NSW Business Chamber insists that arguing against entitlements for low-paid workers and victims of domestic violence qualifies as a charitable exercise.
If the government were to provide loan insurance or loan guarantees, the banks might be more inclined to fund Adani. Taxpayers would then be at risk for the estimated $10 billion in project finance.
Health insurance is yet another sector that is subsidised by taxpayers yet whose financial disclosures are murky to the point of deception.
Putting a stop to powerful corporations exploiting their powerless suppliers would not only deliver small-business votes but would speed up the entire economy.
So on the nose is the proposal to auction off the NSW Land and Property Information Office via a 30-year lease that the Law Society, the Real Estate Institute and the Institute of Surveyors oppose it.
Over-cooked forecasts for demand have justified excessive spending and higher prices. This is precisely what the gas cartel wants: the spectre of shortages whipping up prices.