HISTORY

Welcome to the history category

Find out about the history of long-range full-bore rifle shooting. Immerse yourself in the lives of champions, Kings’ & Queens’ Prize winners. Learn about the team’s matches. Discover the links to our military – the ANZAC legends. Discover the treasures of the QRA Museum.  

ARTHUR HALLIDAY MEMORIAL SHIELD

ARTHUR HALLIDAY MEMORIAL SHIELD – At the monthly meeting of the Q.R.A. Council held on Monday 21st October 1918, Major Woods attended and handed over the shield and badges won by the late Arthur Halliday, at Bisley, in 1913 and 1914, these having been bequeathed to the association.

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War Memorial

Armistice Centenary War Memorial (ACWM), Belmont’s hidden gem – an attractive and peaceful place for public commemoration and private reflection. How it all began. The links to our military – the ANZAC legends,

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Invitation – Remembrance Day Service 2021

A Remembrance Day service will be held at the Complex’s Armistice Centenary War Memorial, on Thursday the 11th of November 2021 at 10.45am. The service will be held at the War Memorial adjacent to the primary entrance of Belmont Shooting Complex at 1485 Old Cleveland Road.

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THE MUSEUM

Story time...

The museum covers over 150 years of experiences on and off the range. With a balance of army and sport and the role of our community and how they have shaped the sport of target shooting into the 21st century. Visit the museum and book a tour with one of our ‘legends’ who have lived the tales. 

QUEEN'S HISTORY

WINNER TAKES IT ALL

The King’s/Queen’s Prize started in England in order to increase the ability of Britain’s marksmen following the Crimean War. Queen Victoria inaugurated the first Queens Prize Shoot (England) in 1860 by offering 250 pounds to the best marksmen in Britain. 

Australia’s first Queens was shot in Queensland in 1878.

About Us

The Queensland Rifle Association fosters target rifle shooting and firearms training through our clubs.   Different classes of rifle shooting are conducted by our Clubs under the Standard Shooting Rules (SSRs) of the National Rifle Association of Australia (NRAA).

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Our Location

Belmont Shooting Complex