SOARING mercury did not deter about 150 residents from welcoming the Borella Ride to Katherine on Saturday afternoon.
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The ride, which is retracing the 1915 journey Victoria Cross recipient Albert Borella took from Tennant Creek to Darwin to enlist to fight in World War I, arrived in Katherine at about 1.30pm, with riders, horses and residents battling temperatures approaching 35 degrees.
The Borella Ride is the Northern Territory government's flagship event in its $4.5 million Anzac centenary program.
Albert Borella’s grandson, Richard, is taking part in the ride and the war hero's son, Rowan, has also been heavily involved in planning for the event.
"Dad was always very quiet about his achievements but I know he was proud to have served Australia," Rowan Borella said.
A special community event to celebrate the ride's arrival in Katherine will be held at the town's showgrounds from 5pm until 7pm on February 28.
More to come.
