Black and White photographs of RAE band from Kapooka, N.S.W.Catalogue card reads, 'R.A.E. Band. "Freedom of City". 34d Div. Engineers'. Written on backing of photograph, 'RAE band from Kapooka, N.S.W. 7/3/65. "Freedom" 3rd Div. Eng.' Two photographs and two extra slightly cropped versions. Handwritten on the back of 11168-4 "The Royal Australian Engineers Corps Band from Kapooka (NSW) moved into position near four Mounted Troopers during a march through Ringwood on March 27. The troopers supported Police Inspector A. Angus, who acted as Town Marshall to challenge 200 Members of the Royal Australian Engineers, 3rd Division. The Regiment gained entry to the City by the production of a Freedom of the City Scroll presented by the Mayor of Ringwood (Cr. B.J. Hubbard)."

The Ballarat phase of the battalion's history was formed as the Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Regiment on 9 August 1858 as a result of the Crimean War, coupled with the withdrawal of the British Army in 1857. In the years between its formation and the outbreak of War in 1914, the battalion went through a series of name changes as follows: 1854 – Earliest units of the RVR formed ( Melbourne Volunteer Rifle Regt. ) 1858 – Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Regiment (later Rangers) 1884 – 3rd Balarat Ballarat Infantry 1892 – 1st Battalion, 3rd Victorian Regiment 1898 – 3rd battalion, Victoria Infantry Brigade 1901 – 3rd Battalion Infantry Brigade 1908 – 1st Battalion 7th Australian Infantry Regiment 1912 – 70th Battalion (Ballarat Regiment) including Geelong 1912 – 71st Battalion (City of Ballarat Regiment) (From http://www.internationalhistoriansassociation.com/~internat/ihawiki/index.php?title=8th/7th_Battalion,_Royal_Victoria_Regiment)Frank Wright in the uniform of the 71st Infantryfrank wright, 71st infantry, 71st ergiment

71st Infantry Band based at the Broadmeadows Camp 1917. Percy Code write a piece of music called the 71st Infantry Quick March. (http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/31795246?selectedversion=NBD11485892) The Ballarat phase of the battalion's history was formed as the Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Regiment on 9 August 1858 as a result of the Crimean War, coupled with the withdrawal of the British Army in 1857. In the years between its formation and the outbreak of War in 1914, the battalion went through a series of name changes as follows: 1854 – Earliest units of the RVR formed ( Melbourne Volunteer Rifle Regt. ) 1858 – Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Regiment (later Rangers) 1884 – 3rd Balarat Ballarat Infantry 1892 – 1st Battalion, 3rd Victorian Regiment 1898 – 3rd battalion, Victoria Infantry Brigade 1901 – 3rd Battalion Infantry Brigade 1908 – 1st Battalion 7th Australian Infantry Regiment 1912 – 70th Battalion (Ballarat Regiment) including Geelong 1912 – 71st Battalion (City of Ballarat Regiment) (From http://www.internationalhistoriansassociation.com/~internat/ihawiki/index.php?title=8th/7th_Battalion,_Royal_Victoria_Regiment).1 Large group photo of members of the band .2 Photograph of part of the band The soldier in the front holding the conductor's batton is Percy Code. The trombone player next to Percy Code is Jack Shackles. 71st Infantry Band (Percy Code Bandmaster) Broadmeadows Camp 191771st infantry band, broadmeadows camp, percy code, code, frank wright, brass band, percy shackles, shackles

Edwin (Ted) Cannon was born at Ballarat on 30 July 1895, the only son of Edwin and Florence Cannon. He studied art at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School. Ted displayed a talent for industrial design but it was his black and white work that 'drew' most attention. His cartoons and caricatures, heavily influenced by Phil May, were of a particularly high standard. During the Ballarat Exhibition of 1913 Ted's work was singled out for notice and he was awarded First Prize. After completing his art course Ted was employed as an assistant teacher at the Ballarat Technical Art School, before taking a position as cartoonist with the Ballarat Star newspaper at the end of 1914. With the war raging in Europe Ted discovered a darker aspect for his artwork, but, still, he could not resist depicting Turkey as a full-feathered, fez-wearing bird. In 1915 Ted was awarded the prestigious Victorian Education Department Senior Technical School Scholarship. Only months into his scholarship, Ted volunteered for the AIF. A keen member of the local 71st "City of Ballarat" Regiment Ted was already primed for a life in the army. He embarked from Port Melbourne on 23 November 1915 with reinforcements to the 6th Infantry Battalion bound for Egypt. It was during the Battle of Pozieres on the Western Front that Ted Cannon came into his own. His work with the Scout Platoon (under the command of Lieutenant Jack Rogers) sketching the enemy's gun emplacements proved invaluable to the Brigade and brought Ted to the attention of the Australian High Command. On 13 September 1916 Ted was given a special assignment for General C.B.B. White. Ted was sent out forward of the Old Mill at Verbrandenmolen (in the Ypres Salient) to draw a panorama of the German lines in the area from Hill 60 to The Bluff. It was a hazardous task and Ted was warned to be careful. Tragically he was sniped by an enemy machine-gunner and sustained severe abdominal wounds. Stretcher-bearers rushed him to the 17th Casualty Clearing Station where he was operated on by the doctors at 8.30 that night. With little chance of success, but ever resilient, Ted remained conscious almost to the end. He died early in the morning of the 14 September 1916. His body was buried in the large Military Cemetery at Lijssenthoek. See http://www.ballarat.edu.au/about-ub/history/art-and-historical-collection/ub-honour-roll/c/edwin-joseph-ted-cannon-1895-1916Digital images of a number of cartoons published in the Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1916. Ted Cannon sent cartoons home to Ballarat from the World War One front.edwin cannon, ted cannon, cartoons, world war, world war 1

Program Booklet and Invitation Card for the Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal Australian Engineers 7th Field Regiment, 1981. The Program booklet includes: - Image and Description of the Presentation Scroll - How the Ceremony Originated - Serving Officers of the regiment - Brief History of the Royal Australian Engineers, and of the 7th Field Engineer Regiment - Brief History of the Development of RingwoodThe Invitation card reads: His Worship the Mayor (Cr F. J. Corr J.P.) and Councillors of the City of Ringwood request the pleasure of the company of Mr and Mrs Rob Atkins at the Conferring of The Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon The Field Engineer Regiment, Royal Australian Engineers at Ringwood 2.30pm Saturday, 11th July, 1981 RSVP 1st July, 1981, Town Clerk, Civic Centre, Ringwood On Receipt of Acceptance, Entree Cards will be forwarded.

Program Booklet for the Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal Australian Engineers 7th Field Regiment, Saturday July 14th 1990. The Program booklet includes: - Order of the Ceremony - List of Councillors and Serving Officers of the Regiment - Description of the Ceremony - Brief History of the Unit

Program Booklet for the Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal Australian Engineers 4th Combat Engineer Regiment, Sunday 18 March 2001. The Program booklet includes: - Order of the Ceremony - Image of the Freedom of Entry Scroll - List of serving Officers of the Regiment, including the Commanding Office, Lieutenant Colonel D. G Hughes - List of Councillors including the Mayor, Cr Peter Gurr - Information about the Regiment

16mm Kodak Film (Eastman Plus-X Reversal Safety Film Type 7276) of the presentation of Freedom of the City of Ringwood to the Royal Australian Engineers in March 1965 (later renamed to 22nd Engineer Regiment, RAE). The film title indicates made by ABC but no other information. There is no sound on the film. It was digitised in 2023 by Aidem Media and the resulting .mp4 is attached to this record. Two newspaper items giving further information are also attached - one has a number of photos which match scenes in the film, verifying the occasion

Edwin (Ted) Cannon was born at Ballarat on 30 July 1895, the only son of Edwin and Florence Cannon. He studied art at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School. Ted displayed a talent for industrial design but it was his black and white work that 'drew' most attention. His cartoons and caricatures, heavily influenced by Phil May, were of a particularly high standard. During the Ballarat Exhibition of 1913 Ted's work was singled out for notice and he was awarded First Prize. After completing his art course Ted was employed as an assistant teacher at the Ballarat Technical Art School, before taking a position as cartoonist with the Ballarat Star newspaper at the end of 1914. With the war raging in Europe Ted discovered a darker aspect for his artwork, but, still, he could not resist depicting Turkey as a full-feathered, fez-wearing bird. In 1915 Ted was awarded the prestigious Victorian Education Department Senior Technical School Scholarship. Only months into his scholarship, Ted volunteered for the AIF. A keen member of the local 71st "City of Ballarat" Regiment Ted was already primed for a life in the army. He embarked from Port Melbourne on 23 November 1915 with reinforcements to the 6th Infantry Battalion bound for Egypt. It was during the Battle of Pozieres on the Western Front that Ted Cannon came into his own. His work with the Scout Platoon (under the command of Lieutenant Jack Rogers) sketching the enemy's gun emplacements proved invaluable to the Brigade and brought Ted to the attention of the Australian High Command. On 13 September 1916 Ted was given a special assignment for General C.B.B. White. Ted was sent out forward of the Old Mill at Verbrandenmolen (in the Ypres Salient) to draw a panorama of the German lines in the area from Hill 60 to The Bluff. It was a hazardous task and Ted was warned to be careful. Tragically he was sniped by an enemy machine-gunner and sustained severe abdominal wounds. Stretcher-bearers rushed him to the 17th Casualty Clearing Station where he was operated on by the doctors at 8.30 that night. With little chance of success, but ever resilient, Ted remained conscious almost to the end. He died early in the morning of the 14 September 1916. His body was buried in the large Military Cemetery at Lijssenthoek. See http://www.ballarat.edu.au/about-ub/history/art-and-historical-collection/ub-honour-roll/c/edwin-joseph-ted-cannon-1895-1916 Digital images of a number of cartoons published in the Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1916. Ted Cannon sent cartoons home to Ballarat from the World War One front.edwin cannon, ted cannon, cartoons, world war, world war 1

Picture framed Photo of The London Regiment Presentation if Colours.Presented to. The Returned and Services League By. Joe Seychell in fond memory January. 1998.

Presented to the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Association at a Reserve Forces Day parade in Civic Square Albury by the mayor, Councillor Patricia Gould, July 1998. The parade was followed by a march along Dean Street. Albury had proposed to confer Freedom of the City on the regiment, but Army protocol would not allow this, to the great disappointment of both parties.Framed City of Albury Declaration of Appreciation Certificate coloured white & cream with City seal and 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment Stable belt colours.freedom, appreciation, albury, council, vmr

At this parade, the recently linked linked regiment, 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse, exercised its Freedom of the City of Fitzroy. The regiment was the first occasion that the new regiment paraded after the linking of two 1948 regiments 4/19 PWLH and 8/13 VMR. Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Fernleigh RFD is leading the parade. Captain Lyle Jackel third from left. Official Party outside City of Fitzroy Town Hall includes Mayor Angela Ireland in mayoral robes numbered 5, Honorary Colonel John Neale RFD ED is at her left, number 3. Since 1948, the regiment had its depot in George Street Fitzroy. The guidons being carrier are 4th Light Horse and 8th Light Horse.Three colour photographs of official party and marching troops at Fitzroy Town Hall 3 May 1992.pwlh, vmr, fitzroy, fernleigh, neale, freedom of city

In May 2000, the Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse relocated from its depot, Buna Barracks Albury to a new depot at Building 105 North Bandiana. The relocation included the regiment's heritage collection, and its heritage vehicles needed to be moved. Buna Barracks had been home to the 8/13 VMR since 1948, and to the city's citizen soldiers for fifty years prior to that. Following the move the historic Drill Hall was demolished and the land sold for residential development. Colour photograph of a Centurion tank loaded onto a low-loader trailer during the relocation from Buna Barracks Albury to North Bandiana May 2000.vmr, centurion, pwlh

Escort for Major General Sir Winston Dugan on his arrival in Melbourne on 17 July 1939 to take up the post of Governor of Victoria. The escort comprised Lieutenant HG Fyffe, Sergeant C Thorburn, Trumpeter G Pyle and 12 troopers drawn from the Tocumwal Troop of the 20th Light Horse Regiment.Historical photograph of Vice Regal escort drawn from a Light Horse Regiment. Well provenanced and possibly the last mounted escort in Victoria drawn from serving military.Black and white photograph of mounted troops armed with lances in city street with open car carrying men in feathered hats, one wearing bearskin.dugan winston sir, fyffe h g, thorburn c, pyle g, governor of victoria

The 2/8th Armoured Regiment was raised in June 1941 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W G Hopkins with officers and men selected from the wider AIF in Victoria. The regiment trained in newly arrived M3 General Grant tanks at Puckapunyal before moving north to Singleton, then the Wee Waa plains. The regiment sailed for New Guinea in April 1943 and carried out mobile defence to airfields at Port Moresby, Milne Bay, Dobadura and Popondetta. The regiment returned to Australia in February 1944 and disbanded as an armoured regiment and retrained as Nos 41, 42 and 43 Landing Craft Companies. They returned to the South West Pacific serving at Bougainville, Balikpapan, Lae and Wewak.Good study showing men of an armoured regiment from Victoria marching in Melbourne early in WWII (1939-45)Framed photograph of soldiers marching through Melbourne city street; crowds on both sides of street.Below photograph ""A Squadron 2/8th Armoured Regiment , Melbourne, 17th October 1941. Squadron Commander Major Jenkins. RSM Arch Martin"2/8th armoured regiment, melbourne

The 2/8th Armoured Regiment was raised in June 1941 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W G Hopkins with officers and men selected from the wider AIF in Victoria. The regiment trained in newly arrived M3 General Grant tanks at Puckapunyal before moving north to Singleton, then the Wee Waa plains. The regiment sailed for New Guinea in April 1943 and carried out mobile defence to airfields at Port Moresby, Milne Bay, Dobadura and Popondetta. The regiment returned to Australia in February 1944 and disbanded as an armoured regiment and retrained as Nos 41, 42 and 43 Landing Craft Companies. They returned to the South West pacific serving at Bougainville, Balikpapan, Lae and Wewak.Good study showing men of an armoured regiment from Victoria marching in Melbourne.Framed photograph of soldiers in armoured corps uniform marching through Melbourne city street; crowds on both sides of the street.Below photo "2/8th Armoured Regiment march through Melbourne 17 - 10 - 1941"2/8th armoured regiment, melbourne

Collection of plaques presented to the unit over the years 1x Plaque made of 3 hoeizontal varnished timber beams with plaques affiixed and suspended from the wall via chains (Gordan Highlanders + Royal Fusiliers + 1 RRF + 2 Fusiliers + North Hampton Shire Regiment + The lake superior Scottish regiment + Royal Scots Dragon guards + Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers + King's Regiment + Light infantry + Royal Leicestershire regiment + RRF + 3 DIV + RAE + Villers Bretonneux + City of sunshine + City of Melbourne + Hauraki + 3 EME + Aitape Tread Warily + Victoria Police + AFP + KSEA FOR ASSN + 39 BN + 6 RMR + Swan Regiment + MPDRANR + 10 SQN + 36 SQN + MTU + London + [blank] 5/6 rvr, plaque

Presented to the CO and Ranks of 1RVR at the Grant of the Freedom of the City of Essendon 10 May 19705/6RVR is descended from 1RVRSilver serving tray with grape vine decorative borders and handles. The serving surface is engraved."Presented by His Worship the Mayor CR.N.M. CLARKE To The Commanding Officer and All Ranks of the First Battalion the Royal Victoria Regiment on the occasion of The Grant of the Freedom of the City of Essendon to the Regiment on the 10th May 1970"1rvr, essendon, wark vc club

Green felt sash with red leather lining. Sash had gold trim and an inscribed silver plate on the face. The battalions battle honours are embroidered in spun gold thread on red silk banners in front of a lightly coloured wattle bush. The regimental badge is spun gold/ silver and red silk. This Belt was presented by the City of Essendon on occasion of presentation of the New Colours 25 November 195658/32, city of essendon regiment

This Belt was presented by the City of Essendon on occasion of presentation of the New Colours 25 November 1956Used to carry the Battalions colours Physical Description Green felt sash with red leather lining. Sash had gold trim and an inscribed silver plate on the face. The battalions battle honours are embroidered in spun gold thread on red silk banners in front of a lightly coloured wattle bush. The regimental badge is spun gold/ silver and red silk. Inscriptions and Markings This Belt was presented by the City of Essendon on occasion of presentation of the New Colours 25 November 1956This Belt was presented by the City of Essendon on occasion of presentation of the New Colours 25 November 195658/32 bn, 5/6rvr, dcoy, uniform

The original City of Sunshine freedom of entry, the certificate contains all the 5/6th battle honour, it was signed by the mayor, councillor, town clerk and city manager on 12 February 1994

The original certificate of the Freedom of Entry to the City of Hawthorn on 21st November 1989, it was signed by all the key members of the Council

The original certificate of the Freedom of Entry for the City of Footscray signed by all the key members of the council. The Freedom of Entry was conducted on the 125th anniversary of the city of Footscrays. The certificate was signed on 10th June 1984

City of Essendon freedom of city certificate

Freedom of Entry to the City of Boroondara certificate dated 9th March 2003