Letters cover recommendations to support the application of Alfred G Ferris for a Soldier Settlement block dated 1919 - 1920, signed by local dignitaries. Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF, Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Letters, 5 pages on ruled paper, hand written in ink, stapled together with metal staple.soldier settlement, post ww1, qualification certificate

The invitation reflects official civic and vice‑regal ceremonial culture in Victoria during the mid‑20th century. Queen’s Birthday receptions at Government House were significant social and political events attended by local dignitaries and civic leaders.This item has historic and social significance as a tangible record of mid‑20th century vice‑regal ceremonial life in Victoria and reflects the formal conventions, design, and social networks of the period.Cream card invitation with black printed text and crown motif at top centre. Rectangular with rounded corners. Printed on one side (recto); verso blank except for later catalogue label.Recto (printed): “In Honour of the Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen / His Excellency The Governor and Lady Delacombe / request the pleasure of the company of / Councillor R. R. Evans & Miss K. Fletcher / at an Evening Reception / to be held on Friday, the 12th June, 1964, at 8.30 o’clock / Evening Dress or Uniform and Decorations / An answer is requested to the Aide‑de‑Camp in Waiting, Government House, Melbourne” Verso: “WI‑4292” (paper label, top right)queen’s birthday celebrations, government house, melbourne, vice‑regal ceremonies, civic leadership, social history of victoria, city of broadmeadows, k. fletcher

Documents the 1975 procedure to be followed when the President attends the class to present certificates and badges to boys who have been accepted as Junior Legatees. Invitees to include local municipal dignitaries such as the Mayor, RSL, Rotary, Apex, Lions together with their wives, and most importantly the mothers of the recipients.Shows the importance of such formalities in Junior Legacy and the contemporary social expectations.Typed foolscap sheet, black type on white paper about the boys' classes.boys' classes, junior legatee

The Keilor Downs Shopping Centre, now known as Keilor Central, began as a purpose‑built suburban retail hub in 1990 and has evolved through several ownership, branding, and expansion phases. It was developed as part of the rapid suburban growth of Keilor Downs in the late 1980s–early 1990s, coinciding with the opening of the Keilor Downs Post Office in May 1990. The plaza was anchored by major tenants including Kmart and Coles, establishing it as the suburb’s primary retail destination. These photographs, taken by The Advocate newspaper, capture the official opening of the new shopping centre. After months of construction, planning, and community interest, the ceremony marked a significant milestone for the district. Local dignitaries, business owners, and residents attended the event, reflecting the optimism surrounding the centre’s role in revitalising retail activity and providing a modern commercial hub for the surrounding suburbs.Opening Of Keilor Downs Shopping Centre By Mayor Of Keilor 6762.01 - Keilor Downs Shopping Centre Opening By Mayor Of Keilor Andrea Surace 1989.JPG Andrea Surace, Mayor of Keilor 6762.02 - Keilor Downs Shopping Centre Opening By Mayor Of Keilor Andrea Surace 1989.JPG Andrea Surace, Mayor of Keilor 6762.03 - Keilor Downs Shopping Centre Opening By Mayor Of Keilor Andrea Surace 1989.JPG Andrea Surace, Mayor of Keilor 6762.04 - Keilor Downs Shopping Centre Opening By Mayor Of Keilor Andrea Surace 1989.JPG Michael Wood, The entrepreneur who steered the project to completionkeilor downs shopping centre, keilor downs plaza, taylors road, keilor downs, andrea surace

Page 4 of Ray Pearson's Photo Album. Brown card page with two metallic look postcards (landscape format) placed on page using clear plastic photo corners. Both postcard images depict trams in Ballarat. Both postcards have come loose of two of their photo corners (top and bottom on the left) and are not secure on the page.Printed text to back of postcard at top: BALLARAT TRAMS / 1887 to 1971 / A series of four postcards. / NO. 2 EARLY ELECTRIC TRAMS / Electric trams first ran in / Ballarat on 18th Aigust, 1905. / Twelve of the horse trams were / converted to electric cars by lengthening them at both ends. / Eight of the remaining horse / trams were used as trailers to / the motor cars. / The electric trams were / given a secret trial during the / previous night to the opening / date, but the drivers clanged / the gongs so much that it / brought people out of their / beds in night attire. They / formed an unofficial guard of / honour around Wendouree / Parade. / The trams were gaily decor- / ated for Opening Day. As the / line of cars came down Camp / Hill (Sturt Street) filled with / local dignitaries, the brakes on / the last car failed and it crashed / into the one in front. The win- / dows of both cars were / smashed, and the occupants / who had been sitting in state / made an undignified exit. / Seating accommodation was / from 32 to 36. Six small electric / trams were purchased from the / Sydney Tramways in 1905 and / were converted to a similar / pattern to the 12 re-built / Ballarat horse trams. In 1906 / two open summer cars with / open cross seats (popularly / called toast racks) / were intro- / duced. These trams were packed at week-ends with / families en route to picnic by / the lake. A fine printed vertical line runs down the centre of the blank writing space to the left of the body text. Above is written: POSTCARD Printed text to right of image on bottom postcard: BALLARAT TRAMS / 1887 to 1971 / A series of four postcards. / NO. 4 THE LAST DAYS OF THE TRAMS / Despite opposition from reg- / ular tram users, the decision / was taken in 1971 to replace / the trams with buses. A brief / statement issued in July by the / Transport Boar marked the / end of the eighty-four years / during which the trams were an / integral part of the life of / Ballarat: “The change-over to / buses will begin on 23rd / August when buses will replace / trams to the Gardens via / Drummond Street North and / Victoria Street services. The / change on the Gardens via / Sturt Street West and Mt. / Pleasant will take place on 6th / September, and on the Sebas- / topol-Lydiard Street North / routes on Monday, 20th Sep- / tember.” A fine printed vertical line runs down the centre of the blank writing space to the left of the body text. Above is written: POSTCARDpostcard, ballarat trams, ballarat tramways, vintage trams, tram postcard, electric trams

The Mayor's room was traditionally a private space in which the Mayor met with visitors and official guests. The signatures in this Visitor's Book reflect the breadth of community members who were received by Mayor's throughout the 20th century. From local people to overseas dignitaries their signatures are recorded for prosperity as evidence of their visit to Bendigo. Signatures include the Duchess and Duke of York (Later the King and Queen of England) who visited on the 28th April 1927 as part of their national visit which coincided with the opening of Parliament House in Canberra. Royals Prince Charles and Lady Diana signed the book on the April 15th, 1983 and Prime Minister John Howard and Members of Cabinet in 1998. Large tan leather and green cloth bound book. 390 lined pages each with three ruled vertical columns titled; Name, Address, Remarks. Marbled front and back end papers. Pages numbered top left or right of each page. Front end page has a small pink piece of paper pasted in centre with makers name and address on it. The book began being used on the 23rd March1900, with the last two pages featuring signatures of federal politicians who attended a Cabinet Meeting at the Bendigo Town Hall on the 21st July 1998.Spine; Embossed leather piece with Visitors Book written on it. Cover; Embossed leather piece with Mayor's Room Bendigo Visitors Bookcity of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo town hall, city of greater bendigo royal visits

Although the Railway line had been planned for some time Sir Thomas Bent MP was responsible for making it happen in order to revitalize the fortunes of the Moorabbin Shire that he had represented for so long. The train line opened in 1881with 8 Stations between Caulfield and Mordialloc.The first Steam engine carried dignitaries and local residents. Bent also ensured that the Station houses in his constituency were built in a distinctive decorative cottage style. Bent faced severe criticism for diverting the rail line through his local area and for the expenditure on the Stations. Local residents established and cared for Gardens at the Stations and Cheltenham was awarded Best Garden c1910. The arrival of the Railway Line saw the traders move from Point Nepean Rd to Charman Rd and by 1910 various shops and business were present. 2016 - current has seen large protest rallies against the destruction of Mentone Station and Cheltenham Station as the Victorian State Government proceeds to remove Railway Level Crossings. A compromise to retain the Station buildings whilst placing the Rail Line underground is desired.Cheltenham Railway Station is one of the original cottage style stations ordered by Sir Thomas Bent when the rail line was extended from Caulfield to Mordialloc 1881Photograph Black & White Postcard showing the entrance to Cheltenham Railway Station c1920Valentine &Sons Pub Co Ltd Melb railways, cheltenham station, mentone station, south brighton station, railway level crossing removal 2016 -19, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, smith harry redvers, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman s, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards

The article, “School’s day of grandeur – New centre is opened” (written by Roth Jones), reports on the official opening of Maroondah High School’s new community centre on Wednesday, March 5, 1980. The event was led by Sir Zelman Cowen, the Governor-General of Australia, who visited both Croydon and Ringwood as part of the occasion. Sir Zelman Cowen arrived in a Rolls-Royce, greeted by enthusiastic cheers from approximately 1,200 children. He inspected the newly completed 225-seat hall, met staff and students, and spoke with local government representatives. The dignitaries named in the article include: - Sir Zelman Cowen – Governor-General of Australia - Cr Pat Gotlib – Mayor of Ringwood - Mr. S. Gotlib - Cr Terry Kinley – Mayor of Croydon - Mrs Terry Kinley – Mayoress of Croydon - Mr Les Hutchinson - president of the School Council - Mr Lacy - Minister for the Arts and Assistant Minister for Education - Grant Hutchinson, student member of the School Council, who thanked teh Governor-General - Julie Blair - Form 8 student - who "presented Lady Cowen with a bouquet of yellow flowers". The article highlights the significance of the new community centre for Maroondah High School and the excitement surrounding the Governor-General’s visit. (Summary by Co-Pilot 1/8/2026). Photo Caption: Sir Zelman Cohen meets the Mayor of Ringwood Cr Pat Gotlib with her husband, Mr. S Gotlib. In teh rear partly hiddne are the Mayor and Mayoress of Croydon, Cr and Mrs Terry Kirley.

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of dignitaries and guests at the opening of Warley Bush Nursing Hospital 1924."Warley Bush Nursing" Hospital. Official opening 1924 "By Lady Mitchell"local history, photography, photographs, warley bush nursing hospital opening, black & white photograph, warley hospital, lady mitchell, john jenner, bryant west, a h s mattingley

The origin of debutante balls was that the woman was old enough to be married, and part of the purpose of her coming out was to display her to eligible bachelors and their families with a view to marriage within a select circle. These balls were popular on the Island and held at the Shire Hall in Thompson Ave.HistoricalBlack and white photo of group of debutantes in white gowns with posies, dance instructor and Mrs Leggatt, wife of local MP Sir William Leggatt. Allan Murray was the photographer.List of names of debutantes, dance instructor, dignitary and photographer. Also notes re problems with photos from the night.Charlotte Cleeland's deb photo 1949. also names as above.photograph, charlotte cleeland, debutantes phillip island, allan murray, john claringbold, val spokes, joan westley, ruth grayden, heather burton, gwen jackson, margery forrest, fay redpath, mrs mcadie, mrs dorothy leggatt, verna gawith, eileen jones, mrs anderson

The Shire of Eltham was formed in 1871. As a result of the Kennett Government drive for Council amlagamation, the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist on 15 December 1994 and the new Shire of Nillumbik was established. At a function held in the Eltham Community Centre Walter Withers Room, Councillors and Council Officers were presented with a framed Acknowledgement of Service to the Shire and local community.celebrations, council amalgamation, eltham community centre, shire of eltham, 1994-10, batch 275

The Freedom of Entry to the City was an honour conferred by the Bendigo City Council to the Army Survey Regiment in 1970. 1977 was the second time the unit exercised its freedom of marching into the city with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and drums beating. The honour is usually bestowed upon local regiments, in recognition of their dedicated service, and it is common for military units to periodically exercise their freedom by arranging a parade through the city. Led by the Regiment’s CO – LTCOL Bob Skitch, the unit marched down View St in the CBD, along Pall Mall and up Gaol Rd to the Queen Elizabeth II Oval. The ceremonial parade followed with a march past the guests of honour, the Mayor of Bendigo and military dignitaries. The parade concluded after formal inspections of the troops. The Regiment also exercised its Freedom of Entry with anniversary parades in 1980, 1985, 1990, 1992 and 1996.This photograph of the Army Survey Regiment was taken on the occasion of the Freedom of Entry to the City of Bendigo March in 1977. The photo was printed on photographic paper and scanned at 200 dpi. It is part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1 - Photo, black & white, 1977. Female Contingent salutes on the march past the dais. Right file L to R: PTE Chris Meharg, CPL Di Chalmers, LCPL Lynn Johnson, PTE Debbie Brown, PTE Le-anne (Smallshaw) Shirley, PTE Janet (Chopping) Justin, PTE Deirdre Moorrees, CPL Sue (Lang) Spath, WO1 Marj Knight, LT Dianne (Norling) Harris CSC. Centre and left file L to R: SSGT Pat Lumsden - obscured, PTE Karen (Carmichael) Gloster, PTE Kerry (Brown) Collins- obscured, PTE Terry Martin, PTE Laurel (Ryant) Staley – obscured, PTE Tracey (Beckwith) Phillips, PTE Marrianne (Van De Zee) De Groot- obscured. Personnel are named on a digital copy of this photo.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna

The Freedom of Entry to the City was an honour conferred by the Bendigo City Council to the AHQ Survey Regiment on the 20th of April 1970. The unit was granted for the first time the privilege of marching into the city with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and drums beating. The honour is usually bestowed upon local regiments, in recognition of their dedicated service, and it is common for military units to periodically exercise their freedom by arranging a parade through the city. The Freedom of Entry Parade occurred on the 14th of June 1970 led by the Regiment’s CO – LTCOL Bill Sprenger MID, MBE; the unit marched up View St in the CBD to the Queen Elizabeth II Oval. The ceremonial parade followed with a march past the guests of honour, Mayor of Bendigo Councillor Jeffrey and military dignitaries. The parade concluded after formal inspections of the troops. A ceremonial scroll was presented to the Bendigo City Council to the AHQ Survey Regiment citing the occasion and was proudly displayed in the entry foyer to Fortuna Villa up to October 2008. The Regiment continued to exercise its Freedom of Entry with anniversary parades in 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1992 and 1996.These black and white and colour photographs of the AHQ Survey Regiment were taken on the occasion of the Freedom of Entry parade to the City of Bendigo on the 14th of June 1970. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) Photo, black & white, L to R: RSM WO1 John Hogan, CO LTCOL Bill Sprenger MID, MBE; and 2IC MAJ Frank Thorogood SB St J. .2) Photo, colour, unidentified Victorian police Superintendent .3) Photo, black & white, L to R: RSM WO1 John Hogan, 2IC MAJ Frank Thorogood SB St J. and CO LTCOL Bill Sprenger MID, MBE. .4) Photo, colour, unidentified personnel .5) Photo, colour, L to R: unidentified, COL COMDT BRIG Don Macdonald MID, unidentified, CO LTCOL Bill Sprenger MID, MBE; and Mayor - Councillor Jeffrey. .6) Photo, black & white, L to R: unidentified, COL COMDT BRIG Don Macdonald MID, unidentified, CO LTCOL Bill Sprenger MID, MBE; and Mayor - Councillor Jeffrey. .7) Photo, black & white, L to R: unidentified, Mayor Councillor Jeffrey, COL COMDT BRIG Don Macdonald MID, unidentified and CO LTCOL Bill Sprenger MID, MBE. .8) Photo, black & white, L to R: unidentified, COL COMDT BRIG Don Macdonald MID, unidentified, CO LTCOL Bill Sprenger MID, MBE; and Mayor - Councillor Jeffrey. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

The Freedom of Entry to the City was an honour conferred by the Bendigo City Council to the Army Survey Regiment in 1970. 1980 was the third time the unit exercised its freedom of marching into the city with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and drums beating. The honour is usually bestowed upon local regiments, in recognition of their dedicated service, and it is common for military units to periodically exercise their freedom by arranging a parade through the city. Led by the Regiment’s CO – LTCOL Bob Skitch, the unit marched down View St in the CBD, along Pall Mall and up Gaol Rd to the Queen Elizabeth II Oval. The ceremonial parade followed with a march past the guests of honour, Mayor of Bendigo Councillor Paul Tomkinson and military dignitaries. The parade concluded after formal inspections of the troops. The Regiment also exercised its Freedom of Entry with anniversary parades in 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990 and 1995.These black and white photographs of the Army Survey Regiment were taken on the occasion of the Freedom of Entry parade to the City of Bendigo in 1980. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) Photo, black & white, L to R: MAJ Don Swiney, LTCOL Bob Skitch, WO1 Aub Harvey, unidentified, photographer in foreground – SGT Garran Hill .2) Photo, colour, black & white, L to R: MAJ Don Swiney, LTCOL Bob Skitch, WO1 Aub Harvey, unidentified .3) Photo, black & white, L to R: MAJ Don Swiney, WO1 Aub Harvey, LTCOL Bob Skitch, unidentified .4) Photo, black & white: 3rd MD Band .5) Photo, colour, L to R: MAJ Don Swiney, WO1 Aub Harvey, LTCOL Bob Skitch, unidentified .6) Photo, black & white, L to R: MAJ Don Swiney, WO1 Aub Harvey, unidentified, LTCOL Bob Skitch .7) Photo, black & white, L to R: SGT Stu Thaxter, LT Neil Taylor, CAPT Bob Roche .8) Photo, black & white, L to R: SPR Per Andersen – right marker .9) Photo, black & white, L to R: MAJ Peter Eddy .10) Photo, black & white, L to R: CPL Frank Lenane, CPL Flash Anderson, SGT Rhys De Laine, SPR Per Andersen .11) Photo, black & white, L to R: Mayor Paul Tomkinson .12) Photo, black & white, L to R: MAJ Don Swiney, WO1 Aub Harvey, unidentified, LTCOL Bob Skitch .13) Photo, black & white, L to R: unidentified personnel .14) Photo, black & white, L to R: unidentified personnel .15) Photo, black & white, L to R: unidentified personnel .16) Photo, black & white, L to R: unidentified personnel .18) Photo, black & white, L to R: CAPT Paddy Strunks, Mayor Paul Tomkinson, LTCOL Bob Skitch .19) Photo, black & white, L to R: Mayor Paul Tomkinson, CPL Bill Jones, CPL Gary Drummond, WO2 Tom Pattison .20) Photo, black & white, L to R: CAPT Paddy Strunks, WO1 Aub Harvey, Mayor Paul Tomkinson, SGT Rick Warren, CPL Andy Wilson …, WO2 Ted Burgess .21) Photo, black & white, L to R: LTCOL Bob Skitch, SPR Roy Hicks, Trevor Osborne, SPR Paul Baker, CAPT Stan Vote, CPL Bill Jones, Greg Francis-Wright .22) Photo, black & white, Air Survey Squadron inspection. Rear rank: SSGT Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams. Centre rank L to R: CPL Peter Treble, SGT Jim Beard, SPR Peter Hardy, SPR Steve Hilton, SPR John Lane, CPL Mick Hogan, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. .23) Photo, black & white, L to R: Mayor Paul Tomkinson, CPL Marrianne (Van De Zee) De Groot, SPR Cathy Regan, SPR Ginny Turner, SPR Ilen Isaac, SPR Penny Knott, SPR Santina Argetto, SPR Gina Coore .24) Photo, black & white, L to R: Mayor Paul Tomkinson, SPR Cathy Regan, SPR Ginny Turner, SPR Ilen Isaac, SPR Penny Knott, SPR Santina Argetto, SPR Gina Coore, WO2 Pat Lumsden .25) Photo, black & white, L to R: LTCOL Bob Skitch, Mayor Paul Tomkinson, SPR Ilen Isaac, SPR Penny Knott, SPR Santina Argetto, SPR Gina Coore, WO2 Pat Lumsdenroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

The Freedom of Entry to the City was an honour conferred by the Bendigo City Council to the AHQ Survey Regiment on the 20th of April 1970. The unit was granted for the first time the privilege of marching into the city with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and drums beating. The honour is usually bestowed upon local regiments, in recognition of their dedicated service, and it is common for military units to periodically exercise their freedom by arranging a parade through the city. The Freedom of Entry Parade occurred on the 14th of June 1970 led by the Regiment’s CO – LTCOL Bill Sprenger MID, MBE; the unit marched up View St in the CBD to the Queen Elizabeth II Oval. The ceremonial parade followed with a march past the guests of honour, Mayor of Bendigo Councillor Clark Jeffrey and military dignitaries. The parade concluded after formal inspections of the troops. A ceremonial scroll was presented to the Bendigo City Council to the AHQ Survey Regiment citing the occasion and was proudly displayed in the entry foyer to Fortuna Villa up to October 2008. The Regiment continued to exercise its Freedom of Entry with anniversary parades in 1977, 1980, 1985, 1992 and 1996. Refer to item 6020.8P for another set of photos of this event scanned from photographic prints.This set of 39 colour photographs were taken on the occasion of the Army Headquarters (AHQ) Survey Regiment’s Freedom of Entry parade to the City of Bendigo on the 14th of June 1970. The photographs are on 35mm negative film. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographic negatives were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) to .2) - Photo, colour, 1970. AHQ Survey Regiment marches to Queen Elizabeth Oval entry, led by CO LTCOL Lionel Sprenger MBE, MID, unidentified 2IC and RSM WO1 John Hogan. .3) to .4) - Photo, colour, 1970. AHQ Survey Regiment at entry to Queen Elizabeth Oval, exercising its right of entry to City of Bendigo. .5) to .6) - Photo, colour, 1970. AHQ Survey Regiment marches down View St in the City of Bendigo. .7) to .11) - Photo, colour, 1970. AHQ Survey Regiment marches up View St in the City of Bendigo. .12) to .13) - Photo, colour, 1970. AHQ Survey Regiment enters Queen Elizabeth Oval, led by CO LTCOL Lionel Sprenger MBE, MID, unidentified 2IC and RSM WO1 John Hogan. .14) - Photo, colour, 1970. One of AHQ Survey Regiment’s squadrons enters Queen Elizabeth Oval. .15) to .19) - Photo, colour, 1970. AHQ Survey Regiment forms up on Queen Elizabeth Oval awaiting arrival of dignitaries. .20) - Photo, colour, 1970. AHQ Survey Regiment inspected by dignitaries. L to R: Director of the Survey Corps COL Frank Buckland OBE, MID; Colonel Commandant BRIG Don Macdonald AM, MID; unidentified General, CO LTCOL Lionel Sprenger MBE, MID, Mayor of Bendigo Councillor Clark Jeffrey, unidentified personnel. .21) to .23) - Photo, colour, 1970. AHQ Survey Regiment inspected by dignitaries. Director of the Survey Corps COL Frank Buckland OBE, MID; Colonel Commandant BRIG Don Macdonald AM, MID; unidentified General, CO LTCOL Lionel Sprenger MBE, MID, Mayor of Bendigo Councillor Clark Jeffrey. WRAAC personnel centre rank - PTE Desi Asaris, rear rank L to R: unidentified, PTE Pat Lumsden, PTE Heather (Turnbull) Slater, SGT Irene (Rankins) Saunders. .24) to .27) - Photo, colour, 1970. Band inspected by dignitaries. Director of the Survey Corps COL Frank Buckland OBE, MID; Colonel Commandant BRIG Don Macdonald AM, MID; unidentified General, CO LTCOL Lionel Sprenger MBE, MID, Mayor of Bendigo Councillor Clark Jeffrey. .28) to .30) - Dignitaries return to dias. Director of the Survey Corps COL Frank Buckland OBE, MID; Colonel Commandant BRIG Don Macdonald AM, MID; unidentified General, CO LTCOL Lionel Sprenger MBE, MID, Mayor of Bendigo Councillor Clark Jeffrey.Director of the Survey Corps COL Frank Buckland OBE, MID; Colonel Commandant BRIG Don Macdonald AM, MID; unidentified General, CO LTCOL Lionel Sprenger MBE, MID, Mayor of Bendigo Councillor Clark Jeffrey. .31) - Photo, colour, 1970. Unidentified Padre’s Freedom of Entry parade address. .32) - Photo, colour, 1970. AHQ Survey Regiment during the unidentified Padre’s Freedom of Entry parade address. .33) to .35) - Photo, colour, 1970. AHQ Survey Regiment led by CO LTCOL Lionel Sprenger MBE, MID, unidentified 2IC and RSM WO1 John Hogan march past the dais to salute the parade dignitaries. .36) - Photo, colour, 1970. Parade dignitaries at the dais: unidentified councillor, Mayor of Bendigo Councillor Clark Jeffrey. Colonel Commandant BRIG Don Macdonald AM, MID; unidentified General. .37) to .38) - Photo, colour, 1970. AHQ Survey Regiment squadrons march past the dais to salute the parade dignitaries. .39) - Photo, colour, 1970. AHQ Survey Regiment WRAAC personnel march past the dais to salute the parade dignitaries. L to R: unidentified (x2), CPL Beryl Parkinson, unidentified (x2), PTE Robyn (Marsh) Kemsley, unidentified, WO2 Marj Knight, PTE Desi Asaris, PTE Heather (Turnbull) Slater, SGT Irene (Rankins) Saunders..1P to .3P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

This hat was sent home to Laanecoorie, from Malaya, in 1941 by Driver Cyril John Johnson VX36298, 1 Coy A.A.S.C whilst a POW. Cyril enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 17.6.1940 age 22 years 2 months. Posted to 8th Div Petrol Coy Seymour 25.7.1940, hospital 12.8.1940 with Mumps, rejoin unit 31.8.1940, embark for overseas 2.2.1941, disembark Singapore 19.2.1941. He is listed as missing on 16.2.1942 and later listed as POW in a Thai Camp no date. (He was on the Burma Railway) Last entry on his records states Presumed to be dead 12.9.1944 SWPA. (South West Pacific Area) He with hundreds of others were on the Japanese prison ship Rakuyo Maru to Japan when it was sunk by an American submarine. The hand written signatures on the hat include high ranking AIF Officers, major local Officials and dozens of 8th Division AIF soldiers. British pattern Pith Helmet, khaki coloured cotton cloth with brown leather strap over the top. Large quantity of hand written names on top. Inside rim has green felt lining. Dome section is plaited red silk with manufacturer's label at crest. Hat band is brown leather.On top written in pen & ink: Many army numbers & names of soldiers and some dignitaries.. On top written in ink: To Dad etc from Cyril.military equipment - army, costume - male headwear

The Freedom of Entry to the City held in 1992 was an honour first conferred by the Bendigo City Council to the Army Survey Regiment in 1970. This was the sixth time the unit exercised its freedom of marching into the city with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and drums beating. The honour is usually bestowed upon local regiments, in recognition of their dedicated service, and it is common for military units to periodically exercise their freedom by arranging a parade through the city. Led by the Regiment’s CO – LTCOL Bob McHenry, the unit marched down View St in the CBD, along Pall Mall and up Gaol Rd to the Queen Elizabeth II Oval. The ceremonial parade followed with a march past the guests of honour, Mayor of Bendigo Councillor James Douglass and military dignitaries. The parade concluded after formal inspections of the troops. The Regiment also exercised its Freedom of Entry with anniversary parades in 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990 and 1996.This black and white photograph of the Army Survey Regiment were taken on the occasion of the Freedom of Entry parade to the City of Bendigo in 1992. The photograph was printed on photographic paper and is part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photograph was scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, L to R: LT Simon Buckpitt, CO LTCOL Bob McHenry, unidentified, Mayor James Douglass, unidentified staff officer (partially obscured), ranks of unidentified Army Svy Regt personnel.No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

The pamphlet was distributed to attendees at the Beach Street service. Dignitaries included Nina TAYLOR MP, State Member for Albert Park, Josh BURNS MP, Federal Member for Macnamara, Cr Heather CUNSOLO, Mayor of Port Phillip and Colonel Sharon COATES CSC.The four page program has a white cover with the image of a field of poppies across the lower section and the name of local member in lower left corner. It was produced in support of our Returned Services League for the Port Melbourne Anzac Day Commemorative Service held on Monday 25 April 2023 am at the Beach Street Memorial. The information "Close to the piers where our troops embarked Corner of Bay & Beach Street, Port Melbourne.'josh burns, nina taylor, anzac day, rsl, returned services league, heather cunsolo, sharon coates

B & W photograph of group of City of Port Melbourne dignitaries & friends.Mum third lady from left. Dad dead center Back row Port Melbourne Council Social eveninglocal government - city of port melbourne, henry melville fennell, jim hall, sydney anderson, herbert edwards, archibald (arch) todd, maude edwards, mrs aanensen, andreas (andy) t aanensen, fred jackson, bill thackray

The Freedom of Entry to the City was an honour conferred by the Bendigo City Council to the Army Survey Regiment in 1970. 1980 was the third time the unit exercised its freedom of marching into the city with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and drums beating. The honour is usually bestowed upon local regiments, in recognition of their dedicated service, and it is common for military units to periodically exercise their freedom by arranging a parade through the city. Led by the Regiment’s CO – LTCOL Bob Skitch, the unit marched down View St in the CBD, along Pall Mall and up Gaol Rd to the Queen Elizabeth II Oval. The ceremonial parade followed with a march past the guests of honour, Mayor of Bendigo Councillor Paul Tomkinson and military dignitaries. The parade concluded after formal inspections of the troops. The Regiment also exercised its Freedom of Entry with anniversary parades in 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1992 and 1996. Some photos in this set were also printed on photo paper and catalogued under item 6021.25P. Photos of the march are catalogued under item 6491.21P. Photos of the Freedom of Entry parade rehearsal are catalogued under item 6479.38P.These black and white photographs of the Army Survey Regiment were taken on the occasion of the Freedom of Entry parade to the City of Bendigo in 1980. The photographs are on 35mm negative film and scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) to .7) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Squadrons formed up at beginning of parade. .8) & .9) - Photo, black & white, 1980. 3rd Military District Band marches to their parade position. .10) to .11) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Squadrons formed up parade with 3rd Military District Band playing music. .12) to .14) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Officers formed up before taking posts. L to R: MAJ Peter Eddy, LT Brendon Jaego-Banks, CAPT Peter Searle - UK Exchange, unidentified, ADJT CAPT John Harrison, MAJ Sam Schwartz US Exchange, unidentified, MAJ Robin Blackburn, remainder unidentified. .15) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Officers march to their posts. L to R: MAJ Peter Eddy, LT Brendon Jaego-Banks, CAPT Peter Searle - UK Exchange, unidentified, ADJT CAPT John Harrison, MAJ Sam Schwartz US Exchange, unidentified, MAJ Robin Blackburn, remainder unidentified. .16 - Photo, black & white, 1980. Officers march to their posts. .17 - Photo, black & white, 1980. Army Svy Regt awaits the arrival of the Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. .18 - Photo, black & white, 1980. CO LTCOL Bob Skitch escorts the Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson and unidentified guest to the dais. .19) to .25) – Army Svy Regt salutes the Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. .26) - Photo, black & white, 1980. CO LTCOL Bob Skitch escorts the Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson to Headquarters Squadron to inspect its personnel. .27) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Headquarters Squadron inspection. L to R: OC MAJ Paddy Strunks, RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, SPR Chris ‘Charlie’ Brown, unidentified, SGT John Grove (orderly room), unidentified, SPR Jeff Ruiz, WO2 Max Neil, unidentified, SGT Alan Brown, SGT Tim Allanson. .28) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Headquarters Squadron inspection. L to R: OC MAJ Paddy Strunks, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, unidentified, SGT Rick Warren, unidentified, CPL Andy Wilson, WO2 Ted Burgess. .29) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Headquarters Squadron inspection. L to R: OC MAJ Paddy Strunks, RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, unidentified civilian, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, unidentified, SGT Rick Warren, unidentified, CPL Andy Wilson, WO2 Ted Burgess. .30) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Cartographic Squadron’s OC CAPT Bob Roche salutes the Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. L to R: unidentified civilian, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch. In background L to R: SSGT Bob Scaddan, unidentified, CPL John Tempest, CAPT Simon Lemon, SSGT Colin Cuskelly, CPL Trevor Bottomley, SPR Bob Sheppard, WO2 Bob ‘Stretch’ Hayden, unidentified, CPL Ian McKenzie, FLTLT Ron Aitken, SPR Ian Fitzgerald, SPR Greg Else. .31) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Cartographic Squadron’s OC CAPT Bob Roche salutes the Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. L to R: unidentified civilian, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch. In background L to R: CPL Terry Danger, SPR Rod Skidmore, SSGT Bob Scaddan, unidentified, CPL John Tempest, CAPT Simon Lemon, SSGT Colin Cuskelly, CPL Trevor Bottomley, SPR Bob Sheppard, WO2 Bob ‘Stretch’ Hayden, unidentified, CPL Ian McKenzie, FLTLT Ron Aitken, SPR Ian Fitzgerald, SPR Greg Else. .32) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Cartographic Squadron inspection. L to R: OC CAPT Bob Roche, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. In background L to R: SGT Stu Thaxter, unidentified, SSGT John Barrie, CPL Roger Pearson, SGT Doug Carswell, SPR Peter Main, WO2 Bob ‘Stretch’ Hayden. .33) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Cartographic Squadron inspection. L to R: CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, OC CAPT Bob Roche, unidentified civilian, SGT Doug Carswell, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, WO2 Bob ‘Stretch’ Hayden. .34) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Female Contigent inspection L to R: unidentified, SPR Gae (Amato) Robinson, SPR Scheryl Delforce, unidentified officer, unidentified civilian, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, CPL Marrianne (Van De Zee) De Groot, SPR Cathy Regan, SPR Ginny (Turner) Rowe, SPR Ilen Isaac, SPR Penny Knott, SPR Santina (Argetto) Straube, SPR Gina (Coore) Neilson, WO2 Pat Lumsden. .35) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Female Contigent inspection L to R: SPR Scheryl Delforce, unidentified officer, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, unidentified civilian, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, SPR Ginny Turner, SPR Ilen Isaac, SPR Penny Knott, SPR Santina (Argetto) Straube, SPR Gina (Coore) Neilson, WO2 Pat Lumsden. .36) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Female Contigent inspection L to R: SPR Scheryl Delforce, unidentified officer, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, unidentified civilian, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, SPR Cathy Regan, SPR Ginny Turner, SPR Ilen Isaac, SPR Penny Knott, SPR Santina (Argetto) Straube, SPR Gina (Coore) Neilson, WO2 Pat Lumsden. .37) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Female Contigent inspection L to R: SPR Scheryl Delforce, unidentified officer, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, CPL Marrianne (Van De Zee) De Groot, unidentified civilian, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, SPR Ilen Isaac, SPR Penny Knott, SPR Santina (Argetto) Straube, SPR Gina (Coore) Neilson, WO2 Pat Lumsden. .38) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Air Survey Squadron’s OC MAJ Peter Eddy salutes the Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. L to R: unidentified civilian, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch. In background L to R: WO1 Jim ‘Triple J’ Jefferies, SPR Allan Choat, SPR Geoff Havelberg, CPL Alan Hawkins, CPL Dave Cook, LT Brendon Jaego-Banks, SGT Jim Beard, SSGT Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams, SGT Cam Chapman, SSGT Alan Derby, SSGT Greg Buckingham. .39) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Air Survey Squadron inspection. L to R: back of CAPT Kym Weston, OC MAJ Peter Eddy, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, unidentified civilian. .40) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Air Survey Squadron inspection. L to R: CAPT Peter Searle - UK Exchange, unidentified officer, unidentified civilian, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, unidentified, SSGT Alan Derby, LCPL Paul Hopes, SPR Peter Jones, SPR John Lane, WO2 Brian Meade, CPL Mick Hogan, CPL Greg Byers, SGT Cliff Webb. .41) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Air Survey Squadron inspection. Centre rank L to R: SGT Bruce ‘Stretch’ Gordon, WO2 Chris Parkinson. Rear rank L to R: SPR Allan Choat, unidentified, SPR Jamie McRae, SSGT Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams, SSGT Greg Buckingham, CPL Greg Byers, CPL Roger Rees, SPR Gary Ames, SGT Greg Gilbert, SSGT Peter Warwick, WO2 Mick Dempster. .42) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Air Survey Squadron inspection. Rear rank: SSGT Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams. Centre rank L to R: SPR Geoff Havelberg, CPL Peter Treble, SGT Jim Beard, SPR Peter Hardy, SPR Steve Hilton, SPR John Lane, CPL Mick Hogan, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, OC MAJ Peter Eddy. .43) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Air Survey Squadron inspection. Centre rank L to R: SGT Bruce ‘Stretch’ Gordon, WO2 Chris Parkinson. Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, OC MAJ Peter Eddy. Rear rank L to R: SPR Allan Choat, unidentified, SPR Jamie McRae, SSGT Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams, SSGT Greg Buckingham, CPL Greg Byers, CPL Roger Rees, SPR Gary Ames, SGT Greg Gilbert, SSGT Peter Warwick, WO2 Mick Dempster. .44) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Lithographic Squadron’s OC MAJ Robin Blackburn salutes the Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. L to R: unidentified civilian, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch. In background L to R: WO1 Manfred Panknin, SSGT Peter Coombes, CPL Frank Lenane, SPR Per Andersen, CPL John ‘Flash’ Anderson, unidentified, MAJ Sam Schwartz US Exchange, CPL Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, SPR Warren ‘Wah’ Hall, unidentified, SPR Neville Carr, SPR Paul Davis, SPR Paul Baker, CPL Mick ‘Buddha’ Ellis, SPR Martin Van De Maele, CPL Bill Jones, SPR Greg Rowe. .45) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Lithographic Squadron inspection. L to R: RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, SPR Warren ‘Wah’ Hall, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, SPR Paul Davis, unidentified civilian, unidentified, OC MAJ Robin Blackburn, CPL Lance Strudwick, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, SPR Neville Carr, SPR Roy Hicks, SSGT Trevor Osborne, SPR Paul Baker, CAPT Stan Vote, CPL Bill Jones, SGT Greg Francis-Wright, SGT Ralph Chant, CPL Garry Drummond, WO2 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard. .46) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Lithographic Squadron inspection. Front rank L to R: SGT Greig Kidman, SPR Garry Hudson, SPR Gary Tremain, CPL Steve Egan, SPR Greg Rowe, CPL Mick ‘Buddha’ Ellis, remainder unidentified. Centre rank: SSGT Kevin Macquire. Inspection party L to R: CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, OC MAJ Robin Blackburn, unidentified civilian, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. Rear rank L to R: unidentified (x5), CPL Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, SPR Neville Carr, SPR Paul Baker, CPL Bill Jones, CPL Garry Drummond, SGT Graeme Jeffers, WO2 Tom Pattison. .47) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Lithographic Squadron inspection. Front rank L to R: SSGT Trevor Osborne, SGT Greig Kidman, SPR Garry Hudson, SPR Gary Tremain, CPL Steve Egan, SPR Greg Rowe, CPL Mick ‘Buddha’ Ellis, remainder unidentified. Centre rank: SSGT Kevin Macquire, SGT Ralph Chant. Inspection party L to R: OC MAJ Robin Blackburn, RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, unidentified civilian, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. Rear rank L to R: SPR Paul Baker, CPL Bill Jones, CPL Garry Drummond, SGT Graeme Jeffers, WO2 Tom Pattison. 48) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Lithographic Squadron inspection. Inspection party L to R: OC MAJ Robin Blackburn, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, unidentified civilian. Rear rank L to R: WO2 Tom Pattison, SGT Graeme Jeffers, CPL Garry Drummond, CPL Bill Jones, CPL SPR Neville Carr, Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, unidentified. Rear supernumery: WO1 John McCulloch. 49) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Lithographic Squadron inspection. Inspection party L to R: OC MAJ Robin Blackburn, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, unidentified civilian, RSM WO1 Aub Harvey. Rear rank L to R: WO2 Tom Pattison, SGT Graeme Jeffers, remainer unidentified. 50) - Photo, black & white, 1980. 3rd Military District Band inspection. L to R: unidentified band master, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. 51) - Photo, black & white, 1980. CO LTCOL Bob Skitch delivers his speech. 52) & .53) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Army Svy Regt squadrons stand at ease during CO LTCOL Bob Skitch’s speech.There are no personnel identified. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

The Freedom of Entry to the City was an honour conferred by the Bendigo City Council to the Army Survey Regiment in 1970. 1980 was the third time the unit exercised its freedom of marching into the city with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and drums beating. The honour is usually bestowed upon local regiments, in recognition of their dedicated service, and it is common for military units to periodically exercise their freedom by arranging a parade through the city. Led by the Regiment’s CO – LTCOL Bob Skitch, the unit marched down View St in the CBD, along Pall Mall and up Gaol Rd to the Queen Elizabeth II Oval. The ceremonial parade followed with a march past the guests of honour, Mayor of Bendigo Councillor Paul Tomkinson and military dignitaries. The parade concluded after formal inspections of the troops. The Regiment also exercised its Freedom of Entry with anniversary parades in 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1992 and 1996. Some photos in this set were also printed on photo paper and catalogued under item 6021.25P. Photos of the parade are catalogued under item 6490.53P. Photos of the Freedom of Entry parade rehearsal are catalogued under item 6479.38P.This set of 21 black and white photographs of the Army Survey Regiment were taken on the occasion of the Freedom of Entry to the City of Bendigo March in 1980. The majority of photographs are on 35mm negative film and scanned at 96 dpi. Photos 6491.3P and 6491.18P were printed on photographic paper and scanned at 300 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1980. L to R: MAJ Don Swiney MBE, LTCOL Bob Skitch, WO1 Aub Harvey, ADJT CAPT John Harrison, photographer in foreground – SGT Garran Hill .2) to .5) - Photo, black & white, 1980. L to R: MAJ Don Swiney MBE, LTCOL Bob Skitch, WO1 Aub Harvey, ADJT CAPT John Harrison. .6) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Headquarters Squadron marches left wheels into Pall Mall followed by 3rd MD Band. L to R: WO2 Ted Burgess, WO1 Dave Thomson, WO2 George Graham, CPL Andy Wilson, unidentified (x2), SPR Jeff Ruiz, unidentified, SGT Rick Warren, remainder unidentified. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Headquarters Squadron marches down Pall Mall followed by 3rd MD Band. Right file L to R: WO1 Alex Cairney, WO2 Ted Burgess, CPL Andy Wilson, unidentified, SGT Rick Warren, remainder unidentified. Centre file L to R: unidentified (x2), SGT Bruce Hammond, CPL Phil McGuire. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1980. 3rd MD Band marches down Pall Mall. .9) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Dignitaries on dais next to Soldiers Institute Memorial Hall. L to R: Colonel Commandant COL J.L. Stedman (Retd), Commander 3MD BRIG Geoffrey Cohen AM, unidentified aide de camp, Brigadier Lawrence Fitzgerald OBE (Retd), Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, CAPT Don Maskew. .10) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Lithographic Squadron marches down Pall Mall towards the dais. L to R: CPL Josh Degroot, CPL Rhys De Laine, unidentified, SPR Per Andersen – right marker, MAJ Sam Schwartz US Exchange, CAPT Stan Vote, OC MAJ Robin Blackburn. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Headquarters Squadron salutes on the march past the dais. L to R: CPL Cliff Webb, unidentified officer, SGT Bob Croxton, unidentified, SGT Syd Davis, CAPT Bob Cooper. .12) - Photo, black & white, 1980. 3rd MD Band marches down Pall Mall towards the dais. .13) - Photo, black & white, 1980. 3rd MD Band marches past the dais. L to R: Colonel Commandant COL J.L. Stedman (Retd), Commander 3MD BRIG Geoffrey Cohen AM, unidentified aide de camp, Brigadier Lawrence Fitzgerald OBE (Retd), Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, CAPT Don Maskew, unidentified officer. .14) - Photo, black & white, 1980. 3rd MD Band salutes on the march past the dais. L to R: unidentified aide de camp, Colonel Commandant COL J.L. Stedman (Retd), Commander 3MD BRIG Geoffrey Cohen AM, CAPT Don Maskew, Brigadier Lawrence Fitzgerald OBE (Retd), Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, unidentified officer. .15) - Photo, black & white, 1980. 3rd MD Band salutes on the march past the dais. L to R: Colonel Commandant COL J.L. Stedman (Retd), Commander 3MD BRIG Geoffrey Cohen AM, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, CAPT Don Maskew. .16) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Squadrons march past the dais. .17) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Female Contingent salutes on the march past the dais. L to R: Colonel Commandant COL J.L. Stedman (Retd), Commander 3MD BRIG Geoffrey Cohen AM, CAPT Don Maskew, Brigadier Lawrence Fitzgerald OBE (Retd), Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. .18) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Female Contingent salutes on the march past the dais. L to R: SPR Scheryl Delforce, SPR Ilen Isaac, SPR Ginny (Turner) Rowe, SPR Cathy Regan, CPL Marrianne (Van De Zee) De Groot, SPR Gae (Robinson) Amato, SPR Megan (McBurney) Reynolds, SPR Sue (Fryer) Bottomley, SPR Le-anne (Smallshaw) Shirley, SPR Janet (Chopping) Justin, SPR Zoe (Lisiewich) Ames, unidentified saluting officer, L to R: Colonel Commandant COL J.L. Stedman (Retd), Commander 3MD BRIG Geoffrey Cohen AM. .19) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Cartographic Squadron led by CAPT Bob Roche salutes on the march past the dais. L to R: Colonel Commandant COL J.L. Stedman (Retd), Commander 3MD BRIG Geoffrey Cohen AM, CAPT Don Maskew, Brigadier Lawrence Fitzgerald OBE (Retd), Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. .20) & .21) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Air Survey Squadron salutes on the march past the dais. L to R: Colonel Commandant COL J.L. Stedman (Retd), Commander 3MD BRIG Geoffrey Cohen AM, CAPT Don Maskew, Brigadier Lawrence Fitzgerald OBE (Retd), Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson.There are no personnel identified. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

The Freedom of Entry to the City on the 26th of October 1990 was an honour first conferred by the Bendigo City Council to the Army Survey Regiment in 1970. This was the fifth time the unit exercised its freedom of marching into the city with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and drums beating. The honour is usually bestowed upon local regiments, in recognition of their dedicated service, and it is common for military units to periodically exercise their freedom by arranging a parade through the city. The event began with a ceremonial parade at the Queen Elizabeth II Oval. The RAAF Central Command Band provided the music at the parade. After formal inspections of the troops, the Army Survey Regiment saluted as it marched past the Reviewing Officer - Mayor of Bendigo Councillor James Douglass, military dignitaries and guests. Led by the Regiment’s CO – LTCOL Rene van den Tol, the unit marched down View St, along Pall Mall and to Gaol Rd. Regiment members were treated to a civic reception at the City Hall after the ceremony. The Regiment also exercised its Freedom of Entry with anniversary parades in 1977, 1980, 1985, 1992 and 1996. See items 9125.54P and 9126.24P for additional sets of photos taken at the event. The formal booklet covering the event is catalogued under item 9123.This set of 28 photographs of the Army Survey Regiment were taken at the beginning of the Freedom of Entry parade, held at the City of Bendigo’s Queen Elizabeth Oval (QEO) on the 26th of October 1990. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and scanned at 2400 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, colour, 1990. Lithographic Squadron personnel at Fortuna Villa prepare for the parade. L to R: CPL Daryl South, SGT Steve Burke, SPR Tony Hilbig, unidentified. .2) - Photo, colour, 1990. Female personnel arrive at the QEO. .3) - Photo, colour, 1990, Personnel prepare for the parade at the QEO. L to R: SGT John Phillips, SPR Steve Linane, CPL Mark Lander 4th from right, remainder unidentified. .4) - Photo, colour, 1990, Personnel prepare for the parade at the QEO. In foreground L to R: WO1 Colin Cuskelly, SSGT Paul Leskovec CSM, unidentified, SGT Brendon McKinless, SSGT Paul Cheater, CPL Damian Killeen, SGT Greg Else, SGT Chris Edwards, SGT Wolfgang Thun, WO2 Mick Flynn, WO1 Ken ‘Sluggo’ Slater, unidentified, WO2 Steve Hansen. .5) & .6) - Photo, colour, 1990. Support personnel at the QEO. L to R: unidentified (x2), SPR Steve Wright, LCPL Ross Anza. .7) - Photo, colour, 1990. Officers prepare for the parade at the QEO L to R: LT Derek Bell, CAPT Dave McLachlan. .8) - Photo, colour, 1990. Officers prepare for the parade at the QEO L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, CAPT Dave McLachlan, MAJ Peter Clark, MAJ Neil Taylor. .9) - Photo, colour, 1990. Officers prepare for the parade at the QEO L to R: Unidentified partners, LT Craig Hersant, LT Steve Hledik, LT Marty Lyons. .10) - Photo, colour, 1990. View of the QEO’s grandstand prior to the parade. .11) - Photo, colour, 1990. Spectators arriving at QEO are directed by Army Survey Regiment marshalls. L to R: CPL Graeme Priestley, unidentified (x2). .12) - Photo, colour, 1990. Personnel from the four squadrons await orders to form up. .13) & .14) - Photo, colour, 1990. Right markers for the four squadrons await orders to take posts. Front to back: Headquarters Squadron’s SGT Chris Edwards, Air Survey Squadron’s SGT Max Watson, Cartographic Squadron’s SSGT Graham Johnston and Lithographic Squadron’s SPR Doug Whiteside. .15) to .19) - Photo, colour, 1990. The RAAF Central Command Band marches through the car park to the QEO’s entrance led by Drum Major Warrant Officer E. Hayward (in front) and Deputy Music Director Flying Officer S. Wright. .20) - Photo, colour, 1990. Headquarters Squadron commanded by SSM WO1 Colin Cuskelly marches through the QEO’s car park. L to R: SGT Wolfgang Thun, unidentified, CPL John ‘Flash’ Anderson, SGT Rick Gerhardt, unidentified. .21) - Photo, colour, 1990. Headquarters Squadron commanded by SSM WO1 Colin Cuskelly (with sword) marches through the QEO’s car park. .22) & .23) - Photo, colour, 1990. Air Survey Squadron commanded by SSM WO1 Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams (with sword) march through the QEO’s car park. .24) - Photo, colour, 1990. Air Survey Squadron commanded by SSM WO1 Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams (with sword) march through the QEO’s car park. L to R: unidentified, SPR Allan Blake, SPR Bob Bousfield, unidentified, SPR Harris Lee, SPR Andy Love. .25) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cartographic Squadron commanded by SSM WO1 Gary Warnest (with sword) march through the QEO’s car park. L to R: SGT Doug Carswell, CPL Geunther Ebenwaldner, SPR Leigh Palfrey, SGT Bob Garritty, unidentified, SSGT Dennis Learmonth. .26) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cartographic Squadron commanded by SSM WO1 Gary Warnest (with sword) march through the QEO’s car park. L to R: SGT Doug Carswell, CPL Geunther Ebenwaldner, SGT Bob Garritty, SPR Leigh Palfrey, SSGT Dennis Learmonth, unidentified. .27) - Photo, colour, 1990. Lithographic Squadron commanded by SSM WO1 Bill Jones (with sword) march through the QEO’s car park. .28) - Photo, colour, 1990. Lithographic Squadron commanded by SSM WO1 Bill Jones (with sword) march through the QEO’s car park. L to R: SSGT Peter Imeson, SGT Brian Paul, SGT Steve Burke, SPR Scott Cameron, SPR Shane Campbell. No personnel or civilians are identified. ‘Freedom of Entry Parade ‘90’ is annotated on plastic negative sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna

The Freedom of Entry to the City on the 26th of October 1990 was an honour first conferred by the Bendigo City Council to the Army Survey Regiment in 1970. This was the fifth time the unit exercised its freedom of marching into the city with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and drums beating. The honour is usually bestowed upon local regiments, in recognition of their dedicated service, and it is common for military units to periodically exercise their freedom by arranging a parade through the city. The event began with a ceremonial parade at the Queen Elizabeth II Oval. The RAAF Central Command Band provided the music at the parade. After formal inspections of the troops, the Army Survey Regiment saluted as it marched past the Reviewing Officer - Mayor of Bendigo Councillor James Douglass, military dignitaries and guests. Led by the Regiment’s CO – LTCOL Rene van den Tol, the unit marched down View St, along Pall Mall and to Gaol Rd. Regiment members were treated to a civic reception at the City Hall after the ceremony. The Regiment also exercised its Freedom of Entry with anniversary parades in 1977, 1980, 1985, 1992 and 1996. See items 9124.28P and 9126.24P for additional sets of photos taken at the event. The formal booklet covering the event is catalogued under item 9123.This set of 54 photographs of the Army Survey Regiment were taken at the Freedom of Entry parade, held at the City of Bendigo’s Queen Elizabeth Oval (QEO) on the 26th of October 1990. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and scanned at 2400 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, colour, 1990. Army Survey Regiment marches on to the QEO. .2) - Photo, colour, 1990. Army Survey Regiment formed up at the start of the parade. .3) & .4) - Photo, colour, 1990. Lithographic Squadron fixes bayonets. Centre rank: LCPL Damien Cole, remainder unidentified. Rear rank R to L: CPL Peter Swandale, SPR Andrew Arman, remainder unidentified. SSM WO1 Bill Jones at far right. .5) - Photo, colour, 1990. Army Survey Regiment await the order to take posts. .6) - Photo, colour, 1990. Army Survey Regiment standing at ease await the arrival of the Parade Host. .7) - Photo, colour, 1990. Arrival of the Parade Host - D-SVY COL Don Swiney MBE. L to R: CPL Mick McConnell, CPL Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, unidentified. .8) - Photo, colour, 1990. The Parade Host - D-SVY COL Don Swiney MBE and MAJ John South at his right returns the Regiment’s salute. .9) - Photo, colour, 1990. Arrival of dignitaries: L to R: CPL Mick McConnell, City of Bendigo Mayor - Councillor James Douglass, City of Bendigo Chief Executive Officer - Mr. R. J. Burton, CPL Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, unidentified. .10) - Photo, colour, 1990. Arrival of dignitaries: L to R: CPL Mick McConnell, Chief Superintendent F. Fox (presumed), unidentified, D-SVY COL Don Swiney MBE, CPL Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, unidentified. .11) - Photo, colour, 1990. Arrival of dignitaries: L to R: CPL Mick McConnell, Bishop of Sandhurst most Reverend N. Daly DD, unidentified padre, CPL Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, unidentified, D-SVY COL Don Swiney MBE. .12) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: City of Bendigo Mayor - Councillor James Douglass, City of Bendigo Chief Executive Officer - Mr. R. J. Burton view the parade from the dias. .13) - Photo, colour, 1990. CO of the Army Survey Regiment greets the parade dignitaries. L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, D-SVY COL Don Swiney MBE, City of Bendigo Mayor - Councillor James Douglass, City of Bendigo Chief Executive Officer - Mr. R. J. Burton. .14) - Photo, colour, 1990. Headquarters Squadron inspection L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, Chief Executive Officer - Mr. R. J. Burton, D-SVY COL Don Swiney MBE, Mayor - Councillor James Douglass, 2nd from right SGT Brendan McKinless, supernumerary WO2 Steve Hansen in background, remainder unidentified. .15) - Photo, colour, 1990. Unidentified squadron inspection L to R: D-SVY COL Don Swiney MBE, Chief Executive Officer - Mr. R. J. Burton, Mayor - Councillor James Douglass, CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol. .16) - Photo, colour, 1990. Air Survey Squadron inspection L to R: unidentified, SSGT Bob Garritty, CPL Craig Kellet, CPL Raelene (Munting) Brodie, unidentified, SPR Jodi Seath, remainder ranks unidentified, Mayor - Councillor James Douglass, Chief Executive Officer - Mr. R. J. Burton, CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol. .17) - Photo, colour, 1990. Lithographic Squadron inspection L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, SGT Brian Paul, Mayor - Councillor James Douglass, SGT Steve Burke, D-SVY COL Don Swiney MBE. .18) - Photo, colour, 1990. The official party pass behind Headquarters Squadron and head towards the RAAF Central Command Band. L to R: Chief Executive Officer - Mr. R. J. Burton, Mayor - Councillor James Douglass, D-SVY COL Don Swiney MBE. .19) - Photo, colour, 1990. RAAF Central Command Band inspection L to R: Deputy Music Director Flying Officer S. Wright, Mayor - Councillor James Douglass, remainder unidentified. .20) - Photo, colour, 1990. RAAF Central Command Band inspection L to R: Chief Executive Officer - Mr. R. J. Burton, Deputy Music Director Flying Officer S. Wright, Mayor - Councillor James Douglass, remainder unidentified. .21) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cartographic Squadron commanded by OC MAJ Neil Taylor performs left form in slow time. .22) - Photo, colour, 1990. RAAF Central Command Band performs drill manoeuvre. .23) - Photo, colour, 1990. Air Survey Squadron commanded by OC MAJ Peter Clark performs left form. .24) - Photo, colour, 1990. Headquarters Squadron commanded by OC MAJ Ray Redman marches forward in slow time. .25) - Photo, colour, 1990. Army Survey Regiment in formation commanded by CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol advances in slow time. 2IC MAJ Duncan Burns at left. MAJ Bob Williams at right. .26) - Photo, colour, 1990. Air Survey 2IC MAJ Duncan Burns at left Squadron commanded by OC MAJ Peter Clark advances in quick time. WO1 Graham Ragless is closest to camera. .27) & .28) - Photo, colour, 1990. Lithographic Squadron commanded by OC MAJ Bob Coote advances before left form. LT Marty Lyons at left. LT Derek Bell at right. .29) - Photo, colour, 1990. Army Survey Regiment salutes as it marches past the Reviewing Officer Mayor - Councillor James Douglass, Chief Executive Officer - Mr. R. J. Burton and D-SVY COL Don Swiney MBE at the dias. .30) - Photo, colour, 1990. Parade official guests L to R: unidentified, MAJ John South, unidentified (x5), MAJ B.J. Donaldson – US Exchange, unidentified, unidentified padres (x2), Bishop of Sandhurst most Reverend N. Daly DD. .31) - Photo, colour, 1990. Army Survey Regiment salutes as it marches past the dias. .32) - Photo, colour, 1990. Lithographic Squadron commanded by OC MAJ Bob Coote performs left form. .33) - Photo, colour, 1990. Deputy Music Director Flying Officer S. Wright conducts the RAAF Central Command Band. .34) - Photo, colour, 1990. The RAAF Central Command Band performs during the parade. All musicians are unidentified. .35) - Photo, colour, 1990. Lithographic Squadron commanded by OC MAJ Bob Coote marches forward in quick time. .36) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cartographic Squadron commanded by OC MAJ Neil Taylor marches forward in quick time. .37) - Photo, colour, 1990. Lithographic Squadron commanded by OC MAJ Bob Coote marches forward in quick time. .38) - Photo, colour, 1990. Army Survey Regiment salutes as it marches past the dias. .39) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: Reviewing Officer Mayor - Councillor James Douglass, Chief Executive Officer - D-SVY COL Don Swiney MBE, Mr. R. J. Burton and at the dias. Parade official guests L to R: unidentified (x2), MAJ John South, unidentified (x5), MAJ B.J. Donaldson – US Exchange, unidentified, unidentified padres (x2), Bishop of Sandhurst most Reverend N. Daly DD. .40) - Photo, colour, 1990. Army Survey Regiment salutes as it marches past the Reviewing Officer Mayor - Councillor James Douglass, Chief Executive Officer - Mr. R. J. Burton and D-SVY COL Don Swiney MBE at the dias. MAJ P.G. Dinwiddie – UK Exchange is seen among the guests. .41) - Photo, colour, 1990. Air Survey Squadron commanded by OC MAJ Peter Clark stands at attention. .42) - Photo, colour, 1990. Headquarters Squadron commanded by OC MAJ Ray Redman stands at ease. 2IC MAJ Duncan Burns at far left. .43) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cartographic Squadron commanded by OC MAJ Neil Taylor stands at ease. CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol in foreground. .44) & .45) - Photo, colour, 1990. The Parade Host: D-SVY COL Don Swiney MBE addresses the Parade. .46) - Photo, colour, 1990. The Reviewing Officer: Mayor - Councillor James Douglass addresses the Parade. .47) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: City of Bendigo Chief Executive Officer - Mr. R. J. Burton, Reviewing Officer Bendigo Mayor - Councillor James Douglass. .48) - Photo, colour, 1990. Parade official guests Middle row L to R: MAJ P.G. Dinwiddie – UK Exchange, Chief Superintendent F. Fox, unidentified MAJ B.J. Donaldson – US Exchange, remainder unidentified. Front row L to R: unidentified (x2), MAJ John South, unidentified (x4). .49) - Photo, colour, 1990. Unidentified padre addresses the Parade. On his left: City of Bendigo Chief Executive Officer - Mr. R. J. Burton, Bishop of Sandhurst most Reverend N. Daly DD. .50) - Photo, colour, 1990. Unidentified padre addresses the Parade. On his right: Bishop of Sandhurst most Reverend N. Daly DD, City of Bendigo Chief Executive Officer - Mr. R. J. Burton, Reviewing Officer Bendigo Mayor - Councillor James Douglass. .51) - Photo, colour, 1990. Departure of Chief Superintendent F. Fox at conclusion of Parade. .52) - Photo, colour, 1990. Departure of unidentified padres (x2), Bishop of Sandhurst most Reverend N. Daly DD at conclusion of Parade. .53) & .54) - Photo, colour, 1990. Departure of Parade Host - D-SVY COL Don Swiney MBE at conclusion of Parade. No personnel or civilians are identified. ‘Freedom of Entry Parade ‘90’ is annotated on plastic negative sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna

The Freedom of Entry to the City on the 26th of October 1990 was an honour first conferred by the Bendigo City Council to the Army Survey Regiment in 1970. This was the fifth time the unit exercised its freedom of marching into the city with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and drums beating. The honour is usually bestowed upon local regiments, in recognition of their dedicated service, and it is common for military units to periodically exercise their freedom by arranging a parade through the city. The event began with a ceremonial parade at the Queen Elizabeth II Oval. The RAAF Central Command Band provided the music at the parade. After formal inspections of the troops, the Army Survey Regiment saluted as it marched past the Reviewing Officer - Mayor of Bendigo Councillor James Douglass, military dignitaries and guests. Led by the Regiment’s CO – LTCOL Rene van den Tol, the unit marched down View St, along Pall Mall and to Gaol Rd. Regiment members were treated to a civic reception at the City Hall after the ceremony. The Regiment also exercised its Freedom of Entry with anniversary parades in 1977, 1980, 1985, 1992 and 1996. See items 9124.28P and 9125.54P for additional sets of photos taken at the event. The formal booklet covering the event is catalogued under item 9123.This set of 24 photographs of the Army Survey Regiment were taken at the Freedom of Entry parade, held at the City of Bendigo’s Queen Elizabeth Oval (QEO) on the 26th of October 1990. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and scanned at 2400 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, colour, 1990. The Army Survey Regiment marches down View St towards Pall Mall. .2) - Photo, colour, 1990. The Army Survey Regiment marches down View St towards Pall Mall. L to R: 2IC MAJ Duncan Burns, CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, MAJ Bob Williams. .3) - Photo, colour, 1990. The Army Survey Regiment marches down View St towards Pall Mall. L to R: 2IC MAJ Duncan Burns, CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, MAJ Bob Williams, RSM WO1 Neville Stone. .4) - Photo, colour, 1990. The RAAF Central Command Band marches down View St towards Pall Mall led by L to R: Drum Major Warrant Officer E. Hayward and Deputy Music Director Flying Officer S. Wright. WO1 Rowan Gillies at fat left. .5) - Photo, colour, 1990. City Marshall – Superintendent D.R. Mansell standing at the ready in Charing Cross, to challenge the entry of the Army Survey Regiment at the bottom of View St. .6) - Photo, colour, 1990. The Army Survey Regiment at the halt in View St ready to exercise its right to pass through the City of Bendigo. L to R: 2IC MAJ Duncan Burns, CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, ADJT CAPT Peter Parkes. .7) - Photo, colour, 1990. The Army Survey Regiment salutes parade dignitaries as it marches down Pall Mall past the dias. L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, 2IC MAJ Duncan Burns, MAJ Bob Williams. At the dias L to R: City of Bendigo Chief Executive Officer - Mr. R. J. Burton, Reviewing Officer: City of Bendigo Mayor - Councillor James Douglass, Parade Host -D-SVY COL Don Swiney MBE. .8) - Photo, colour, 1990. The RAAF Central Command Band salutes parade dignitaries as it marches down Pall Mall past the dias. L to R: Drum Major Warrant Officer E. Hayward and Deputy Music Director Flying Officer S. Wright. .9) - Photo, colour, 1990. Air Survey Squadron salutes parade dignitaries as it marches down Pall Mall past the dias. L to R: LT Craig Hersant, OC MAJ Peter Clark, LT Simon Buckpitt, WO1 Allan Hancox, SGT Max Watson, remainder unidentified. .10) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cartographic Squadron salutes parade dignitaries as it marches down Pall Mall past the dias. L to R: LT Garret Addison, OC MAJ Neil Taylor, CAPT Dave McLachlan, LT Steve Hledik, WO1 Graham Ragless, SSGT Graham Johnston, SSGT Dennis Learmoth, SPR Cam Bramich, remainder unidentified. .11) - Photo, colour, 1990. Lithographic Squadron salutes parade dignitaries as it marches down Pall Mall past the dias. L to R: LT Marty Lyons, OC MAJ Bob Coote, SGT Steve Burke, SGT Brian Paul, LT Derek Bell, WO2 Rob Bogumil, SPR Doug Whiteside, remainder unidentified. .12) - Photo, colour, 1990. Air Survey Squadron marches down Pall Mall towards Gaol Rd. L to R: LT Craig Hersant, OC MAJ Peter Clark, LT Simon Buckpitt, WO1 Allan Hancox, SGT Max Watson, remainder unidentified. .13) to .15) - Photo, colour, 1990. The RAAF Central Command Band marches down Gaol Rd. L to R: Drum Major Warrant Officer E. Hayward and Deputy Music Director Flying Officer S. Wright. .16) - Photo, colour, 1990. Air Survey Squadron marches down Gaol Rd. L to R: LT Craig Hersant, OC MAJ Peter Clark, SPR Ian Baldwin, LT Simon Buckpitt, WO1 Allan Hancox, SGT Max Watson, remainder unidentified. .17) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cartographic Squadron marches down Gaol Rd. L to R: LT Garret Addison, OC MAJ Neil Taylor, CAPT Dave McLachlan, CPL Guenther Ebenwaldner, SGT Doug Carswell, LT Steve Hledik, WO1 Graham Ragless, SSGT Graham Johnston, SSGT Dennis Learmoth, SPR Cam Bramich, remainder unidentified. .18) - Photo, colour, 1990. Lithographic Squadron marches down Gaol Rd. L to R: OC MAJ Bob Coote, LT Marty Lyons, SGT Steve Burke, SGT Brian Paul, SSGT Peter Imeson, SPR Shane Campbell, LT Derek Bell, WO2 Rob Bogumil, SPR Doug Whiteside, SPR Scott Cameron, remainder unidentified. .19) - Photo, colour, 1990. Headquarters Squadron in Gaol Rd stands at ease. Right marker SGT Chris Edwards 6th from left, OC MAJ Ray Redman at far right, remainder unidentified. .20) - Photo, colour, 1990. Army Survey Regiment in transit. L to R: unidentified, CAPT Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard, unidentified, LT Simon Buckpitt. .21) - Photo, colour, 1990. Civic reception at the City Hall after the ceremony. .22) - Photo, colour, 1990. Civic reception at the City Hall after the ceremony. L to R: unidentified (x2), WO2 Mick Flynn, WO2 Steve Hansen, MAJ Neil Taylor, remainder unidentified. .23) - Photo, colour, 1990. Civic reception at the City Hall after the ceremony. L to R: WO2 Steve Hansen, WO2 Rhys De Laine, unidentified (x4), WO2 Alan Virtue. .24) - Photo, colour, 1990. Civic reception at the City Hall after the ceremony. L to R: unidentified, CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, Chief Superintendent F. Fox.No personnel or civilians are identified. ‘Freedom of Entry Parade ‘90’ is annotated on plastic negative sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna

In 1895 artist Gordon Coutts was commissioned by Elizabeth Harding (Mrs. Silas Harding), a wealthy pastoralist, to paint this portrait of Prince Albert. The portrait was completed by 1896 and is a copy of an original by German artist Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873). In 1843 Winterhalter was commissioned to paint matching portraits of Queen Victoria and Albert, the Prince Consort. These originals hang in the Garter Throne Room at Windsor Castle and are part of the UK Royal Collection. Queen Victoria’s appreciation of Winterhalter began after she saw portraits by him of other European monarchs. Accordingly, between 1842 and 1861 he made fifteen visits to England and painted over 100 portraits of Her Majesty, the royal family and other friends and dignitaries. There are a number of notable differences in the original Winterhalter work and this painting. The local artist Coutts has changed the colour of the Prince’s cloak from deep blue/black to red (perhaps as a result of working from a black and white photograph). Other differences include extra satin shoulder ribbons, a simplification of the furnishings, notably the floor, and an inexact representation of the medallions worn; collars of the Order of the Garter, Bath, and the Golden Fleece. The painting is framed to match the official copy portrait of Queen Victoria, with the coat of arms of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, fixed atop the frame in place of the royal crown.Framed portrait, oil on cotton, of Prince Albert. The Prince Consort wears the robes of the Order of the Garter, holds a Field-Marshal’s baton, and is posed in front of a curtain and colonnade. Timber frame with a layer of gesso and decorative composition ornaments. There are rose, scotch thistle, clover leaf and Acanthus ornaments. The coat of arms that sits on top of the frame is a combination of carved timber and composition elements.Signed lower right corner in red brushpoint: ‘after Winterhalter / By Gordon Coutts / 1896’.albert, prince consort of victoria, queen of great britain, 1819-1861, winterhalter, franz xaver, 1805-1873, coutts, gordon (1865-1938)