A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $12,100. The RAAF Central Band was conducted by Sq. Ldr. Graham Lloyd, and trombone soloist Sergeant Mike Hawkins and Ivor Jones (ex POW from Changi) also performed. The article shows Legatee Eddie Jowett with performers Ivor Jones and Margaret Nisbett. The RAAF Central Band had been involved with the concert for 31 years. A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 7 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1993 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, activities, christmas, answer, raaf central band

A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. The photos show President Swan with Inez Bruce and Vera Lang. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $11,900. The RAAF Central Band was conducted by Sq. Ldr. Graham Lloyd, and trombone soloist Sergeant Mike Hawkins and Ivor Jones (ex POW from Changi) also performed. A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 2 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1992 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, christmas, answer, raaf central band

A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. The performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. The photos from 1995 show President Millie presenting flowers to Inez Bruce, Gwen Gunn and Irene Noll. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $21,000 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The article mentions that over 1,800 widows came together for the concert despite the rain and bad weather. The RAAF Central Band was conducted by Sq. Ldr. Graham Lloyd, and Ivor Lloyd (ex POW from Changi) and singer Lisa Hugo also performed.A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 8 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1995 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, christmas, answer, raaf central band

A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. The photos from 1994 show President Woodward presenting flowers to Gwen Gunn, Vera Lang and Irene Noll. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $16,200 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The article mentions that over 1,200 widows came together for the concert, and the RAAF Central Band was conducted by Sq. Ldr. Graham Lloyd, and Ivor Lloyd (ex POW from Changi) also performed. 01336.9 has Glad Cozens, in white top on left hand side, sitting with two other ladies.A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 12 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1994 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, christmas, answer, gwen gunn, raaf central band

A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. The RAAF Central Band played for many years. Held in December each year. The photos show President Millie presenting flowers to Inez Bruce, Gwen Gunn and Irene Noll. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $21,000 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The article mentions that over 1,800 widows came together for the concert despite the rain and bad weather. The RAAF Central Band was conducted by Sq. Ldr. Graham Lloyd, and Ivor Lloyd (ex POW from Changi) and singer Lisa Hugo also performed. A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall, held in December each year. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 6 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1995 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, christmas, answer, raaf central band

A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Held in December each year. The Band playing was the RAAF Central Band. Part of the event was the welcoming of the incoming President of Legacy. In 1993 President John Stevenson welcomed Allan Quayle. Unfortunately he was unable to take on the role and George Woodward became president in 1994 in his place (see 01902 01903).A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 4 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1993.widows, concert, activities, raaf central band

A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. The performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. These photos were from a proof sheets 911202A and 911202B. The photos from 1991 show President Sullivan presenting flowers to Inez Bruce, Vera Lang and Joan Redmond. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $14,000 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The article mentions that over 2000 widow attended the 29th Annual Widows' Club Christmas Concert. The concert is a welcome highlight of the year, widows from Melbourne and country Victoria join together to sing carols and enjoy the music of the RAAF Central Band conducted by Squadron Leader Graham Lloyd. Special guest artist included Ivor Jones (a POW in Changi Prison). Proof sheet also shows Legatee Eddie Jowett singing and dancing with an audience member, he was a regular performer at singalong functions.A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Black and white photo x 2 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1991, 2 x proof sheet and an article in the Answer.Proof sheet is marked 911202Bwidows, concert, christmas, activities, answer, raaf central band

A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. The performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. These photos are the same event as black and white photos and a proof sheet 911202A and 011202B (01335). One photo show President Sullivan presenting flowers to Inez Bruce, Vera Lang and Joan Redmond. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $14,000 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The article mentions that over 2000 widows attended the 29th Annual Widows' Club Christmas Concert. The concert is a welcome highlight of the year, widows from Melbourne and country Victoria join together to sing carols and enjoy the music of the RAAF Central Band conducted by Squadron Leader Graham Lloyd. Special guest artist included Ivor Jones (a POW in Changi Prison). Also Sgt. Mike Hawkins who had performed 19 times for Legacy. One photo includes Legatee Salty Saltmarsh who was the coordinator of events for widows. Another shows Legatee Eddie Jowett dancing with a widow in a white outfit. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 7 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1991 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, activities, answer, raaf central band

October 15, 1979 was the very first publicly proclaimed White Cane Day in Victoria. Announced by Premier Hamer, onlookers were invited to learn more about the various societies in Victoria that assisted the blind and vision impaired. Barry Humphries was the guest of honour, and spoke with a small group before venturing out with his own white cane to test out Melbourne’s wet streets. Caravans were set up along Swanston Street to distribute information. The RAAF Central band played and a square dance exhibition by The Lightfooters (a group ofvision impaired dancers) in Bourke Street. 12 B/W photographs of people in CBDwhite cane day, raaf central band

A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. The photos show President Ray Ward presenting flowers to Elaine Ward, Gwen Gunn and another lady. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $15,500 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The RAAF Central Band was conducted by Sq. Ldr. Graham Lloyd, and Rozanne Dew also performed. A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1996 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, christmas, activities, answer

No. 1 Stores Depot RAAF Tottenham, Freedom Of The City March, Hampshire Road, Sunshine|With Music By RAAF Central Band And A Flypast By 'The Roulettes'|Come along and watch as, in true Military style: "The members of No. 1 Stores Depot march through the City of Sunshine with swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating, band playing and the Colour flying".|Uncasing of the Queen's Colour commences at 11:30, in the M.B. Lynch Reserve, Hampshire Road.|Afterwards, enjoy music provided by the RAAF Central Band at the Sunshine Plaza commencing at 1 pm.air force, no 1 store, tottenham

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

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

See also Cat No No 2348Cap, RAAF grey/blue with gilded white metal Training Corps insignia on left side. Insignia is in form of a circle & bar with an eagle with outstretched wings perched centrally at base of circle. Label inside stamped with details of type & size & handwritten in red ink is owner's name & service no. Black petersham hat band sewn round inner bottom edge.Label: “JAMES, P A, Service No 119699”uniforms - airforce, headwear, forage