Reserve Forces Day, 1998.
RESERVE FORCES 50TH ANNIVERSARY MARCH
BRISBANE - SUNDAY 5 JULY 1998.
Queensland lived up to its reputation by providing fine weather for the Reserve Forces Day march in Brisbane. Fifty-five members of the Association, led by President Colonel Harry Green, joined several thousand other past and serving reservists in a unique march through Brisbane.
The Salute was taken by Army Reservist, Maj-General D C Low Choy, AM, MBE, RFD. The Hon B Bishop, MP was amongst guests at the saluting dais.
The Parade included reservists from the U.S. A. and the UK plus a very interesting range of military equipment. Military transport has come a long way since our days ' ' PNG with the old land rover. One vehicle inspected alter the march for the transport of approx 8/10 soldiers was well off the ground, armoured and contained individual padded seats (with head rests and seat belts) not to mention air conditioning and all manner of communication and fighting equipment.
After the march, members laid claim to the private Bar at the Stock Exchange Hotel and enjoyed a few quiet ales and comradeship. A display of military equipment and band music was provided at the Botanical Gardens. Members were able to meet and talk with Maj-General D C Low Choy, AM, MBE, RFD. who mentioned in conversation that he was most impressed by the presentation and turnout of the NGVR / PNGVR Unit.
The Committee would like to thank all members for making parade, especially those members who travelled great distances to participate.
BRISBANE - SUNDAY 5 JULY 1998.
Queensland lived up to its reputation by providing fine weather for the Reserve Forces Day march in Brisbane. Fifty-five members of the Association, led by President Colonel Harry Green, joined several thousand other past and serving reservists in a unique march through Brisbane.
The Salute was taken by Army Reservist, Maj-General D C Low Choy, AM, MBE, RFD. The Hon B Bishop, MP was amongst guests at the saluting dais.
The Parade included reservists from the U.S. A. and the UK plus a very interesting range of military equipment. Military transport has come a long way since our days ' ' PNG with the old land rover. One vehicle inspected alter the march for the transport of approx 8/10 soldiers was well off the ground, armoured and contained individual padded seats (with head rests and seat belts) not to mention air conditioning and all manner of communication and fighting equipment.
After the march, members laid claim to the private Bar at the Stock Exchange Hotel and enjoyed a few quiet ales and comradeship. A display of military equipment and band music was provided at the Botanical Gardens. Members were able to meet and talk with Maj-General D C Low Choy, AM, MBE, RFD. who mentioned in conversation that he was most impressed by the presentation and turnout of the NGVR / PNGVR Unit.
The Committee would like to thank all members for making parade, especially those members who travelled great distances to participate.
Bill Bickerton, Harry Green MBE, Ian Thompson prior to the march.
Joe Fisk, Norm Mundy, Barry Wright.
Jenny and Karl Aschhoff and Bob Harvey-Hall
Joe Fisk, Ian Thompson, Bob Collins
Karl Aschhoff and Bob Collins.
Bob Collins and Joe Brain meet after not seeing each other since 1964 when they both served in Commando in Sydney
1 ommando Association marched behind NGVR/PNGVR.
1 ommando Association marched behind NGVR/PNGVR.
Joe Fisk, Harry Green MBE., Norm Mundy.
Above and below. Preparing for the parade.
The Cadets who carried the Banner
Harry Green MBE leads the march. Norm Mundy and Joe Fisk in juniper greens.
Rudy Buckley with the PNG flag, Colin Gould with the Australian flag.
Rudy Buckley with the PNG flag, Colin Gould with the Australian flag.
L-R. John Holland, Martin O'Sullivan, Bob Collins, Douglas Ng, Mal Zimmerman, Gil Harvey-Hall, Ken Connolly, ? , ?, ?, Jesse Chee, Mike Griffin.
Patrick Leong and Tom Keenan (NGVR/ANGAU) in the jeep.
Mike Griffin, Bill Bickerton, ?. Bob Harvey Hall front row.
Mike Griffin, Bill Bickerton, ?. Bob Harvey Hall front row.
Joe Fisk, ? , Patrick Leong, Tom Keenan (NGVR/ANGAU)