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Christmas 2009

11 December 2009
Sydney Siders Enjoy Carols at HMAS Watson

On Saturday 5 December 2009, HMAS Watson held its annual Carols by the Bay. HMAS Watson enjoyed an impressive turnout from the local community and Royal Australian Navy members alike.
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Lieutenant Commander Marcus Buttler and his son Heath enjoy the Christmas cheer at the 2009 HMAS Watson Carols by the Bay.

(Date taken: 05 December 2009)
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Santa Claus is delivered by the Bondi Fire Brigade to the waiting children at the 2009 HMAS Watson Carols by the Bay.

(Date taken: 05 December 2009)
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The Sydney Detachment of the Royal Australian Navy Band perform at the HMAS Watson Carols by the Bay.

(Date taken: 05 December 2009)
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The Sydney Detachment of the Royal Australian Navy Band perform at the HMAS Watson Carols by the Bay.

(Date taken: 05 December 2009)
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Parents relaxed on picnic rugs enjoying the sounds of the Royal Australian Navy Band and views of the beautiful Sydney Skyline. The kids enjoyed the Jumping Castles, Face Painting and of course the arrival of Santa Clause.

(Date taken: 05 December 2009)
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Santa Claus came to HMAS Watson to visit all the children attending the 2009 Carols by the Bay.

(Date taken: 05 December 2009)
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Able Seaman Musician Alsiha Coward and the RAN Band - Sydney Detachment helped to spread Christmas cheer to the people of Sydney during the 2009 HMAS Watson Carols by the Bay.

(Date taken: 05 December 2009)
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Santa Claus came to HMAS Watson to visit all the children attending the 2009 Carols by the Bay.

(Date taken: 05 December 2009)
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The Commanding Officer HMAS Watson, Captain Ray Leggatt, RAN, and Executive Officer HMAS Watson, Commander Simon Cannell, RAN, join Santa at the 2009 HMAS Watson Carols by the Bay.

(Date taken: 05 December 2009)
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A crowd of Sydneysiders gather at HMAS Watson to sing and celebrate Christmas at the 2009 Carols by the Bay.

(Date taken: 05 December 2009)
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Members of the RAN Band - Sydney Detachment sing and play to a large crowd of Sydneysiders who came to HMAS Watson to enjoy the 2009 Carols by the Bay.

(Date taken: 05 December 2009)
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