Image Gallery: November 2008
14 November 2008
HMAS Sydney II Commemorative Service
HMAS Sydney II Commemorative Ecumenical Service held at the Basilica of St. Patrick in Fremantle for those lost in HMAS Sydney II, 19 November 1941.
The service was held on the anniversary of the ship's final departure from Fremantle, 11 November 1941.
| 20081111ran8095516_234006 HMAS Stirling's Catafalque Party enters the church at the commencement of the service. (Date taken: 11 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081111ran8095516_234012 The Australian Navy White Ensign is handed over to Catholic Navy Chaplain, Paul Raj. (Date taken: 11 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081111ran8095516_234019 Navy Chaplain Steve Gunther delivers the Sailors' Psalm. (Date taken: 11 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081111ran8095516_234029 The Record of Service HMAS Sydney II, presented by Commodore Bob Trotter. (Date taken: 11 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081111ran8095516_234058 (Date taken: 11 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081111ran8095516_234070 Thanksgiving by His Excellency, Dr Kenneth Comninos Michael AC, Governor of Western Australia. (Date taken: 11 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081111ran8095516_234073 Thanksgiving by His Excellency, Dr Kenneth Comninos Michael AC, Governor of Western Australia. (Date taken: 11 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081111ran8095516_234090 Model of HMAS Sydney II, in the front foyer of the Basilica. (Date taken: 11 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081111ran8095516_234105 (Date taken: 11 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081111ran8095516_234108 Naval Ode, delivered by Lieutenant Commander Ean McDonald, Retired Signalman of HMAS Sydney II, September 1939 - June 1940. (Date taken: 11 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081111ran8095516_234114 Bugler plays the Last Post, followed by the one minute silence. (Date taken: 11 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081111ran8095516_234119 Colours are withdrawn by HMAS Stirling's Catafalque Party and marched away, marking the end of the proceedings. (Date taken: 11 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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