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27 November 2008
Freedom of Entry Parade- HMAS WATERHEN

The 'Freedom of Entry' Parade tradition signifies mutual trust between a city and military unit and dates back to medieval times.

Personnel were formally given a scroll entitling them to Freedom of Entry by Mayor Genia McCaffery, outside the North Sydney Council Chambers.

Personnel then continued marching before being formally challenged by Superintendent Belinda Nolan from the New South Wales Police Force.

Commanding Officer of HMAS WATERHEN, Commander Larry Menon then presented a scroll affirming their right to march through the streets “swords drawn, drums beating and colours flying”.

HMAS WATERHEN is the Navy’s lead establishment for mine warfare and clearance diving. It is also home to some of the most advanced mine countermeasure equipment and technology.

20081127ran8098978_002 Rear Admiral Stephen Gilmore, Navy Systems Commander meets students from local North Sydney schools. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8098978_018 North Sydney Mayor Genia McCaffery formally presents Commander Menon with the Scroll entitling them to Freedom of Entry to North Sydney. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8098978_037 More than 160 officers and sailors from the Royal Australian Navy took over the streets of North Sydney on Thursday, 27 November during a traditional ‘Freedom of Entry’ Parade. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8098978_055 New South Wales Police Force Superintendent Belinda Nolan challenges Commander Menon, Commanding Officer HMAS WATERHEN upon entry to North Sydney. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8098978_056 New South Wales Police Force Superintendent Belinda Nolan challenges Commander Menon, Commanding Officer HMAS WATERHEN upon entry to North Sydney. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8098978_072 More than 160 officers and sailors from HMAS WATERHEN took over the streets of North Sydney during a traditional Freedom of Entry parade. Despite being in North Sydney for nearly 50 years this is the first time HMAS WATERHEN has exercised its right to enter North Sydney. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8099889_027 More than 160 officers and sailors from the Royal Australian Navy took over the streets of North Sydney on Thursday, 27 November during a traditional ‘Freedom of Entry’ Parade. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8099889_056 New South Wales Police Force Superintendent Belinda Nolan challenges Commander Menon, Commanding Officer HMAS WATERHEN upon entry to North Sydney. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8099889_059 The scroll affirming the right to entry to North Sydney is displayed by the Chief Petty Officer Naval Police Coxswain of HMAS WATERHEN during the 'Freedom of Entry' march. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8099889_067 More than 160 officers and sailors from the Royal Australian Navy took over the streets of North Sydney on Thursday, 27 November during a traditional ‘Freedom of Entry’ Parade. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res

20081127ran8098978_002 Rear Admiral Stephen Gilmore, Navy Systems Commander meets students from local North Sydney schools. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8098978_018 North Sydney Mayor Genia McCaffery formally presents Commander Menon with the Scroll entitling them to Freedom of Entry to North Sydney. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8098978_037 More than 160 officers and sailors from the Royal Australian Navy took over the streets of North Sydney on Thursday, 27 November during a traditional ‘Freedom of Entry’ Parade. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8098978_055 New South Wales Police Force Superintendent Belinda Nolan challenges Commander Menon, Commanding Officer HMAS WATERHEN upon entry to North Sydney. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8098978_056 New South Wales Police Force Superintendent Belinda Nolan challenges Commander Menon, Commanding Officer HMAS WATERHEN upon entry to North Sydney. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8098978_072 More than 160 officers and sailors from HMAS WATERHEN took over the streets of North Sydney during a traditional Freedom of Entry parade. Despite being in North Sydney for nearly 50 years this is the first time HMAS WATERHEN has exercised its right to enter North Sydney. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8099889_027 More than 160 officers and sailors from the Royal Australian Navy took over the streets of North Sydney on Thursday, 27 November during a traditional ‘Freedom of Entry’ Parade. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8099889_056 New South Wales Police Force Superintendent Belinda Nolan challenges Commander Menon, Commanding Officer HMAS WATERHEN upon entry to North Sydney. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8099889_059 The scroll affirming the right to entry to North Sydney is displayed by the Chief Petty Officer Naval Police Coxswain of HMAS WATERHEN during the 'Freedom of Entry' march. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20081127ran8099889_067 More than 160 officers and sailors from the Royal Australian Navy took over the streets of North Sydney on Thursday, 27 November during a traditional ‘Freedom of Entry’ Parade. (Date taken: 27 November 2008) Low-Res \| Hi-Res

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