Image Gallery: October 2008
22 October 2008
Navy cadet parade 'A sea of white'
The waterfront at Naval Headquarters South Queensland was transformed into a spectacular sea of white, as 300 Australian Navy Cadets (ANC) and 50 of their instructional staff assembled on Sunday, 19 October 2008 for a 'divisions' parade.
All 19 ANC 'Training Ships' (units) in South Queensland gathered together for a weekend of activities culminating in ceremonial divisions. It was the largest assembly of Navy cadets anywhere in Australia for many years.
The Sunday review was very special with two Royal Australian Navy (RAN) admirals in attendance: Navy Systems Commander, Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore, AM, CSC, was joined by Head of Cadet Policy, Rear Admiral Karel De Laat, CSC, RFD. The parade was hosted by the regional senior ANC officer, Commander Martin Blume, ANC.
Other VIPs in attendance included Victoria Cross recipient, Warrant Officer Keith Payne VC (Retd), the federal member for Forde, the Hon Brett Raguse MP and Councillor Shayne Sutton from the Morningside ward. During the ceremony Councillor Sutton read a message of congratulations and 'well done' from Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
The review was also an opportunity to announce the top cadet units in South Queensland. The Naval Association Shield for the most outstanding cadet unit went to Training Ship (TS) Toowoomba.
The RSL Shield for Outstanding Achievement went to TS Walrus, while the Naval Headquarters South Queensland Trophy was shared by Queensland's newest cadet units, the recently commissioned TS Diamantina, TS Gladstone and TS Maryborough.
Navy Headquarters South Queensland is located at Bulimba Barracks in Brisbane.
| 20081019raaf8159758_0006 Australian Navy Cadet parade held at Naval Headquarters South Queensland at Bulimba Barracks, Brisbane. (Date taken: 19 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019raaf8159758_0011 The Australian Navy Cadet banner is presented before the cadets, before being marched on parade. (Date taken: 19 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019raaf8159758_0027 Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore AM, CSC, inspects the cadets during the parade. (Date taken: 19 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019raaf8159758_0035 Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore AM, CSC, stops and speaks with a Navy cadet from Training Ship Moreton Bay during the parade. (Date taken: 19 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019raaf8159758_0039 Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore AM, CSC, takes the salute from the Cadet-In-Charge of Training Ship Bundaberg, during the naval cadet parade held at Naval Headquarters South Queensland at Bulimba Barracks, Brisbane. (Date taken: 19 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019raaf8159758_0048 Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore AM, CSC, discusses his experience as a Navy cadet with a cadet from Training Ship Rockhampton during parade. (Date taken: 19 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019raaf8159758_0059 Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore AM, CSC, salutes as the Naval cadets march off parade. (Date taken: 19 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019raaf8159758_0087 Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore AM, CSC, presents joint winner of the Naval Headquarters South Queensland Trophy to Training Ship Diamantina. (Date taken: 19 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019raaf8159758_0088 Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore AM, CSC, presents joint winner of the Naval Headquarters South Queensland Trophy to Training Ship Maryborough. (Date taken: 19 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019raaf8159758_0091 Rear Admiral Gilmore presents joint winner of the Naval Headquarters South Queensland Trophy to Training Ship Gladstone. (Date taken: 19 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019raaf8159758_0093 Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore AM, CSC, presents the RSL Shield for Outstanding Achievement to Training Ship Walrus. (Date taken: 19 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019raaf8159758_0094 Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore AM, CSC, presents the Naval Association Shield for the most outstanding cadet unit to Training Ship Toowoomba. (Date taken: 19 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019raaf8159758_0098 Rear Admiral Karel De Laat CSC, RFD, awards Commander Stanley Lohse with a Certificate of Appreciation for service to the Australian Naval Cadets. (Date taken: 19 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081019raaf8159758_0105 Left to right - Rear Admiral Karel De Laat CSC, RFD, Warrant Officer Keith Payne VC (Retd), Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore AM, CSC, are joined by Commander Forbes Peters for an informal group shot after the parade. (Date taken: 19 September 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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