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Parade Locations
301 Days to go until 1 July
2010
Reserve Forces Day parades in 2010 will be held near to or during the first weekend of July in all capital cities and most major centres throughout Australia.
Details were published on this page when available. If the
details for your location are not here, contact your local Reserve Forces Day
Council Committee representative, Click Here for
details.
If you have more details on any parade, eMail the Webmaster  .
Use the buttons to the right or click on the location on the map below to read about the preparations in the centres
listed.
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Adelaide SA
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Victor Harbor Sun 20 Jun 2010 - 11.00am Parade & March followed by food at RSL and Aust Army Band Adelaide Band Concert at 2.00pm.
(Activity Complete)
Adelaide Sun 4 July 2010 - 11.00am Parade followed by Luncheon at Keswick Barracks and re-enactments, displays & Army Museum.
(Regrettably activity did not take place)
For further information please contact: CAPT BARRIE NEWMAN 08 8362 1167 MOB 0407 792 220
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Alice Springs NT
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RFD Social Gathering & BBQ.
Date : Sunday 27 June 2010. 12 Midday to 2 pm. (Activity Complete)
Location : RSL Club Schwarz Crescent, Alice Springs 0870 NT.
Phone contacts : RSL President, Dennis Parker 0466 210 855, RSL Committee C/- Pedro Goodwin, Northpoint Paint and Panel 08 8953 8314, RSL Vice President Kevin Rockemer 0488 251 587, RSL Club 08 87952 2868.
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Brisbane QLD
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A parade is planned for 4 July 2010 - details will be available as the time
approaches. (Activity Complete)
For more information contact Robert Hume; telephone: 07 3211 9520; mobile: 0409 498 211
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Canberra ACT
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Location: Australian War Memorial - Western Forecourt (Activity
Complete)
Time: Form Up at 1345 for march on at 1400
Guests/VIPs:
Chief of Navy (also representing CDF)
D Chief Army (representing Chief of Army)
AVM Ian Smith, AM, Deputy Head Strategic Reform and Governance, representing Chief of Air Force.
Guest Speaker:
Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN (Ret’d)
National President of the Returned and Services League
Members of Parliament:
Senator Kate Lundy (Representing Prime Minister)
Senator Garry Humphries
Mr Alistair Coe MLA (Representing Legislative Assembly)
Assistant Commissioner Leanne Close (Representing Chief of Police, ACT)
Music provided by:
RMC Band
ACT/AFP Pipes and Drums (Lone Piper)
Australian Men's Rugby Choir
Light refreshments at Ainslie Football Club after Ceremony. (Gold coin donation)
For more information contact Jes Hansford; telephone: 02 6238 0929; mobile: 0438 988 120
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Darwin NT
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Darwin Reserve Forces Day celebrations will consist of a Family Day at Darwin Nth RSL from 1300hrs to 1700hrs on Sunday 4 July 2010 with Band, Barbecue etc. ALL WELCOME
(Activity Complete)
For more information contact Jeff Dunn; telephone: 08 8941 7544; mobile: 0407 186 484
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Hobart TAS
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No Reserve Forces Day event for Hobart in 2010. Please refer to and support the Launceston event on Saturday afternoon 17th July 2010
For more information contact:
Colonel Tony McGee AM (Chairman) PH 03 6225 4272 OR 0419 574 796
or RAY COOPER BEM 03 6248 7297 OR 0418 121 111 .
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Horsham VIC
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Parade Horsham – Sunday 18 July 2010
9-00am Assemble display of historic Military Vehicles at Sawyer Park
9-45am Assemble Botanic Gardens – Firebrace Street March to CMF / NS Memorial Sawyer Park (incl vehicles)
10-00am Assemble at CMF / NS Memorial
10-05 Introduction by chairman of Mayor Rural City of Horsham to welcome public,
10-15am Chairman introduces Guest Speaker Brigadier Neale.E, Bavington RFD ED
10-35am Presentation of ribbons to Reservists who have served overseas since WW2 by Brig N.E Bavington
10-40am Unveiling / dedication of 36 Tpt Coy RAASC / RACT / RAEME banner,
10-45am Chairman introduces President Horsham RSL Remembrance of departed comrades,
10-50am Laying of wreaths
11-00am President RSL - Ode to the fallen. Bugler Last Post. Minutes silence. Rouse As a tribute to CAF and RAAF Air Cadets fly over by Aero Club.
11-15am National Anthem. Chairman closing remarks
11-20am Display by 4th Light Horse Troop Inspection of historic Military Vehicles and static displays.
11-45am RFD – BBQ (Vietnam Vets) Sawyer Park
For more information contact Jim Amos; telephone: 03 5382 2677; mobile: 0409 144 491
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This activity is now complete - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
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Ipswitch QLD
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A parade is planned for 3 July 2010 - details will be available as the time
approaches. (Activity Complete)
For more information contact Robert Hume; telephone: 07 3211 9520; mobile: 0409 498 211
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Launceston TAS
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To be conducted at Paterson Barracks from 1.30 through 4.30 pm. on 17 July 2010, Navy, Army and Air Force Reservist's participation in displays. Formal recognition of current and former Reservists' ceremony commences at 2.00pm, in the presence of the Tasmanian Governor, His Excellency Peter Underwood AC.
The Reserve Forces Day activity complements the 150th Anniversary of Launceston Volunteer Artillery and commencement of volunteer military service in Northern Tasmania.
Also view 16th Field Battery "Exercising the Freedom of Entry" of the City of Launceston during the morning of 17th July.
For more information contact:
Colonel Tony McGee AM (Chairman) PH 03 6225 4272 OR 0419 574 796
or RAY COOPER BEM 03 6248 7297 OR 0418 121 111 .
or Mike Turner (in Launceston) 0418 591 479 .
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Lismore/Murwillumbah NSW
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A parade is planned for 4 July 2010 in Murwillumbah. (Activity Complete)
Contact: Kevin Cheetham Mobile 0428 850 842 or phone 02 6672 2550
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Melbourne VIC
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The parade will be held on 4 July 2010. (Activity Complete)
Timings: Arrival 10.00am in Government House Drive to be ready to move of by at least 10.15am.
Salvos: On site from about 9.00am on there will be a Salvos van supply tea & coffee for a gold coin donation which will move closer to the shrine and continue on doing so for a short while after the parade.
Dress: Preferred dress will be Beret Jacket and Tie. Own personal medals only, and a maximum of two other badges only.
OUTLINE OF PARADE
The parade will march off to the Shrine by formations: Being lead by (after Mounted Police & Light Horsemen) the Navy, Army, RAAF then the Nasho's.
On marching past the Eternal Flame and Dias the salute will be taken by our special guest this year the Chief of Army Lieutenant General K. J. Gillespie AO DSC CSM.
This year the RFDC are acknowledging Reservists who have served overseas in operations and conflicts since the Korean War to current operations. If you are one of these members make sure you register on this website - see the home page. These members will be acknowledged on the parade.
Two bands will be in support of the parade as will be by members of the Cadets.
And new for this year a number of associations will be parading their new standards.
PLEASE BRING YOUR MATES AND SUPPORT THE PARADE
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to download flyer.
For more information contact Edward (Ted) P. Eastman JP; telephone: 03 9337 3523, Mobile: 0407 686 888 .
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Mount Gambier SA
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Mt Gambier Sat 3 Jul 2010 - 6.00pm Ceremony at Vansittart Park followed by Dinner at RSL & Citizens Club 6.30pm
(Activity Complete)
For more information contact Ian Summers, Secretary, RSAR Assoc (South East) Tel (08) 8723 1714
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Newcastle NSW
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A parade is planned for Saturday 3 July 2010. (Activity Complete)
For more information contact Jim Hodgson; telephone: 02 4946 9555
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Parkes NSW
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SATURDAY 3RD JULY 2010 (Activity Complete)
All Ex and currently serving Reservists and Nashos from the Parkes District and surrounding areas are cordially invited to Reserve Forces Day Celebrations in Parkes on Saturday 3rd July 2010.
PROGRAM
1045: Form up at Pholeros Lane, Parkes at the northern side of Cooke Park, Parkes. Cooke Park is opposite the Parkes Services Club in Short Street Parkes.
1100: A short march on and form up at the Cooke Park Cenotaph
1105: A short remembrance ceremony and wreath laying
1120: Launch of Parkes RFD 2011 "Return of the Last 'Original' Light Horsemen"
1200: Adjourn to the Parkes Army Reserve Depot for a BBQ lunch, gold coin donation. The afternoon will be of fellowship with the W.H. Dempsey MM Club open for purchase of refreshments. Tea and coffee also be available.
Terry Knowles
Chairperson
Reserve Forces Day Parkes District Council
For more information on Reserve Forces Day activity for Parkes and surrounding districts contact Greg Godde; telephone: 02 6861 2380; mobile: 0429 398 236
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Perth WA
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A parade is planned for July 2010 - details will be available as the time
approaches. (Activity Complete)
For more information contact Dick Cook; telephone: 08 9450 4237; .
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Sydney NSW
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The Sydney parade will take place in the Sydney Domain on Sunday 4 Jul 2010, form up time 1030h.
(Activity Complete CLICK HERE FOR REPORT)
SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR RESERVISTS WHO HAVE SERVED OVERSEAS SINCE WWII
This year it will be just over 60 years since the part-time forces were reformed after WWII. In those 60 years Reservists have been volunteering to serve overseas from the early United Nations missions and Korea to the current overseas operations.
The Reserve Forces Day Council will give special recognition this year to those members who, when as Reservists, volunteered to serve overseas in operations or humanitarian missions and who have been awarded a medal for that service.
SPECTACULAR REVIEW ON THE DOMAIN
Another spectacular parade and march will be held on the Sydney Domain on Sunday 4 July 2010.
The Domain has been the site of many historic military parades since the formation of the Colony.
Brass, Pipes and Drums bands, Association Standards and Banners along with armoured cars taking up positions to hold ground, and a Vice-Regal escort of Mounted Police and Light Horse will take part. The Light Horse members will carry the pennons of the 15 LH Regiments that served overseas in WWI which will add colour and pageantry to the day.
The Governor General is to record the TV Community Service Announcement and we are waiting for notification if she is able to review the parade.
Unlike a street parade, spectators will have the opportunity to view their family and friends and observe the pride of their Formations and Associations for the duration of the parade.
Please attend and support your Reservists.
Sydney parade Sun 4 July 2010, form up time 1030h. Association reunions will follow.
DOWNLOAD FLYER
For more information including how to register for the Governor General’s recognition Certificate, contact Ian Meek; telephone: 02 9451 7636;
mobile: 0423 209 394 .
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THE “MANNING MUSTER” VETERANS REUNION (Activity Complete)
Come and have a great weekend of relaxation, fun and camaraderie!!
Where? At Macquarie Barracks Taree
25th – 28th June 2010
(Camping available at the Taree Showground.)
A warm welcome awaits you!!
The “Manning Muster” will focus on the reunion of ex-services personnel, their family and friends’. The Manning Valley sub-Branch of the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia will on behalf of the Reserve Forces Day Council coordinate the 2010 Reserve Forces Day celebrations focusing on Taree and the surrounding area.
PROGRAM
Friday 25th June 2010
Meet-and-greet function 5.30 pm at the Taree Sports Leagues Club
Dress - casual (association shirt/jackest & name tags)
Saturday 26th June 2010
Free time to visit local markets, shops and sightseeing.
Afternoon social sports and evening BBQ at the showground
Sunday 27th June 2010
The Reserve Forces Day Parade, military displays and band concert at Macquarie Barracks.
Parade to commence at 11am. Dress - ceremonial
Monday 28th June 2010
“From the mountains to the sea” Tag-a-long tour of the Manning Valley.
Leaving Taree show ground at 9.45 am
Morning tea at Wingham and lunch at the Harrington Hotel
CLICK HERE to download flyer.
For more information contact Darcy Elbourne; .
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Tamworth NSW
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A parade is planned for 26 June 2010. (Activity Complete)
For more information contact Barry Follington; telephone: 02 6765 8816;
mobile: 0427 024 609 .
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Wagga Wagga NSW
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Activity complete CLICK HERE for details.
The Date for the Riverina RFD Event has been set as
Saturday 12 June 2010,
A distinctly separate
event the "Docker St Depot Centenary" event will be
conducted later that afternoon/evening as a flow on
from RFD Parade.
Click Here to download flyer
For more information contact Ben Davey; telephone: 02 6931 4947; mobile: 0408 695 770
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Wondai QLD
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Celebrating
The 70th anniversary
of:
The volunteer defence corps;
The battle of cape spada; and
The battle of Britain (Activity Complete)
Saturday 3rd July
MEET AND GREET
1730hrs
To be held at the Hotel Cecil Mackenzie Street managed by Wondai Pony Club who will also run fund raising raffles which we hope you will support
Sunday 4th July
WREATHLAYING AND FLAG RAISING
1000hrs
To be conducted at the cenotaph in front of the Council Chambers
PARADE ASSEMBLY
Beginning at 1015hrs in the Post Office Paddock
Coffee Stall run by Queensland Country Women’s Association in support of the Diabetes Foundation donations welcome.
PARADE
1100hrs
MARCH OFF
Route via Pring and Bramson Streets
Then Mackenzie Street to Coronation Park
RECOGNITION SERVICE
To be held in Coronation Park
Reunion at Wondai Diggers Club at the conclusion
CLICK HERE to download flyer.
For more information contact Noel Selway; telephone: 07 4169 0448 .
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