Anzac Day March Milltary Band Part Of Our History
by Miroslava Jurcik
Title
Anzac Day March Milltary Band Part Of Our History
Artist
Miroslava Jurcik
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Photograph - Photograph
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With the outbreak of World War II, the RNSWL became a Home Defence unit on full time service. Many officers and men volunteered for the 2nd Australian Imperial Force (AIF). In 1942 the 1st Machine Gun Regiment (RNSWL) was incorporated with the 2nd AIF and eventually became an armoured Regiment, serving in the South West Pacific and Borneo.
The Band remained in New South Wales and Southern Queensland as the 4 Cavalry Brigade Band until 1942.
The RNSWL and its Band were re-established in 1948. The Establishment was 28 and former members of the Band rejoined, WO Dale being appointed Bandmaster. The Band wore the standard Army uniform including the black beret of the Armoured Corps.
In 1991, the Band celebrated 100 years of military music.
It has been reorganised and undergone several changes of name. It was one of the first mounted Bands in Australia. When was dismounted in 1915 it was the last military mounted Band.
It was disbanded, restored and then survived a major fire. Despite these misfortunes, it looks confidently towards playing throughout its third century.
In September 2011, the Army decided to threaten the Band. No real rationale to the action, it was a decision to withdraw support for most Regimental Bands in the form of instruments and uniforms, with the Regimental Associations being required to find the funds. Threatening the Regimental Bands is an attack on the nation's heritage, and the glue that binds the armed forces to the community. In times of conflict, like 2011, such glue is essential. In the case of the Lancers Band, the Regimental Association will, by hook or crook find the funds to support it, but the action is unconscionable and quite unnecessary; the "savings" in the scheme of things are miniscule.
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January 11th, 2017
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Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Wonderful composition and image of this band in action!! looks great in B&W!! L/F
Tejsweena Renu Krishan
So very stunning, ravishing and soulful like you, dearest Miroslava. Stay blessed, happy and live free. :)