The RAA Association (NSW) and 12 Field Regiment (Vietnam) Association worked closely with the National Commemorative Committee to video and photograph the services conducted in Canberra over the period 12-14 May 2008.
Three DVDs are in preparation.
Two are in DVD video format. These are for playing using either a DVD/TV player or computer. Each DVD has approximately 2 hours of video and selected images from the activities.
The third in the series is a data DVD. This provides digital images that can be processed into photos at a digital processor kiosk (chemist, camera store, digital photo section of some large stores) or viewed or printed from a home computer that has a DVD/CD drive .
Broadband Internet users may wish to view the short previews of selections from each of the video DVDs. These are described below so that interested veterans of CORAL & BALMORAL, their families and friends can order this commemorative set of DVDs. So if you were unable to get to Canberra, want to see and hear it again or want to provide a copy for a friend then this is your opportunity.
The RAA Association (NSW) Inc is taking orders with payments for the set of DVDs. This offer is open until 15 August 2008. Provided sufficient orders are received, production of the DVDs will be scheduled and dispatch is anticipated to be completed by the end of September. An ordering proforma is available by clicking on the ORDER FORM at the top of the page. Legacy will be the main beneficiary of any profits from this project.
Description of Contents
| DVD1 - Video - National Reception & Commemorative Service |
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National Reception
Great Hall Parliament House Canberra - 12 May 2008
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Hosted by The Hon. Alan Griffin, MP, Minister for Veterans' Affairs in the Great Hall of Parliament House.
Hear the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, the Veteran's addresses by General Sir Phillip Bennett (CO 1 RAR) and Major-General Peter Phillips (OC D Coy 3 RAR) and the expression of thanks by the co-chair of the National Committee, Colonel Don Tait. (Approx 45min)
Download and view 2 min of extracts. DOWNLOAD
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Commemorative Service
Australian Forces Vietnam Memorial - 13 May 2008
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See the march-on of the guard and RMC Band, review by the Governor-General, Welcome by the Minister, Alan Griffin, MP. Prayers led by Father John Tinkler and Father Greg Flynn. The address by the Prime Minister, Mr Kevin Rudd MP. The Veteran's Address given by Lt-Gen Sir Donald Dunstan. The laying of wreaths and the reading of the Honour Roll. The Last Post and Rouse and the march past of current serving troops from corps and units at Coral followed by the Association banners. (Approx 60 min)
Download and view 5 min of extracts. DOWNLOAD
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| DVD2 - Video - Dedication of 12th Field Regiment Plaque & Award of the Honour Title 'CORAL' |
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12th Field Regiment
Dedication of Commemorative Plaque
Australian War Memorial
Canberra - 13 May 2008 |
Hosted by the Australian War Memorial, 12 Fd Regt and friends were welcomed by the Director, Major-General Steve Gower.
Colonel Don Tait made the Veteran's Address and veterans representing the Australian and New Zealand artillery units and sub-units from both tours of Vietnam by 12 Fd Regt unveiled the plaque. A lone piper played a lament. John Stephens MM recited The Ode and the Last Post was sounded by a bugler from the Band of RMC.
Les Partridge thanked the AWM for hosting the occasion. The ceremony ended with the Band of RMC and the Australian Rugby Choir leading the National Anthem. (Approx 45 min)
Download and view 2 min of extracts. DOWNLOAD
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Award of the Honour Title
CORAL
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102nd Field Battery RAA
RAA National Memorial
Mount Pleasant - 14 May 2008 |
An historic event!
The first award of an Honour Title in the Australian Army can be viewed again on DVD.
It includes the Veteran's Address by Colonel Ian Ahearn, GPO 102 Bty at CORAL.
The address by His Excellency the Governor-General.
Laying of wreaths and the presentation of the Scroll of the Honour Title to LtCol Furini, CO 8/12 Medium Regiment.
The Last Post, and minute guns in memory of Gunner CJ Sawtell and Gunner IJ Scott, the flypast of an Iroquois helicopter followed by Rouse and the National Anthem played by the Artillery Band. (Approx 50 minutes)
Download and view 2 min of extracts. DOWNLOAD
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DVD3 - Digital Photographic Image for Reproduction by Digital Processors or by Computer
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National Reception -
Great Hall of Parliament
A range of crowd scenes, meeting the official party in the foyer, the speakers, groups and individual photos taken throughout the evening |
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Commemorative Service - Australian Forces Vietnam Memorial
Scenes from different perspectives of the service of commemoration
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Dedication of 12th Field Regiment Commemorative Plaque
Photographs of the speakers, audience and participants in the service of dedication.
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Dinner Ainsley Club
A variety of individual and group photographs of participants at this dinner venue on 13 May 2008.
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Dinner Eaglehawk Resort
A variety of individual and group photographs of participants at this dinner venue on 13 May 2008.
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Award of the Honour Title - CORAL
A complete photographic record of the events, speakers and participants in groups at this historic event
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Photos this page: © Photos: 2008, R & PC Cook; V Rae
DVD 1&2 Video © V Rae; Photos: 2008, R & PC Cook; V Rae
DVD3 © Photos: 2008, R & PC Cook; V Rae
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Page updated: 22 June 2008 |
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