SIR RODEN CUTLER VC AK KCMG KCVO CBE KSJ
70th anniversary of the award of the Victoria Cross
The 84th Annual Gunner Dinner was held at Parramatta RSL Club on Saturday, 6th August 2011. The Guest of Honour was Lady Joan Cutler, wife of the late Sir Roden, who in the company of Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of NSW, joined with gunners from many units spanning the period WW2 to the present, to mark this annual occasion.
The Dining President for the evening was Lieutenant Colonel Schon Condon RFD KSJ, President RAA Association (NSW). Click on an image to view a larger image.
Click here to view the Table Menu.
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The first matter attended to was the blessing and presentation of the new Banner for the RAA Association (NSW). |
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The new Banner being held by Barry Willoughby while it was blessed by the Chaplain. |
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After being blessed the Banner was handed to the Governor of NSW. |
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The Governor then presented the Banner to the President of the Association. |
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The President presented the Banner to the Escort who marched it to the podium. |
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The assembled diners were entertained by the 23 Fd Regt Artillery Band.
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The Governor of NSW gave the after dinner speech covering Sir Roden's service as a diplomat and Governor of NSW. |
The Soldier's Medallion was presented by the Governor to Craftsman Danielle Jury from 7 Fd Regt for her highly dedicated Army Reserve service. |
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9HAA & 9LAA Association enjoyed the dinner. Click these images |
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23 Fd Regt and Association were also well represented. view a gallery. |
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Photographs by Phil Easton, Vic Rae & Ron Weewan.