The Katzie Kid
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Seems this not only our North American "ROYAL" Gunners in Canada have something to celebrate,
It is also the 150th Anniversary of Australian Artillery
The 1st of August marks the 150th anniversary of the formation of the first permanent battery of Australian artillery. Which has led to a continuous lineages of artillery batteries and regiments serving first the Australian colonies, and then the nation of Australia.
Since that day on the 1st of August 1871, Australian Gunners have rightly earned the Battle Honour granted to the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery— Ubique—or, everywhere.
The story of Australian Artillery starts with the departures of the British forces in 1870, when each Colony was required to defend their coastline and communities. This step sowed the need to build a dedicated and technically professional Artillery capability.
This anniversary is therefore a special day for every Australian, not just for Gunners, as 1871 marks the date from when Australia’s Colonial Governments made that permanent commitment to their own self defence—one of the hallmarks of sovereignty and nationhood.
After the New South Wales Colonial Government funded and raised its first permanent battery on the 1st of August that year officers, gunners, guns and equipment were used to form subsequent batteries. Army’s longest continuous serving permanent unit is ‘A’ battery traces its history to the that original NSW battery.
Today Australia’s Gunners continue to serve proudly across the nation in war and peace. Artillery remains a vital blend of the science and art of war and today, the realm of the 21st century gunner extends across multiple disciplines and domains. Ready Now as always, the Artilleries critical capabilities are essential to winning battles including not just guns and mortars but rockets, missiles, drones, radars and most vitally the provision of essential joint fires coordination.
After 150 continuous years, we first remember those who have given ultimate sacrifice and then celebrate the unstinting service of Australian Gunners from 1871 to the present day as they continue to protect and serve the nation in war and peace.
John
It is also the 150th Anniversary of Australian Artillery
The 1st of August marks the 150th anniversary of the formation of the first permanent battery of Australian artillery. Which has led to a continuous lineages of artillery batteries and regiments serving first the Australian colonies, and then the nation of Australia.
Since that day on the 1st of August 1871, Australian Gunners have rightly earned the Battle Honour granted to the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery— Ubique—or, everywhere.
The story of Australian Artillery starts with the departures of the British forces in 1870, when each Colony was required to defend their coastline and communities. This step sowed the need to build a dedicated and technically professional Artillery capability.
This anniversary is therefore a special day for every Australian, not just for Gunners, as 1871 marks the date from when Australia’s Colonial Governments made that permanent commitment to their own self defence—one of the hallmarks of sovereignty and nationhood.
After the New South Wales Colonial Government funded and raised its first permanent battery on the 1st of August that year officers, gunners, guns and equipment were used to form subsequent batteries. Army’s longest continuous serving permanent unit is ‘A’ battery traces its history to the that original NSW battery.
Today Australia’s Gunners continue to serve proudly across the nation in war and peace. Artillery remains a vital blend of the science and art of war and today, the realm of the 21st century gunner extends across multiple disciplines and domains. Ready Now as always, the Artilleries critical capabilities are essential to winning battles including not just guns and mortars but rockets, missiles, drones, radars and most vitally the provision of essential joint fires coordination.
After 150 continuous years, we first remember those who have given ultimate sacrifice and then celebrate the unstinting service of Australian Gunners from 1871 to the present day as they continue to protect and serve the nation in war and peace.
John
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Good to see the 95 year old Queen looking in fine form in the coverage.