Ceremonial Military Events

Images of military parades and inspections, capturing the formality of troop ceremonies and high-ranking officer visits throughout history.

Apprentices who completed their three years theoretical and practical studies at the Army Apprentices School, Balcombe, Victoria passed-out for service with Army technical units at the annual graduation parade on the School's oval on Saturday afternoon, December 12, 1953. The prizes and certificates were presented by the Quarter-Master General (Major-General J.A. Chapman) at his last ceremonial parade in the Army. General Chapman retires on December 15, after 40 Years' service. Major General Chapman inspects. The Apprentices prior to the presentation of medals and Graduation certificates. December 12, 1953.
Apprentices who completed their three years theoretical and practical studies at the Army Apprentices School, Balcombe, Victoria passed-out for service with Army technical units at the annual graduation parade on the School's oval on Saturday afternoon, December 12, 1953. The prizes and certificates were presented by the Quarter-Master General (Major-General J.A. Chapman) at his last ceremonial parade in the Army. General Chapman retires on December 15, after 40 Years' service. Major General Chapman inspects. The Apprentices prior to the presentation of medals and Graduation certificates. December 12, 1953.