Darren Harkins, Mayor Desmond Freeman, David Hamill, thought to be Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Darren Grogan, and Bill Hayden commemorating the 'HMAS Ipswich' receiving the 'Freedom of Entry to the City', Ipswich, January 1986

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TitleDarren Harkins, Mayor Desmond Freeman, David Hamill, thought to be Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Darren Grogan, and Bill Hayden commemorating the 'HMAS Ipswich' receiving the 'Freedom of Entry to the City', Ipswich, January 1986

Date Created25th January 1986AcknowledgementThe Queensland Times

Location

StreetNicholas StreetSuburbIpswichCity & StateIpswich, QueenslandGeo Coordinates^[1]

Description

DescriptionOn Saturday the 25th of January 1986, the crew of 'H.M.A.S. Ipswich' were granted Freedom of Entry to the City of Ipswich. Whilst the Fremantle Class Patrol Boat was docked, families of crew members were allowed to view the deck.

According to the 'Keys to the City and Freedom of Entry Policy' of the Ipswich City Council:

"The granting of the “Keys to the City of Ipswich” is a symbolic presentation with no formal
entitlements and represents the highest honour that the city can confer on an individual or
group.

The “Freedom of Entry to the City” is a right which is granted upon a military unit by a Local
Government, authorising that unit to march through the streets of the city on a ceremonial
occasion with swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating, guidon flying and band playing."References (online)HMAS Ipswich (II) - Ships, Boats & Craft - Navy - [Accessed 1 July 2024]Read More At Ipswich LibrariesKeys to the City and Freedom of Entry Policy [access 9/05/2024]

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Buildings & StructuresH.M.A.S. IpswichEventsFreedom of Entry to the City Government & Non-Government OrganisationsRoyal Australian Navy (RAN)Returned Services League (RSL)People & FamiliesDesmond Allan (Des) Freeman (1925-2020)William George (Bill) Hayden (1933-2023)Darren HarkinsDavid HamillPlacesPeople SchoolsAustralian FlagSports GroupsFlag polesCurated CollectionsWho Do You Think I Am?Taxonomy20th Century | 1980s | 1986

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SubjectsParksSunglassesMedalsSuitsMenSailorsMilitary MayorsPoliticiansUniforms

Queensland Times Collection

Queensland Times CollectionThe Queensland Times CollectionJanuary 1986 - Queensland Times

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