Ceremonial occasion: Albury mayor Kevin Mack with the army's Major Jess Barker, Lieutenant Colonel Pete Fleming and Private Debra Kaindl following Saturday's parade. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE
THE main streets of Albury and Wodonga became army parade routes on Saturday.
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Row upon row of soldiers marched along Dean Street and High Street in separate ceremonies to exercise their freedom of entry to each Murray River city.
Attention: Albury mayor Kevin Mack inspects soldiers in QEII Square on Saturday as part of formalities surrounding the army exercising its right to the freedom of the city. Picture: MANDY BLAND
Wodonga mayor Anna Speedie said the Army Logistics Training Centre had been granted freedom of entry to her city in 2001 and Saturday marked the first time it had been exercised since 2007.
“The army plays a huge role in our community, with both individuals and families forming an integral part of our social fabric,” Cr Speedie said.
The army band from Kapooka joined in and also participated in 150th celebrations for the Albury City Band on Saturday.
Anthony Bunn
Journalist
