129 Freedom of Entry 8/12 Regiment was proud to be invited to march through the streets of Palmerston City in a Freedom of Entry ceremony, the first one since their arrival 20 years or so years ago. On the occasion, Mayor of the City of Palmerston, Athina Pascoe-Bell said the following: “Whereas many of our citizens have served with pride in your distinguished regiment which, by its great achievements in times of peace and war, has built up honourable traditions.” The mayor and aldermen of Palmerston, at a meeting of council on the 12th day of January 2016 have resolved, in appreciation of your great services of our sovereign, our country and city, to confer upon the 8th/12th Regiment, royal Australian artillery by the deed and in perpetuity, the privilege, honour and distinction of the freedom of the city With the right of entry on ceremonial occasions in full panoply with swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating, bands playing and the banner flying that the common seal of the council be affixed to such deed.” The occasion called for extensive and rigorous practice, attracting the attention of local news and media teams across the NT. 8/12 was also pleased to receive MAJ GEN (ret) Craig Furini as a distinguished guest, who was ex CO of 8/12 as well as a fervent fan of 103, having been its BC 20 years prior.
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