The Lancer Band in Parramatta, New South Wales | Government organisation

The Lancer Band

Locality: Parramatta, New South Wales

Address: Lancer Barracks 2150 Parramatta, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Today we say Happy Mother's Day to all of our mums, and all Army mums out there! We are very lucky to know and work with so many inspirational women who have been there for us - as our actual mum or as a army mum or sister - through thick and thin. Truly steadfast in faith. Happy Mother's Day! #happymothersday #hmd #tenaxinfide #since1885

25.01.2022 Members of the NSW Police Force and Australian Defence Force gathered today to commemorate a former officer from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century... at a grave site in Corowa in the state’s south. In September 2020, a member of the ADF was performing duties as part of Operation Border Closure, when he began researching a historical link between the two organisations. Inquiries revealed Thomas Charles Morris, a former NSW Police Sergeant and NSW Lancer, was the officer in charge of Holbrook Police Station during the Spanish Flu outbreak in 1919, the last time the NSW/Victoria border was closed. Thomas Charles Morris was born in 1876 in Singleton, NSW. The son of a contractor, he followed his father into the family business before joining the local detachment of NSW Lancers at the age of 18. He left Sydney in 1899 for training at Aldershot, where he remained until the start of the war, when the majority of men volunteered for service at the Cape and came under fire on many occasions. Trooper Morris went on to take part in numerous engagements until the Lancers Squadron was withdrawn in late 1900. Remembered as a humble man, Trooper Morris did not speak of his actions. While conducting a mounted reconnaissance, his patrol was ambushed. Noticing that a fellow Lancer’s horse was felled, Trooper Morris rode straight back into heavy enemy fire, and with bullets scattering on three sides, rescued Harrison and then rode through the gauntlet of heavy enemy fire for the second time. "The first time you go into action," said his townsman, Trooper Waddell, "you think every bullet is going to hit you. After a while you imagine none will." Trooper Morris was invalided to NSW with typhoid in 1900. In 1902, he was appointed to the NSW Police, bearing police registration number 7848. He served as a police officer for 30 years, achieving the rank of sergeant in 1918, before retiring at Corowa as sergeant first class in 1934. During his policing career, Sgt Morris was involved in a shoot-out with a bushranger named Batson in Jingellic, and also led the arrest of the ‘Staghorn Flat’ murderer. In February 1938, Lord Wakehurst presented Tom Morris with the Imperial Service Medal at NSW Government House. The letter from the Home Office, Whitehall, London, which accompanied the medal, was as follows: "Sir, I am commanded to forward an Imperial Service Medal which His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award to you in recognition of the meritorious services which you have rendered. I am, Sir, yours faithfully, R.R. Scott, Secretary and Registrar of the Imperial Service Order." Morris married Amy Clare Nickson on 5 March 1906 in Coolamon, and had three children; Gladys Ellen, Edwin James and Irene. He was buried at the Corowa old cemetery on Wednesday 5 October 1955. NSW Police Southern Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Joe Cassar APM, said today is an opportune time to reflect on the courage and dedication of an officer who has served in both organisations. Historically speaking we have a number of members who have served across both the NSW Police Force and the Australian Defence Force, and their service to NSW and Australia does not go unnoticed, Assistant Commissioner Cassar said. Today we are taking the time to reflect, commemorate and celebrate the actions of one officer across both organisations. I would also like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks to the men and women from the ADF who have provided invaluable support to both local and deployed police during the border operation this year. The partnership between our organisations has been paramount to the success of the operation, Assistant Commissioner Cassar said.

23.01.2022 Once again in 2020 our regiment has been called upon to provide support to the community, this time augmenting checkpoints on the NSW/Victorian Border alongside NSW Police Force. The troopers and musicians from 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers have been serving Australia since 1885, and continue to do so today. #tenaxinfide #since1885 #youradf

21.01.2022 Last week CEO of Soldier On Australia Ivan Slavich came to Lancer Barracks to meet with the RSM and OPSO of 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers. In doing so he passed on these beautifully-wrapped certificates of appreciation which were presented to The Lancer Band for our contributions to the 2020 Virtual Anzac Day Commemoration. We'd like to say thanks to Ivan, Sharon, and the team at Soldier On for their appreciation and ongoing support, and give our thanks for the excellent work they to do support our fellow veterans. The band is pictured here with OPSO 1/15 RNSWL MAJ Tim Pearse and RSM WO1 Wayne Chetcuti, who presented the certificates on behalf of Soldier On. #goodsoldiering #youradf #soldieron #tenaxinfide #since1885

20.01.2022 Troopers and Musicians from 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers continue to support the community as part of Operation COVID19 Assist. In this video you can see our regiment's Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew White, discussing his role leading border control points to help support the NSW Police Force. #tenaxinfide #since1885

20.01.2022 Tonight The Lancer Band was proud to provide ceremonial support to NRL - National Rugby League State of Origin for Remembrance Day commemorations at ANZ Stadium. Corporal Elizabeth Smith sung the national anthem, Corporal John Byrne sounded the Last Post and Rouse, and Lance Corporal Nathan Albertini was Australia National Flag Orderly. #tenaxinfide #since1885 #GoNSW 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers

17.01.2022 To the dads in the band, to the dads in the regiment, to our dads, and to all the dads out there - a very happy Father's Day today! #happyfathersday #tenaxinfide #since1885

14.01.2022 ICYMI: the amazing Air Force Band have outdone themselves again with this fantastic international recording collaboration for International Jazz Day. See them alongside other top world air force bands such as the USAF Airmen of Note, UK, Japan, and Brazil. #internationaljazzday #youradf

09.01.2022 Today is Vietnam Veterans Day, marking the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. While current restrictions limit the size and scale of commemoration activities we'd usually do to support Vietnam Veterans, today we pause and remember all those who served and their families. #vietnam #vietnamveterans #vietnamveteransday #longtan #youradf #tenaxinfide #since1885 https://youtu.be/U7LAo9klSRk

05.01.2022 This morning we heard the news that Dame Vera Lynn passed away overnight. In 2018 we recorded a big band tribute of her wartime classic 'We'll Meet Again', much loved by many families and serving members in WW2 and now. Farewell, Vera Lynn. #tenaxinfide #since1885

03.01.2022 #ICMYI - earlier this week we shared a recording of 'You're The Voice' by John Farnham completed a few weeks back under lockdown/isolation conditions. This features CPL Elizabeth Smith on vocals, MUSN Richard Coward on electric guitar, and our horn sections filling in for the iconic bagpipe solo. #tenaxinfide #since1885

03.01.2022 Last month, The Lancer Band provided pre-recorded content for Soldier On's Virtual Anzac Day Commemoration service. With our band members spread out because of isolation guidelines and operational duties, we pulled together separate remote video and audio recordings into one. This is the modern hymn 'Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace', sung by The Lancer Band's CPL Elizabeth Smith. The audio and video was recorded by each individual member and was then mixed by MUSN Richard Coward, and video editing and music arranging was done by CPL Ben North.

02.01.2022 We will remember them. #remembranceday #tenaxinfide #since1885

01.01.2022 #ICYMI - Australian Army Band is showcasing their 11 bands over 11 days with 11 music videos. Check out Australian Army Band Melbourne with this take on a Britney Spears classic.