PASSING OUT GROUP PHOTOS

[Mervyn Mitton]

There have been a number of historical group photos shown on this Forum - particularly on the Specials thread. However, it is common practise for the Class to have a photograph taken with Instructors in the Final Week before Passing Out.

This is mine - taken in January 1968 - I'm in the third row at end right. Perhaps our many other Police members will be interested in posting theirs - remember, there is an historical content in the Uniforms and the Force - many of which have changed. Look forward to seeing them - and one point, no matter what Rank was achieved we all started at this point !

[Craig]

I can't remeber collecting mine....but I wasn't the best student!

A great thread though Mervyn maybe a posting in the lounge as I'm sure you will get more than "Job" photos maybe even get some from the Colonies though they will probaly be porale photos

Best

Craig

[Mervyn Mitton]

Good idea Craig - hopefully it will get a few more replies - I feel a bit 'stupid' standing there all on my own........

Best wishes Mervyn

[Stuart Bates]

Mervyn,

I don't have a "passing out parade" photo as I was rejected for the Army for being colour-blind. I am however posting my family's passing out of 1950s Britain into the Lucky Country. I am third from left.

I think Craig is correct in saying that this thread belongs in the Lounge.

Stuart

PS. Got to be so careful with you lot - my father is holding the pint of beer!

Edited September 21, 2010 by Stuart Bates

[Mervyn Mitton]

Great photo, Stuart. I'm going to follow Craig's suggestion and post on the Lounge. Just re-post this - it is a reminder of times long past. I first went to Melbourne in 1949.

[Stuart Bates]

Mervyn,

I finally found that primary school "passing out" photo. It was the class of 1959 and I am second row, third from right.

You must get this thread moved to the Lounge as we will see some very interesting history when it is exposed to the GP.

Stuart

[Mervyn Mitton]

I did re-post to the Lounge - I think about two people added photos. With the Forum postings have to be at the right time to get interest - however, why not add these - may get some interest. I think they've nearly finished re-fighting the World Wars...........

[Craig]

Myself and P.D Keg Megan with our oppos at Beating the Retreat on Horse Guards.

We are standing in front the Guards Memorial.

[Chris Boonzaier]

I have no passing out photo... but do have photos of guys in the unit after they have passed out. This includes ones where, after they have passed out a single eyebrow is shaved off, or, in one case, the face was decorated with a thick black permanent marker.

Would these fir the bill? :-)

[Chris Boonzaier]

Actually, i see this is in the coppers section....

as some of the passed out photos are probably actions that could in various countries be considered illegal... I probably wont be posting them....

[Craig]

Chris,

Its running in the lounge as well. I myself cant wait to see the photos of you and the other young Legioners going to chapel the library etc

Craig

[Mervyn Mitton]

Chris - as Craig says - I also posted on the Lounge. Please put your pictures on - it's only for a bit of fun and to show members a little about us. I hope Craig will also re-post on the Lounge?