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Members
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Purpose:
To illustrate the military and social life of soldiers, their wives and
companions, as members of the 1st Battalion, 73rd Regiment of Foot in
NSW during the period 1809-1815. The highest possible standards of historical
accuracy in uniforms, equipment and drill are to be adhered to.
Goals:-
* To educate the public of the events that took place in the early history
of Sydney & NSW;
* To focus interpretation on the role of soldiers and families of the
1st Battalion 73rd Regiment of Foot;
* To give the Public and Regiment members an enjoyable and informative
experience.
Objectives
* To recreate the 1st Battalion, 73rd Regiment of Foot in first and third
person programs and displays and to make these displays as authentic and
real as possible
* To interpret the role of the soldiers of the 73rd in the history of
NSW during the period 1809-1815
* To demonstrate to the public the arms, tactics and everyday life of
British soldiers on Garrison duty in the Colony of New South Wales.
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If you would like to be a part of the 73rd Regiment of Foot and experience the life of a Redcoat in early NSW please go and have a look at our webpages at http://73rdregiment.tripod.com or email gabriellekoens@hotmail.com
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