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January 10,1902, 8 o’clock in the morning, Sydney, the square opposite the National Government Building.
After a long preparation, the much-anticipated Australia National Day finally arrived for all Australians.
Early in the morning, more than ten thousand people gathered in the square. Some brought chairs and food, while others simply took their relatives and friends to a good spot and sat down to chat.
However, it was not easy to occupy a good position in this small square. The best locations near the reviewing stand and parade avenue had already been reserved. Some even arrived the day before just to secure a better spot for the parade ceremony.
This showed the madness of Australians. What did it matter if they stayed up all night to get a good spot in order to get a closer look at their beloved Duke and the soldiers who had trained for more than half a year?
As time passed, more and more people gathered in the square. Even outside the square, a large crowd had accumulated, causing the main streets of Sydney to be jam-packed.
Fortunately, cars were not yet commercially available, otherwise they would have been completely immobilized on a day like today.
The bell tower’s chimes officially announced the arrival of eight o’clock.
A car slowly drove over from a distance, it was a private car custom-built for Arthur by Benz and Disel themselves.
After being modified, the car’s body materials were made of reinforced steel and laminated glass, ensuring the safety of the passengers inside as long as it was not under heavy machine gun or rifle fire.
Because of this, the cost of this car was very high. In addition to strengthening its protection, it also ensured that the car’s power was not compromised and even slightly improved.
When the crowd saw the arrival of the car, they knew that the one sitting inside was their beloved Duke.
National anthems were not yet explicitly stipulated, and most countries in the world still had no national anthems.
Therefore, important events in Australia used the British national anthem God Save the King, after all, Arthur was a direct member of the British Royal Family.
As the solemn God Save the King slowly echoed in the sky above the square, the brightly colored Australian national flag gradually rose into the sky.
Everyone at the scene, including Asa, watched the rising flag solemnly and seriously.
The Australian national flag gracefully unfolded in the sky, soaring freely in the heavens.
“Next, under the command of His Royal Highness the Duke, the parade of military troops will commence!” said Prime Minister Evan, continuing after the flag-raising ceremony.
“Come, soldiers. At this great moment of our homeland’s second anniversary, let all people witness the greatness of the Australian Army under the joint witness of all Australians and myself!” said Arthur, smiling.
Arthur was very satisfied with the newly trained army.
The new army was an elite force jointly trained by German training experts and British Royal Guard soldiers. With excellent discipline and combat capability, they were undoubtedly a strong iron-blooded force.
Although this cost a large amount of training expenses, it was definitely worth it.
Clippety-clop!
Accompanied by a neat and awe-inspiring sound of horseshoes, the Royal Guard Cavalry Battalion took the stage first.
The prestige of the British Empire’s Royal Guard did not need to be further emphasized. With uniform weapons and attire, as well as the neat and uniform steps and movements of each soldier, it was indeed an iron-blooded strong army.
“For the glory of His Highness, advance!” As they passed the reviewing stand, the soldiers of the Royal Guard Cavalry Battalion shouted with all their might.