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The
1987 reorganisation of the Army Reserve, involving a reduction in the
number of infantry battalions across Australia, brought about the I
inking of the 2nd and 17th Battalions and a public ceremony on 5
December of that year marked the presence of the new 2/17 RNSWR.
Well-established
patterns of training, including overseas and major exercise
participation, have continued, whilst a significant contingent from the
battalion's Pipes and Drums took part in the British Army Scottish
Division's Beating Retreat in London in 1990.
- In
April 1990 the unit provided noteworthy assistance in the Nyngan
area flood disaster relief.
- In
December 1990 it was involved in Newcastle earthquake relief activity,
and in
- 1995 it took a notable role in the major tri-Service 'Kangaroo'
Exercise.
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