In 1988 , the newly formed battalion marched through the municipality of Ku-ring-gai , after it was granted the Freedom of Entry to the town . In 1990 , 2/17 RNSWR was called upon to provide disaster relief in the wake of Newcastle earthquake and the Nyngan floods . Following this , the battalion was relocated to Silverwater , New South Wales while Suakin Depot was being refurbished . The battalion did not return until 13 April 1996 , when they once again marched through Ku-ring-gai and returned to Suakin , taking up residence along with the 7th Field Regiment , Royal Australian Artillery
Newcastle earthquake
1989 Newcastle earthquake
2nd/17th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment