HRH Queen Elizabeth II officially opens the Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting, Perth Western Australia 2011. Hosted by the Australian Government this event is known as CHOGM, and was the largest and most significant international conference held in Australia this year. Coinciding with CHOGM were many other events including the Commonwealth Business, Peoples and Youth Forums along with community activities and a Commonwealth festival. On the final day of the events calendar was an invitation to join Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Phillip the Duke Of Edinburgh for a barbecue on Perth foreshore. This would be the final day of the royal visit, with over 100,000 Australians attending that day.                 

Adware proudly appointed as the Official flag makers flagpole suppliers to CHOGM. Above HRH Queen Elizabeth II, The Duke of Edinburgh, Commonwealth Secretary-General and former PM of Australia, enter the Perth Convention Centre lined with 54 Flags of the Commonwealth Nations. Using correct flag protocol the flagpoles were arranged in alphabetical order, beginning with The Australian National Flag. With the many parallel events held during CHOGM, Adware proudly supplied many flagpoles, flagpole stands and indoor flags, including the highest quality outdoor flags & outdoor flagpoles, indoor table flagpole stands and table flags to Perth WA.

 

In February 2009, as specially requested by our client, and due to the fact that Western Sahara is yet to be officially recognised as a republic, Adware custom made many high quality woven flags to be raised for the first time in Australia,
to commemorate National Saharawi Day. Flag raising ceremonies were held all across the country at all Town Halls and private functions including Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Queensland, Darwin, Perth, Adelaide and Hobart, Tasmania.
All flags are of the highest quality screen printed woven fabric, or hand sewn and appliqued using 600 Denier Defence Bunting, along with superior strength M40 UVR thread. All flags are quality assured and properly packaged prior to dispatch.

Adware Wall Mount Flagpoles come with a durable anodised finish that will not wear, due to the constant abrasion from a flagpoles rope & flag clips, unlike a powder coated finish that is quickly worn away. Anodised finishes are directly etched into the aluminiums surface. Heavy duty galvanised steel wall flagpole brackets are manufactured to Australian Standards, providing superior durable structural fixings that will not rust, withstand any winds thus lasting a lifetime.

The City of Sydney Flags after our final quality check. We are honoured to have supplied many flags and flagpoles to one of the most historic Town Hall buildings in Australia. In fact, our flags are proudly displayed throughout the main building and within the Mayor's office. Our flags are produced with skill, care, dedication and sewn using UVR superior Bonded Nylon thread, thus providing longer flag life. 

Makers of Australian National Flags, country flags, table flags, custom made logo flags, Indoor flagpoles, ceiling hang Flags, hire flags and outdoor hire flagpoles to conferences at The Sydney Convention Centre Darling Harbour. All hire flagpoles are professionally packed and delivered on time ready for fast and easy set up.

Australian, Japanese and custom screen printed logo flags installed by Jason the manager. Precision fitted with White Banner Poles, matching finials and batons hidden within the flags bottom seam. These beautifully finished indoor flags are a standard size of 1800mm x 900mm, in total 24 high quality flags were installed. We stock all flags suitable for any functions, venues, Schools or business needs.

The WKC 9th World Karate Championship Tournament held in Melbourne at the State Hockey Center, with competitors from over 30 countries in attendance. Picture above showing Adware hire flags with WKC karate competitors in action. Both competitors are wearing their respective Black belts, with an additional belt representing their own corner colours allowing for the judges scoring flags of red or white which are raised upon either opponent gaining a certain scoring strike.
As a matter of interest, both my son & daughter are accomplished Karate Brown belts, along with Kung Fu skills passed on in training by myself. Both have fought in many tournaments, winning many 1st place trophies and various gold medals.
There is a saying "Belts are good for holding up your pants" In reality it is not the colour of your belt worn, but how well you are skilled in the field of martial arts.

Former Attorney-General for Australia The Hon Robert McClelland with Attorney-General from Trinidad and Tobago to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting. Attended by The International Criminal Court President, and The Commonwealth Secretary, Law ministers, Attorneys-General and senior officials all from the 54 members of the Commonwealth of Nations. As a tradition these commonwealth flags are displayed at each annual meeting around the world. This conference was an historical and significant event, being held for the first time ever in Australia. Adware are proud to have supplied indoor timber flagpoles to this major event.   

Our range of beautiful wedding hire flags are highly regarded by many clients as first choice and simply the best available for all wedding ceremonies or venues. Set up is made easy at any location via a choice of Bali Flag stands, Bali Flagpole sand spikes, Bali Flagpole ground spikes, Bali Flagpole pier or deck mount stands, & Bali Flagpole handrail or fence installations. All Bali flags and poles are checked, pre ironed and professionally packaged in cardboard tubes and delivered on time.

 
Williamstown Juniors Football Club Flag

"Dear Jason, I would like to thank you for the fantastic work your team have done on our club flag. The printing was with an exceptional colour & clarity which really highlighted our club symbol. As you are aware, it is our intention to have the flag in the weather for most of the year and the high quality of material and stitching was excellent. I will have no problem recommending your company to any other organisation in the near future." John Barnett - WJFC Facilities Co-ordinator. 

 
Flagpole Maintenance Service Repairs Melbourne

In preparation for ANZAC Day 2010, our client required urgent flagpole repairs along with a brand new fully sewn Australian Flag for their 25 mtr (82 ft) steel flagpole in Melbourne. Once atop the flagpole, via a high access cherry picker,
new stainless steel flagpole fittings and the highest quality braided flagpole rope was supplied to secure the large Australian National Flag of 5490mm x 2745mm.
High access flagpole repairs requires flagpole rigging experience, complete safety procedures and a head for heights. Adware's own flagpole maintenance and repair service is available to all greater Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo.     

Adware's Multi coloured pennant flags fly high at the restored heritage listed Newport Substation Building. Our combined Red, Orange, Yellow, Light Blue, Green, Royal Blue, and Purple high sheen satin flags, along with Black flagpole sleeves, add beauty & vibrance to any location, simple set up, easy to install.

Each year in October the "Goodna Jacaranda Festival" conducts a street parade,
with the best participants judged and awarded prizes. Pictured above, Redbank Plains High School Marching Band, with Adware timber parade flagpoles, brass finials, leather flagpole holsters, white leather parade gloves & custom printed school flags. This year Redbank Plains High School placed 2nd, congratulations!.
As we specialise in all world timber species for flagpoles, did you know that the Brazilian Rosewood tree is related to the Jacaranda tree. It also has rich purple flowers, and when cut gives the scent of roses, hence the name "Rosewood". 

Australian National Flag professionally carried by Australian Army Cadet Sergeant and escorted by two, 13Th Army Cadets Toowoomba Unit. RSL Flag (Returned Services League of Australia) Flag proudly carried by local Scout Group member. Ceremonial wooden marching flagpoles with brass screw apart joiners and gold plated acorn finials, ANF and RSL flags, flagpole holsters & white gloves supplied.

Merchant Navy Memorial Dedication Ceremony Melbourne

Mr James Taylor, Secretary of the Merchant Navy War Service League Australia, commences the opening speech of the new Merchant Navy Anchor Memorial in the Melbourne Docklands Precinct. Also present were Allied WW II flag bearers standing to attention representing their own country flags of the USA, Canada, the British Red Ensign and the Netherlands. The story of the actual anchor as used for the memorial is quite interesting, as it belonged to a German ship"The cormorant" who upon hearing the announcement of war, then hastily severed the anchor line, leaving it at the bottom of the Yarra River. It was then, many years later, found accidently while dredging and considered the appropriate memorial. 
It was our pleasure to attend this historic event, providing free of charge our services including, the supply of all above flag and flagpole products such as:
6mtr Flagpole, Sewn Australian Red Ensign, Allied Flags and Marching Flagpoles. 

Merchant Navy Memorial - Last Post

Major General David McLachlan, AO. R.S.L. President ANZAC House Melb, Victoria, stands with respect in silence, as a Royal Australian Navy bugler sounds the Last Post, in remembrance of allied Merchant Navy Seamen who have perished in war, during which the Australian Red Ensign is lowered to half mast. Upon the buglers call of Reveille, the Australian Red Ensign is re hoisted and all allied flags raised.
Merchant Navy Ode was read: 'They have no grave but the cruel sea. No flowers lay at their head. A rusting hulk is their tombstone a fast on the cold ocean bed.'
"Dear Adware, Thank you so much for your kind and generous supply of the flags and flagpoles, the members of the Merchant Navy War Service League Australia were truly delighted." T Campbell- Senior Project Officer- Major Projects Victoria. 

"Right from the initial phone call of enquiry everything was made very easy. This family business knows what service is all about, and they continually went out of their way to meet our deadlines. Their friendly and courteous manner made each contact a pleasant experience. Added to this, we found the quality of their work to be excellent. Our flag dedication service at the Shrine of Remembrance went off without a hitch and our Association members were able to stand proud with their new walnut flagpole and flag." - Dr Landau, Vice President VAJEX Aust Inc.

Makers & suppliers of custom printed table flags to the Royal Australian Navy (center) Chief of Navy Personal Flag, Vice Admiral Russell Crane AO, CSM, RAN. The most senior officer appointment in the Royal Australian Navy, responsible to the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) and the Australian Secretary of Defence. (left) Rear Admirals Flag two star rank, which is above that of a Commodore and captain, and below that of a Vice Admiral. (right) Commodore's Broad Pennant finely cut swallow tail design, this pennant is also known as a flag officers rank.

Adware are honoured to have supplied a Sewn ADF Ensign with gold fringe to Air Vice-Marshall Margaret Staib, the most senior woman in the Australian Defence Forces after being promoted in April, 2011. As Commander of Joint Logistics, she is responsible for the oversight and assurance of the Defence logistics capability across Army, Air Force and Navy. Prior to her return to Joint Logistics Command, Air Vice-Marshall Staib spent a year as Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy. She has also served in the Pentagon, with her service being recognised with a United States Meritorious Service Medal. Her very significant contributions to the Australian Defence Forces has earned her the Conspicuous Service Cross and Membership of the Military Division of the Order of Australia.

Adware supply airfield windsocks and windsock poles to ADF, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Used as wind indicators by Apache and Blackhawk helicopter pilots, along with a myriad of military aircraft traffic. As Australian manufacturers, we are indeed very proud to supply our products and services to all Australian Defence Departments. This includes all Australian Army, RAN and RAAF bases & personnel, as a matter of the highest priority, this also extends to ADF overseas operations.

In January 2009 we had the privilege of suppling our troops 120 Australian Flags to SGT Weir, Trade Supervisor at Camp Baker, during ADF, Operation Slipper.
These flags were then placed into wooden flag cases and readily taken up by our soldiers a memento of their tour of duty then proudly displayed when back home. Other flags supplied included 1800mm x 900mm Fully Sewn Australian National Flags which are raised and flown at the camp daily. Many small Australian Flags were also supplied. As a long tradition, these flags are carried in the back packs of all our soldiers for good luck, as said by SGT Weir. Two hundred and fifty five Australian table flags and flagpole stands where also supplied free of charge.