THE HON. WARREN SNOWDON MP
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel
Thursday, 23 April 2009
059/2009
MEDIA ALERT
ANZAC COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES IN EAST TIMOR
What:
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren
Snowdon MP, will take part in Anzac Day commemorative services
in East Timor.
Joining the Minister will be Australian Ambassador to East Timor,
Mr Peter Heyward, and the Commander of the International
Stabilisation Force/Combined Joint Task Force 631, Brigadier Bill
Sowry.
When:
5:50am Dawn Service at Camp Phoenix; and
10.00am Service at Dare Memorial site, Saturday, 25 April 2009.
Where:
Camp Phoenix and Dare Memorial, East Timor.
Background info:
This year marks 10 years since Australian and New Zealand forces served in
East Timor as part of the International Force for East Timor (INTERFET) to
restore peace and security after it voted for independence from Indonesia.
Media contacts:
Kate Sieper (Warren Snowdon):
02 6277 7620 or 0488 484 689
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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