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ANZAC Day 2008

28 April 2008
ANZAC Day service at Camp Phoenix

Operation Astute is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed to Timor-Leste with a mission to assist the Government and the United Nations to bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese to allow them to resolve their differences democratically and peacefully.

There are approximately 1000 ADF personnel currently serving in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide a robust response capability to support the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations Police force.

Police from Australia and 24 other nations throughout the world provide security in Dili. The ADF provides support to these police operations as required.

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working alongside the ADF to assist with this mission.
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International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Commander, Brigadier James Baker, addresses a mixed crowd of 400 military personnel, United Nations police, dignitaries and expatriate Australians and New Zealanders at the ANZAC Day service held at Camp Phoenix in Dili, Timor Leste.

(Date taken: 25 April 2008)
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The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Hon. Warren Snowdon MP, addresses a mixed crowd of 400 military personnel, United Nations police, dignitaries and expatriate Australians and New Zealanders during the ANZAC Day dawn service held at Camp Phoenix in Dili, Timor Leste.

(Date taken: 25 April 2008)
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3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Padre, Captain John Sanderson, delivers a blessing during the ANZAC Day dawn service held in Dili, Timor Leste.

(Date taken: 25 April 2008)
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Rest on arms: the catafalque party made up of Australian and New Zealand soldiers take their post for the ANZAC Day dawn service held at Camp Phoenix, Dili in Timor-Leste.

(Date taken: 25 April 2008)
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Musician Luke Glasson plays The Last Post at ANZAC Day dawn service held at Camp in Dili, Timor-Leste.

(Date taken: 25 April 2008)
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Corporal Darren Goldsmith of the Australian Army (left), and Corporal Deon Van Schalkwyk (right) of the New Zealand Army stand to attention during the ANZAC Day dawn service held at Camp Phoenix in Dili, Timor-Leste.

(Date taken: 25 April 2008)
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