Sign
of a strong link
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CMDR
Hunter with Cr David Vendy and the street signs for Ballarat.
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Photo:
SGT Dave Grant
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By
LS Rachel Irving and Peter Johnson
Nuship Ballarat has already forged strong
links with her namesake city.
Earlier this month, members of Ballarat’s ship’s company led
the annual Begonia festival in the City of Ballarat, accompanied
by the RAAF Central band.
Ballarat’s two main passageways will carry the names and street
signs of the two major streets of Ballarat, Sturt and Lydiard
Streets.
Last month Mayor of Ballarat, Cr David Vendy presented the signs
to CO CMDR Hunter at the Tenix shipyards.
CMDR Hunter said he was delighted to receive the street signs,
which would be just one of the links, albeit an important one,
between the ship and the City and Shire of Ballarat.
He added that he looked forwardv to developing the relationship
between the ship and city.
One of the roles he sees for Ballarat is as a floating ambassador
for Ballarat and its surrounding region.
“We
will take pride in representing the Ballarat area to locations
we visit around the world.”
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