HMAS PARRAMATTA returned to her homeport of Garden Island, Sydney. Carrying 192 men and women, she has returned from a six month deployment to the Middle East Area of Operations, where she contributed to the international campaign against terrorism, countering piracy in the Gulf of Aden and maritime security.
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On his fourth birthday Diesel Moon, waits on the wharf of Garden Island, Sydney for his Uncle Petty Officer Writer Sean Cryer to return on HMAS PARRAMATTA after a deployment to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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Kym Eastwell and daughter Lily wait on the wharf of Garden Island, Sydney for the return of her husband and father Able Seaman Electronics Technician Troy Eastwell.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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L-R: Toni McFadden and daughter Ashleigh Mills wait on the wharf for the return of Toni's husband, Able Seaman Communication Information Systems Darren McFadden. They have had T-Shirt designed especially to wear on the return of HMAS PARRAMATTA from its deployment to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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Kym Eastwell and daughter Ella wait on the wharf of Garden Island, Sydney for the return of her husband and father Able Seaman Electronics Technician Troy Eastwell.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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Commander Australia Fleet, Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore AM, CSC, RAN, addresses the large crowd at the home coming of HMAS PARRAMATTA from its deployment to the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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Commander Australia Fleet, Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore AM, CSC, RAN, addresses the large crowd at the home coming of HMAS PARRAMATTA from its deployment to the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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The large crowd wait on the wharf at Garden Island, Sydney for the return of HMAS PARRAMATTA from its deployment to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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'The Minister of Defence Materiel, the Hon. Jason Clare MP, addresses the crowd at the home coming of HMAS PARRAMATTA from its Middle East Area of Operation Deployment
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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A Seahawk that was embarked with HMAS PARRAMATTA on its Middle East Area of Operation, makes a display for the crowd at the ships return to Garden Island, Sydney.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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Malcolm Selway and Susan Allender, hold up a banner they have made in support of HMAS PARRAMATTA's return from its deployment to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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The crowd watches on in anticipation as HMAS PARRAMATTA returns from a deployment to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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HMAS PARRAMATTA comes along side at Garden Island, Sydney after a deployment to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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The ships crew of HMAS PARRAMATTA get the lines ready as the ship comes along side at Garden Island, Sydney on its return from its deployment to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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The ships crew of HMAS PARRAMATTA line the upper decks as the ship pulls along side at Garden Island, Sydney on her return from her deployment to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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Caitlin Buttler, daughter of the Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander Marcus Buttler of HMAS PARRAMATTA waves to her father on his return from a deployment to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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On his fourth birthday Diesel Moon, waits on the wharf of Garden Island, Sydney for his uncle Petty Officer Writer Sean Cryer to return on HMAS PARRAMATTA after a deployment to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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Lieutenant Tony Nagle holds his son Riley on the wharf at Garden Island, Sydney after a deployment to the Middle East Area of Operation on HMAS PARRAMATTA.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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Sub Lieutenant Richard Farrelly from HMAS PARRAMATTA, gives his partner Louise Gomm a kiss on his return to Garden Island, Sydney.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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Able Seaman Communication Information Systems Darren McFadden from HMAS PARRAMATTA, gives his wife Toni a hug on his return from a deployment to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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Able Seaman Isaac Ingui holds his son Lachlan on his return from a Middle East Area of Operation deployment on HMAS PARRAMATTA.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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Able Seaman Electronics Technician Troy Eastwell, holds his daughter Lily with his wife holding 4 month old Ella on Troy's return from the Middle East Area of Operation on HMAS PARRAMATTA.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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Able Seaman Boatswain Mate Isaac Ingui, with his family and friends on his return on HMAS PARRAMATTA from a deployment to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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L-R: Fabiana Silveira, Petty Officer Marine Technician (POMT) Shane Smith and Mrs Sandra and Mr Neil Smith. POMT Smith has just returned from a deployment to the Middle East Area of Operation on HMAS PARRAMATTA.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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Seaman Boatswain Mate Ryan May from HMAS PARRAMATTA, holds his daughter Asia on his return to Garden Island, Sydney.
(Date taken: 15 September 2010)
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