Image Gallery 2007
21 February 2007
Memorial in the town of Balibo Timor-Leste
A delegation from the 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), headed by Lieutenant Colonel Scott Goddard, paid their respects at a memorial in the town of Balibo Timor-Leste. The memorial reflects the contribution by the Royal Australian Regiment, to the independence of the nation of Timor-Leste and this visit re-affirmed the commitment by the Australian Defence Force to support the Timorese in their path to a peaceful and democratic country.
An extract from the memorial reads: "This memorial dedicated to the peace and prosperity of the people of Timor-Leste, commemorates the contribution of the Royal Australian Regiment to the creation of a secure, free and democratic nation".
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.
Following a general improvement in the security situation and the establishment of a comprehensive commercial logistic support contract, logistic elements of the ADF no longer required for these duties have returned to Australia, leaving about 800 ADF personnel in Timor-Leste.
| 20070215adf8246638_132 (L-R) Private Brad Wintle and Private Adam Heemskerk (6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment) from the Regimental Police Section clean up the Royal Australian Regiment Memorial in Balibo, Timor-Leste with the assistance of local children. (Date taken: 15 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res
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| 20070215adf8246638_157 Chaplain Kerry Larwill (6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment) assist members from the Regimental Police Section to clean up the Royal Australian Regiment Memorial in Balibo, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 15 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res
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| 20070215adf8246638_164 Lieutenant Colonel Scott Goddard (Commanding Officer, Anzac Battle Group) and WO1 Bruce Walker (Regimental Sergeant Major, Anzac Battle Group) with members of the Regimental Police Section at the Royal Australian Regiment Memorial in Balibo, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 15 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070215adf8246638_175 Lieutenant Colonel Scott Goddard (Commanding Officer, Anzac Battle Group) enjoys the view from the fort that was used as Battalion Headquarters in 2001 by 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Bailbo, Timor Leste. (Date taken: 15 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070215adf8246638_176 Lance Corporal Lance Smoulders enjoys the view from the fort that was used as Battalion Headquarters in 2001 by 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Bailbo, Timor Leste. (Date taken: 15 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070215adf8246638_233 Lieutenant Colonel Scott Goddard (Commanding Officer, Anzac Battle Group) cleaning up the replica Long Tan Cross in Balibo, Timor-Leste, built by Technical Support Troop in early 2000. The cross signifies the spirit and the courage of the soldiers who fought at the Battle of Long Tan. (Date taken: 15 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070215adf8246638_243 (L-R) Chaplain Kerry Larwill (6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment), WO1 Bruce Walker (Regimental Sergeant Major, Anzac Battle Group) and Sergeant Glen White (Regimental Police Sergeant) cleaning up the replica of Long Tan Cross in Balibo, Timor-Leste, built by Technical Support Troop in early 2000. The cross signifies the spirit and the courage of the soldiers who fought at the Battle of Long Tan. (Date taken: 15 February 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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