Image Gallery 2008
25 January 2008
Soldiers take to the beach
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) is assisting the Government and the United Nations to bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese.
There are approximately 780 ADF personnel currently serving in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide support to the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations Police force.
| 20080124adf8239716_152 Timor-Leste Battle Group 3, Assault Pioneers (2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment) take a break from their Water Operations Continuation training, being conducted in the district of Liquica, west of Dili. The Townsville-based soldiers decided to get into the spirit of Australia Day early, with improvised beach cricket on the Liquica foreshore. Opening batsman, Corporal Mark MacArthur, moves out to the crease to gain a little practice before Australia Day. (Date taken: 24 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080124adf8239716_162 Timor-Leste Battle Group 3, Assault Pioneers (2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment) take a break from their Water Operations Continuation training, being conducted in the district of Liquica west of Dili. The Townsville-based soldiers decided to get into the spirit of Australian Day early, with a round of improvised beach cricket on the Liquica foreshore. Manning the wicket was Private Kalan Woodman, with opening batsman Corporal Mark MacArthur. His batting skills were no match for the fast coconut bowling of Lance Corporal John Lee. (Date taken: 24 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080124adf8239716_166 Timor-Leste Battle Group 3, Assault Pioneers (2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment) take a break from their Water Operations Continuation training, being conducted in the district of Liquica west of Dili. The Townsville-based soldiers decided to get into the spirit of Australia Day early, with a round of beach cricket on the Liquica foreshore. Manning the wicket was Private Kalan Woodman, with opening batsman Corporal Mark MacArthur. His batting skills were no match for the fast coconut bowling of Lance Corporal John Lee. (Date taken: 24 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080124adf8239716_169 Timor-Leste Battle Group 3, Assault Pioneers (2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment) take a break from their Water Operations Continuation training, being conducted in the district of Liquica, west of Dili. The Townsville-based soldiers decided to get into the spirit of Australia Day early, with improvised beach cricket on the Liquica foreshore. Wicket Keeper, Private Kalan Woodman with opening batsman, Corporal Mark MacArthur. (Date taken: 24 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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