Image Gallery 2008
26 May 2008
Soldiers bring smiles to children in Timor
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.
| 20080522adf8261939_048 Private Nathan Wilcox looks on as a student at the primary school in Manatuto shoots for goal, with the basketball donated to the school. (Date taken: 22 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080522adf8261939_060 Private Chris Cole (left) and Private Nathan Wilcox, both of B Company, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, with students at the Manatuto Primary School before trying out their skills on the basketball court. (Date taken: 22 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080522adf8261939_064 Private Chris Cole pits his skills against two grade six girls at Manatuto primary School, after donating a basketball to the school. (Date taken: 22 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080522adf8261939_065 It's ball up as Private Chris Cole acts as referee for a short game between students of Manatuto Primary School, with a basketball the patrol has just donated. (Date taken: 22 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080522adf8261939_067 Private Chris Cole (left) and Private Brendan Reid, both of B Coy 3 RAR, are given a warm welcome to the town of Manatuto during a foot patrol. (Date taken: 22 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080522adf8261939_085 Private Chris Cole (left) and Private Brendan Reid ask their patrol interprter, 'Ajax', about a discusssion he has just had with a local stall owner in the town market place. (Date taken: 22 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080522adf8261939_143 Private Avon McAlley holds an excited audience as he sets up the digital projector for a film night at the Baucau Stadium for local residents. Film nights are always a hit with rural communities. (Date taken: 22 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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