Image Gallery 2009
27 January 2009
New Zealanders welcome new Commander in East Timor
The International Stabilisation Force Commander makes his first visit to Australian and New Zealand soldiers at bases around East Timor.
Brigadier Sowry took command of the International Stabilisation Force on 16 January after initial meetings with East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao.
| 20090120adf8143085_073 Brigadier Bill Sowry and his party were treated to a traditional Powhiri by the New Zealand contingent of the international Stabilisation Force. (Date taken: 20 January 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090120adf8143085_103 Lance Bombadier Hui Hingston begins the "challenge" to at the traditional Powhiri by the New Zealand contingent of the International Stabilisation Force. (Date taken: 20 January 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090120adf8143085_127 Led by Lance Bombadier Arihi Reihana, the New Zealand contingent begin their Haka for the Commander of the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor, Brigadier Bill Sowry. (Date taken: 20 January 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090120adf8143085_136 Commander International Stabilisation Force (ISF), Brigadier Bill Sowry and his party at the traditional welcome (Powhiri) from the new Zealand contingent of the ISF. (Date taken: 20 January 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090120adf8143085_147 The New Zealand Contingent of the International Stabilisation Force welcome the Commander, Brigadier Bill Sowry with a traditional Powhiri. (Date taken: 20 January 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090120adf8143085_171 Members of the New Zealand contingent greet the Commander International Stabilisation Force, Brigadier Bill Sowry with a hongi (a traditional Maori warrior greeting) (Date taken: 20 January 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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