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25 April 2009
The Hon. Warren Snowdon visit to East Timor

Soldiers on Operation Astute, part of the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor, had a visit by the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, The Hon. Warren Snowdon, MP. Minister Snowdon was in East Timor to participate in the Anzac Day Dawn Service as well as attend the re-dedication of a Memorial in Dare, outside of Dili.

The Minister spent the day visiting soldiers training in the field, as well as at the Baucau Forward Operating Base and bases within the Dili area, including Camp Phoenix. He thanked the soldiers for their very important contribution to the peace and stability in East Timor and highlighted the important support given to Australian soldiers by the East Timorese during World War II.