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Operation SAMOA ASSIST

27 October 2009
HMAS TOBRUK departs Sydney

The Royal Australian Navy’s heavy landing ship HMAS Tobruk will depart Sydney today, loaded with a range of goods, equipment and relief aid destined for the two countries.

“The Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade has donated a fire truck to Samoa to replace one destroyed during the tsunami,” Mr Smith said.

“A large consignment of heavy machinery and donated goods from the Australian community – including the Samoan and Tongan communities in Australia, non government organisations and several businesses – will also be delivered to both Samoa and Tonga.”

“Tobruk will carry earth movers, generators, cement mixers and other heavy machinery, provided by the Australian Government, to be used in Tonga to clear debris and rebuild over the next 12-18 months.”

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HMAS TOBRUK departs Sydney, loaded with a range of goods, equipment and relief aid destined for Samoa and Tonga.

(Date taken: 27 October 2009)
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HMAS TOBRUK departs Sydney, loaded with a range of goods, equipment and relief aid destined for Samoa and Tonga.

(Date taken: 27 October 2009)
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HMAS TOBRUK departs Sydney, loaded with a range of goods, equipment and relief aid destined for Samoa and Tonga.

(Date taken: 27 October 2009)
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