Operation VIC FIRE ASSIST
14 March 2009
Farewell to Marysville
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) withdrew its troops from Marysville on 14 March 2009 after Victorian Police advised that their support for the search task was complete.
Those services originally provided by the ADF will now be sourced from local solutions including councils and local contractors.
Before saying farewell, the soldiers enjoyed a last meal with the residents of Marysville and police search crews, where residents had a chance to thank the soldiers for their efforts.| 20090313adf8239716_019 (Right) Lance Corporal Susan D'Amico offers a barbecue dinner to the few remaining residents at Marysville. (Date taken: 14 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090313adf8239716_152 Victoria Bushfires Appeal and 'We Will Rebuild' bracelets worn by the local residents in Marysville Victoria. (Date taken: 14 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090313adf8239716_159 An inseparable team. Sergeant Craig Bearman and Sergeant Donald Dickson and a young Marysville resident, at the barbecue held to farewell and thank the troops. (Date taken: 14 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090313adf8239716_186 Marysville resident, Brigadier Nicholas Jans presented Sergeant Donald Dickson with a certificate of thanks, for his support after the devastation caused by the February bushfires. (Date taken: 14 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090313adf8239716_189 An emotional moment for (right) Sergeant Craig Bearman and local Marysville resident Brigadier Nicholas Jans, when he conveyed heartfelt gratitude from the people of the devastated township. (Date taken: 14 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090314adf8239716_047 A moment of reflection for a soldier preparing to leave Marysville, after weeks assisting in the bushfire search task. (Date taken: 14 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090314adf8239716_095 The first convoy of Joint Task Force 662 rolls out, through the fire affected town of Marysville. (Date taken: 14 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090314adf8239716_165 A convoy of Joint Task Force 662 withdraws from the fire affected areas of Victoria. (Date taken: 14 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090314adf8239716_172 The convoy of soldiers from Joint Task Force 662 slowly make their way down the road for the last time from Marysville. (Date taken: 14 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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