200557 Accession Number: 200557

Description

Palmerston, NT. 20 September 1999. The Prime Minister, John Howard shaking hands with Warrant Officer Class 2 Goom, 3rd Battalion (Parachute), The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR). The Prime Minister, accompanied by other politicians travelled to Darwin to bid farewell to the troops at Robertson Barracks prior to their departure to join the International Force for East Timor (Interfet). Identified are, second row, left to right: unidentified, unidentified, Staff Sergeant Shepherd, Sergeant Nicholson, and Eaton. Lieutenant Colonel Blackie (wearing a slouch hat) looks on from behind the photographers and members of the media that surround the Prime Minister as he moves amongst the troops.

Details

Accession Number
200557
Photographer
Ray McJannett
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Colour
Date Made
20 September 1999
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired through Australian War Memorial official commission 1999
Copyright
AWM copyright

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