Australian Government, Department of Veterans' Affairs
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    Commemorative Mission to the United Kingdom

Tuesday 11 November

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John Gow and Frank Hall on the way to the dedication of the Australian War Memorial, London
John Gow and Frank Hall on the way to the dedication of the Australian War Memorial, London.

The Official Party at the dedication service.
The Official Party at the dedication service - Front row, His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent, Mrs Howard, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, Her Majesty The Queen, Prime Minister Howard, Prime Minister Blair and Mrs Blair.

Her Majesty The Queen at the dedication service.
Her Majesty The Queen speaks at the dedication service.

Her Majesty The Queen and Prime Minister John Howard unveil the memorial.
Her Majesty The Queen and the Prime Minister, the Hon John Howard MP, unveil the memorial.

Edith Eadie is assisted by SQDNLDR Michael Penman and LTCOL Dianne Gallash after laying a wreath.
Edith Eadie is assisted by SQDNLDR Michael Penman and
LTCOL Dianne Gallash after laying a wreath.


The Official Party inspect the Memorial.
The Queen and Prime Minister Howard inspect the Memorial with Principal Architect Peter Tonkin and Air Vice-Marshal Gary Beck AO (Retd), Director of the Office of Australian War Graves and Master of Ceremonies for the occasion.

Ron Ware talks to His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent.
Ron Ware, next to Alex Kerr talks to His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent.

John Gow inspects the memorial after the dedication service.
John Gow inspects the memorial after the dedication service.

Photo of Bob Cowper and Rollo Kingsford-Smith meeting former Australian cricketer Rod Marsh
Bob Cowper and Rollo Kingsford-Smith meet former Australian Test cricketer Rod Marsh at the Australian High Commission.

Photo of Nemo Dorph with Australian Kangaroos rugby league players Richard Villasanti, Joel Clinton, Luke Lewis and Darren Lockyer
Nemo Dorph with Australian Kangaroos rugby league players Richard Villasanti, Joel Clinton, Luke Lewis and Darren Lockyer at the Australian High Commission.

Photo of  Ron Frasa with Australian Kangaroos rugby league captain Darren Lockyer
Ron Frasa with Australian Kangaroos rugby league captain Darren Lockyer at the Australian High Commission.

Wednesday 12 November Diary

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