Darwin Australia
USS Peary Gun Memorial Remarks
The Americans serving on the destroyer Peary had experienced some very rough waters before coming to port here in Darwin. In December of 1941, they were strafed and damaged by a near-miss in Manila; they were bombed while serving as an escort n early 1942. No doubt they felt some security when they sailed into Darwin. ... This gun is a memorial to the Americans who lost their lives during the Japanese attack. It is also a tribute to Australians who sacrificed their lives, not only the military but also the civilians - the residents of Darwin who were caught by surprise that fateful morning. Forever pointing to the watery grave of the Peary, this gun serves as reminder for those who experienced that dreadful assault - a reminder of the horrors of war. For those who were born after that fateful day, this reminds us of the costly sacrifices that war can bring. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Portugal McGowan on East Timor
The United States is also supporting Portuguese relief efforts for Timor, he said. "Thirty-two tons of humanitarian donations" collected in Portugal for East Timor, McGowan said, are being loaded on a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy for delivery in Darwin, Australia, the staging area for the international peacekeeping effort. ... In addition, we are also supporting Portuguese relief efforts for Timor. As I speak, 32 tons of humanitarian donations -- collected by Padre Milicias's High Commission for the Transition in Timor -- are being loaded onto a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy at Portela Airport. The plane, which the U.S. Government is providing at no charge, arrived from Aviano Air Base in Italy earlier today. When loaded this afternoon, it will fly on to Lajes Air Base in the Azores to take on 23 to 27 tons of U.S. military rations. The C-5 will then head to the U.S.; and after a crew rest, will fly to Darwin, Australia. ... [Read More]
Studying in the USA
Darwin - Northern Territory University Library 111 ... [Read More]
Australia Judicial Assistance
TASMANIA AND VICTORIANorthern Territory: Process serving in the Northern Territory is handled by private organizations at all levels. Costs in Darwin range from 30.00 AUS dollars and 45.00 AUS dollars for family law matters. Process serving for Northern Territory country areas is 30.00 AUS dollars with an additional charge of 45 cents per kilometer travel charge. [Read More]
U.S. Department of State - Washington Hyper File
(Darwin will be newest Atmospheric Radiation Measurement facility) (980) ... [Read More]
Deputy Chief of Mission William A. Stanton
Chargé d'Affaires Bill Stanton joined AAA members in Darwin ... Speeches and Remarks by Chargé d'Affaires a.i. William A. Stanton Remarks at Battle of Darwin commemoration (19 February 2005) ... to commemorate the 63rd Anniversary of the Battle of Darwin. ... [Read More]
Darwin Bombing Commemoration Remarks
1On February 19, 1942, the Japanese military found both Australian and American forces in Darwin. Our forces -- though not expecting an attack --- fought valiantly against impossible odds. Side by side, using whatever means they had at hand, they resisted the invaders together and all-too many died together. There are no deeper bonds of friendship and mateship than those forged in war. From the tragic bombing of Darwin --- from the ashes of the city and the wrecks in the port, our two countries fought together until there was victory in the Pacific and peace. ... [Read More]
USIS Washington File: Fact Sheet: USAID on Relief Effort in E. Timor Sept. 20
UNICEF has approved a one-year $4.9 million plan for East and West Timor. The plan includes immediate longer-term strategies for assistance. UNICEF has established an office in Darwin and is airlifting baby food and blankets via Darwin. UNICEF also plans to distribute oral re-hydration salts and is purchasing 50 2,000-litre water tanks locally. ... On September 17, WFP and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) organized airdrops in three locations using Australian military aircraft. The airdrops delivered 40 tons of rice in Ermera district, Waimore, and Manatuto (enough to feed 100,000 people for one day.) The airdrops were conducted from Darwin, Australia, following approval from the GOI. WFP's Emergency Division has approved a Special Operations program for the East Timor crisis to finance a joint logistics cell. The cell will receive, store and transport humanitarian aid. The WFP Special Operations will also coordinate the management of seaports, air transport, and vehicle fleet. WFP has also approved an emergency operation plan (EMOP) to provide emergency food rations for a two-month period for 150,000 IDPs within East Timor. WFP expects to work with implementing partners in distributing this food. UNOCHA is coordinating the multi-donor relief effort and expects to issue a flash appeal in the near ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: U.S., Australia Establish Climate Research Site
United States and Australian officials will formally commission the Darwin site for research and operation on July 30, 2002, in Darwin. "Our collaboration with Australia in the establishment of this site represents an exciting expansion of the ARM program and our ongoing quest to understand and predict the earth's climate," U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham said. ... -- Operation as a maintenance base for the Darwin, Manus, and Nauru TWP sites, thus streamlining operations in the TWP locale. ... [Read More]
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