Western Australian Museum
Media Event – resources
Western Australian Museum
Media Event – resources
Culture and the Arts Minister John Day today launched the Western Australian Museum’s new exhibition Debt of Honour: Australia’s First Commandos and East Timor.
Mr Day said the exhibition detailed the extraordinary efforts of the 2/2nd Independent Company in East Timor during World War II and the enduring friendships between the soldiers, their families and the people of East Timor.
“This year marks the 70th anniversary since the campaign was spearheaded by 270 Australian soldiers, mostly recruited from WA,” he said.
“Against all the odds, this courageous group of men …
If you could not make the event, HD video footage and high resolution photography has been made available for media use. All content is copyright of the Western Australian Museum:
Stephen Anstey, Western Australian Museum
Co-curator, Debt of Honour: Australia’s First Commandos and East Timor
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Paul Bridges
Co-curator, Debt of Honour: Australia’s First Commandos and East Timor
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James Dexter, Western Australian Museum
Director Public and Regional Services
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Exhibition intro
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Date: 18 February - 20 May 2012
Location: Western Australian Museum – Perth,
Perth Cultural Centre,
WA 6000
Denise Johnson
Western Australian Museum
(08) 9212 3860
0414 381 761
denise.johnson@museum.wa.gov.au
“… this fascinating exhibition is a fitting tribute to their remarkable story”
Hon. John Day, MLA. Minister for Planning; Culture and the Arts; Science and Innovation.
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