HONOURING THE MEMORY, NURTURING THE FUTURE.

40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE DARE MEMORIAL

(25 April, 2009)

Official Welcome.

Master of Ceremonies, Major Michael Stone.

The flags of Timor-Leste and Australia are raised accompanied by the respective National Anthems.

PÁTRIA PÁTRIA.

Pátria, Pátria, Timor-Leste, nossa nação.

Gloria ao povo e aos herois da nossa libertação.

Pátria, Pátria, Timor-Leste,nossa nação.

Gloria ao povo e aos herois da nossa libertação.

Vencemos o colonialismo, gritamos:

Abaixo o imperialismo.

Terra livre, povo livre,

Não, não, não à exploração.

Avante unidas firmes e decididos.

Na luta contra o imperialismo

O inimigo dos povos, até a vitoria final.

Pelo caminho da revolução.

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English translation

Fatherland, fatherland, East Timor our Nation

Glory to the people and to the heroes of our liberation

Fatherland, fatherland, East Timor our Nation

Glory to the people and to the heroes of our liberation

We vanquish colonialism, we cry: down with imperialism!

Free land, free people, no, no, no to exploitation.

Let us go forward, united, firm and determined

In the struggle against imperialism, the enemy of the people,

Until final victory, onward to revolution.

ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in nature’s gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history’s page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair. Beneath our radiant Southern Cross We’ll toil with hearts and hands; To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands; For those who’ve come across the seas We’ve boundless plains to share; With courage let us all combine To Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing,

Advance Australia Fair.

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Official guests will be invited to undertake a brief tour of the Dare Memorial Museum and Café;

HE The President, Dr. Jose Ramos Horta. HE The Prime Minister, Xanana Kay Rala Gusmao. The Honourable Warren Snowden, Minister for Defense, Science and Personnel. The Honourable Steve Bracks. Brigadier General Taur Matan Ruak. Brigadier Bill Sowry. Minister for Education, Mr. Joao Cancio Rufino Correia Mr Kevin Rix Official representatives of the 2/2nd Commando’s Association, Ms. Jenny Beahan and Ms. Yvonne – Langley Walsh. Chefe de Suco, Jose dos Santos. Principal of Fatunaba Memorial Primary School, Sr. Ermelinda S.C Varela.

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Friends and guest will enjoy a cultural presentation by the children of Fatunaba Memorial Primary School.

The Address: “Honouring the Memory and Nurturing the Future.” HE. Ms. Kirsty Sword Gusmao.

The Memorial is unveiled by 2/2nd Representatives, Ms. Jenny Beahan and Ms. Yvonne Langley-Walsh.

The Blessing of the Memorial, Father Gary Stone and Padre Rafael.

The Memorial is accepted by HE The President Dr. Jose Ramos Horta on behalf of the people of Timor-Leste. Accompanied by Rufino Correia.

Speech; “ To Remember…….” HE. The Prime Minister, Xanana Kay Rala Gusmao.

Cultural presentation from the children of Fatunaba Memorial Primary School.

The Fatunaba Memorial Primary School is officially opened.

Brigadier General Taur Matan Ruak and Brigadier Bill Sowry lay a wreath.

Prayers by Father Gary Stone & Padre Rafael.

The Ode.

The Last Post.

A minute’s silence.

The Rouse.

The Benediction.

Refreshments will be served and guests are invited to join in the entertainment for the children and tour the Museum.