New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard lay roses on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Wellington today. OH 08-0381-04
14 June 2008
The Honorable Julia Gillard, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia attended a wreath laying ceremony at the National War Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Wellington today.
The ceremony was supported by members of the New Zealand Defence Force including Air Commodore Peter Stockwell who represented the Chief of Defence Force.
Ms Gillard laid a wreath in the Hall of Memories and placed a rose on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.
The Australian Deputy Prime Minister was in New Zealand this week to attend the Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum.
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