1. The official arrival
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Hundreds of people are already waiting.
Arrival of the officials representing Australia and France but also allied
nations.
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The officials are following the path
of the memorial park to finally arrive in the monument ceremonial space
(list
of officials and authorities).
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The officials procession lead by general
O'Brien, initiator of the project (center). Left to right : Bruce Scott,
Australian Minister for Veteran's Affairs, Jean-Pierre Masseret, Secretary
of State for Veteran's Affairs and Ian MacLachlan, Australian Minister
for Defence.
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2. Inauguration of the monument
3. In the village ...
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After a lapse of contemplation at the
village Monument aux Morts, spectators and officials are going to the village
square for a buffet. These photography shows the number of participants.
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Except the lunch, a French army band
and an australian pipe band performed some piece of music. Officials are
making some and exchanging gifts (here, general O'Brien et Mr Roussel,
mayor of the village). These warm and sunny afternoon was the opportunity
for many Australians and French to meet eachother. A terrific atmosphere.
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Four Australian
veterans of the Great War attended the franco-australian ceremonies
of July 1998. They had never been back to France since 80 years.
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