Uncommon valour

Article Abstract:

When the people of East Timor voted overwhelmingly in favour of independence from Indonesia, chaos ensued, the militia intervened, and foreign diplomats and international journalists began to leave the country. Colonel Ken Brownrigg, the military attache in charge of the Australian mission compound, helped the UN's East Timor international force, to restore law and order.

Political activity, Cover Story, Behavior, United Nations, Australians, Australians in foreign countries, Brownrigg, Colonel Ken

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Valour under fire

Article Abstract:

Ron Cashman and Don Harris, two Australian servicemen share their experiences of saving their wounded fellow soldiers with courage and valour amidst the blazing fire in the Korean War. Cashman was awarded the Military Medal for rescuing Gargate and Ballard, his fellow servicemen.

Australia, Other General Government Support, Honors & Tributes, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Awards (Prizes), Cashman, Ron, Harris, Don

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The little nation that could

Article Abstract:

The tiny country of East Timor has succeeded in beginning its path to nationhood with its election in 2001. Two years before the country was in turmoil, but now it needs to progress further.

Elections, States, Small, Small countries

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