Nywaigi traditional owner Scott Anderson delivered a welcome to country before City of Townsville Councillor Margie Ryder, representing city Mayor Jenny Hill, joined HMAS Cairns Commanding Officer Glenn Williams as the reviewing officers for the parading sailors. Councillor Ryder said the community were thrilled to have the Navy back in Paluma.“This is quite a significant event given our city’s proud history as a garrison city and our ongoing relationship with the Australian Defence Force, I’m thrilled we were able conduct a Freedom of Entry and play a role in Paluma’s final voyage,” Councillor Ryder said.
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