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Historical
Territory Tribute - Australia remembers

the bombing of Darwin

Military history enthusiasts will be
gathering in Darwin for the inaugural
Territory Tribute – a series of special
events in Darwin running from February
19 to April 24, 2019.
Designed to commemorate and
acknowledge the Territory’s unique
military history, as well as its continuing
strategic military role in Australia’s
defence, Territory Tribute features
a range of events bookended by
the Bombing of Darwin Day
Commemorations on February 19.
Territory Tribute also includes some
extraordinary stories of war in the
first ever International Military Writers’
Festival running from April 5-7, 2019.
“More aircrafts

attacked, and more “In 1941, the equivalent of one-
bombs fell on Darwin tenth of Darwin’s population died on
the first day of bombing, and Darwin
than Pearl Harbor.” was bombed more than 70 times in the
following 18 months. It was, without
Yet while Americans revere the a doubt, among the most exceptional
events of Pearl Harbour, describing events ever witnessed in this country.
it as ‘a date which will live in infamy’, As this year marks the 77th anniversary
most Australians are only dimly aware of the Bombing of Darwin, we hope
of the bombing of Darwin,” explained people will join us in honouring the
Territory Tribute Program Director, many men and women who were there
Vicktor Petroff. – those who courageously defended

our country, those who selflessly
helped others, those who dealt with the
aftermath, and of course, those who lost
their lives,” said Mr Petroff
Created by Australian event
organisation, Inspire Strategic Solutions,
working in partnership with the Northern
Territory Government, Territory Tribute
is expected to attract more than 15,000
visitors to the Territory and deliver more
than $4 million in estimated visitor
expenditure.
Territory Tribute is part of the
Territory Government’s record $103
million Turbocharging Tourism stimulus
package. www.territorytribute.com.au.

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