UST5RA L A'
FOR MEDIA18 NOVEMBER 1985
-The Federal Government will contribute $ 2 million towards
emergency relief operations following the disastrous eruption
the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia on November 12.
All Australians have been shocked by news of the disaster and
harrowing media coverage. of the
W~ e are all deeply concerned at the very heavy death toll, which
* recent reports place at more than 20,000. 1 extend the
* Government's sympathy to those who are bereaved and suffering and
hope that early relief might be brought to those affected.
Messages of condolence have been sent to the Colombian President
and Foreign Minister.
The Foreign Affairs Department has no information to suggest that
there were any Australian travellers in the region at the time of
the disaster. ~ 1
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Hawke, Robert
Period of Service: 11/03/1983 - 20/12/1991
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