FOR PRESS: P. M. No. 79. 1968
RENAMING OF U. S. NAVAL COMMUNICATION
STATION AT N. W. CAPE
Statement by the Prime Minister, Mr. John Gorton
The United States Communication Station at North West
Cape will be renamed next month in honour of the former Prime
Minister, Mr. Harold Holt.
The ceremony will take place on 20 September, within a
few days of the first anniversary of the official opening of the Station.
( This was attended by Mr. Holt on 16 September 1967.)
Dame Zara Holt will be Guest of Honour at the renaming
ceremony, and will unveil a memorial designating the station as the
" United States Naval Communication Station, Harold E. Holt".
The American Ambassador will represent President
Johnson and will read a message from the President. I will also be
attending the ceraEn ony.
The renaming of the Station by the U. S. Government is
a gesture much appreciated by Australia. It is yet another indication
of America's high regard for Harold Holt who, in his relatively short
term as Prime Minister, did so much to strengthen the bonds of
friendship between our two countries.
CANBERRA 29 August 1968
Gorton, John
Period of Service: 10/01/1968 - 10/03/1971
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FOR PRESS: P.M.NO 79/1968 RENAMING OF U.S. NAVAL COMMUNICATION STATION AT N.W CAPE STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER, MR JOHN GORTON
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