Battle of Crete Commemorative Service – Kings Park Discussing the AUKUS Agreement, Italian relations and commemorating the Battle of Crete May 11, 2023 By Adam Brouwer Receiving an Royal Australian Navy updateBack home after attending the Coronation of Their Majesties in London last week, the Governor started the day meeting with Rear Admiral Matthew Buckley CSC RAN and Commodore Ivan Ingham AM RAN for an update from the Royal Australian Navy on the AUKUS Agreement, and the significant role Western Australia will have supporting the massive project for decades to come. The Governor with Rear Admiral Matthew Buckley CSC RAN and Commodore Ivan Ingham AM RAN Building on our strong Italian relationsThe Ambassador of Italy, His Excellency Mr Paolo Crudele, is making his first official visit to Western Australia where it’s estimated there are 140,000 residents who are Italian descendants.The Ambassador remarked on the fact three current WA Cabinet Ministers are of Italian heritage – Ministers Buti, Papalia and Saffioti – a reflection of the strong links between the Italian and West Australian communities.The Ambassador is keen to enhance between Australian and Italian companies and culture – helped by the return of the seasonal direct flight between Perth and Rome beginning again next month. His Excellency Mr Paolo Crudele, Ambassador of Italy, on his first official visit to WA. Accompanied by the Consul for Italy – Perth, Mr Nicolò Costantini. Commemorating Australians involved in the Battle of CreteAt the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Crete, the Governor paid respects to Western Australian soldiers who fought, were captured and died.The moving service was held at the King’s Park War Memorial, where the Governor laid a wreath and joined the large crowd to honour the 3,883 casualties (including 274 killed, 507 wounded and 3,102 taken prisoner) in the battle that occurred between 20 May and 1 June 1941. Post navigation Swearing In Supreme Court JudgesSwearing in District Court Judges and ex-POW Commemorative Service View all Articles
