Huon Valley Council / Royal Australian Navy

In the morning at Huonville, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers attended the HMAS Huon — Freedom of Entry, followed by a Civic Reception hosted by Councillor Toby Thorpe, Deputy Mayor, Huon Valley Council.

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