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Naval base to be opened to cruise liners

Sydney : Australia | Jul 14, 2012 at 2:13 PM PDT
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Prime Minister Julia Gillard is expected to detail the plan later today. The tourism industry was elated when the Federal Government ordered a study into cruise ships using Garden Island. Hopes were dashed when it was declared to be in conflict with naval requirements. FULL ARTICLE AT Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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