29 May 1995
Correspondence to the Chief Minister Shane Stone from Commodore J.R aka John Lord RAN , Commander Northern Command, following the election of Shane Stone as the Chief Minister of Australia's Northern Territory. Extensive congratulatory mail, fax and telephone messages were received from throughout the Territory and from Australia wide following Shane Stone's election, hence, a small selection has been included in the archives. Extract: ''Your support for the Defence Forces in your previous Ministerial positions has been very much appreciated and has assisted us in integrating into the north quickly and harmoniously''.