Hear Norman Kirk speaking at the official farewell to HMNZS Otago on 28 June 1973. The Otago was being sent to protest against French nuclear testing. Kirk condemns nuclear weapons and calls for international action against the threat of nuclear war. (3 min 26 sec; poor sound quality)
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I dont know if my comment
Anthony Kennedy (not verified)
08 November 2015
I dont know if my comment went through, so please change this to HMNZS OTAGO she was a New Zealand ship and the men on her were New Zealanders.
Thanks, Anthony - have
Jamie Mackay
13 November 2015
Thanks, Anthony - have changed this now. Regards, Jamie Mackay
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