Talk:Wilkes Land

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The first sentence states that Wilkes Land was 'formerly claimed' as part of the Australian Antarctic Territory. When did Australia renounce it's claim? Or should it have said 'formally claimed'? Iramoo Bearbrass 05:34, 5 June 2006 (UTC)