Originally published May 21, 2005

AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister John Howard jetted into Mildura virtually unannounced as he began a flying visit to drought-ravaged south west New South Wales.

A veil of secrecy surrounded Mr Howard's visit and only a handful of onlookers were at the Mildura Airport to greet the Prime Minister, some of those still unaware of the high profile visit.

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