Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Australia Day 2011

PICTURESQUE Tynwald Park at New Norfolk was the venue for the main Australia Day observance activities in the Derwent Valley today, although there were simultaneous events at Bushy Park and Maydena. Australia Day Ambassador Nigel Dick gave an interesting address which showed he had learned much local history during his visit. Mayor Martyn Evans then named the recipients of this year's Derwent Valley Council Australia Day Awards:

Citizen of the Year: Sandra Hetherington
Young Citizen of the Year: Lisa Clark
Sportsperson of the Year: Anthony Edwards, Kerry Hore and Kate Hornsey (New Norfolk Rowing Club)
Young Sportsperson of the Year: Matthew Byrne

Community Appreciation Certificates: Barbara Morley, Stacey Dolliver, Barry Adlard, Richard Lang, Sue Farley, Colleen Graham, Ian Lacey, Owen Cashion, Kevin Hardwick, Geoff Williams, Lynne Graham and David Gleeson.


Check back later for profiles of the award recipients


Part of the crowd at Tynwald Park.

Scouts prepare the flag for raising.
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Although I'm sure these award winners are deserving, who are they and what has been their contribution to this community? Sorry have never heard of Citizen and Young Citizen!
    Deb

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  2. EdJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Hi Deb - profiles of the Australia Day Award recipients will be published here later in the week and no doubt in the Derwent Valley Gazette next week. This initial story was intended to simply provide the names of the winners while the other details are being put together.

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