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24 October 2007

By Bass Coast Shire Council - 26th October 2007 - Back to News

Citizenship ceremony

29 people became Australian citizens at Bass Coast Shire Council’s Citizenship Ceremony on Tuesday 23 October 2007.

The Council Chamber in Wonthaggi was packed with friends and relatives on hand to witness the ceremony. The crowd was welcomed by Bass Coast Shire Mayor, Cr Neville Goodwin, Russell Broadbent MP and Edward O’Donohue MLC.

Cr Goodwin warmly welcomed the new Australian citizens, noting that countries from across the globe were represented at the ceremony.

"We have people here today from Nigeria, Mauritius, India, United Kingdom, South Africa, Sudan, New Zealand and Ireland," said Cr Goodwin.

"And we welcome them into our diverse and wonderful community."

Cr Goodwin also commented that some of the new citizens have lived in Australia for over 20 years, with others arriving as recently as three years ago. But all had chosen to make their home in Bass Coast, including Inverloch, Wonthaggi, Rhyll, San Remo, Cape Woolamai and Cowes.

Victorian Community History awards

Has your community recorded its history in an innovative way?

The Victorian Community History Awards recognise excellence in historical method. The various categories acknowledge that history can be told in many and varied formats with the aim of reaching and enriching all Victorians.

These Awards include a $5,000 first prize and six $1,000 prizes for finalists in each category. The categories are:

• Best Collaborative / Community Work
• Best Print / Publication
• Best Audio-Visual / Multimedia
• Best Exhibit / Display
• Best Walk / Tour
• Best Community Research, Registers and Records

Entries close on Friday 28 March 2008. The Awards are coordinated by Information Victoria with assistance and judging provided through the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.

For further information, visit the website www.information.vic.gov.au or call the Marketing Branch, Information Victoria on 1300 366 356 (local call cost) or email infovic.marketing@dpcd.vic.gov.au

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