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Citizenship Ceremony

What: Citizenship ceremony for twelve local residents

By Bass Coast - 28th April 2011 - Back to News

When: 6.00pm – 7.00pm, Wednesday, 27 April

Where: Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Wonthaggi

Who: Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Veronica Dowman and Councillors

CEO, Allan Bawden

Hon Ken Smith MLA, State member for Bass

Mr Russell Broadbent MHR, Federal member for McMillan

2011 Australia Day Award Winners:

Caroline Talbot – Citizen of the Year

Noel West – Sportsperson of the Year

Bruce and Sheila Campbell – Family Achievement Award

Why: Twelve residents from around the Shire will take part in the Citizenship Ceremony. The residents are based in Wonthaggi, Rhyll, Cape Woolamai, Cape Paterson, Coronet Bay, Inverloch and Wimbledon Heights.

Photo opportunities available on the night

For more information contact:

Rachael Millar

communications officer

t (03) 5671 2703 | f (03) 5671 2222 | m 0400 804 187

e r.millar@basscoast.vic.gov.au

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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