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MEDIA ALERTThis year the Nationals are proud to celebrate 100 years of unbroken political representation in Victoria.
By Portal Admin - 5th October 2016 - Back to News To highlight the milestone a celebration will be held at the old Traralgon Court House with guest speakers including Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester, former Deputy Premier Peter Ryan, former Federal Minister Peter Nixon and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie. Also in attendance will be Federal Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack.
Speakers will reflect on highlights and the way the Nationals have shaped the political landscape for all country Victorians.
Gippsland Grammar ensemble will provide entertainment and memorabilia will be on show including an Oldsmobile owned by the family of founding party member W.C Hill.
Date: Thursday 6th October 2016
Time: 11am-12noon
Where: Traralgon Court House 161-165 Franklin St, Traralgon
For more details contact Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath’s office on 5174 7066.
RENEE SWITZER
MEDIA ADVISER AND ELECTORATE OFFICER
for MELINA BATH MLC
MEMBER FOR EASTERN REGION
181 FRANKLIN STREET
TRARALGON VIC 3844
ph 03 51747066 fax 03 5176 1266
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: support@gippsland.com
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