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HISTORY: Victoria St monument is not just any old clock The unveiling and opening of the Captain John Mackay Memorial Clock in Victoria Street during July 1957. Picture: Daily Mercury Archives People and Places Steven Pritchard and Judy Stewart , Mackay Historical Society 4th Feb 2021 9:00 AM Many locals may know of or may have driven or walked past the ‘Captain John Mackay, Memorial Clock’ in Victoria Street, but how many of us are aware of its history. The clock, in memory of Captain John Mackay, for whom the City of Mackay is named, was a ‘sponsored project’ by the Australian Natives Association – Mackay Branch. ....
Premium Content Subscriber only Coraki has turned on an exceptional day for patrons as the community came together to celebrate Richmond Valley Council’s Australia Day events. Coraki Memorial Park, nestled against the banks of the Richmond River, provided an incredible backdrop as locals watched the citizenship ceremony and award announcements. Richmond Valley Council changes the location of the event annually and Coraki did not disappoint with more than 30 market stalls also on offer to attendees. Paul Bengtson, Stuart Holm and Lachlan Coe were recognised as the citizen, volunteer and young sports person of the year respectively. Meanwhile, Coraki welcomed Afrel Newman, John Libiran, Rowena Innes and Jinapat Munro as Australian citizens. ....
Whether they were taking a dip in the water or drinking a few coldies around a barbie, Coast residents celebrated our national holiday in true Aussie fashion. ....
Share This marks the third year of The Vigil, which acknowledges the continent s indigenous history, in contrast to Australia Day, which marks the 1788 arrival in Sydney Cove of the First Fleet of British settlers, soldiers and convicts. Show: Alongside his fellow indigenous people, the television presenter participated in a Reclaim performance at at Barangaroo Reserve in Sydney Annual event: This marks the third year that The Vigil has taken place, and it is a time to reflect on Australia s Indigenous heritage, ahead of Australia Day Celebrations Stan discussed the importance of the ceremony s importance in a column for the ABC, writing: I gathered with other Aboriginal people for a vigil to mark the night before the ships came. ....
Premium Content Subscriber only The Coraki community came out in their droves to celebrate in Australia Day and partake in celebrations to welcome new citizens and recognise existing ones. Richmond Valley Council’s celebrations welcomed four new citizens to Australia while awards were also given out for Citizen of the Year, Young Sportsperson of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. Rowena Innes, Jinapat Munro, Afrel Newman and her son John Libiran were presented with their Australian Citizenships. Afrel Newman and her son, John Libiran after getting their Australian Citizenship. Photo: Adam Daunt Afrel Newman and her son John Libiran have been in Casino for seven years after immigrating from the Philippines. ....