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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

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Oztravaganza for Oz Day celebrations XXX

Weipa Citizen of the Year Tonia May.

Animal lover and community stalwart Tonia May was announced as Weipa ‘Citizen of the Year’ at Sunday’s Australia Day Celebrations. Hosted by the Weipa Town Authority, the event was held at the Carpentaria Golf Club, with Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch the guest of honour. Addressing the crowd of more than 100 people, Mr Entsch spoke passionately about the greatness of our country. “We are the lucky country - but it is a combination of God’s gift and personal endeavour. We were gifted great opportunities but we have also made our own luck,” Mr Entsch said. “My Australia Day message is let’s count our blessings - recognise our failings, sure - but celebrate our society, our achievements, our ingenuity, our culture, our luck. We live in the best country in the world and, dare I say it, at the best time in history.” Looking locally, Mr Entsch described Weipa as “a small town with a big Aussie community spirit”. “Being remote, and sometimes isolated for extended periods, I know that people here really bond together to help those in need,” he said.

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MORE OZ DAY COVERAGE INSIDE: Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch (right) was encircled by a celebration of red, white and blue ‘Aussie Style’ at the Weipa Town Authority Australia Day celebrations held at the Carpentaria Golf Club on Sunday. Mr Entsch, who was the special guest for the event, is pictured here with the entrants for the best costume competition.

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 Social photos: pages 8 & 9  Fun Run: page 16

 Goldfield Ashes Glory: P14

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