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Special photos from Grenfell's 2016 Australia Day Ceremony in Taylor Park.


The Community Event/ Organisation of 2016 was awarded to The Weddin Mountain Muster, Don Forsyth is pictured here receiving the award from Guest of Honour, Margery Nicoll and Weddin Shire Mayor, Clr. Mark Liebich.



Father Rob Newton from Grenfell's Family Church gave a Prayer of Thanks.



Grenfell's Australia Day special Guest of Honour was Margery Nicoll.



Weddin Shire Mayor, Clr. Mark Liebich, and General Manager, Glenn Carroll thank Grenfell's Guest of Honour Margery Nicoll.



Grenfell's 2016 Citizen of the Year was awarded to Dennis Hughes pictured here with Guest of Honour, Margery Nicoll, and Weddin Shire Mayor, Clr. Mark Liebich.


Grenfell's 2016 Senior Citizen of the Year is Terry Carroll, Terry is pictured here receiving his Award from Guest of Honour, Margery Nicoll and Weddin Shire Mayor, Clr. Mark Liebich.



Community Achievement Awards were presented to Garth England, John Hunter, Noel Cartwright, Jack Black, The Grenfell Picnic Race Club (representative Danny Kotel), The Grenfell Show (representative Lorette Walmsley), The Unveiling of the Len Wallace Memorial Monument (representative Geoff Earle) Joy Wood and Julie Wood.

 

The Henry Lawson High School nominee was Clare Hunt, pictured here receiving her award from Guest of Honour Margery Nicoll and Weddin Shire Mayor, Clr. Mark Liebich.



St Joseph's Primary School nominee was Henry Best, pictured here receiving his award from Guest of Honour Margery Nicoll and Weddin Shire Mayor, Clr. Mark Liebich.



Grenfell Public School nominee was Anna Hunt, pictured here receiving her award from Guest of Honour Margery Nicoll and Weddin Shire Mayor, Clr. Mark Liebich.



The 2015 HSC Academic Award was presented to Vanessa Knight of The Henry Lawson High School. Pictured here is Vanessa receiving her award from Guest of Honour Margery Nicoll and Weddin Shire Mayor, Clr. Mark Liebich.



Awards for outstanding academic and sporting achievement went to Anna Hunt, Vanessa Knight, Clare Hunt and Henry Best.



Winners of the children's 'Colouring in Competition' were Under 5: Nellie Baker, 5-8 years:  Ella Mitton and William Best, 8-13 years: Niamh Mitton, Casey Walker and Michelle Walker.

 

John Hetherington once again delighted the huge crowd with his Australia Day poetry recital.



Grenfell Cadet members provided refreshments for the huge crowd, pictured here are Cadet Wilson, Cpl Cooper, Cpl McAway and Cadet Walker.



The Grenfell CWA Ladies did not disappoint with their delicious dampers, pictured here are Cathy Parker and Colleen Nealon serving customers.





Taking part in the children's 'Colouring in Competition' are Lila Yates, Ella Mitton and Niamh Mitton.



Jill Hodgson, member of the Rotary Club of Grenfell, serving customers a delicious Bacon and Egg Roll breakfast.



The Grenfell Town and District Band entertained the huge crowd under the rotunda.



Members of the Rotary Club of Grenfell provided a delicious breakfast to the large crowd.



Grenfell CWA Ladies at the damper stall are Nicola Mitton, Michelle Johnson, Judy Mitton, Esma Baker, Colleen Nealon, Lain Theil and Lorene Harvey. Thank you ladies for a lovely breakfast.



Getting into the 'Aussie Spirit' at Grenfell's official ceremony are Sue Robertson and Darren Huckel.



Tegan Verheol, daughter of THLHS Principal Margaret Carey, was visiting town with her beloved companion the gigantic 'Orion'.


Enjoying taking part in the kids 'Colouring in Competition' are Pheonix MacKinnon, Ella Mitton and Xanthe Johnson.



Taking part in the 'Colouring in Competition' are Mitchell Grossman and Kirra Sears.



Also at the kids 'Colouring in Competition' table were Charlie, Harry and Will Best with Lila Yates, Casey and Michelle Walker and Ricky Holmes.



Grenfell Cadets during the official flag raising.



A massive crowd was in attendance for Grenfell's 2016 Australia Day Ceremony.



Grenfell Cadets perform the official flag raising duties.



David Knapp, with the assistance of the Grenfell Town and District Band, performed the Nation Anthem at Grenfell's official Australia Day Ceremony in Taylor Park.




Grenfell Cadets performing the official flag raising duties.



Cpl McAway, Cadet Walker and Cpl Cooper after the official flag raising.



Stephen and Darryl on stage at last year's Quiz Night. Image supplied.

Theatrical quiz night returns

Rebecca Hewson

Hit and run accused appears in Young Local Court

More Weddin residents are set to benefit from the extension of the Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) Satellite Internet Subsidy Program.

LEO satellite internet subsidy program extended

Carla Mascarenhas

Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture supplied

Regional NSW is more dangerous for women than Sydney.

Revealed: the worst local government locations for domestic violence

Bageshri Savyasachi

Defence Minister Richard Marles toured Ukrainian defence sites on Saturday. Picture supplied

New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.

Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine

Brendan McCool

 Weddin Shire Councillors,  Mo’s daughter Denise Fennell and Steph Cook MP at the unveiling of the Memorial Board. Image supplied.

Dedication board honours the late Mo Simpson

GALLERY: 2016 Australia Day in Grenfell

GALLERY: 2016 Australia Day in Gren...

A gallery of photos from around Grenfell on Australia Day including Australia Day Award Recipients, Guest of Honour...

GALLERY: 2016 Australia Day in Grenfell

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