More than 800 people flocked to the Serpentine Sports Ground on Saturday to celebrate Australia Day in style at the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s fun family-friendly event.
The day was filled with live music, water slides, equestrian demonstrations, a classic car show and a citizenship ceremony, which welcomed 50 new Australian citizens hailing from Ireland to Indonesia.
The prestigious Australia Day WA Community Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Neil and Stacey Bartlett for their contribution towards sport through the SJ Blues Cricket Club.
The Clem Kentish Community Service Award presented for outstanding contribution for more than 20 years service was awarded to Joan Gardner.
Ms Gardner has been an executive member of the Mardella Ladies Club, a founding member of the Hugh Manning Tractor and Machinery Museum, an honourary member of the Serpentine Jarrahdale Lions Club and an active member of the Mundijong Craft Group and Mundijong Exercise Club.
She has also been an integral part in organising the Kelmscott Show and is well known for helping cook the Australia Day breakfast every year.
The Australia Day WA Community Citizen of the Year Award went to Maxine Martin for her selfless work supporting families in need through her connection to Crisis Care.
Hannah Oatley and Meredith Kenny were each presented with Certificate of Achievement awards while the Rotary Service Above Self Award was presented to Diana and Ken Toohey.
Photographs – Richard Polden.
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- New Australian citizen Harnidh Kaur.
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- Diane Lane, Angela Waters and Carla Lane.
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- Pamela Hollingsworth enjoyed this year’s celebrations.
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- Bethwyn Whitcombe, Cat, Hayden and Matthew Hendry.
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- Jackie and Frank Gunner.
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- Phil and Lilly Poulter.
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- Jason Nalder with children Ethan, Jaden and Chelsey.
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- Paul Williamson with daughters Ryan and Rory.
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- Serpentine Horse and Pony rider Takara Smyth with Flame completing the run and ride race.
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- Award recipients Stacey and Neil Bartlett with Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale president Michelle Rich.
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- Stacey Barlett with daughters Amelia and Alexis.
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- Clem Kentish Community Service award winner Joan Gardner with Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale president Michelle Rich.
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- Jordan Kelliher enjoyed the water slides.
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- Dozens of residents officially became Australian citizens at this year’s Australia Day celebrations.
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- Serpentine Horse and Pony rider Daniel Suvaljko with Archie completing the three mug race.
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- Members of the Heritage Country Choir performed at this year’s celebrations.
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- Award recipient Maxine Martin with Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale president Michelle Rich.