The 2015 Australia day awards was held at Newcastle City Hall. The Newcastle Citizenship Ceremony was also held during this event.
Kamahl and the University of Newcastle’s Echology performed at the event.
Full Show
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Highlights Reel to Kamahl’s live performance of “My Home”
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Kurt Fearnley sends his thanks after winning award.
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Waltzing Matilda performed by UoN’s Echology
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Morton Bay performed by UoN’s Echology
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Advance Australia Fair performed by UoN’s Echology
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Promo
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Promo voiceover by Darren McErlain.
Awards
Kurt Fearnley was named Newcastle citizen of the year.
Fort Scratchley was named community group of the year.
Kirk Upton from Tighes Hill was named young citizen of the year.
Newcastle OAM Recipients
Darren McManus-Smith from Morisset
Service to veterans and families
Norma Clarke – New Lambton
Service to Lawn Bowls
Anthony Todman
Royal Institute of Deaf and Blind Children
Arthur Baker – Bulahdelah
Service to the community.
John Rumball – Hamilton
Service to Ambulance
David Williams – Singleton
Service to agriculture
Rev’d Tony Lang
Army and Police Chaplain
Kevin Berger – Newcastle East
DALE program
Bill Chapman – Dora Creek
Service to mine workers
Dr Alan Beard – Valentine
Rotary volunteer
Margaret Sulman – Marmong Point
Mater volunteer
Darren McManus-Smith – Morisset
Service to veterans and families
Kathleen Milford – North Arm Cove
Service to the community.
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chris on 27 January 2015
Thanks so much for this – it is very strange seeing myself up on stage!