Fourteen Cessnock City residents became Australian citizens in an official citizenship ceremony held at the Cessnock Performing Arts Centre on Friday.
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Cessnock Mayor Bob Pynsent oversaw official proceedings with council’s general manager Stephen Glen as MC of the event.
“I really enjoy our citizenship ceremonies – it’s such a special and memorable occasion for our new citizens,” Cr. Pynsent said.
The joy was clearly visible on candidates’ faces, with an appearance by town crier Stephen Clarke making the event extra special.
“We provide a very personal ceremony here at Cessnock, and like to keep tradition alive by having our town crier attend,” Cr. Pynsent said.
Each new Australian citizen was presented with a certificate, a native Australian plant and a commemorative gold coin.
The ceremony included musical entertainment from Kurri High School students Amie Dunnicliff, Jed Kinch and Jack Shank, performing My Island Home by Christine Anu and Advance Australia Fair.
To register your interest in becoming an Australian citizen at a future ceremony, call council on 4993 4210.
