Come
to historic Berrima and enjoy The Australia Day Celebrations
that has over the last 13 years grown to be one of the Southern
Highlands premier tourist events. |
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A GREAT LONG WEEKEND
EVENT
Monday,
26th January 2009
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Visitor
numbers are in the thousands every year and on the increase. |
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the attraction? Probably the location, no other village in
the southern highlands can lay claim to a more historic and
picturesque backdrop in which to celebrate this day in our
nations calendar of public holidays. Colin Gelling the organiser
of the annual celebrations said he has seen the numbers grow
every year as Australians who are normally pretty laid back
about demonstrating their pride and national identity has
grown, keeping in mind also that the day represents a public
holiday that is firmly entrenched in the nations psyche. |
Australia
Day 2007 Street Parade |
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| PROGRAM
OF EVENTS |
9:30am |
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AWARDS
PRESENTATION
YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Berrima Courthouse Museum |
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ADDRESS
BY THE AUSTRALIA DAY AMBASSADORS |
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TEA
& DAMPER FOR ALL |
12pm |
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GRAND
PARADE
Starting at Berrima Public School |
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Over
60-market stalls and entertainment for the whole family
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Huge
Grand parade including vintage cars and fire engines |
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Plenty
of Food, Ice Cream and Drinks with room to picnic |
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The
fantastic atmosphere of a real Aussie family day out
with a bit of patriotism and pride in our country thrown
in for good measure. |
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The
official part of the day starts at the Historic Berrima
Court House Museum at 9.30 am where young citizen and
citizen of the year awards are given by the mayor of
the shire. This is followed by an address by the Australia
day ambassador then its tea and damper for all. |
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After
the awards ceremony its then over to all to enjoy the rest
of the day to hunt for that allusive piece of craft either
in the market square in the more traditional shops in Berrima.
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Our
Australia Day celebrations in historic Berrima promises a
great day out for all the family
with a special area dedicated to the children "KIDS
CORNER"
in the park opposite the main stage and stall area.
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jumping castles • clowns
• farmyard nursery
• dodgem cars • vintage
cars •
• police displays •
steam engine displays •
stagecoach rides •
Plenty
of food, ice creams and soft drinks are available to satisfy
the masses. |
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For
the adults it’s a chance to browse through historic
Berrima ... visit the Berrima Court House Museum and walk
back in time to our early colonial days as you walk through
this amazing building with over 50 wax work models of a full
court room scene. |
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