Australia Day in Moorabool

By Helen Tatchell

We are one and, we’re all part of the story, that is Australia Day.

Held last Wednesday 26 January at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, a restricted crowd was able to attend, due to COVID limitations, with the annual event also livestreamed on Council’s website.

Moorabool Mayor Tom Sullivan said it is a day to reflect on the resilience of communities, and a day to reflect on what it means to be Australian.

“It is also a day to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge our history.

“We can and should respect the stories of others. We are all part of this story, and we are all part of the Australian history,” he said.

The day started with the mayor’s speech followed by announcing and presenting of awards and certificates of appreciation to members of the community.

Whilst Bob Closter was declared Citizen of the Year, Trevor Crawford and Susanna McPherson were nominees in the category, and presented with certificates from Mayor Tom Sullivan.

A Mayor Award was presented to Karen Pinder in recognition of her mission to “Mask the Marsh” during another year impacted by the COIVD-19 pandemic.

“Karen has been selfless and relentless in her ongoing mission, providing over 4700 masks to children and adults, free of charge,” Cr Sullivan said.

“The Mayor Award recognises Karen’s commitment to her community, and a way of thanking her for her efforts.”

There is a saying ‘they save the best for last’, and that was 88-year old Bob Closter.

Born in Bacchus Marsh, playing football and cricket for both Maddingley and the Marsh, his main love from early on was horses. He gave an enormous amount of time coaching and helping young children with their horses.

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