Published on Friday, 1 March 2013 at 12:00:00 AM
Australia Day Celebrations in the Pilbara
By Kirsty Mugridge, Pilbara News
Australia Day was celebrated by hundreds of residents throughout the shire of Ashburton with free breakfasts at pools in Tom Price and Paraburdoo and a sausage sizzle on the ocean front in Onslow.
Continuing with Australia Day traditions, Tom Price held a Beaut Boat Regatta for homemade, recycled vessels. The day’s celebrations also honoured outstanding community contributions from residents.
Tom Price recognised Peta Church and Nicole Henry for outstanding community contribution and Mitchell Williams took out the under-25 award.
Community contribution by a local group recognised Tom Price State Emergency Service and Tom Price Tee Ball Association committee was honoured for their work at the 2012 North West Tee Ball Championships.
In Paraburdoo Clare Henry and Annita Dias were honoured for community contribution and Kenny Morton was recognised in the under-25 category.
Paraburdoo 40th Year Committee and Paraburdoo Amateur Swimming Club were honoured for community contributions.
While Onslow celebrated Australia Day in with an eagerly anticipated homemade boat regatta.
The morning started with the ocean looking a little choppy for the man-made boats but the teams were still happy to give it a go.
Three groups decided to try and beat the odds of a possible-cancelled- event after the two previous years’ events were called off because of cyclone warnings.
In the regatta team Dreadline placed third, Didyabringyabeeralong were second and The Master — Pete Kalalo and Dean Grey — were first receiving the $1000 cash prize.
Local children took on the adults in a game of street cricket on the day, which brought smiles and laughter all round.
Only Australian music was played throughout the day which set the mood.
Shire of Ashburton staff distributed free Australia Day merchandise, provided icy cold soft drinks and cooked up a sausage sizzle for a gold coin donation on the day.
Read the full article in Inside Ashburton
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