AN adopted Australian talked affectionately about the nation’s attitude to life when he addressed a large crowd at Oberon’s Australia Day celebrations at the showground on Tuesday.
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Oberon’s Australia Day ambassador Bob Turner told the story of moving to Australia from America in 1976 to play basketball.
Mr Turner said he became an Australian citizen because he knew Australia had great people and a fantastic culture.
“One Australian saying ‘have a go, mate’ epitomises my attitude to life.
“If you’re passionate about something, it will happen.
“‘She’ll be right, mate’ and ‘if you can’t beat them, join them’ depicts the strength of the Australian culture.”
Ian Gordon was named Citizen of the Year for 2015, Keeley Armstrong was named Young Citizen of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year was Ivy Moore, Junior Sportsperson was Danielle Fisher, Sports Team of the Year was Oberon Junior Hockey under 11s, Community Event of the Year went to Oberon Honours the ANZACs and Volunteer or Volunteer Group for 2015 was Oberon Hospital Auxiliary.
Oberon’s former mayor John McMahon, who passed away in July last year, was also recognised.
The 2014 Citizen of the Year, Max Sward, presented the Outstanding Service in Local Government Award and the title of Emeritus Mayor to Mr McMahon’s son Matthew.
