AS has become the tradition over the years, Bathurst kicked off its Australia Day celebrations with the Eglinton Barbecue Breakfast.
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The morning started with an official ceremony, which included speeches from member for Calare Andrew Gee, mayor Graeme Hanger and the city’s Australia Day ambassador, Greg Donovan.
Following speeches, the flag was raised with the help of Bathurst scouts and students from Eglinton Public School, who also read a poem they’d written about Bathurst.
President of the Eglinton War Memorial Hall committee, Peter Cosgrove, said the addition of the school to the program was to honour the school’s 150th birthday, which was celebrated last year.
“We usually have pioneering families from the district come out for the flag raising, but this year we thought we would have Eglinton Public School come out because they are 150 years old,” he said.
- WATCH: Raising the Australian flag at Eglinton.
After the official proceedings, people were able to enjoy a range of activities.
These included a display of vehicles from the Bathurst Historic Car Club, a display of local history in the hall and novelty events for the children.
The Eglinton Rural Fire Service (RFS) brigade was also there with its vehicles and the Bathurst Lions Club was on barbecue duty.
Mr Cosgrove said he was pleased to see the turnout this morning and people continuing to support the event at Eglinton.
“It’s very pleasing not only to see people from Eglinton, but people who have come out from Bathurst as well,” he said.
He thanked the rest of the Eglinton War Memorial Hall Committee, Bathurst Regional Council and the Australia Day Committee for helping to organise the breakfast.
