Wagstaffe celebrations 'were a hit'
More than 700 local residents and visitors attended Australia Day celebrations on the grounds of Wagstaffe Hall.
Event coordinator Ms Veronica Crowe said organisers and volunteers of the celebrations were thrilled with the community involvement seen across the Australia Day weekend.
"Both the twilight jazz and blues picnic and Australia Day ceremony proved to be a hit among locals and visitors to the area," Ms Crowe said.
"It was fantastic to see the both events grow into record crowd numbers proving to be a great success.
"All who participated in the jazz picnic had a ball wining, dining and dancing which was great to see."
The twilight jazz picnic took place on January 24, on the grounds of Wagstaffe Hall, while an official Australia Day ceremony and breakfast commenced on Australia Day morning.
Ms Crowe said Australia Day ambassadors and performers Little Patti and Lucky Starr attended the Australia Day ceremony and spoke of the importance of Australia Day to all citizens.
"Australia Day is such an important time to celebrate our country especially with the rest of the community," Ms Crowe said.
Clare Graham, 28 Jan 2009
Interviewee: Veronica Crowe, Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association