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AWARD CITY OF WANNEROO AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD WINNERS For the fourth year in a row, the City of Wanneroo hosted Australia’s biggest citizenship ceremony on Australia Day. Some 800 residents from 49 different countries received their Australian citizenship on the iconic day. Winners of the Australia Day Awards were also announced, recognising residents who have made outstanding contributions to their local community. The Charles Searson Australia Day Youth Award went to 15 year old Alicia Tavani who has worked consistently within the Wanneroo community as an ambassador for issues such as bullying and conservation. The Australia Day Individual Award was awarded to City of Wanneroo pioneer, Carmela Sinagra, who was a founding Mayor Tracey Roberts with Australia Day Award winners Carmela Sinagra, Alicia Tavani and members from the Two Rocks Yanchep Assisted Cancer Travels Inc. member and remains the driving force behind the Antonian Senior’s Group in Wanneroo, which has been running for more than 25 years to help seniors socialise. The Australia Day Community Group Award went to the Two Rocks Yanchep Assisted Cancer Travels Inc. who provide a valuable local service to residents diagnosed with cancer. ANZAC LOCAL ANZAC DAY CEREMONIES Anzac Day is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It is the day on which we remember all Australians who served and died in war and on operational service. Students from schools in the City of Wanneroo will take part in Anzac Day services to be held at several locations on Tuesday 25 April. WANNEROO RSL SUB BRANCH Dawn Service at Memorial Park 5.45am. Parade from 7am with gunfi re breakfast to follow. (gold coin donation) Enquiries: Jack Le Cras 9409 1014. QUINNS ROCKS RSL SUB BRANCH Dawn Service, followed by gunfi re breakfast at 5.45am. Quinns Rocks Sports Club, Tapping Way, Quinns Rocks. A choir of local students will perform. Enquiries: Peter Lofdahl 9305 1303. YANCHEP TWO ROCKS RSL SUB BRANCH Dawn Service, followed by gunfi re breakfast at 5.45am. Yanchep Sports Club, Yanchep Beach Road Yanchep. Parade and Service - meet 11am for an 11.30am start at National Park. Enquiries: Malcolm Gow 9561 2217. ROADS EASTER BLESSING OF THE ROADS The City of Wanneroo will once again highlight its commitment to road safety at this year’s Blessing of the Roads ceremony. The annual event, promoted by the Western Australian Local Government Association’s RoadWise program, aims to encourage road safety awareness for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians travelling during the busy Easter period. The ceremony will take place on Monday 3 April <strong>2017</strong> at the City’s busiest intersection, Wanneroo Road and Joondalup Drive. The City’s Driver Reviver facility will be located on Indian Ocean Drive, one kilometre north of the City of Wanneroo boundary on Easter Monday, 17 April, from 8am to 4pm. ( 6 ) CITY OF WANNEROO
HERITAGE COCKMAN HOUSE - WANNEROO’S HISTORIC GEM Steeped in history, Cockman House is the oldest remaining residence in the district. The Wanneroo icon was completed in 1860, making it one of the oldest in Western Australia, and is listed on the State Heritage Register. The historic gem was the home of James and Mary Ann Cockman, and housed several generations of the Cockman family. “James Cockman was one of the earliest settlers in the area, and built the home at what was known as the 13 mile peg on Wanneroo Road,” Mayor Tracey Roberts said. “The Cockman family has played a signifi cant role in shaping Wanneroo’s past, and the descendants remain signifi cant members of our community, including one of Wanneroo’s Freeman of the City, Margaret Cockman.” The City of Wanneroo has worked hard to retain the many traditional elements of the house since it was bought by the City in 1988 to become a public museum - there is still no running water, the outhouse still stands and the original furniture remains. As a result, Cockman House is popular with school groups for tours and education programs, and is also open to the public on Sundays. Cockman House was also a fi nalist in the 2016 WA Heritage Awards. Cockman House, Ocean Reef Road (near corner of Wanneroo Road) Woodvale. Open Sundays, 2pm-5pm, entry by donation. Visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/ cockmanhouse for more information. 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS TAKE BERYL HOME Beryl Wilson (nee Cockman) at ‘her spot’ at the long kitchen table. Cockman House was recently the scene of a surprise 90th birthday celebration for a former resident of the historic home, Beryl Wilson (nee Cockman). Beryl’s son Barry Wilson said his mother was born on 27 November, 1926 to Ross and Ruth Cockman. “Her mother died when Beryl was just two years old, and as Ross and his brother took off prospecting out Kalgoorlie way, Beryl and her brother Kelvin were raised by their Aunty Francis, thus spending many of their childhood years at Cockman House,” Mr Wilson said. HISTORY Beryl married Ronald Wilson in 1947, and went on to have fi ve TRANSPORT sons. All of the boys except Alan, who lives in Columbia, were at the picnic party along with about 60 family members and friends. Beryl and other guests spent time exploring and reminiscing about their early days at Cockman House. “The family would like to thank everyone who attended the party celebration, making it a wonderful day for all, especially Beryl,” Mr Wilson said. “We would like to especially thank Margaret Cockman, who spread the word in the Wanneroo area. “Plans are already underway for the next big one - 100 years old!” ( 7 ( ) 7 ) WANNEROO.WA.GOV.AU CITY OF
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