A record 92 new citizens take the pledge

WARRNAMBOOL’S largest ever citizenship ceremony took place earlier this week.

By Staff Writer

A record 92 new citizens take the pledge - feature photo

Ninety-two new citizens took the pledge and officially became Australian citizens during a moving ceremony at the Lighthouse Theatre last Tuesday afternoon.

Participants represented a large range of countries including Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Philippines, Pakistan, New Zealand, Thailand, New Caledonia, Vietnam, Nepal and Germany.

Also represented were Taiwan, Colombia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Indonesia, United States, Argentina, Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Ireland.

Council generally holds about three citizenship ceremonies each year but this week’s attracted the largest number to date.