From the Mayor's Desk
Date: 05-Feb-09
Author: Alison Davey
I recently came across a poem which I wanted to share with you, I believe, written by an unknown author. I know that you will enjoy reading this poem with pride as I did.
I am the flag of Australia
My name is "Southern Cross"
I fly atop tallest buildings.
I stand watch in Australia's halls of justice.
I fly majestically over institutions of learning.
I stand guard with power in the world.
Look up and see me.
I stand for peace, honour, truth and justice.
I stand for freedom.
I am confident.
I am arrogant.
I am proud.
When I am flown with my fellow banners,
My head is a little higher,
My colours a little truer.
I bow to no one!
I am recognized all over the world.
I am worshipped - I am saluted.
I am loved - I am revered.
I am respected - and I am feared.
I have fought in every war for 200 years. I was there at Gallipoli, the trenches of Turkey,
World War 2, Korea and Vietnam know me.
I'm presently in the mountains of Afghanistan and the hot and dusty deserts of Iraq and wherever freedom is needed.
I led my troops; I was dirty, battleworn and tired,
But my soldiers cheered me and I was proud.
I have been burned, torn and trampled on the streets of countries I have helped set free.
It does not hurt for I am invincible.
I have been soiled upon, burned, torn and trampled in the streets of my country.
And when it's done by those Whom I've served in battle - it hurts.
But I shall overcome - for I am strong.
I have borne silent witness to all of Australia's finest hours.
But my finest hours are yet to come.
When I am torn into strips and used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the battlefield,
When I am flown at half-mast to honour my soldier,
Or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent at the grave of their fallen son or daughter,
I am proud.
I hope you enjoyed this uplifting and inspiring poem on our Flag... it makes you proud to be an Australian.
Applications for Senior Citizen of the Year will be closing this Friday 13 February. So please ensure you nominate a worthy recipient for this very prestigious award which honours our Senior/s of the Year for all of their hard work which they do for our community. For further information on the nominations or Senior Week activities contact Jessica Forbes on 4993 4287.
Don't forget the Mayoral Academic Scholarships will be closing soon, so make sure your applications are into my office by no later than Friday 27 February 2009. On offer there are 12 scholarships which include: Incentive Scholarship, Hospitality & Tourism, Mining, Medical and Health, Local Government, Post HSC, University, Communications or related Discipline, International Tourism and Marketing, TAFE, IT and Building and Associated Trades. Many thanks to our valuable sponsors, Cessnock Rugby League Supporters Club, Cypress Lakes Resort, Donaldson Job Creation Trust, Hardie Holdings Pty Ltd, Hunter Resource Recovery, Solo Resource Recovery, Rotary Club of Cessnock, Telstra Country Wide, Hydro Aluminium Ltd, Regio
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